Eye for Eye? Gazans ‘blackmailed’ to spy for Israel
simmons | May 18, 2011
It's been a day of violence in the Middle East where Israeli troops fired on protesters along three hostile borders as demonstrators attempted to cross into the country.
Arab Spring not good for Israel
simmons | May 18, 2011
Michael Scheuer, an expert in Islamic terror movements, says the democratic facade of the Arab Spring threatens Israel.
Marking Jewish American Heritage Month
richards | May 18, 2011
President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama host a reception celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month in the East Room of the White House. May 27, 2010.
Anti-Defamation League ADL Part 1
simmons | May 17, 2011
Anti-Defamation League ADL Part 1
Elie Wiesel honored with first US Holocaust award
simmons | May 17, 2011
Nobel laureate and Auschwitz survivor Elie Wiesel received the inaugural United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Award on Monday for his role in shaping public understanding and remembrance of the Holocaust. The award is being offered during the 50th anniversary year of the trial of Adolf Eichmann, the most famous post-Nuremberg public recounting of the Nazi genocide of Jews during World War II. Duration: 01:01
JAKE TAPPER on Washington’s “Middle East Week.”
simmons | May 17, 2011
Jake Tapper, ABC News' Senior White House Correspondent reports President Obama meets with King Abdullah of Jordan at the White House. Later, the president will host a White House reception in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. Still on the topic of Middle East activity, White Press Secretary Jay Carney reminded the press aboard Air Force One that the president will be speaking about the progress and change in the region in a speech this coming Thursday, though he declined to talk about specifics of the speech.
Anti-Defamation League ADL Part 2
simmons | May 17, 2011
Anti-Defamation League ADL Part 2
Surviving the Holocaust: Zanne Farbstein’s Story
simmons | May 17, 2011
Zanne Farbstein was 16 years old when she was deported with her two younger sisters to Auschwitz. While working as a slave laborer, Zanne found her father's prayer shawl while sorting through the clothing of the prisoners who had been murdered in the camp
Cast of “House” visits Israel
simmons | May 17, 2011
The cast of "House", the world-wide famous TV show, were on a visit to Israel during the last few days. During their stay, they visited hospitals a and were introduced to different departments, among them, a children's department
Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month
richards | May 16, 2011
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, recognized each May in the United States.
