Posts Tagged ‘Jewish’
Reform Synagogue in Israel Hosts Palestinian-Israeli Memorial Ceremony Sparking Outrage
In a deeply troubling display of misplaced priorities, a Reform synagogue in Ra’anana became the venue for a controversial event that equated the sacrifices of Israel’s fallen soldiers with those who have perpetrated acts of terror against our people. This so-called “joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony,” held at Beit Samueli, drew sharp criticism and ignited
Read MoreNew York Residents Support Legislation Against Masked Harassment
A new survey from Siena College shows that a clear majority of New York residents support legislation aimed at addressing the growing concern over masked individuals engaging in threatening or unlawful conduct, particularly during politically charged demonstrations. The poll found that 64% of respondents are in favor of a proposed law that would make it
Read MoreIDF Reports Low Enlistment Rates Among Charedi Community Despite Extensive Draft Efforts
In recent months, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified efforts to integrate members of the Haredi community into military service. Since the summer, approximately 10,000 initial draft orders have been dispatched to eligible ultra-Orthodox men. However, as of now, only 177 individuals have enlisted, demonstrating the challenge in bridging the gap between national service
Read MoreGerman Family Ordered to Vacate Home Taken from Jews in the Holocaust
A German court recently ruled that an 85-year-old woman and her son must vacate a house that had been forcibly sold by its Jewish owners during the Nazi era. The property, located in Wandlitz near Berlin, belonged to Alice Donat and Helene Lindenbaum, two Jewish women who ran a children’s home before being deported and
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