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“We aim to expand people’s concept of what it means to be Jewish in America,” says Kenneth Hoffman, the museum’s executive director.
A new rendition of the iconic Israeli anthem “Chai” brings together a diverse and poignant group of participants.
The Jewish author, whose memoir “Radical Son” is hailed as an indispensable read, drew praise from government officials, diplomats and journalists.
The local “ABC” affiliate for greater Washington found that Qatar “covered $61,930 in travel expenses” for Muriel Bowser and four of her staff members.
“Israel is fighting Islamic jihad more than any other country. We should realize that and support them. After they take Jerusalem, the next target will be Rome.”
“Israel will not allow harm to the Druze community in Syria,” stated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
Troops across elite IDF units commemorated Memorial Day with dedicated races and navigation events.
Memorial at Mishmar HaEmek expands to mark the devastating toll on Israel’s kibbutzim.
“Harvard’s president said the school will not abide bigotry, yet that’s exactly what the school’s feckless leadership did,” stated Rep. Tim Walberg, chair of the House education panel.
HBO’s Nathan Fielder accused the film studio of removing a TV episode about Holocaust awareness from its streaming service over German “sensitivities” about antisemitism.
“The Jews say, ‘This is ours, that was ours....’ No. That’s not what the Quran says,” said the Palestinian leader, echoing a claim made by his predecessor, Yasser Arafat.
“The CHAI Act would finally codify into federal law that entities doing business with the U.S. government must not engage in or support BDS for the duration of their contract,” said Sandra Hagee Parker.