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The resignation of Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick could clear the path for Elijah Manley, a convert to Judaism running as a Democratic Socialist and frequent Israel critic.
“Israel cannot survive without the Diaspora’s support, and the Diaspora needs Israel for its identity and a safe haven in a time of need,” Israel Bachar, Israeli consul general to the Pacific Southwest, told JNS.
“It is deeply concerning that Catholic University selectively applies equal-time policies,” the president of school’s Students Supporting Israel chapter said.
“Infertility has a heightened impact on the Jewish community, as many Ashkenazi Jews are carriers of genetic diseases that can be fatal,” the organizations wrote.
“The Iranian regime must be held accountable for its extortion of global energy markets and indiscriminate targeting of civilians with missiles and drones,” the U.S. treasury secretary stated.
“We are burning inside with hate, with longing, with infinite sadness,” an Israeli reservist, who was injured in Gaza and saw three of his unit members killed, told attendees.
The legislation, modeled on a Kentucky law, “reaffirms New York’s commitment to accommodating religious practices and cultural traditions,” state senator Sam Sutton’s office told JNS.
The student allegedly made statements in a group chat, later claiming that it was a joke.
Volunteers from Chaverim of Rockland joined Hatzolah of Los Angeles’s effort as police continue to search for Jeanne Litvin, who has been missing for a week.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance was expected to fly to Pakistan after Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei approved a second round of talks, Axios reported.
“The dual campaign reflects the direct connection between the sacrifice and bravery of our heroic IDF soldiers and the very existence and independence of the State of Israel,” said Ofir Akunis, Israel’s consul general.
“America stands shoulder to shoulder with our indispensable partner Israel,” the ambassador said.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly approved a second round of talks.
