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Irvin Ungar recounts his mission to restore the American Jewish artist to his rightful place in history.
Yishay Ishi Ron’s book, “The Girl Who Rode the White Lion,” is based on a true story of a family that hid Jews in a circus during the Holocaust.
The American comedian, a staunch supporter of the Jewish state, regularly faces pro-Palestinian harassment.
The Hollywood star did not defend Israel’s actions, but opposed the targeting of Nadav Lapid, who has accused the Jewish state of “genocide.”
The Muslim-majority Balkan nation has a historic friendship with the Jewish people dating back to World War II.
“The outrage only exposes how the press and those poisoned by anti-Israel propaganda will twist anything to blame the Jews,” Lizzy Savetsky told JNS.
Rami Feinstein, a Jewish musician who has organized discussions for disappointed fans, said the statement failed to address what he called Matthews’s repeated promotion of anti-Israel falsehoods.
The Israeli singer “crossed generations, communities and sectors, becoming an inseparable part of the soundtrack of our lives,” Prime Minister Netanyahu said.
“It is troubling that a stadium supported by taxpayer dollars would openly subsidize an event led by an artist known for pushing this dangerous, hateful rhetoric, especially with Florida having one of the largest Jewish populations in our country,” Sen. Rick Scott stated.
In a new monograph, the Israeli architect showcases projects inspired by the landscapes, history and layered identities that shape the Jewish state.
A Jewish umbrella group sought to block the rapper’s arrival and planned concerts in Arnhem, citing his history of antisemitism and Nazi symbolism.
The artist claims she was improperly dropped from the rapper’s North American tour after urging audiences to support Gaza and calling for a “free Palestine” during her performances.
