Iyar 5, 5778, 4/20/2018
US & Canada Natalie Portman refuses to visit IsraelGenesis Prize cancels ceremony after 2018 winner Natalie Portman said she won’t visit Israel. Trump informed he's not target of Mueller probeSources: Deputy Attorney General told Trump he is not a target of Special Counsel's Russia investigation. US State Department says it 'looks forward to moving Embassy'US State Department congratulates Israel on 70th birthday. 'Israel is a successful nation that has flourished and continues to thrive.' Dramatic increase in anti-Semitism in TorontoDespite making up 3.8 percent of Toronto's population, 28 percent of the hate incidents in the city in 2017 were directed against Jews. Seneca Nation celebrates Israel's Independence DayNative American nation in New York celebrates with Israel in recognition of shared 'passion for freedom' and Israel's 'warrior spirit.' Women's March leader attacks inclusion of ADL in bias trainingTamika Mallory, mired in controversy over association with virulently anti-Semitic Louis Farrakhan, says ADL 'attacks black people.' Trump congratulates Israel: 'We have no better friends anywhere'US President congratulates Israel on its 70th Independence Day. 'Looking forward to moving our Embassy to Jerusalem next month!' RJC: Barbara Bush was 'gold standard' for First LadyRepublican Jewish Coalition praises wife, mother of 41st and 43rd US presidents upon her passing. Trump: I spoke directly with KimUS Pres. Trump says talks with North Korea are 'going very well.' Ivanka, Kushner to represent Trump at embassy opening?President Trump's daughter, son-in-law reportedly considering representing Trump admin at opening of US embassy in Jerusalem. One dead after Southwest plane engine explodes midairEngine failure nearly sucks passenger out of plane midair, kills one. Report: CIA Director met North Korean leaderOfficials say Secretary of State nominee visited North Korea and met leader Kim Jong Un.Barbara Bush dies at 92Former First Lady and mother of President George W. Bush passes away after health deteriorates. Israel boycott vote at George Washington U cancelledSecurity concerns force student government leaders to cancel vote on BDS-backed measure to divest from companies working with Israel. Senator McCain in 'stable condition' following surgeryJohn McCain, diagnosed with cancer in 2017, underwent surgery to treat intestinal infection, said to be in 'stable condition'. Quebec legislator criticizes Jewish colleague for wearing kippahSeparatist legislator in Canadian province of Quebec backtracks after criticizing Jewish parliamentarian who wore a kippah. Madoff victims to receive $500 millionMadoff Victim Fund begins distributing $504 million in funds to victims of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme.Report: Trump halts sanctions on RussiaOfficials say Trump halted plan to impose additional economic sanctions on Russia in response to its continued support of the Assad regime. 'Opposing Netanyahu's policies doesn't make us anti-Semitic'Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes Israeli government's policy on Gaza, claims it overreacted to border riots. Jewish man assaulted in Crown HeightsThree African-Americans punch, kick, Jew walking in Crown Heights. Pro-terror activist thanked in the name of Canadian PMCanadian MP attends pro-terror event, thanks activist in the name of Canadian PM Trudeau. Lesbian mom who drove off cliff was drunk, police sayInvestigations show at least two children were sedated when a drunk lesbian mother drove her family off a California cliff in March. Biden not ruling out 2020 presidential runFormer U.S. Vice President not ruling out White House run in 2020, but hopes "some other folks step up." Haley: US 'locked and loaded' if Syria uses poison gas againUS Amb. Nikki Haley says US obliterated WMD facility, will strike again if Syrian Pres. Assad uses chemical weapons again. Trump: Syria strike was 'perfectly executed'Trump says Syria strike was 'perfectly executed,' 'mission accomplished.' Pence: Strikes were 'morally right act to take.' South Carolina to define anti-Semitism by lawLanguage defining anti-Semitism inserted into bill likely to be approved by South Carolina’s legislature. Republican Jews confident white supremacist won’t replace RyanRepublican Jewish Coalition lobbies Wisconsin voters to reject far-right candidate who peddles anti-Semitic tropes after Paul Ryan resigns. Columbia: Anti-Israel demonstration opposite Holocaust Day boothStudents for Justice in Palestine at Columbia University demonstrate next to booth marking Holocaust Remembrance Day. Study: 22% of US millennials never heard of the HolocaustOver 40% of millenials think number of Jewish victims of Holocaust less than 2 million. Trump: Americans have 'moral obligation' to fight anti-SemitismPresident Trump issues Holocaust Remembrance Day proclamation, saying Americans are 'obligated' to combat anti-Semitism. Trump: I never said when an attack on Syria would take placeUS Pres. Trump deflects worries of impending attack on Syria, says attack may be 'not so soon at all.' Ceremony to replace defaced Jewish books held in WashingtonA Washington state university holds ceremony replacing Jewish books defaced with anti-Semitic messages. Dispute over 'Swastika Trail' goes to courtResidents of Canadian town west of Toronto ask for judicial review of local Council’s refusal to change name of Swastika Trail.House Speaker Ryan to step downHouse Speaker Paul Ryan announces he will not seek another term in Congress. Amid investigations, Trump dines with DershowitzRenowned Jewish jurist invited to White House. Did he advise the President on the Mueller investigation, or did the two speak about Israel? Zuckerberg admits: Facebook has too much hate speechMark Zuckerberg: Facebook will flag hate speech content within the next decade. Nazi-looted drawings to be returned to heirs of Holocaust victimNew York court rules that two Nazi-looted drawings by Austrian painter must be returned to the heirs of an Austrian Holocaust victim. Geraldo Rivera: I wish I had publicly supported 2nd IntifadaZOA demands Fox News fire commentator for expressing support for Second Intifada which left more than 1,000 Israelis dead from 2000 to 2005. Anti-Semitic imam removed from Canada conferenceMuslim conference in Ontario’s Niagara region removes Egyptian imam with history of anti-Semitic statements. House bill would fund Holocaust education programs in schoolsBipartisan slate of House members to introduce a bill that would grant money to Holocaust education in schools. Trump to decide on possible military strike in next 24-48 hoursPresident Trump decries 'heinous' Syrian chemical weapon attack, will determine response over next day or two. US: Israel Independence Day event cancelled over terror threatCelebration in Miami marking Israel's 70th Independence Day cancelled following warnings of credible terror threats. Holocaust museum dedicates classroom in honor of Jewish authorUS Holocaust museum dedicates classroom in memory of author Amy Krouse Rosenthal. 14 killed in Canada hockey team bus crashBus carrying junior hockey team to playoff game collides with truck, killing many players.Jewish group calls on Supreme Court to uphold Trump travel banZionist Organization of America says travel ban not unconstitutional, exemplifies overriding value of protecting American lives. Zuckerberg: I'm the best person to run FacebookFacebook CEO says 'no more than 87 million' accounts were compromised, hopes things get better by the end of the year. Police: Shooter attacked Youtube for filtering her videosPolice identify shooter who wounded 3 at Youtube headquarters before killing herself as Iranian-born woman angry at Youtube's policies.Trump administration: combating anti-Semitism a ‘priority'State Department unable to say when Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism post will be filled. 'Soul Brother' and a shotgunSurvivor describes 1968 Washington riots, and the aftermath of Martin Luther King Junior's assassination.Lesbian moms committed homicide-suicide, investigations suggestCar crash investigations suggest lesbian 'couple' had history of abuse, intentionally killed their adopted children.Sheikh who called to kill Jews to speak at Canadian conferenceSheikh compares Jews to monkeys, pigs, asks for all Jews to be destroyed - and receives invitation to speak at Canadian conference. Mueller: Trump not considered a criminal targetInvestigation against US Pres. Trump continues - but Trump himself is not a criminal target, report says. YouTube shooter killed herselfInitial investigations show YouTube shooter's intended target was her boyfriend. 'We need to work with those in the churches who are our friends'ADL Interfaith Affairs director speaks about Christian anti-Semitism in the US, and what can be done about it. Bernie Sanders: I don't believe the IsraelisBernie Sanders slams Israel for eliminating rioters, ignoring the fact that all those eliminated were confirmed terrorists. Far from his grandfather's legacyA grandson of Munich massacre mastermind is running for US Congress - and emphasizing that he condemns terror. Flight cancellation nearly causes family to miss Passover sederThis family’s New York-Miami flight was cancelled right before Passover. |
