Tishrei 3, 5778, 9/23/2017
Gay Marriage American Jews strongest backers of gay marriage, abortionPoll finds Jews most libertine religious group in America, more likely to support abortion and gay marriage than those without religion. Labor MK denounces marriage - but calls for gay marriageMerav Michaeli celebrates marriage ceremony of gay couple, feminizes traditional wedding blessing. European nihilism opens the door and Islam steps inEuropeans do not see a future for themselves so have no reason to resist an Islamic takeover. Huckabee: No One Should be Jailed for their BeliefsThe Supreme Court cannot make up a law, former Arkansas governor tells Arutz Sheva after clerk jailed over gay marriage. 'Kim Davis – Like Jews Under Nazis'Lawyer for Kentucky clerk who refused to register gay couples sees a comparison to Holocaust era. Supreme DisappointmentThree decisions—Jerusalem, Obamacare, and same-gender marriage—carry an underlying theme that speaks of a lack of steadfastness on the part of the court and an overall failure of leadership. 'Gay Pride'? Not Under the PAMural meant to 'gain visibility' for the 'Palestinian cause' instead sparks anger and gets whitewashed. Yesh Atid MK Shai Piron Uploads, Then Removes Gay Marriage VideoYesh Atid MK uploaded a controversial video for Family Day – then apparently thought better of it. Livni Makes Campaign Promise of Gay MarriageLivni, set to be prime minister in rotation with Herzog if Labor wins, visits a gay club and promises same-sex marriage. Bennett: We Can't Be Wusses in the Middle EastJewish Home chairman promises to prevent Livni from doing more damage, says his position on same-sex couples is 'pragmatic.' Egypt Jails Men Who Appeared in 'Gay Wedding' VideoCourt in Egypt sentences eight men to three years in prison for appearing in a video alleged to show a gay marriage. Egypt Arrests Seven Men from 'Gay Wedding' VideoAfter the video went viral on social media, the men were accused of inciting debauchery and undermining public morals. Right of Return Extended to Gay CouplesInterior Minister rules that Jews in same-sex marriages can immigrate to Israel - even with a non-Jewish partner. MK Feiglin: Stop Gay TerrorPro-family Likud parliamentarian says Minister Piron has buckled under to violent PC 'Inquisition' in repenting statements on gay 'family.' Piron Folds, Backtracks on 'Gay Family' Criticism'Gay families' are families for all practical purposes, says Education Minister Shai Piron, apologizing for saying differently last week.83% of American Jews Support 'Gay Marriage'New poll reveals majority of Americans support 'gay marriage.' Surprisingly, highest support comes from practicing Jewish Americans. MK: ‘Two Daddies’ Not a FamilyFierce debate as MK insists that ‘family’ means a father and mother. Shaked Vilified for Same-Sex Marriage StanceJewish Home faction head compared to Nazis, told to ‘burn in hell’ for backing party’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage. Danny Dayan vs. Jewish Home on Same-Sex MarriageFormer Judea, Samaria regional leader upset by Jewish Home’s ‘homophobic’ stance on civil marriage, same-sex marriage. Nationalists Trip Up Gay Rights BillStormy session: Yisrael Beytenu, Jewish Home postpone vote on bill recognizing rights of same-sex parents. Jewish Home Retracts Gay Benefits VetoBill giving equal tax benefits to gay parents will have preliminary vote Wednesday after Jewish Home removes veto. Jewish Home Veto on Gay BenefitsBill proposed by Yesh Atid MK would grant tax benefits to gay parents. Russian Gay Activist in Anti-Semitic MeltdownA top Russian gay activist rants about ‘Jewish mafia’ planning to ‘overtake the world,’ calls critic a ‘Jewish pig.' Lapid: Rabbinate IrrelevantLapid: Rabbinate ‘irrelevant' - what Israel needs is civil marriage, gay marriage and freedom from religion.Yesh Atid: No Civil Marriage Without Same-Sex MarriageYesh Atid says it will vote down a proposal to allow civil marriage if same-sex couples are not included. Meretz Campaign: Sabbath Desecration, Gay WeddingThe far-left Meretz party with an MK ‘marrying’ three couples in response to Jewish Home MK’s statement. Voters Backed Changes in Western ValuesObama was not the only victor Tuesday. Some states backed gay marriage and marijuana, mirroring a change in traditional values. Women Voters Fleeing Obama for RomneyA startling turnaround in polls show Obama losing the women’s vote to Romney despite, or because of, Obama’s favoring gay marriages. Obama Adds Definition Of Marriage To Presidential DebateAfter hesitating, Barack Obama endorsed gay marriage. A polarized electorate got more so. Young Israel and Aguda react. American Jewry Spars Over Obama's Gay Marriage StanceAre Jewish Democrats ignoring Judaism's sacred precepts to garner votes for Obama in the 2012 US presidential election? A Final Word on Same-Sex MarriageThere is too much talk about this altogether. |
