Elul 24, 5776, 9/27/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
 35% of Hungarians are anti-SemiticNew study finds 23% of respondents hold ‘extreme’ anti-Semitic views toward Jews, 12% are ‘moderate.' Do all Jews' genes lead back to Turkey?Startling new research suggests all Jews - even Ashkenazic Jews - have Turkish-Greek roots originating in the Persian Empire. Spain Pulls Program Linking Jews and SatanSpain public radio removes an episode of a program that linked Jews to Satanism from its website after complaints from Jewish groups. Jews and Muslims Stand Up Against ViolenceArutz Sheva speaks with participants at Sunday's joint Israeli-Arab prayer session at the Gush Etzion junction. Cameron: Challenge Anti-Jewish ConspiraciesBritish PM says conspiracy theories of a powerful Jewish cabal must be challenged in efforts to counter Islamic radicalization. World Jewish Population Hits Pre-Holocaust Levels70 years since end of WWII, Knesset report shows global Jewish population, including mixed marriages, back at 16 million. Jews Are Viewed Favorably in EuropeA Pew Research Center poll on attitudes toward minorities in six European Union countries reveals most favorable sentiment is for Jews. Oslo 'Peace' Event Organizer: Jews Behind 9/11One of the Muslim organizers of a Muslim-Jewish coexistence event in Oslo said in 2008 that 'powerful' Jews were behind 9/11. Norwegian Muslim 'Peace Circle' Around SynagogueOver 1,000 turn out to identify with Jews following Muslim terror attacks on Jews, Jewish leader calls 'look to Norway' - but is he right? Pew Report: European Jewry ShrinkingDrastic decrease in European Jewish population since 1939, with steady declines even decades after the Holocaust. Saudi Arabia Denies it Will Allow Jews to WorkSaudi Arabia’s Labor Ministry pours cold water on a report that it will be allowing Jews to freely work in the Kingdom.Saudi Arabia Allowing Jews to Work in the Kingdom?Saudi newspaper claims that the kingdom is allowing people of all faiths, Jews included, to work in the country. Poland Will Hold Hearing On Ritual Slaughter BanThe Jewish community hopes the discussion will clarify once and for all whether or not kosher slaughter is legal in Poland. 'Jihadis Are Like Jews Who Left for Palestine'Mayor of Hilvrsum: 'Holland should not prevent citizens from leaving for Syria, just as it didn't stop Jews from immigrating to Palestine.'Israel and EU to Discuss Terror Against JewsPart of the dialogue in the meeting with Israeli Foreign Ministry and EU will be the threat of jihad on Jewish communities in Europe. Denmark: Hundreds March Against Anti-SemitismJews and non-Jews alike don Jewish symbols openly in 'yarmulka protest' against rising anti-Semitism. Anti-Semitism A Major Problem for Jews EverywhereArutz Sheva discussed Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Memorial Day with Carol Nuriel, a senior researcher at the Anti-Defamation League. Russian Jews Begin Passover CelebrationsJews throughout Russia were preparing for the Passover Seder, with even far-flung communities preparing to celebrate France: Far-Right Forces Pork on School MenusMarine Le Pen issues divisive guidelines in districts controlled by her National Front party; Jews, Muslims the target. Ancient Synagogue to Receive 'Hollywood Makeover'One of the oldest operating synagogues in California is set to receive a “Hollywood makeover,” after damage was caused to building. 'The Serpent's Egg is Always Ready to Hatch'In response to Greece's neo-Nazi march on Tuesday, Holocaust survivors addressed crowd at Athens University, accounting Nazi atrocities. Native Americans with Ashkenazi Jewish MutationIsraeli geneticists have found that a tribe of Native American Indians may have a genetic mutation typical of Ashkenazi Jews.Golden Dawn: 'Foreigners out of Greece!'Supporters of Greece’s neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party chanted “Foreigners out of Greece!” as they marched through Athens prior to new elections. Case Closed Against Authors of 'The King's Torah'Case against authors of "The King's Torah," the book which had msm calling for authors' indictment, has been closed by Att'y General. Serbia Death Camp to 'Multicultural' Development?Jewish leaders are concerned that Serbia's largest WWII death camp may be transformed into a "multicultural" development. Exam Board Asks Students to Justify Anti-SemitismOne of Britain’s leading exam boards is under fire for asking students to ‘justify’ anti-Semitism, on a national examination. Groups Demand Google Stop Auto-Suggesting "Jew"Mediators set to resolve dispute between Google and anti-racism groups who object to auto-complete feature suggesting "Jew." French State Railways to Boost Holocaust StudyThe National Company of French Railways announced the launch of a new joint study with Yad Vashem into Holocaust deportations. Translation of Talmud Permeated with Anti-SemitismArabic translation of Talmud is laden with anti-Semitic conspiracy theories; alleges that text reveals racist character of Jewish people. Vandals Deface Memorial of Raoul WallenbergVandals defaced the memorial of 'Righteous Gentile' Raoul Wallenberg, who saved the lives of tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. Survey: HuffPost Disproportionately Pro-IranHuffington Post publishes more pro-Iran content than anti-Iran content by 4:1 ratio; writes 85% of articles sympathetic to Islamic regime. Yemen Rabbi Calls for Jewish Seats in ParliamentThe Chief Rabbi of Yemen has called on the country's president to allow the Jewish community to be represented in the country's parliament. Salafist Rally in Tunisia Amid Anti-Semitic ChantsThousands of Salafists marched on Kairouan in Central Tunisia, chanting, “Jews, Jews, the army of Mohammed is back.” Reburial of Nazi Collaborator Infuriates JewsJewish groups condemned the Lithuanian government for financing the reburial of an alleged Nazi collaborator. Jewish Groups Urge Europe to Tackle Anti-SemitismJewish groups urge European governments to adopt "emergency measures" to protect European Jewry from increasing threats of anti-Semitism. Plymouth Synagogue Celebrates 250 YearsPlymouth Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in the English-speaking world celebrated its 250th anniversary this week. Lawsuit: Non-Jew Buried in Jewish CemeteryA Jewish woman is suing a local synagogue for allowing a non-Jewish woman to be buried in a Jewish cemetery. New Hampshire Lawmaker's Nazi Salute Stuns HouseA New Hampshire lawmaker shouted the Nazi salute “Sieg Heil,” at Speaker William O’Brien during a debate on voter identification legislationGolden Dawn Leader Denies Holocaust Gas ChambersLeader of Greece’s Golden Dawn party claimed Nazi concentration camps did not use ovens and gas chambers to kill Jews during the Holocaust. Long Island School Ignores Anti-Semitic AssaultsStudents at a Long Island high school taunted a Jewish classmate, while the school refused to intervene, according to federal lawsuit. Arab Rioters Attack Worshippers at Tomb of RachelThe Tomb of Rachel was closed down to worshippers Monday after masked Arab rioters threw stones at the entrance to the site. George Washington Scorned Bigotry in Jewish LetterA letter against bigotry and written by George Washington to the Jewish community will be featured at an exhibit for religious freedom. Hungarian Jewish Actor Sues Over Hateful RecordingThe Hungarian Jewish Faith alliance filed an official complaint on Tuesday on behalf of a renowned Hungarian Jewish actor. Court Rules: NY Kosher Law is KosherNY's kosher-labelling rules interfere with freedom of religion as much as St. Patrick's Day celebrations, a federal appeals court ruled. Al-Qaeda Advises Terrorists to Protect ReputationsLone terrorists have been instructed to refrain from targeting churches, mosques and synagogues in order to protect their ''reputation.'Greek Neo-Nazi Party's Website SuspendedThe International blogging platform WordPress suspended the website of the Greek neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn for "hateful content." Neo-Nazis Plotting Attacks Near Disney Theme ParksPolice arrested ten suspects linked to white supremacist group for planning to attack on Jews, immigrants, minorities in Central Florida. Greek Jews Apprehensive Over Rise of Neo-NazisFollowing the election of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn Party to parliament, Greece's Jewish community urged fellow citizens to oppose fascism. Jews Provide Hunger Relief to Children in IndiaJews from around the world will participate in a hunger relief project aimed to benefit disadvantaged children in India. Conditional Civil Rights for Jewish Students?Title VI of federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 sparks debate in Jewish community; Will Jewish rights on campus be safeguarded or undermined? Israeli Students Attacked at Toulouse UniversityPresident of French Jewish student organization called on the University of Toulouse to combat anti-Semitism after anti-Semitic protests. Netanyahu to Receive Letter That Saved 50,000 JewsNetanyahu to receive copy of historic letter written by Dimitar Peshev, who is credited with rescuing 50,000 Bulgarian Jews during HolocaustGoogle Faces Lawsuit Over 'Jewish' Auto-CompleteAnti-discrimination firms suing Google for "unsolicited and systematic associations between famous people and their Jewishness." Online Sale:'I Love Jews But Hate Israel' T-ShirtsSimon Wiesenthal Center is urging CafePress to remove T-shirts imprinted with slogan “I Love Jews But Hate Israel” from its site. Iranian Agent Deported for Spying on Jews in IndiaThe city police deported Iranian national Hamid Kashkouli, 40, for spying on the Chabad House and other Jewish, Israeli targets.German Jews Welcome Publication of 'Mein Kampf'The head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany calls Bavaria's decision "responsible" and a "good idea". Hitler? There's an App for That!There are now applications available through the Apple store titled "iMussolini," "iStalin," and "Hitler," espousing fascist ideals. |
