Av 1, 5777, 7/24/2017
 'Not only Gentiles saved Jews during the Holocaust'Jerusalem College holds educational competition to raise awareness about Jews who worked to save other Jews during the Holocaust. IDF disperses Jewish, Arab, rock throwersJews, Arabs, throw stones at each other in Judea and Samaria. Preparing for Passover in Ukraine's last shtetlThe elderly population of Ukraine's last shtetl tells their story and gives a glimpse into days of old. Meet the Jews in Trump's administrationTrump appoints 11 Jews to serve in new administration. Jews with Russian heritage protest Trump's planned refugee banAmerican Jews with roots in former Soviet Union sign petition protesting Trump plan to block Muslim refugees. Study finds Jews are world’s most educated religious groupJews are the world’s most-educated religious group, with an average of more than 13 years of formal schooling, according to a new study. Google removes ‘are Jews evil’ search suggestionGoogle removes the phrase “are Jews evil,” which had been automatically generated by its search algorithm. Study finds Arabs fear Hezbollah more than Jews doA new study finds that Israeli Arabs feared for their lives during the Second Lebanon War, on a scale greater than Israeli Jews. Muslim woman's praise for Jewish man wins social media saluteFacebook post by a Muslim-American woman about the kindness of a 90-year-old Jew attracts the attention of thousands of social media users. Trump supporter backtracks on suggestion that Sanders convertPastor who urged the religious conversion of Bernie Sanders says he hadn’t meant to insult the “Jewish faith.” 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. Spanish Radio Station Pulls Program Linking Jews and SatanismSpain 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 Violence in Joint PrayerArutz Sheva speaks with participants at Sunday's joint Israeli-Arab prayer session at the Gush Etzion junction. Cameron: Anti-Jewish Conspiracies Must be ChallengedBritish PM says conspiracy theories of a powerful Jewish cabal must be challenged in efforts to counter Islamic radicalization. World Jewish Population Back at Pre-Holocaust Levels70 years since end of WWII, Knesset report shows global Jewish population, including mixed marriages, back at 16 million. Despite Rising Anti-Semitism, Jews Held in High Regard in EuropeA Pew Research Center poll on attitudes toward minorities in six European Union countries reveals most favorable sentiment is for Jews. Oslo Jewish-Muslim 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 Muslims Surround Oslo Synagogue in 'Peace Circle'Over 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 Work in the KingdomSaudi Arabia’s Labor Ministry pours cold water on a report that it will be allowing Jews to freely work in the Kingdom.Is 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. Dutch Mayor: '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: 100s March Through Muslim Area to Protest Anti-SemitismJews and non-Jews alike don Jewish symbols openly in 'yarmulka protest' against rising anti-Semitism. Anti-Semitism A Major Problem for Jews Everywhere, Says ExpertArutz 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 Leader Forces Students to Eat PorkMarine 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. Researchers Find 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 Chants to Expel Foreigners Prior to New ElectionsSupporters 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 WWII 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 Under Fire for 'Justify' Anti-Semitism QuestionOne of Britain’s leading exam boards is under fire for asking students to ‘justify’ anti-Semitism, on a national examination. Rights 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 Deportations ResearchThe National Company of French Railways announced the launch of a new joint study with Yad Vashem into Holocaust deportations. Arabic 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 Wallenberg in BudapestVandals defaced the memorial of 'Righteous Gentile' Raoul Wallenberg, who saved the lives of tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. Survey: Huffington Post 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. Rabbi of Yemen Calls for Jews to be Represented 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. Radical Islamic 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 Jewish CommunityJewish groups condemned the Lithuanian government for financing the reburial of an alleged Nazi collaborator. Jewish Groups: Adapt 'Emergency Measures' for European JewryJewish groups urge European governments to adopt "emergency measures" to protect European Jewry from increasing threats of anti-Semitism. Oldest Synagogue in English-Speaking World Celebrates 250 YearsPlymouth Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in the English-speaking world celebrated its 250th anniversary this week. Non-Jew Buried in Jewish Cemetery Sparks LawsuitA 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 legislationGreece's Golden 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. Lawsuit: 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 Jewish 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 Attacked Bigotry in Letter to Jewish CommunityA 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 'Filthy' Jew 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 How 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 Outside of Disney Theme ParksPolice arrested ten suspects linked to white supremacist group for planning to attack on Jews, immigrants, minorities in Central Florida. |
