תשרי 9, 5779, 9/18/2018
US & Canada New York couple die in small plane crash near BostonLong Island couple die when their plane crashes in the woods minutes before landing. Jewish volunteers continue to assist victims of Hurricane HarveyYear after hurricane devastated Texas, Act Now Houston still sending volunteers to support victims of flooding. Conservative writer likens Trump to Holocaust deniersWashington Post's Jennifer Rubin slams President Trump's comments on Puerto Rico hurricane fatalities, likening them to 'Holocaust denial'. Billionaires Klarman, Wexner drop support for GOP candidatesJewish billionaires who donated to Republican candidates in 2016 say they are supporting Democrats in 2018 midterms. Ted Cruz: May Ari Fuld's memory forever be a blessingTexas Senator eulogizes murdered American-Israeli man killed in Gush Etzion terror attack. 'Fuld was a passionate advocate for Israel.' US expels Palestinian envoyPLO envoy to Washington, Husam Zomlot, reportedly ordered out of the US. New York Times recants on story critical of Nikki Haley'An earlier version of this article and headline created an unfair impression about who was responsible for the purchase in question.' Manafort wanted ‘Obama Jews’ to help Ukraine lobbying campaignEx-Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort solicited senior Israeli official to lobby Obama to ease pressure on Ukrainian clients. 'No child should have to choose between religion and lunch'Agudath Israel's Rabbi Silber thanks NY councilmen who backed pilot program offering kosher, halal, food to public school students. Canada: Syrian refugee charged with murdering teenage girlIbrahim Ali, 28, is charged with murdering a Chinese teen last year in British Columbia. US ends funding for 'coexistence' programsUS cuts $10 million, ending funding for meetings between Israelis and Palestinian Authority Arabs. Jewish groups offer aid to victims of Boston-area gas explosionsGroups offer help to synagogues affected by Boston-area gas explosions. Pompeo: There's no precedent for what Kerry didSecretary of State Pompeo blasts John Kerry's meeting with Iranian officials since leaving office. Hurricane Florence kills two in North CarolinaMother and infant killed in North Carolina from tree which fell on their home as a result of Hurricane Florence.Former Trump campaign chairman to cooperate with MuellerPaul Manafort agrees to cooperate with special counsel's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Report: Michael Bloomberg planning run for president as DemocratBloomberg will challenge President Donald Trump, reports Times of London. 2 Republican congressmen attend fundraiser with Holocaust denierFar-right activist Charles Johnson attended fundraiser for Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher of California also attended. Watch: What will it look like when Florence floods an area?Computer-generated images show what the forecast for Hurricane Florence mean - in real-life terms. Watch live: Hurricane Florence hits the CarolinasHurricane Florence makes landfall as a Category 1 storm, North Carolina governor warns that residents have 'days more to go.' Feinstein refers Kavanaugh high school investigation to FBISen. Dianne Feinstein reveals anonymous allegations against Trump Supreme Court nominee just before confirmation vote.Trump slams Kerry for 'illegal' Iran meetingsUS Pres. Trump slams former Sec. of State Kerry for meeting Iranian leaders and acting to the 'detriment of the American people.'Report: Former Trump campaign chairman to sign plea dealPaul Manafort reportedly agrees to plea deal with special counsel Robert Mueller. House passes bill upgrading anti-Semitism envoy to ambassadorUS House of Representatives passes bill upgrading envoy monitoring, combating anti-Semitism to ambassador-level. Supreme Court Justice recalls ‘very strange Jewish upbringing'Justice Elena Kagan discusses her 'very strange Jewish upbringing' in family that 'didn't really know what it was.' San Francisco’s transit system accepts ad from Holocaust deniersBay Area Rapid Transit system accepts ads from known Holocaust-denying group. Trump admin 'sparing no expense' in hurricane reliefWhite House preparing 'critical resources' in response to Hurricane Florence. White powder sent to Connecticut synagogueFBI takes over investigation after unknown person sends letter with white powder to Middletown synagogue. Mayor: No danger to community. Book claiming malicious intent behind IDF not killing wins awardBook wins Women's Studies award with thesis that IDF shoots Palestinians 'to maim rather than kill' in order 'to control them.' US Education Dept anti-Semitism decision: 'The right move'Lev HaOlam: 'BDS groups very aggressive on college campuses. Hope US move will provide Jewish students strength to persevere.' Five killed in southern California shootingsShooter in Bakersfield area kills five, including wife, before shooting himself. Sheriff: 'These are not random shootings.' Kerry: Every former Secretary of State meets foreign leadersFormer US Secretary of State discusses reports he has been speaking with Iranian officials in an attempt to salvage 2015 nuclear deal. Trump declares state of emergency in Virginia ahead of hurricaneAnnouncement follows similar one for the Carolinas. Governor of Georgia also declares state of emergency for that state. Who is pushing Jews out of academia in the US?Expert on struggle against BDS says steps taken by Trump administration against anti-Israel groups on campuses are the critical response.Young Israel: Closure of PLO mission 'the right move''It would be unthinkable for the US to continue diplomatic relations with an entity unabashedly rewarding terrorists with large stipends.' Will the number of 9/11 victims more than double by December 31?Over 2,000 have died due to exposure to 9/11 toxins. Will the number reach 3,000 by the end of the year? 'Trump is demolishing the Palestinian lie'Israel's Public Security Minister hails US decision to close PLO office in Washington. Cruz welcomes closing of PLO office in WashingtonTexas Senator praises Trump administration for "long overdue step" of closing PLO office in Washington, DC. Watch: 9/11 Tribute in LightTwo powerful light beams lit up in lower Manhattan skyline as part of 9/11 commemoration.Powerful hurricane approaches the USHurricane Florence strengthens to a Category 4 storm, expected to strengthen further before hitting Nor, South Carolina and Virginia. Pence: I'd take lie detector test 'in a heartbeat'US Vice President says he would agree to take lie detector test to prove he wasn’t the author of anti-Trump op-ed. NY Democrats claim actress is pro-BDS, soft on anti-SemitismMailer put out in name of NY Democratic Committee claims actress Cynthia Nixon, who is challenging Governor Cuomo in primary, is pro-BDS. Linda Sarsour: Muslims should not 'humanize' IsraelisRadical activist tells US Muslims treating Israeli 'occupiers' as human beings "a problem." Trump praises GOP congressman who body slammed reporterStumping for Republican candidates in Montana, Trump praises congressman who body slammed reporter for London-based newspaper. Michigan Dem walks back claim Israel aggressor, Hamas legitimateDemocratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan walks back comments calling Hamas 'legitimate', labelling Israel the 'aggressor'. Anti-Semitic fliers posted by San Francisco-area synagoguesFar-right groups post anti-Semitic fliers accusing Jews of being behind social media ban against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.US Secretary of State wishes Jews a 'Shana Tova''I wish the American Jewish community and our Jewish friends around the world a Happy and Sweet New Year,' Secretary Pompeo tweets. Investigation of anti-Semitism at Rutgers U reopened by US gov'tEducation Department reopens probe of anti-Semitism allegations at Rutgers. Republican Senator introduces bill targeting UNRWAOklahoma Senator James Lankford's law would require UNRWA to change its definition of Palestinian refugees or the US will sever ties. Trump urges AG to investigate anonymous op-edTrump says he wants Attorney General Jeff Sessions to uncover identity of senior administration official who wrote anonymous op-ed. Obama blasts 'radical' TrumpFormer US President says Americans living "dangerous times", urges Democrats to vote in November’s elections to restore "honesty". Trump: NYT op-ed "virtually" treasonousPresident says writer "may not be a Republican, it may not be a conservative, it may be a deep state person." Alex Jones permanently banned from TwitterAlex Jones and “Infowars” show won’t be able to create new accounts on Twitter or take over existing ones. Twitter cites "abusive behavior." Sheldon Cohen, commissioner who computerized IRS, dies at 91Sheldon Cohen, former Internal Revenue Service commissioner, dies at 91. Melania Trump fires back at anonymous op-ed writerFirst lady says anonymous administration official who published op-ed in The New York Times is sabotaging the country. What did President Trump tell American Jewish leaders?The full transcript of President Trump's pre-holiday conference call with Jewish leaders.Trump: I have a personal connection to JudaismPresident Trump touts his accomplishments, highlights his 'Jewish connection' in pre-holiday conference call with American Jewish leaders. Senate candidate Roy Moore sues Sacha Baron Cohen over TV prankFormer Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice and senate candidate Roy Moore sues comedian who posed as Israeli counter-terror expert. |
