The comedian Bill Maher, who has a reputation for non-conformist views, is drawing praise from pro-Israel fans and viewers for a Dec. 15 segment on his HBO “Real Time” show.
As part of a fact-laden, semi-satirical monologue during a segment at the...
Center for Israel Education, (israeled.org)
• Published December 14, 2023
Dec. 14, 1981 — Israel Annexes Golan Heights
The Knesset votes 63-21 to pass surprise legislation to annex the Golan Heights and apply Israeli law there in place of military administration. The Labor Party boycotts the vote because of the bill’s...
By Yulia Karra, Israel21C
• Published December 13, 2023
When six Israelis decided to make tequila in Israel, they thought their biggest mission would be convincing people that tequila made from blue agave in the Holy Land could rival the well-known and much appreciated tequilas of Mexico.
After October...
(JTA) — In the 2000s, as the small Israeli town of Sderot endured heavy rocket fire, thousands of residents left the city. Around the same time, a new population began moving in: Bnei Menashe Jews from the northeast Indian states of Manipur and Mizoram.
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NEW YORK — Ilan Abecassis of Sderot is still reeling from the events of Oct. 7.
That morning, he watched from the window of his home as terrorists in pickup trucks overran his city, gunning down Israelis in the streets and in their homes.
In the...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published December 7, 2023
Embracing the spirit of Hanukkah -- the holiday's lasting message about overcoming challenges, standing against formidable forces and the significance of unity -- is especially pertinent as the St. Louis community gears up to march in solidarity with...
(JTA) – The independent panel that rules on disputes at the world’s largest social media company is taking up two challenged posts about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, in cases with potential ramifications for how users will be able to talk about the...
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Five major Jewish organizations have teamed up to maintain American support for Israel and fill what they say is a gap in coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
“The 10/7 Project,” named for the day Hamas launched the war with a...
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and tech executive Sheryl Sandberg addressed a special session at the United Nations Monday to...
WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Biden administration announced that it would ban people who have “been involved in undermining peace, security, or stability in the West Bank” from entering the United States — a signal of its frustration with Israel’s...
The head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said on Sunday that Israel will eliminate the leaders of Hamas in Qatar and Turkey.
“The Cabinet set us a goal. In the words of the street, it is to eliminate Hamas, and we are determined to do it....
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In a country whose musicians are known for poignant reflections on conflict, it is somewhat jarring to see “Harbu Darbu,”...
