Monthly Archives: February 2016

EVENT New Fronts in the Battle to Combat Anti-Israel BDS

New Fronts in the Battle to Combat Anti-Israel BDS Hear from students, legislators and community leaders on the front lines Hosted by Congressman Bob Dold (IL-10) Special Guest State Representative Scott Drury (58th Dist-IL) February 28, 2016 2:00 P.M. – … Continue reading

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How many allies does President Obama think the U.S. can afford to squander?

WALL STREET JOURNAL Israel Looks Beyond America by Bret Stephens February 15, 2016 …On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon publicly shook hands with former Saudi intelligence chief Prince Turki al-Faisal at the Munich Security Conference. In January, Israeli cabinet … Continue reading

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert makes statement before starting prison term [VIDEO]

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Victims Getting Even: Yazidi women target ISIS

CHRISTIAN POST Former Yazidi Sex Slaves Form All-Female Battalion to Attack ISIS in Iraq by Anugrah Kumar February 13, 2016 Hundreds of Yazidi women who were forced by Islamic State into sexual slavery have come together to form an all-female … Continue reading

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Hananya Naftali Interviews Muhammad Zoabi [VIDEO]

Muhammad Zoabi, “a proud Israeli Arab Muslim from Nazareth,” talks about his love for Israel and how the truth threatens some in the Arab community. He has received many threats for his outspoken support for Israel.

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Victims Getting Even, Part Deux

ALGEMEINER Victim of Violent Antisemitic Attack in France Moves to Israel, Joins Elite IDF Combat Unit by Ruthie Blum February 14, 2016 A victim of a violent antisemitic attack in France — who subsequently moved to Israel — was recruited … Continue reading

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Kind of like having a Swiss Army knife on your head

ALGEMEINER Multi-Functional Hair Clip Inspired by Yarmulke a Big Hit on Amazon by Shiryn Ghermezian February 15, 2016 The designer of a multi-purpose hair clip said he was inspired by his Jewish friends who wear hair pins to hold in place their kippot, also known … Continue reading

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This may not end well: In Obama administration, climate change now drives the Pentagon

WASHINGTON TIMES Pentagon orders commanders to prioritize climate change in all military actions by Rowan Scarborough February 7, 2016 The Pentagon is ordering the top brass to incorporate climate change into virtually everything they do, from testing weapons to training … Continue reading

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EVENT Schneider, Rotering to Debate at Highland Park Country Club

HIGHLAND PARK PATCH 10th District Democratic hopefuls will square off in League of Women Voters forum by Tim Moran February 12, 2016 Former U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider and Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, the Democratic candidates for U.S. House of … Continue reading

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Malcolm Hoenlein says Birthright alone can’t steel Jewish youth for the battle against anti-Semitism on American campuses

TIMES OF ISRAEL Israel illiteracy rampant among young Jews, US Jewish leader warns by Amanda Borschel-Dan February 14, 2016 Forty-five years ago in New York, a 20-something Malcolm Hoenlein had a remarkable meeting with Israeli deputy prime minister Yigal Alon, … Continue reading

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