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“Two hundred forty-three years ago, a new nation was inspired by the Old Testament”

WALL STREET JOURNAL A Kosher Fourth of July by William McGurn July 1, 2019 Since that fateful July 4 when the Second Continental Congress invoked the unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to declare independence from … Continue reading

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“After gunmen massacre worshipers at Poway and Pittsburgh, US congregations learning how to hide, flee and fight back against attackers”

TIMES OF ISRAEL Synagogues are now conducting active shooter drills during services by Ben Sales July 2, 2019 When the ushers locked the door to the sanctuary, and the congregants prepared to flee the synagogue in preparation for a mass … Continue reading

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“The research on Holocaust survivors and their descendants suggests that the effects of such trauma can continue into a third generation”

ALGEMEINER Major Neurological Study Reveals Long-Term Mental Health Impact of Holocaust on Survivors and Their Descendants by Algemeiner Staff July 1, 2019 A new study by Europe’s leading professional association for neurologists has found that survivors of the Holocaust suffered … Continue reading

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“The need to assign American soldiers to fight alongside Israel might undermine Israel’s popularity in the US and constrain its freedom of action”

JERUSALEM INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGY AND SECURITY Why a U.S.-Israel Alliance is a Terrible Idea by Efraim Inbar and Eran Lerman June 25, 2019 South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham recently suggested that the United States should conclude a defense treaty with … Continue reading

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“Visitors will be able to “touch history” by walking in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims through a 380-yard stretch of tunnel along the ancient street that ran uphill to the Jewish temple”

ISRAEL HAYOM (by agreement with JNS) US envoys lend a hand as Israel digs down in east Jerusalem by Staff July 1, 2019 US envoys wielded hammers on Sunday to break open a new tunnel at a Jewish heritage site … Continue reading

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“IfNotNow believes that the time is ripe to put Israel at the center of the primary debate: Only 26 percent of Democrats view the government of Israel favorably”

POLITICO Progressive Jewish group IfNotNow expands forces for 2020 by Holly Otterbein June 29, 2019 A progressive group of young Jewish activists opposed to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians is expanding its organization in hopes of making a major impact on … Continue reading

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“Socialism has now risen from the grave”

FDD Zombie Socialism featuring Joshua Muravchik with Clifford D. May June 29, 2019 In 2002, scholar Joshua Muravchik wrote a history of socialism which he thought would serve as the epitaph for an experiment that had failed over and over … Continue reading

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PA security forces raid homes of Palestinian businessmen who attended Bahrain “Peace to Prosperity” conference

JERUSALEM POST After threat from U.S., PA frees businessman who attended Bahrain summit by Khaled Abu Toameh June 30, 2019 Palestinian Authority security forces released Hebron businessman Saleh Abu Mayaleh on Saturday at 10:45 p.m., after he had been detained … Continue reading

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“I came to Bahrain to cover an economic peace conference, and ended up discovering a small but unique local Jewish community”

TIMES OF ISRAEL Behind the scenes of the first morning minyan in Manama in over 70 years by Raphael Ahren June 28, 2019 …I had tried to arrange a visit to the city’s synagogue for weeks ahead of my trip … Continue reading

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“They’ve rejected every peace initiative. Their no-show this week in Bahrain should be the last”

WALL STREET JOURNAL Take the Palestinians’ ‘No’ for an Answer bu Eugene Kontorovich June 23, 2019 …After so many rejections, one might conclude that the Palestinian Authority’s leaders simply aren’t interested in peace. Had they accepted any of the peace … Continue reading

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