Most Clicked This Week
- 6 European countries join forces to do business with Iran (and throw Israel under the bus)
- "President Joe Biden's Iran policy was conceived and is being implemented by the same people who negotiated the JCPOA under Obama, who argued in favor of empowering Iran"
- "Israel-US dialogue is necessary about Iran’s nuclear program, since a good agreement with Iran is a clear Israeli interest. But Israel must be prepared with a military option against Iran, as a last resort"
- "Military, defense minister believe a credible threat of an Israeli attack on Tehran’s nuclear facilities is only way US will be able to negotiate better deal with Islamic Republic"
- EVENT Israel Bonds Chicago with The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem
- Heard in Jerusalem: "Hasbara" has become something resembling a dirty word
- "Those experiences gave Thomas the fortitude to do something truly courageous: risk her friendships, face her misconceptions, and change her mind"
- EVENT 2nd Annual Kosher Chicago BBQ Festival Competition to benefit Maot Chitim
Tag Archives: Purim
“A key teaching of the Book of Esther is that once the plague of Jew-hatred gets in the air, almost any environment can nourish it”
BOSTON GLOBE In the land where Jews are welcome, anti-Semitism is on the rise by Jeff Jacoby March 12, 2017 THIS WEEKEND, Jews the world over celebrate the festival of Purim, a highlight of which is the public reading of … Continue reading
“One Family, an organization that provides support to injured and bereaved families across Israel, throws a costume party in celebration of Purim by inviting families who have been affected by terrorism”
YNET Bereaved families celebrate life at Purim costume party by Liran Levi March 10, 2017 Dozens of bereaved families across the country attended a Purim costume party in Jerusalem held by the OneFamily organization on Wednesday. Among the families who arrived … Continue reading
The Secret Jewish History of Mardi Gras
JEWISH DAILY FORWARD by Seth Rogovoy February 17, 2015 At first glance, Mardi Gras — the New Orleans version of the worldwide Carnival celebrations — seems anything but Jewish. Its quintessential elements, including public masquerade, the imbibing of copious amounts … Continue reading