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- NJ Killing IHRA; “Murphy and other Democrats were reportedly concerned that support for the legislation would fuel primary campaigns against incumbents”
- White House blitzes Hill on Iran
- It's no longer the Sweden in the postcards
- "Americans advised to be alert, avoid demonstrations and follow Israeli authorities’ instructions ahead of Nakba Day protests, Eurovision"
- If We Want to Beat Al Qaeda, We Have to Stop Arming It
- Boehner: Congress Doesn't Have Votes to Stop Iran Deal
- "In his shady dealings with the Islamic Republic, Barack Obama personified the same short-sighted foolhardiness demonstrated by Carter"
- The stockpile of weapons-grade ammonium nitrate and the collateral damage it caused to the Beirut port may well have been earmarked for Israel
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