When a ballot measure singles out Israel, even in universal language, silence would not feel like peace. It would feel like accepting that Jewish connection to Israel is a problem to be eradicated.
Many of the volunteers, including myself, are Jewish — and our work for divestment has been motivated by the values our Jewish upbringing instilled in us.
The ordinance also acknowledges a fundamental flaw: the city lacks authority to direct many of its investments.
Paul Mailhot of the Socialist Workers Party noted Lenin’s words in 1919: “We often see the capitalists fomenting hatred against the Jews in order to blind the workers….Shame on accursed tsarism which tortured and persecuted the Jews."
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was "extremely worried" that a new round of escalation in the war between the United …
Local activists from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party said Ben-Gvir’s aggressive rhetoric and combative statements had failed …
Thailand’s hospitality has strengthened ties with Israel for decades. Israel must reciprocate by protecting Thai workers and respecting Thai …
By the time we read this week’s haftarah, Israelis will have gone to the polls to elect a new Knesset. After months of political arguments, …
The stakes were high, the treats were packed, and off my spouse and I went to vote, with Medici in his adorable kitty backpack that always makes …
Belleville police said Thursday that officer Jeff Smith was making progress in his recovery. Smith and his family were grateful for the support …
Netanyahu remains in office without a majority, while Eisenkot must overcome opposition divisions to form a government or face another election.
"This is where we see the 'Louvre effect'," said Marc Balcells, a Barcelona-based researcher. "If the Louvre was so easy to rob, just imagine a …
Protests to be held in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Beersheba, Haifa, Tayibe; organizers: 'Arab votes are worth the same as Jewish votes, Arab citizens …
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On Oct. 7, 2023, I was at the Central Massachusetts Torah Center to celebrate Simchat Torah. As October and the third anniversary of Oct. 7 approach, I cannot help but reflect on that day. We were …
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PROVIDENCE — Maya Regev, who was abducted along with her brother from the Nova Music Festival Oct. 7 and held captive in Gaza, spoke here Oct. 8, three years and a day after her...
The synagogue’s social hall will be transformed into a festive holiday marketplace featuring handmade arts and crafts from more than 20 local artists and vendors
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