Our Most Vital Contributions to Society
Hear about the contrast between civilization’s ancient social values and traditional Jewish thought, and how it all reached a climax in the Hanukkah story.
Israel Gears Up for #GivingTuesday
Following the festivities of American Thanksgiving and consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, today is #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to giving back to the community. Founded in 2012 in the US by the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation, it has grown into an international movement. Taking place on the first Tuesday […]
Egypt Thwarted Terror Attack on Israeli Maritime Targets
Israeli television has reported on an attempted terror attack last month which was thwarted by Egyptian efforts, The Times of Israel posted.
Israeli Government Approves Purchase of American-made Fighter Jets
On Sunday, the Israeli cabinet approved the purchase of 14 new F-35 fighter jets from American company Lockheed Martin, reports Ynetnews, however, that is down from the 31 Israel’s defense establishment asked for, according to Israel National News.
Denounce Terrorism or Pay the Consequences!
Very few who live outside of Israel possess a clear understanding of Israel’s situation as it relates to Arab-Israelis and the Palestinians, yet we form opinions and attitudes and pass judgments based on news clips and reporters’ comments that are almost always overly sympathetic to the Arab-Israelis of East Jerusalem and their Palestinian kinsmen.
Foreign Parliamentarians Condemn Attacks on Israelis
At a time when support for Palestine at the expense of Israel abounds, government officials from 31 countries around the world put their names to a petition condemning terror attacks on Israel by Palestinians and their supporters, reported The Jerusalem Post.
Canadian Israeli Fighting IS May be Missing, Taken Hostage
Canadian-born Israeli Gill Rosenberg made history last month for being the first foreign female to join the Kurdish army in fighting against the Islamic State.
What Does The American Jewish Committee Do?
The American Jewish Committee recently financed a study – after a series of seminars – that, according to their website, found that “Three distinct groups in France are noticeably more anti-Jewish than the overall population.”
“Hamas” by Ari Lesser
Some amazing artists feel called to defend Israel in their own ways. Modern day poets sing the song of Israel. Ari Lesser treats us to a rhythmic reminder of why we need to support Israel.
Israel: A Different Reason to Be Thankful
This week marks a special milestone and anniversary in the history of modern Israel and Israel’s rebirth as the nation-state of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel.