New Initiative Launched To Bring Former Nazis To Justice
The strength also of the king who loveth justice–Thou hast established equity, Thou hast executed justice and righteousness in Jacob. (Psalms 99:4) The Simon Wiesenthal Center launched a new campaign in major German cities in late July, known as Operation Last Chance II, in order to bring former Nazi war criminals to justice. The initiative […]
Egyptian Doctor First Arab Recognized as Righteous Among Nations
“…neither shalt thou stand idly by the blood of thy neighbor: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:16) In synagogues around the world this past weekend, Jews read the story of Cain, who cynically asked, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Now, the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum has recognized one man whose answer to that question was […]
Holocaust Survivors Celebrate Holiday in Special Community Center
“Ye shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are home-born in Israel shall dwell in booths.” (Leviticus 23:42) As reported in the Jerusalem Post, Holocaust survivors in Jerusalem gathered to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, in a very special community center this week. The center, located in a bomb shelter in the […]
Flying the PA Flag in the Knesset: A Banner of Disrespect
Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, the 20th century pioneer of Religious Zionism, once shared his very unique view of the meaning of flags and what they represent. Flags, whether physically or not, according to Rabbi Kook, bear an insignia indicating the mission of those who carry it. He likens it to a uniform, military or otherwise, […]
Haredi Soldier Attacked in Jerusalem
An ultra-orthodox soldier was attacked in the Meah Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem while visiting a relative on Tuesday. As he entered the area, he was greeted with a mob who chased him with sticks. The soldier, fearing for his life, managed to take shelter inside an apartment building, where he put a call into the […]
