In Praise Of Sephardic Rabbi’s Stand On Homosexuality – Jewish Week
admin | July 7, 2017
Throughout their vibrant history, Sephardic Jews have had the strength and fortitude to hold the communitys diverse perspectives together. That is, until May 8.
Kochi jews in israel seek a monumental protection- The New Indian … – The New Indian Express
simmons | July 7, 2017
KOCHI:Jews from Kochi settled in Israel gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a shofar - a wind instrument made of a rams horn used for religious ceremonies - during a public event at Tel Aviv on Wednesday.The 8,000-strong Kochi Jews in Israel used the occasion to request the Indian Government to preserve their heritage back in Kerala, including the renovation of synagogues and cemeteries of their ancestors. Based in Rehovot about 20 km off Tel Aviv, Samson Pallivadikal, 71, said except for the Paravur synagogue - which has been converted into a museum - most of the synagogues and cemeteries in Kerala are in a bad state. Modis visit is a good occasion to raise our concerns on the issue, Samson told Express
Anne Frank, and America’s dangerously shallow understanding of the Holocaust – Vox
simmons | July 7, 2017
Outside contributors' opinions and analysis of the most important issues in politics, science, and culture. This week marks the 75th anniversary of Anne Franks family going into hiding.
How a Chinese-Jewish chef finds inspiration on a North Dakota farm – Cleveland Jewish News
simmons | July 7, 2017
Not much could have prepared Molly Yeh for moving from New York City to Grand Forks, North Dakota a city of a little over 50,000 residents near the states eastern border with Minnesota.
UNESCO Designates Hebron as Endangered Palestinian Heritage Site – Algemeiner
simmons | July 7, 2017
Email a copy of "UNESCO Designates Hebron as Endangered Palestinian Heritage Site" to a friend A view of Hebron.
As More Teams Host Gay Pride Events, Yankees Remain a Holdout – New York Times
simmons | July 7, 2017
Those events have ranged from the infamous Disco Demolition Night once staged by the Chicago White Sox to the Mets Jewish and Irish heritage nights. The San Francisco Giants will host an African-American heritage night in September
Jay-Z lyric plays into Jewish stereotypes, Anti-Defamation League says – Washington Post
simmons | July 7, 2017
Jay-Zs newest album 4:44 may be a critical and commercial smash, but not everyone is pleased with it. The Anti-Defamation League criticized the rapper for a couple of lyrics it considered anti-Semitic soon after its release last Friday. In the song The Story of O.J., he rapped, You wanna know whats more important than throwin away money at a strip club
Anti-Defamation League Criticizes JAY-Z for The Story of OJ Jewish Lyric – Pitchfork
simmons | July 7, 2017
Since releasing his new album 4:44 last week, JAY-Z has come under fire for anti-Semitism perceived in a line from his song The Story of O.J. He raps on the track, You wanna know whats more important than throwin away money at a strip club? Credit/ You ever wonder why Jewish people own all the property in America?
Anti-Defamation League Speaks Out Ahead of Planned Rally – NBC 29 News
richards | July 7, 2017
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Anti-Defamation League is speaking out ahead of Saturdays planned Ku Klux Klan rally.
Anti-Defamation League Defends Jay-Z Sort Of – Forward
admin | July 7, 2017
Everybody who is anybody (or, at the very least, Amy Schumers manager) is talking about whether or not Jay Zs new album dabbles in anti-semitism with the lyrics You wanna know whats more important than throwin away money at a strip club?
