Black Jewish leader works to boost inclusiveness – The Columbian
admin | July 10, 2022
LOS ANGELES Nate Looney is a Black man who grew up in Los Angeles, a descendant of enslaved people from generations ago.
An idea of inclusive India – Business Standard
admin | July 10, 2022
A book of essays captures the Jewish diaspora's experience of philo-Semitism in the country Topics BOOK REVIEW The relationship between India and Israel is often examined through a political lens, but it might be equally important to study it using a cultural and civilisational lens. This approach can expand our understanding of why these countries are on good terms with each other. The ideological affinities between Zionism and Hindutva offer only a partial view of the picture
FBI investigates potential threat against Texas synagogue – The Hill
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The FBI announced on Saturday that it was looking into a potential threat against an unidentified Texas synagogue months after a hostage situation took place at a synagogue in the state. The FBI is investigating a potential threat targeting an unidentified synagogue in Texas. We are working to determine the credibility of the threat and sharing information with our law enforcement partners and our partners in the Jewish community, the FBI said in a statement
Suspect in July 4 Highland Park shooting was ‘sizing up’ synagogue J. – The Jewish News of Northern California
admin | July 10, 2022
The suspect in the deadly Fourth of July mass shooting inHighland Park, Illinois, paid an alarming visit to the citys Chabad synagogue during Passover, said the congregations volunteer security director. He was definitely sizing up the synagogue, Martin Blumenthal said Tuesday in an interview.
Mourners say farewell to synagogue staffer, grandfather slain in July 4 shooting – The Times of Israel
admin | July 10, 2022
CHICAGO (AP) Mourners on Friday remembered a woman who worked tirelessly at her synagogue and a gentle man who loved art in the first formal services to be held for the seven people killed by the gunman who opened fire on a July Fourth parade. Synagogue members at North Shore Congregation Israel near the Chicago suburb of Highland Park described 63-year-old Jacquelyn Sundheim as a dedicated member of their community who coordinated events and taught preschool classes, smiling all along and constantly checking on other staff members
Youngstown-area teen arrested; planned to target synagogue – Cleveland Jewish News
admin | July 10, 2022
The Struthers Police Department arrested a 15-year-old last month after he threatened to kill his father and revealed plans to target a synagogue and Black people. The police were alerted by the FBI June 17 that the teen was livestreaming when he made the threat against his father, who was asleep in the adjacent room.
