Jews lived in Syria for many centuries, but the city of Aleppo stands out for its unique Jewish history. Today, only a handful remains, their identities hidden.
The Bnei Menashe have continued to practice Judaism just as their ancestors did, including observing the Sabbath, keeping kosher, celebrating the festivals and following the laws of family purity.
California governor urged to veto bill that would mandate ‘anti-Zionist’ Ethnic Studies courses at CSU schools. By The Algemeiner California Governor Gavin Newsom has been called on by a broad coalition of education, civil rights and religious groups to veto a bill that would make ethnic studies courses a California State University (CSU) graduation requirement…. Read more »
With a wide-open field of 9 contenders to succeed Democrat Kennedy, some fear a split of the pro-Israel/Jewish vote could let a pro-BDS candidate enter Congress.
Anti-Semitic preacher Louis Farrakhan’s July 4 address is being hailed in America, and the celebrity endorsements he receives lend credence to his troubling comments about Jews.
University condemns tweet by student who posted picture of herself and friends with swastikas drawn on their shoulders; over 25,000 sign petition demanding disciplinary action.
The judge ‘acknowledged that he presided over the since-sealed prosecution of Grafton Thomas following his arrest for allegedly menacing a cop last year,’ reported the New York Post.
Addressing communities in the Diaspora on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the Jewish state, President Reuven Rivlin stressed the need for national unity.