Articles by: JewishNews-David

Political nuance lost on NY audience at sneak preview of Israeli hip hop film

Political nuance lost on NY audience at sneak preview of Israeli hip hop film

In ‘Junction 48’, now opening in the US, director Udi Aloni crafts a strong, if sometimes cloying, drama about a struggling Arab rapper in the… Read More ›

Amid Russia firestorm, Sessions recuses himself from future investigations into Trump campaign

Amid Russia firestorm, Sessions recuses himself from future investigations into Trump campaign

  Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday said he would recuse himself from investigations involving the Trump campaign amid a firestorm over his contacts with… Read More ›

The reviews are in. Great speech, what’s next?

The reviews are in. Great speech, what’s next?

  President Donald Trump nailed the performance art during his first address to Congress Tuesday night. But turning his solid reviews into tangible policy victories… Read More ›

Song and dance, protest and politics to mingle at Oscars

Song and dance, protest and politics to mingle at Oscars

Film industry’s major awards show seeks to walk a fine line between inundating viewers with more politics and ignoring the mood of filmmakers and audiences… Read More ›

New York – NY Congresswoman Urges Open White House Press Briefings

New York – NY Congresswoman Urges Open White House Press Briefings

  New York – A New York congresswoman has voiced outrage over the White House decision to block The New York Times, the Los Angeles… Read More ›

Brooklyn, NY – NYC’s Old Kosciuszko Bridge To Be Blown Up

Brooklyn, NY – NYC’s Old Kosciuszko Bridge To Be Blown Up

  Brooklyn, NY –  New York City’s overworked Kosciuszko (kuh-SHOOS’-koh) Bridge is getting a new span in April — and parts of the old bridge… Read More ›

After his magical meeting with Trump, real life awaits Netanyahu

After his magical meeting with Trump, real life awaits Netanyahu

Op-ed: The joy in the Right over Wednesday’s White House meeting may be premature, as there is no guarantee that what the US president said… Read More ›

Islamic State claims five members killed in Israeli drone strike

Islamic State claims five members killed in Israeli drone strike

Terror group says cell targeted Saturday in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula; no immediate comment from IDF   The Islamic State’s official media outlet claimed Sunday five… Read More ›

Do Holocaust memories eclipse WWI tragedy for Warsaw’s Jews?

Do Holocaust memories eclipse WWI tragedy for Warsaw’s Jews?

In his newest book, historian Robert Blobaum examines the city’s tumultuous history of occupation and the effects it had on Jewish-Christian relations during trying times… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Jerusalemites Laud First Direct Bus Route To Ben-Gurion Airport

Jerusalem – Jerusalemites Laud First Direct Bus Route To Ben-Gurion Airport

  Jerusalem – By any standard, Jerusalem’s first direct bus route to Ben–Gurion Airport represents a public transportation victory, if not a revolution, for the… Read More ›

Russia deploys missile in apparent treaty violation

Russia deploys missile in apparent treaty violation

  Washington – Moscow has deployed a cruise missile in an apparent treaty violation, a senior military official told CNN Tuesday. The move is just… Read More ›

At Mar-a-Lago, Trump tackles crisis diplomacy at close range

At Mar-a-Lago, Trump tackles crisis diplomacy at close range

The iceberg wedge salads, dripping with blue cheese dressing, had just been served on the terrace of Mar-a-Lago Saturday when the call to President Donald… Read More ›

Jewish World Must Unite Against Common Threats, Says Hoenlein

Jewish World Must Unite Against Common Threats, Says Hoenlein

The executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is in Israel ahead of the organization’s annual leadership mission, set… Read More ›

Israel apologizes over questioning of American activist

Israel apologizes over questioning of American activist

Israeli immigration officials apologize for ‘unpleasantness’ wrought following questioning of senior executive from the New Israel Fund upon her arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Israeli… Read More ›

Possible Trump EU envoy: US suspicious of ‘anti-American’ EU

Possible Trump EU envoy: US suspicious of ‘anti-American’ EU

Ted Malloch says bloc has taken positions contrary to US foreign policy, including on Israel and Iran   The European Union is blatantly anti-American and… Read More ›

New York – Valentine Art In NY’s Times Square Uses Immigration Theme

New York – Valentine Art In NY’s Times Square Uses Immigration Theme

New York – Immigration is the theme of a heart-shaped artwork installed in New York’s Times Square for the run-up to Valentine’s Day. The Times… Read More ›

Oakland, CA – Florida Nightclub Gunman’s Widow Knew Of His Plan: U.S. Prosecutors

Oakland, CA – Florida Nightclub Gunman’s Widow Knew Of His Plan: U.S. Prosecutors

  Oakland, CA – The widow of the gunman behind the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history knew he was planning an attack and… Read More ›

TRUMP SUPREME COURT PICK: It’s Neil Gorsuch

TRUMP SUPREME COURT PICK: It’s Neil Gorsuch

  President Donald Trump selected 10th Circuit Judge Neil Gorsuch Tuesday evening as his nominee to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant for nearly… Read More ›

Indian Wells, CA – Tensions Flare As Koch Promises To Hold Trump Accountable

Indian Wells, CA – Tensions Flare As Koch Promises To Hold Trump Accountable

  Indian Wells, CA – Conservative patriarch Charles Koch and his vast network is vowing to oppose President Donald Trump if and when he deviates… Read More ›

Justice Dept. will not defend executive order on travel restrictions

Justice Dept. will not defend executive order on travel restrictions

  Washington – Acting Attorney General Sally Yates has told Justice Department lawyers not to make legal arguments defending President Donald Trump’s executive order on… Read More ›