Archive for March, 2016

Former inciter to advise ultra-Orthodox enlistment bill author

Former inciter to advise ultra-Orthodox enlistment bill author

After leading the campaign against the ultra-Orthodox draft into the IDF, Israel Heller has crossed over to the other side. Together with MK Sharren Haskel… Read More ›

A daring escape from Treblinka

A daring escape from Treblinka

“I didn’t want to die in a crematorium, so I decided that they would have to shoot me,” recalled Michael Lizrovitch, today 89 years old.… Read More ›

Bahrain’s king meets rabbi, reportedly calls for Arab League to label Hezbollah terror group

Bahrain’s king meets rabbi, reportedly calls for Arab League to label Hezbollah terror group

King Al Khalifa meets with New York-based rabbi in the royal palace in Manama in order to discuss regional concerns in the Middle East.  … Read More ›

The promotions, from commander to deputy chief, were the largest round of appointments since Roni Alsheich was sworn in as National Police commissioner in December.

The promotions, from commander to deputy chief, were the largest round of appointments since Roni Alsheich was sworn in as National Police commissioner in December.

  Cmdr. Einat Gil Tzubari was confirmed as the head of the police security branch and promoted to deputy chief, as part of more than… Read More ›

Donald Trump cites Jewish charity in explanation for not disavowing KKK

Donald Trump cites Jewish charity in explanation for not disavowing KKK

Having previously blamed a faulty earpiece for failing to condemn Duke, he this time said he couldn’t just come out and condemn groups generically because… Read More ›

Biden to arrive in Israel with US election in the backdrop

Biden to arrive in Israel with US election in the backdrop

Visit comes 6 years to day after his last visit, marred by Jerusalem housing flap.   US Vice President Joe Biden will arrive on Tuesday… Read More ›

Carson says ‘no path forward,’ effectively ending White House bid

Carson says ‘no path forward,’ effectively ending White House bid

After poor Super Tuesday showing, retired surgeon and GOP hopeful says he’ll skip Detroit debate, but doesn’t officially drop out   WASHINGTON — Retired neurosurgeon… Read More ›

Yahoo is ready to talk about a deal and is asking potential buyers to sign confidentiality documents

Yahoo is ready to talk about a deal and is asking potential buyers to sign confidentiality documents

  For months, a few big companies and financial firms have expressed interest in buying Yahoo, while the internet company has tried its best to ignore… Read More ›

LinkedIn’s CEO gives his $14 million stock bonus back to employees to make up for plunge

LinkedIn’s CEO gives his $14 million stock bonus back to employees to make up for plunge

  LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner is taking one for the team and forgoing his $14 million stock bonus to give it back to his employees. The… Read More ›

Wealthy shoppers’ latest habit is killing Restoration Hardware

Wealthy shoppers’ latest habit is killing Restoration Hardware

  Wealthy shoppers are reining in their spending because ofvolatility in the stock market, according to Restoration Hardware CEO Gary Friedman. “Our sense is the… Read More ›

Washington – Pentagon Seeking A Few Good Computer Hackers

Washington – Pentagon Seeking A Few Good Computer Hackers

  Washington – The Pentagon is looking for a few good computer hackers. Screened high-tech specialists will be brought in to try to breach the… Read More ›

New York – NYC Transit Cops Can Now Communicate With Police Above Ground

New York – NYC Transit Cops Can Now Communicate With Police Above Ground

  New York – New York City transit officers can finally communicate on their radios with police above ground. Until recently, officers in the transit… Read More ›

Oberlin, OH – Anti-Semitic Rhetoric On Part Of Professor Is Protected As Free Speech, Jewish College President Says

Oberlin, OH – Anti-Semitic Rhetoric On Part Of Professor Is Protected As Free Speech, Jewish College President Says

Oberlin, OH – An associate professor at Ohio’s Oberlin College is making headlines after anti-Semitic rantings she posted to Twitter and Facebook went viral. Screenshots… Read More ›

U.N. Security Council approves tough sanctions on North Korea

U.N. Security Council approves tough sanctions on North Korea

United Nations – The United Nations Security Council voted Wednesday morning to impose a broad array of sanctions against North Korea because of that nation’s recent… Read More ›

Jordan foils ‘criminal plot linked to ISIS’ in deadly raid

Jordan foils ‘criminal plot linked to ISIS’ in deadly raid

  Irbid, Jordan – ISIS militants planned to strike civilian and military targets inside Jordan but were foiled by authorities, a government agency said. A series… Read More ›

Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria has baby boy

Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria has baby boy

  Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has given birth to a son. The baby, whose name has not yet been announced, was born at 8:28… Read More ›

Clinton and Trump cemented as 2016 leaders

Clinton and Trump cemented as 2016 leaders

Democratic front-runner surges to 700-delegate lead over rival Sanders; Republican billionaire holds nearly half of all delegates in crowded field   MIAMI, Florida (AP) —… Read More ›

Prospect of Trump nomination poses dilemma for Jewish Republicans

Prospect of Trump nomination poses dilemma for Jewish Republicans

Candidate’s neutrality on Israeli-Palestinian issue and support from white supremacists has Jewish GOP supporters worried   WASHINGTON (JTA) – Donald Trump’s surging candidacy has sent… Read More ›

Helplessly watching Trump’s rise, world reacts with dread, confusion

Helplessly watching Trump’s rise, world reacts with dread, confusion

From Mexico to India to Israel, pundits, papers and people on the street unite in astonishment that GOP juggernaut could become world leader   BRUSSELS… Read More ›

Terrorist duo stabs, wounds two soldiers; manhunt underway

Terrorist duo stabs, wounds two soldiers; manhunt underway

Terrorists believed to have infiltrated settlement and are on the run. Two terrorists stabbed and wounded two soldiers, before fleeing in Har Brakha in the… Read More ›