Articles by: JewishNews-Ester

Robots are going to take a lot of jobs — here’s what we could do about it

Robots are going to take a lot of jobs — here’s what we could do about it

  WASHINGTON — For all the talk of robots replacing humans on the job, in schools and even in bed, students at Everett Community College in… Read More ›

Trump Considering Israel Visit, White House Official Confirms

Trump Considering Israel Visit, White House Official Confirms

“We are exploring the possibility of a future visit to Israel as well as other countries.”   US President Donald Trump is considering a visit… Read More ›

‘Auschwitz Hero’ Survived Shoah so Grandsons Could be ‘Heroes in Israel’

‘Auschwitz Hero’ Survived Shoah so Grandsons Could be ‘Heroes in Israel’

“Our grandmother always said she beat Mengele during the Holocaust,” says IDF Lt. -Col.   Holocaust Remembrance Day holds special meaning for Shimon and Yair… Read More ›

Anne Frank, Syrian refugee? Appropriation of diarist sparks debate in Holland

Anne Frank, Syrian refugee? Appropriation of diarist sparks debate in Holland

Iconic Jewish Holocaust victim ‘has come to symbolize the victim of all of the world’s evils,’ says researcher; does the universal message go too far?… Read More ›

So Close and Yet so Far: The Jews of Cuba

So Close and Yet so Far: The Jews of Cuba

Cuban Jews face challenges with hope.   HAVANA, CUBA – On a quiet, tree-lined street of Havana’s Vedado, a residential neighborhood just steps away from… Read More ›

Tense Turkey braces for crunch referendum on Erdogan powers

Tense Turkey braces for crunch referendum on Erdogan powers

Polls show a race too close to call as critics fear a bolstered presidency could lead to authoritarian rule   ISTANBUL (AFP) – Turkey on… Read More ›

Can You Recite the Entire Seder by Heart?

Can You Recite the Entire Seder by Heart?

  If you can’t recite the Seder by heart, you’re not alone. Although 1,800 years ago, in the time of the Mishna, recitation of the… Read More ›

Opinion: Were Trump’s missile strikes illegal?

Opinion: Were Trump’s missile strikes illegal?

  In the next few days, President Trump’s order to send 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles to attack Syria’s Shayrat airfield will be both praised and… Read More ›

Singaporean imam questioned over anti-Semitic comments

Singaporean imam questioned over anti-Semitic comments

In Singapore, racism is not dealt with kid gloves; this was proven by the authorities after an imam, who spoke against Jews and Christians, was… Read More ›

Israel’s loud talk after Syria gas attack unlikely to lead to action

Israel’s loud talk after Syria gas attack unlikely to lead to action

Analysis: With no interest in getting mired in civil war across the border, politicians high on outrage, but low on what to do about it… Read More ›

Washington – A ‘sci-fi’ Cancer Therapy Fights Brain Tumors, Study Finds

Washington – A ‘sci-fi’ Cancer Therapy Fights Brain Tumors, Study Finds

  Washington –  It sounds like science fiction, but a cap-like device that makes electric fields to fight cancer improved survival for the first time… Read More ›

Bill Would Cancel Property-Tax Discount for Foreign-Funded NGOs

Bill Would Cancel Property-Tax Discount for Foreign-Funded NGOs

Currently, the Municipal Tax and Government Tax Ordinance extends discounts to all kinds of nongovernmental organizations that are approved by the interior minister.   MK… Read More ›

Dubai, UAE – Trump Has Casino Trademark In Jordan But Gambling Is Illegal

Dubai, UAE – Trump Has Casino Trademark In Jordan But Gambling Is Illegal

  Dubai, UAE – The president of the United States holds a trademark in Jordan for a Donald Trump casino, despite the fact that gambling… Read More ›

Kagame hails Rwanda-Israel bond at AIPAC

Kagame hails Rwanda-Israel bond at AIPAC

Rwandan president says Jewish state’s existence not an ‘infringement’ on others, highlights both countries as victims of genocide   WASHINGTON (AFP) — Rwanda’s President Paul… Read More ›

Washington – Blaming Conservatives, Trump Signals New Openness To Dems

Washington – Blaming Conservatives, Trump Signals New Openness To Dems

  Washington – President Donald Trump on Sunday attacked conservative lawmakers for the failure of the Republican bill to replace former President Barack Obama’s health… Read More ›

All eyes on Trump, Ryan relationship after health care defeat

All eyes on Trump, Ryan relationship after health care defeat

Not long after President Donald Trump told his Twitter followers to watch Fox News host Judge Jeanine Pirro’s show Saturday night, the host and Trump… Read More ›

AIPAC confab to seek bipartisan spirit in deeply polarized capital

AIPAC confab to seek bipartisan spirit in deeply polarized capital

On agenda for March 26-28 pro-Israel lobby conference: Iran, boycott efforts, foreign assistance, but no mention of two states   WASHINGTON (JTA) – Maintaining Iran… Read More ›

New York – New York Governor Unveils South Bronx Highway Rebuilding Plan

New York – New York Governor Unveils South Bronx Highway Rebuilding Plan

  New York – New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday unveiled a $1.8 billion highway reconstruction plan in New York City’s South Bronx… Read More ›

Washington – Average US 30-year Mortgage Rate Rises To 4.30 Percent

Washington – Average US 30-year Mortgage Rate Rises To 4.30 Percent

  Washington – Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week for a second straight week, posting new highs for the year. The markets were anticipating… Read More ›

New York – Twelve Thieves Busted For Stealing $12M Worth Of Electronics, Reselling Merchandise On Amazon

New York – Twelve Thieves Busted For Stealing $12M Worth Of Electronics, Reselling Merchandise On Amazon

  New York – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the indictment of 12 alleged members of a massive criminal theft and fencing ring… Read More ›