Purim in the Upper Midwest: How Esther and Mordechi (sic) Outwit Hayman (sic)

The Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest archive offers several Purim-related images.

69% of Jewish Agency Leadership Roles Held by Women

To honor International Women’s Day, data released by Jewish Agency shows women comprise over half of their emissaries worldwide.

YU Maccabees Beats Penn State to Enter NCAA Final 16

YU won the opening game against Worcester Polytechnic in a Friday game that ended just before Shabbat candle lighting.

Arab List MK Suleiman: Jewish Law of Return No Longer Needed

As chair of the Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality, MK Suleiman refused to allow a debate on the issues facing female IDF soldiers.

Chabad of Poway Gunman to Face Death Penalty for Murder of 60-Year-Old Congregant

“Jury selection will take some time because potential jurors will have to be screened for their views,” reported “The San Diego Union-Tribune.”

Watch the Tel Aviv Purim Parade with Mayor Meir Dizengoff on his Mare Mehira

The 1933 Adloyada featured a puppet of Adolf Hitler riding a horse with a sign saying "kill Jews" on its neck.

‘Money Looted from Jewish Victims:’ Simon Wiesenthal Center Obtains Documents on Nazis in Argentina...

The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) has obtained and revealed a list of 12,000 Nazis who had been living in Argentina, many of whom held bank accounts with the predecessor of Credit Suisse.

Boston’s Federation Honors Activist with Ties to IfNotNow

The Boston-based Jewish Federation, Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), recently honored a local activist with ties to the anti-Israel group IfNotNow.

Chief Rabbi: Quarantined Patients Should Read the Megillah Aloud for Themselves

"Women are obligated to hear the Megillah reading just like men, which is why a woman under quarantine should be provided with access to a Megillah reading like a man," Rabbi Lau said.

Germany: ‘Increasing Awareness of Darkest Chapter of Our History’

Germany pledged NIS 3.8 million towards establishment of a “Global Task Force” against Holocaust denial and distortion.
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Mayim Bialik’s Abbreviated Megillah

Mayim Bialik, of The Big Bang Theory fame, presents an abbreviated and somewhat hyper version of the Book of Esther story.

Jew Slapping Woman Arraigned But Let Go Under New Bail Law

Brooklyn ADA Peter Choi told Judge Danny Chun that he isn't allowed to seek bail in Harris's case.

Vatican Opens Archives of ‘Hitler’s Pope’

Pius 12th was an anti-Semite and simply didn't care about the fate of European Jews.

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews Resigns After Comparing Sander’s Win to Nazi Invasion

Matthews admired the late President Shimon Peres, but despised PM Benjamin Netanyahu and lumped him together with “bad guys” like Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Have You Seen those Gorgeous Almond Blossoms in Ayalon Valley?

Naturally, the moon and the sun came to a standstill in the sky, causing the solar system to disperse across the galaxy, on account of those pesky laws of Newton.

AIPAC Conference Attracts Anti-Semitic Disruptors, Including Jewish Ones

On the eve of Purim, the holiday that celebrates our victory over the original anti-Semitic gang, Haman through Vaizata, here is some fresh anti-Semitism, from inside the tribe.

Pope Francis Battles ‘Slight Illness,’ Misses Official Events

There is no indication thus far that the pontiff is ill with anything other than a simple cold.

Jewish Groups Show solidarity with Chinese Americans Amid Coronavirus Scare

“We pledge to help ensure that Chinese people feel safe and supported, and to combat attacks and stereotyping on social media,” the letter said. “We know from history that such fearmongering can be devastating.”

Watch: YU President Slams Decision by Brooklyn College Athletes to Kneel During Israeli Anthem

“It is unfortunate that some members of the opposing team disrespected Israel’s national anthem. We are proud to be the only university who sings both the American and Israeli national anthems before every athletic competition and major event,” said Yeshiva University president Ari Berman.

NJ Orthodox Schools to Share in $5 Million Grant to Teach Math, Science

When the match is made, the teacher, the private school, and the district superintendent work out schedule that does not interfere with the teacher’s public school classes.

Jewish Groups Hail Bulgaria for Blocking neo-Nazi March

The country’s Supreme Administrative Court prohibited the march, ruling that far-right demonstrators could only lay wreaths at Lukov's home.

Hundreds of Rabbis Reject Bernie Sanders’ ‘Outrageous Comment’ Against AIPAC

347 rabbis from across the US rejected Bernie Sanders “outrageous comment accusing AIPAC of fostering bigotry.”

Two Gentiles to Host ‘Jewish Nobel Prize’ Ceremony in Jerusalem

In 2014, they gave the $1 million prize to Mike Bloomberg, who used it to buy a Democratic Congressman and had enough left over for a dozen Zabar's bagels.

7 IfNotNow Members Arrested Trying to Shut Down Biden’s Campaign in Philadelphia

By the way, from the pictures Becky sent me, it really doesn't look like there were 100 of them disrupting Biden. More like, I don't know, eighteen?

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Women of the Wall, Celebrate Rosh Chodesh But Not Together

The Women of the Wall claimed that despite the Orthodox's promises to bring thousands of seminar girls to drown out and interrupt the WOW service, only a few showed up.

Mayor of Aalst Claims Anti-Semitic Costumes in Carnival are ‘Just Fun’

"It’s our parade, our humor; people can do whatever they want. It’s a weekend of freedom of speech.”

Forget Bernie, Mike Pence to Speak at Annual AIPAC Conference

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other members of Congress are scheduled to speak.

Jewish Legal Group Joins Fight Against Anti-Israel Protests Outside Michigan Synagogue

For the last 16 years, a group has harassed congregants outside of Beth Israel Congregation and held signs saying “Jewish Power Corrupts,” “Zionism is Racism” and “RESIST Jewish Power.”

Report: As NY State School Enrollment Declines, Yeshivas Are Up 62.2%

"Jewish schools have grown by 46.3% in the city and 106.7% in the rest of the state."

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