Brooklyn Orthodox Jews Urge Police, City Protection Against Rash of Attacks

After three attacks in recent weeks targeting visible Jews, residents and leaders are calling for greater police presence in their neighborhoods and stricter hate-crime laws.

Trump Appoints New US Envoy to Mideast After Greenblatt Resigns

Berkowitz, 30, is an Orthodox Jew who assisted White House adviser Jared Kushner in his years in the private sector, then during US President Donald Trump’s election campaign, and later in the White House he served as a “special assistant.”

Bernie Sanders Recruits Linda Sarsour as Campaign Surrogate

The DNC joined major liberal organization who will no longer associate themselves with Sarsour.

In London, Netanyahu and Johnson Talk Iran, Middle East Peace

US Vice President Mike Pence was also in London for a meeting with Johnson. It was unclear whether Pence would meet with Netanyahu.

Dorian Returns to Category 3 Hurricane, Churns Up Atlantic Coast

At least 20 people have died in the Bahamas as a result of the devastation wreaked by Dorian, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers continue their work.

US Middle East Envoy Jason Greenblatt Resigns

The timing of the release of the Trump Middle East peace plan -- and its followup -- is now in question.

Netanyahu to Trump: Don’t Talk to Iranians, Keep Up the Sanctions

Iran's GDP contracted by 3.9% in 2018, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the Iranian economy to shrink by 6% in 2019.

South Florida County May Repeal ‘Kosher Tax’ After Complaints by Businesses

The heavily Jewish Broward County has been collecting permit fees for nearly 40 years, but on Sept. 10, commissioners will vote on whether or not to repeal the kosher-license regulations.

80 Groups: SFSU’s Prof. Abdulhadi Still Using School’s Name, Logo, to Spread Anti-Semitism

The groups initially learned that an image with the message “Zionism = Racism” and “Boycott! Divest! Sanction!” had been posted to the Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diaspora’s Program (AMED) Facebook page.

New US Sanctions Target Iran’s Space Program

This is the first time the United States is publicly designating Iran’s civilian space agency.

De Blasio’s New Hate Crime Chief Says Mayor Is Wrong on Source of Anti-Semitism

“When it happened to me personally, I realized how much it meant to my identity and how much fear it raised,” Lauter told reporters.

NYC Health Dept: Measles Outbreak Has Ended in Jewish Neighborhoods

Two incubation periods since the last reported cases have passed with no reports of new infections, city health officials said.

Monster Hurricane Dorian Slams Bahamas; US is Next

Just before the hurricane hit the Bahamas, one hardy soul engraved in the sand a message: "Send Beer."

Orthodox Jew Belted by Thugs on Brooklyn Street, Third Attack in One Week

Police are still investigating two other hate crimes against religious Jewish men from last week.

Obama’s Embargo Gave Birth to Improved Israeli Rocket Now Tested by US Army

An early version of the Spike was offered by Rafael as a possible contender for the US Army JAWS missile program in 1996. It was not picked up.

CAIR to Help US Census Bureau Incorporate Muslim Participation in 2020 Census

The Council on American Islamic Relations and its national network of chapters will work with local Islamic centers to ensure community-wide awareness of the 2020 Census and gather a more accurate count of the diverse backgrounds that comprise the American Muslim community.

Pompeo: ‘Jerusalem, Israel’ on US Passports is ‘Actively Being Looked At’

Despite the United States recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December 2017 and relocating its embassy from Tel Aviv months later, Americans born in Jerusalem are still unable to list “Jerusalem, Israel” on U.S. passports.

IfNotNow Activist Hurls Dual-Loyalty Charge at Jewish Democratic Congressman

“You represent American Jews, not Israelis,” interjected an audience member named Nathan. “No, I represent the United States,” responded Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.).

Trump, Erdogan, Agree on Continued Cooperation in Syria

Erdogan congratulated Trump on the steps he has taken at the recent G7 summit regarding Iran.

Orthodox Jew Bloodied in Anti-Semitic Attack in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

“Has it become too dangerous for openly religious Jewish men to walk the streets of NYC?”

Rashida Tlaib Sued For $2 Million

If these people [Tlaib and Ilhan Omar] amass even more power or they’re not held accountable for the crimes they commit, what's to stop them from inciting violence against Jewish people?

FOIL Data Offer Window Into Proposed NYSED Regulations

Requests submitted by The Jewish Press under the Freedom Of Information Law for clarifications of the proposed regulations produced conflicting answers.

Wife Divorcing Leftist Consultant Husband over Affair with Ilhan Omar

Meanwhile, Alabama's Republican Party has issued a resolution calling on its congressional delegation to start expulsion procedures against Omar.

Hindu Pharmacist Joins Orthodox Jewish Doctor in Challenging NJ’s ‘Aid in Dying’ Law

Gov. Murphy told reporters that he plans to “vigorously fight” the restraining order, which remains in effect until the next scheduled court date, on Oct. 23.

Rouhani: Change in Iranian Terrorism Only If US Lifts All Sanctions

Rouhani was secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for 16 years, and he boasted how he was using talks with Western powers to buy time to advance Iran's nuclear program.

Iran: Retaliation Against Israel Will Be ‘Shocking and Crippling’

The Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Monday that the response to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and Syria is...

Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Accused ‘Tree of Life’ Synagogue Shooter

Robert Bowers was indicted in October 2018 on a total of 44 counts, including the charges on hate crimes resulting in deaths.

Trump May Reveal Deal of the Century Before Israel’s Elections

Last week, Trump said, “We will probably wait for the release of the Middle East peace plan until after the Israeli elections.”

Israel Has Right to Self-Defense, Says US Secretary of State

"The Secretary expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself . . . and to take action to prevent imminent attacks against Israeli assets in the region."

‘New York Times’ Editor Apologizes for Antisemitic Tweets

“I have deleted tweets from a decade ago that are offensive. I am deeply sorry,” posted politics editor Tom Wright-Piersanti on his Twitter page, which is currently private.

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