ZOA: Iran Deal Is Munich, Obama Is Chamberlain

Posted on: November 26th, 2013

The Zionist Organization of America blasted the interim Iran deal in the strongest terms, describing the agreement concluded over the weekend in Geneva between  the P5+1 –– the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (Britain, China, France, Russia, the United States) and Germany –– and the Islamic Republic of Iran as an […]

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President Peres Honors Elie Wiesel in New York

Posted on: November 26th, 2013

Elie Wiesel received the President’s Medal of Distinction from Israeli President Shimon Peres in a ceremony in New York Monday night. Wiesel, a survivor of Auschwitz and author of more than 40 books, was awarded Israel’s highest civilian medal for “his unique contribution to the memorial of the Holocaust and in light of his uncompromising […]

US Betrayal Opens Great Opportunity for Israeli Saudi Alliance

Posted on: November 26th, 2013

Ask yourself, what would happen if Saudi Arabia were to change its buying habits?

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Obama Defending Iran Deal Against Israeli Rage

Posted on: November 26th, 2013

Netanyahu insisted Israel was not bound by it.

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Jewish Grandmother Attacked in ‘knockout Game’

Posted on: November 26th, 2013

Her attacker is still at large.

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US Concern in Disintegrating Egypt: Free Rallies

Posted on: November 26th, 2013

An autistic child is at the helm at the State Dept.

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US ‘Holiday Stamps’ Include Menorah Made by Vermont Blacksmith

Posted on: November 25th, 2013

Hanukkah seems to be politically correct this year. So is the African American holiday Kwanzaa, both of which were honored with new US postage stamps. The Christians struck out this year – and are angry.

Boston Declares Nov. 28 as ‘Thanksgivukkah’

Posted on: November 25th, 2013

It now is official. This year’s rare coincidence of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving will be known as “Thanksgivukkah” where the Boston Tea Party took place, retiring Mayor Thomas Menino  declared. The proclamation notes the special “diversity of all its citizens” and the values embodied by both Hanukkah and Thanksgiving, including “unity, hope and gratitude.” Thanksgiving and […]

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Apple Confirms It Is Paying $350 Million for Prime Sense

Posted on: November 25th, 2013

Apple has made short shrift of recent denials of Israel’s PrimeSense gesture recognition company that it is being bought out and has and confirmed on Monday it is paying $359 million for the firm. “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans,” said Apple […]

How Little Must One Know to Be Fired from a Reform Temple?

Posted on: November 25th, 2013

She became a rabbinic associate in 2008 at the temple, then agreed to enroll in a distance learning-program, but didn't.

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ADL Ties Proving a Problem for Mass. High Court Nominee

Posted on: November 25th, 2013

A nominee for the top court in Massachusetts is facing opposition in part because of his affiliation with the Anti-Defamation League. Joseph S. Berman, 49, a regional leader of the New England ADL and a commissioner for the national ADL since 2006, was nominated as a judge for the state Superior Court in October by […]

Obama Assures Netanyahu of Consultation on Iran Going Forward

Posted on: November 25th, 2013

President Obama told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would consult closely with Israel as talks with Iran go forward. “Consistent with our commitment to consult closely with our Israeli friends, the president told the prime minister that he wants the United States and Israel to begin consultations immediately regarding our efforts […]

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Will ‘Knockout the Jew’ be Labeled Hate Crime in New York? (VIDEO)

Posted on: November 25th, 2013

Some law enforcement officials fear labeling "Knockout" a hate crime as it may inspire more copycat attacks, while several public officials have pushed for wider discussion of the trend and increased penalties.

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Saudi Billionaire Says What Kingdom Won’t Say: No Faith in Obama

Posted on: November 25th, 2013

Saudi Arabia is loudly silent on the deal with Iran, but its royal billionaire prince who owns part of Twitter and Apple says “we” are concerned. And guess who is “We”? Saudi Arabia and Israel.

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Harvard Students Apologize for Blog on Jews and Jesus Killing

Posted on: November 24th, 2013

The student-run Harvard Ichthus Christian blog website apologized for an anonymous post by a Jewish convert to Christianity who wrote that Jews deserve to be persecuted for killing Jesus. The apology was issued on Friday, and the original post that was published last Wednesday has been removed from the site. “(W)e sincerely apologize for breaching […]

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Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Statement on the Iran Agreement

Posted on: November 24th, 2013

What was achieved last night in Geneva is not an historic agreement; it is an historic mistake.

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Iran Deal Marks Vast U.S. Israel Gap on Existential Issues

Posted on: November 24th, 2013

Naftali Bennett said that "if in five years a nuclear suitcase explodes in New York or Madrid, it will be because of this deal."

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Rouhani’s Iran Schooling West on Aggressive Diplomacy

Posted on: November 24th, 2013

It's 1938, the Munich Treaty signed, countdown to Sept. 1, 1939 has begun.

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Statement by President Obama on First Step Agreement on Iran’s Nuclear Program

Posted on: November 24th, 2013

The official text from President Obama on the P5+1 deal with Iran.

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Another Jewish Man Victim of ‘Knockout’ Attack in Borough Park

Posted on: November 23rd, 2013

A man allegedly hit Perl square in the face, making him the latest victim of the vicious assault that's been terrifying New York City’s Jews.

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