Bergson Group Activists Recognized At Yad Vashem-Wyman Conference

Posted on: July 27th, 2011

The "Bergson Boys" have finally come home.With an international conference at Yad Vashem, a reinterment ceremony in Israel, and the publication of a new book, the controversial Holocaust rescue activists last week took a major step forward in gaining the public recognition they were long denied.

Remembering Babe Ruth’s Concern For Jews During The Holocaust

Posted on: June 1st, 2011

The New York Yankees and their fans observe April 27 as Babe Ruth Day to remember the home run slugger's exploits on the baseball diamond. Jewish New Yorkers, however, this year marked the day by remembering another side of Ruth - his little-known efforts to aid African-Americans and other minorities, including Jews in Europe during the Holocaust.

Palin In Israel: ‘Why Do You Keep Apologizing All The Time?’

Posted on: March 23rd, 2011

Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor, 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee and possible 2012 presidential candidate, visited Israel earlier this week.

Ex-Con Arrested In Robinson Slaying; Victim Buried In Jamaica

Posted on: September 1st, 2010

Police last week arrested a suspect in the shooting death of Yoseph Robinson, a Jamaican-born former hip-hop artist who became an Orthodox Jew (front-page story, Aug. 27).

FDR Defenders Top List Of Absurd Holocaust Statements

Posted on: January 27th, 2010

This is one "top ten" list no author wants to find himself on.

Conference Spotlights Americans Who Tried To Rescue Jews From Hitler

Posted on: October 1st, 2008

Americans who tried to rescue Jews from the Holocaust - and those who tried to interfere with the rescue efforts - were the subject of a major conference in New York City last week.

Families Of Nazi Olympics Protesters Denounce China Ban On Darfur Activist

Posted on: August 13th, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The children and grandchildren of prominent Americans who opposed the 1936 Berlin Olympics are following in their elders' footsteps, with an Olympics protest of their own.

McCain Reportedly Considering Jewish Congressman For VP Slot

Posted on: August 6th, 2008

The political world was abuzz this week with the news that Rep. Eric Cantor, the chief deputy minority whip in the House of Representatives and that body's lone Jewish Republican, was being seriously considered by Sen. John McCain as his vice-presidential running mate.

Narrow Escape On NYC Train Platform

Posted on: February 13th, 2008

Fourteen-year-old Avi Katz was almost struck by a train January 29 when the edge of the Kings Highway station platform collapsed beneath him.

Jewish Press Exclusive – McCain: ‘Proudly Pro-Israel’ – Says Haaretz Article Left ‘Serious Misimpressions’

Posted on: May 17th, 2006

In statements to The Jewish Press this week, Arizona Senator John McCain reacted sharply to an article earlier this month in the Israeli daily Haaretz that he said left "several serious misimpressions" regarding his views on Israel and the Middle East.