Monthly Archives: September 2015

Arab Americans look to Jews for help on Syrian refugees

The coalition of the fringe sticks it to the white core. Ron Kampeas writes: Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society launches drive to let in 100,000 Syrians, while Reform leader writes to Obama ANAHEIM, Calif. (JTA) — Arab Americans advocating on behalf … Continue reading

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European Jews Fear Bringing Children to Synagogue on Rosh Hashanah

As a result of the massive importation of Africans and Muslims, Jews and non-Jews in Europe increasingly fear for their safety. REPORT: With the Jewish New Year fast approaching, a new survey reveals that 85 percent of European Jews will … Continue reading

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Rabbi Mark Goldsmith: ‘In the spirit of the Kindertransport we want to extend a warm welcome to Syria’s refugees’

From the Guardian, July 8, 2015: Last week I travelled on a minibus from north London with a group of elderly members of our synagogue to the Houses of Parliament to meet their local MP, Mike Freer, and discuss the … Continue reading

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IS DELPHINE HORVILLEUR THE FEMALE RABBI WHO WILL SAVE FRANCE?

From Tabletmag.com: The ‘secular rabbi,’ who gained notoriety in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attacks, skillfully negotiates the borders of ‘laïcité’ in a republic that remains on edge …While her progressivism has made her a darling of secular society, … Continue reading

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TabletMag: SONIA NAZARIO’S CHUTZPAH GIVES A VOICE TO LATIN AMERICA’S VOICELESS MIGRANTS

Report: Like many Jews, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author comes from a family that was persecuted and that migrated. She continues to help people fleeing violence and hopelessness. Some might call Sonia Nazario a heroine. Others might call her … Continue reading

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