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This weeks Jew News in review comes  direct from sunny East Tecuvah Drive, Palm Springs, where we are on sabbatical for another 3 weeks in order to defrost our frozen new england appendages. So, from under the palm trees, and away from the ice and snow, here is your latest edition:– What to do ifContinue reading “February 15, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom from heavenly Palm Springs!”

Shabbat Shalom fellow friends and hebrews!Oy, the state of our beloved union is not so good.  This stinking pile of poop has been, and will continue to be, a wretched awful and contemptible human being with no interest in unifying the country. I fear it is hopeless, and alas, our once proud beacon of aContinue reading “February 8, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom! Your weekly summary of Jew News”

Hello everyone! Shameful stuff going on in our Senate this week as Republicans continue their Faustian support of the worlds most deplorable human. And while impeachment may be dominating secular news, Jew news this week is mindful of the liberation from the camps as well as the latest Israeli peace plan. To wit:– Poignant storyContinue reading “January 31, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom! Your weekly summary of Jew News”

From the Editors of The Forward, here are some headlines of the week:– Wearing your Jewishness with pride: 23 American Jews give their views – Hey, Hey, Ho Ho, Don’t let those Yiddish librarians go! – Christian dilemma: what to do with your dog when the rapture comes – Find a nice Jewish home ofContinue reading “January 25, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom, hey! Your weekly Jew News in review!”

While Jews and Gentiles alike focused on impeachment news this week, there were some interesting Forward stories as well, summarized below:– Mental illness and anti-semitism: are the crazies really insane? Is the Pope catholic? – We need non-jews to stand up to anti-semitism. Just ask this holocaust survivor! – Where’s Waldo? Is he studying theContinue reading “January 17, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom! Your weekly summary of Jew News”

This weeks highlights from the editors of Forward:– A Jewish immigrant love story of an ancient Jewish mariner and a sewing machine-less seamstress? A Jewish rescue mission?  – Jews march over Brooklyn Bridge united in protesting anti-semitism: a little singing, a little walking, some kvetching and some debating. Sounds like a typical weekend at myContinue reading “January 10, 2020 – Shabbat is here! And so is your weekly Jew News in review!”

The madness continued this week with an assault on a Jewish family in Monsey celebrating Chanukah. Some interesting perspectives shared in this weeks Forward:– In Monsey, an act of anti-semitic violence does not deter a torah celebration – Should Jews arm themselves to protect their community? – Don’t be too quick to compare today’s anti-SemitismContinue reading “January 3, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom! Another anti-semitic attack, another solemn week for Jews”

A few of the more interesting blurbs:– “Little Jewish Women?”: A timely story of Louis May Alcott’s Jewish lineage and a brief history of Jews in Portugal – Christmas tree envy? read on – A 1913 motion picture starring a Rabbi: A Jewish Star is Born? – A no-fry Latke recipe? Sacre Bleu! – AContinue reading “December 27, 2019 – Latke you, Shabbat is near! And with that, your weekly entree of Jew News from around the world!”

Shabbat Shalom, ey! (Canadian version)Some interesting Jew news to share this week, heading into the Chanukah Choliday. Cheers! – Going for Chinese on Christmas? Not the only custom among Jews looking for something to do that day. Chess anyone? The author shares the derivation of this and other weird customs on that day. – AContinue reading “December 20, 2019 – Shabbat Shalom! Your weekly serving of Jew News from around the globe”

Not a good news week for Jews. The anti-semitic killings in Jersey City have the Hasidic community there reeling in pain. Several stories this week on the community and the killings.A few other notables:–  For Leonard Cohen fans, a post-humous album released and reviewed – Trumps silly executive order on Jews as a nationality –Continue reading “December 13, 2019 – Shabbat Shalom! Your weekly serving of Jew News from around the globe”