Jewish Telegraphic Agency

• Sierra Club reschedules Israel trips that it canceled under pressure from pro-Palestinian groups August 16, 2022
  Internally, the episode had created uncertainty and tension, alienating some longtime Jewish members. -- The post Sierra Club reschedules Israel trips that it canceled under pressure from pro-Palestinian groups appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Gabe Stutman
• Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of ‘Holocausts’ and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz takes heat for not responding August 16, 2022
  Scholz, who had already objected to Abbas' use of the term "apartheid," reportedly felt constrained to object a second time because the press conference was wrapping up. -- The post Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of ‘Holocausts’ and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz takes heat for not responding appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Ron Kampeas
• Texas school district orders librarians to remove a version of Anne Frank’s diary from shelves August 16, 2022
  The Fort Worth-area district said “Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation” and dozens of other books, including the Bible, must be removed following parental challenges. -- The post Texas school district orders librarians to remove a version of Anne Frank’s diary from shelves appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Andrew Lapin
• NY-10 frontrunner Dan Goldman talks Jewish identity, Israel and his financial record August 16, 2022
  The Levi Strauss heir gains endorsements and faces new attacks as he leads the pack for an open House seat. -- The post NY-10 frontrunner Dan Goldman talks Jewish identity, Israel and his financial record appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Jacob Henry
• Israel to close medical schools for foreign students, ending pathway used by many Americans August 16, 2022
  The move is meant to address a shortage of Israeli health care workers. -- The post Israel to close medical schools for foreign students, ending pathway used by many Americans appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Philissa Cramer
• 50 years after Olympic massacre, Israeli marathon team wins gold at European Championships in Munich August 16, 2022
  “In Munich, after everything that happened here in history, to come back and win is something special,” said Israeli runner Marhu Teferi. -- The post 50 years after Olympic massacre, Israeli marathon team wins gold at European Championships in Munich appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Jacob Gurvis
• Johnny Depp, fresh off his defamation trial, is directing a film about Jewish Italian painter Modigliani August 16, 2022
  Al Pacino is producing the film about the artist, who occasionally explored his Jewishness in his art. -- The post Johnny Depp, fresh off his defamation trial, is directing a film about Jewish Italian painter Modigliani appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Andrew Lapin
• Hungarian music festival bans Spanish hip-hop group for defacing Israeli flag August 16, 2022
  "The actions of the group Tribade are against our cherished values of welcome and respect and we deeply condemn this hateful stunt," wrote organizers of the festival, which is one of the largest in Europe. -- The post Hungarian music festival bans Spanish hip-hop group for defacing Israeli flag appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Cnaan Liphshiz
• Svika Pick, Eurovision-winning singer who coaxed Israel into the world of pop, dies at 72 August 16, 2022
  Svika Pick was a potent emblem of an era when a generation of Israelis was determined to shuck off the spartan tastes of the founders. -- The post Svika Pick, Eurovision-winning singer who coaxed Israel into the world of pop, dies at 72 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Ron Kampeas
• Exiled Ukrainian oligarch said he placed Jewish death curse against Vladimir Putin August 16, 2022
  Hennady Korban said he had invoked the Pulsa Denura death curse against the Russian president. -- The post Exiled Ukrainian oligarch said he placed Jewish death curse against Vladimir Putin appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Cnaan Liphshiz