Jewish Telegraphic Agency

• This New York-based survivor will address Germany’s parliament on International Holocaust Remembrance Day January 19, 2022
  Inge Auerbacher, 87, will warn about the rising tide of antisemitism in Germany. -- The post This New York-based survivor will address Germany’s parliament on International Holocaust Remembrance Day appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Stewart Ain
• Israeli police evict Palestinian family in Sheikh Jarrah, the neighborhood that helped set off May 2021 conflict with Hamas January 19, 2022
  The plot of land on which the Salihya's home stood has been the subject of a legal battle since 2017 when the Jerusalem municipality announced plans to construct a school on the site. -- The post Israeli police evict Palestinian family in Sheikh Jarrah, the neighborhood that helped set off May 2021 conflict with Hamas […]
  Shira Hanau
• Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla awarded Genesis Prize for work developing coronavirus vaccine January 19, 2022
  Bourla plans to donate his prize money to "projects aimed at preserving the memory of the victims of the Holocaust, with a particular emphasis on the tragedy suffered by the Greek Jewish community." -- The post Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla awarded Genesis Prize for work developing coronavirus vaccine appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Shira Hanau
• Florida governor candidate Nikki Fried says Ron DeSantis reminds her of ‘the rise of Hitler’ January 19, 2022
  After taking heat from DeSantis defenders, the Jewish politician doubled down: "Choose your own historical example if you want, but it’s the damn truth." -- The post Florida governor candidate Nikki Fried says Ron DeSantis reminds her of ‘the rise of Hitler’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Gabe Friedman
• Mayorkas, Garland and other US officials meet with Jewish groups to discuss synagogue security post-Colleyville January 18, 2022
  The officials reiterated the need for synagogues to be vigilant in the face of security threats. -- The post Mayorkas, Garland and other US officials meet with Jewish groups to discuss synagogue security post-Colleyville appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Andrew Lapin
• Netanyahu is considering a plea deal in his corruption cases that could bar him from politics for years, reports claim January 18, 2022
  Since Netanyahu currently leads the opposition in parliament, the deal could also break down the Israeli government's coalition. -- The post Netanyahu is considering a plea deal in his corruption cases that could bar him from politics for years, reports claim appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Gabe Friedman
• Colleyville synagogue cofounder, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, sees reasons for optimism following hostage crisis January 18, 2022
  Anna Salton Eisen, a founding member of Congregation Beth Israel, sees a positive sign in the amount of community support for the synagogue. -- The post Colleyville synagogue cofounder, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, sees reasons for optimism following hostage crisis appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Andrew Lapin
• I hope we won’t let the Texas synagogue hostage crisis erode in-person prayer even more January 18, 2022
  Houses of worship are vulnerable by design, and when that space is closed off, whether through security or by going online, something is lost, writes Raphael Magarick. -- The post I hope we won’t let the Texas synagogue hostage crisis erode in-person prayer even more appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Raphael Magarik
• How Satmar Hasidim used liberal values to create an American theocracy January 18, 2022
  Kiryas Joel represents "illiberal liberalism," using government to support their illiberal way of life, write David N. Myers and Nomi M. Stolzenberg. -- The post How Satmar Hasidim used liberal values to create an American theocracy appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  David N. Myers
• ‘English is not her first language’: Joss Whedon claims Gal Gadot’s accusations were a misunderstanding January 18, 2022
  Gadot said last year that Whedon had threatened her career on the set of "Justice League." -- The post ‘English is not her first language’: Joss Whedon claims Gal Gadot’s accusations were a misunderstanding appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Shira Hanau