September 2021

Our two most recent selections in the Catholic Book Club are both set in the American Southwest and both are deeply Catholic in their themes and characters; both are also novels that their authors developed from previously published short…

…

MONSEY - Rabbi Moshe (Moses) Dovid Tendler, a world leader in Jewish medical ethics and professor at Yeshiva University, has passed away. The Monsey resident and founding rabbi of the Monsey Community Synagogue was 95 years old.Tendler was…

The Jewish calendar currently marks the shmita which, in addition to canceling all debts, obliges the Jews to leave the Land of Israel fallow during this sabbatical year. In this column, we will explore the different options…

The town of Beachwood has the distinction of being the first city to leave the Northern Ohio Risk Management…

The sidewalks of Paris were already littered with fallen chestnuts by the time the first scandal of the literary season finally erupted. Most of September, as French publishers release their most promising books and start fighting for…

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A 22-year-old former nursing student will be sentenced to life in prison without parole on Thursday for breaking into a synagogue on the last day of Passover in 2019 with a semi-automatic rifle to kill one devotee and…

The two most fascinating and controversial intelligence professionals of the Cold War were Kim Philby (1912-1988), a British MI6 officer who passed secrets to the Soviets, and James Jesus Angleton (1917-1987), the chief CIA…

Harrogate social enterprise PR firm Cause UK was named the 2021 PR Agency of the Year at the Prolific North Awards. Pictured (L to R): Host Hattie Pearson, Managing Director of Cause UK Clair Challenor-Chadwick, and Laura Maguire, Customer…

Daniel Kurganov, violin; and Constantine Finehouse, piano, offered a condensed version of "Autumn Affection" a few days ago for Music Mondays at the Scandinavian Center in Waltham. The duo are planning their recital debut at Merkin…

Brent North MP Barry Gardiner was a surprise attendee at the Labor Friends of Israel conference reception on Tuesday night at the Brighton Hilton Hotel. Gardiner made his support for Israel known in the pre-Jeremy Corbyn years. But…

Whether it's the high fantasy tales of Dragon Quest or the high school shenanigans of Persona, Japanese RPGs are all defined by their main character, with some doing better than others. So what makes a JRPG protagonist great?…

Written by John Charles Robbins on September 28, 2021 Advertising A redevelopment project for a K-5 synagogue, daycare…

MELBOURNE, Australia, September 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The world's first halal decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem MRHB Challenge received a strategic investment from NewTribe Capital, a private venture capital group.This is the…

Journalists' lack of religious knowledge - and the inability of news programs to feature a wider variety of religious leaders - impacts the quality of coverage of major news stories and events in Australia. Our new peer-reviewed…

The first thing Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said, facing a room filled with leaders of the American Jewish community: “I wish my mother was here. The son of Americans who immigrated to Israel from San Francisco, Bennett, like…

DOVER - The Woodman Museum 2021 Fall Speaker Series kicks off Wednesday, October 6 with five speakers, one each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. until November 3 at the Woodman Museum, 182 Central Ave., Dover.Members get free entry. General…

DUBAI - Israel is preparing to participate in Expo 2020 Dubai when the World Expo opens on Friday, a spokesperson said, a year after relations between the UAE and the Jewish state normalized. "We are very happy to be here," Menachem…

ChinaChina has followed the elections in Germany very closely. This has to do with the special bilateral relationship, which has long been dominated by economic relations: China's trade with Germany alone accounts for almost 40 percent of…

NEW YORK (JTA) - The first thing Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said, facing a room filled with leaders of the American Jewish community: “I wish my mother was here. The son of American immigrants to Israel,!-->…

(JTA) - Labor members at the UK party's annual conference passed a rule on how they will handle complaints of anti-Semitism, leading the party leader to say they had "closed the door to the anti-Semitism within the Labor!-->…

As our collective consciousness awakens in the tentacles of colonialism, we find it in every corner, in the struggles for land and for life. We find it in the Great Lakes region now known as Wisconsin, where the Ojibwa…

NEW YORK, September 27, 2021 / PRNewswire / - In response to the rise of anti-Semitism and other forms of discrimination in United States, ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and L'Oréal United States are partnering with an educational initiative…

The quarrelIn 1952, the New York Yiddish monthly Yidisher Kemfer (The Jewish Activist) published the first prose work by the famous Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor Chaim Grade (pronounced Grahdeh) titled "My Quarrel" with…

A year of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel has proven to be mutually beneficial. The question is whether the assumptions underlying the UAE initiative that led three other Arab countries to formalize their relations with…

Declan McSweeney returned to England more than ten years ago after being sacked. He worked in journalism in Ireland and London when he was younger and now works in the retail industry which has…

Marjorie Taylor Greene (Q-GA) was ridiculed for pushing a conspiracy theory that the California wildfires were started by a giant Jewish space laser, but was praised for her intelligence on Saturday by the stable genius himself. same.…

It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged businesses and institutions across the…

The South Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) hailed the inspiring legacy left by the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Obadiah Mailafia, and the chairman of the Abuja branch from the Nigerian Bar Association…

The IDF on Saturday brought down a Nazi flag bearing a swastika after it was hoisted by unidentified people in the Palestinian town of Beit Ummar, near Hebron.- Amichai Stein (@ AmichaiStein1) September 25, 2021…

A A 3,500-year-old wedge-shaped clay tablet from ancient Mesopotamia, which was seized by authorities in 2019 and officially confiscated by the U.S. store chain Hobby Lobby in July, was due to be officially returned to Iraq on Thursday. The…

18:07 hours agoThank you for following the broadcast on VAVEL.COMKeep visiting the portal to not miss any details of the most relevant national and international sport. 18: 065 hours agoObjectives and highlights14h 31 9 hours agoThe match…

Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum attends the World Women's Forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on February 16, 2020. Photo: REUTERS / Christopher Pike /…

By Tara Kalra and Simran Pavcha "Get up when I enter the classroom" "Call me sir" We grew up listening to and obeying these unwritten classroom “rules”. It starts early and rather subconsciously, as the “self-respect narrative” is…

The birth of the Jewish community of Cincinnati began with a death.“It's part of the tradition of Judaism,” says David Harris, executive director of Jewish Cemeteries in Greater Cincinnati. “The first thing you do when establishing a new…

By Aaron BrooksRabbi Yehuda Leib Ginsburg's 75th yahrzeit is Tishrei 27. Denver's most prolific rabbinic author, he is also remembered as a gentle and welcoming personality who, along with his wife, ran an open house.His works on the Torah,…

Nine people wish to dismiss three members of the BVSD board of directors. Your opinion ? To help you with this recall question, I spoke to my Great Aunt Lucille, a wonderful woman whose age is close to three digits and who always enjoys a…

The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Sukkot Exodus 33: 12-16 One of the most impressive sites in Washington, DC is the United States Capitol. One hundred and fifty…

BESA Center Perspectives Paper n ° 2 159, September 24, 2021 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Much like the Oslo illusion, which postulated that territorial concessions to the PLO would bring peace with the Palestinians, the hope that economic easing…

Just before he embarks on his mad midwinter quest in The Green Knight's Sir Gawain Dev Patel is accosted by his more sensible girlfriend, played by Alicia Vikander. What the hell is he playing, she wants to know. Suicide missions like…

PM Mitsotakis meets with Microsoft President Brad Smith in New YorkECONOMY / Thursday, September 23, 2021, 9:03:08 PM / Last update: 9:40 PM / Source: ANA-MPA Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Microsoft President and…

I miss Sim'hat Torah - the non-socially distanced version. It is the only Jewish holiday that contains the word simcha, joy. I miss dancing with the scrolls, the music, even the sacred chaos that is part of it. In some communities, it…

Meghan Markle must be 'cut to size', says WiddecombeThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are preparing to make their first joint public appearance since welcoming Lilibet to the world. They retired from the spotlight in June to take a few months…

After almost 20 years of being in the classroom, I still enjoy teaching. The reason I love teaching is because I have the privilege of teaching Judaism in Jerusalem to college freshmen who spend their sabbaticals in yeshivots…

New Jersey plans to leverage $ 182 million in investments from the parent company of Ben & Jerry's after the ice cream maker’s decision to end sales in Israeli settlements on Palestinian land.The question of whether these sanctions can…

"American loneliness" (GE 9/16) eventually gets to the point that shame only generates shame, which creates loneliness and can take some people to really weird corners. I am okay; Expressing contempt for vaccine resistance will not…

People may remember the movie The Ten Commandments in which Moses said to Pharaoh, “We are to be ruled by the law of God, not by you. In fact, he says that we will not be ruled by one person unless that person embodies the law. In India,…

I found myself reading my friend Peter Ronald deSouza's essay ('The minced mutton test', IE, September 15) with a mixture of warm appreciation and nagging concern. There is indeed, as he argues, a troubling link between food and fanaticism…

Hate crimes are underreported, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and its new campaign, "Stop the Hate," was created to urge victims to report incidents to law enforcement. The campaign will include a variety of public…

Here we go again. The New York Times just published a long article on an Israeli war crime - the murder of an Iranian scientist in Iran last year - written by its Israeli security expert, Ronen Bergman. "The Scientist and the…

September 22, 2021 Dear members of Congress: The undersigned organizations, on behalf of the millions of Americans our groups collectively represent, write to you to urge you to support and pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. For…

By Catholic News Service • Posted on September 22, 2021 ROME (CNS) - Dozens of leaders from major faiths in the UK have urged government leaders to take urgent action to tackle climate change and have pledged their…

Afterpay's new 'Retro' feature retroactively splits a payment into four instalments, which critics say is no better than a payday loan or payday advance. Announced on Wednesday and slated to launch next month, Afterpay's…

In 1777, George Washington made smallpox vaccinations mandatory for all soldiers in the Continental Army, unless they had a history of smallpox infection (historyofvaccinations.org). Smallpox ravaged the mainland. However, the British…

The La Jolla Light features this continuing series of online activities to take on your computer or tablet, as well as local in-person events.Conferences & learning • Torrey Pines Bank presents its Fall Economic Forum 2021 at 9 a.m. on…

After spending years in an unmarked grave, the body of Reverend Emil Kapaun returns home.He returns to his family, his diocese and his state. Once again, Kapaun unites souls.Born in 1916 in Pilsen, Emil Kapaun, candidate for canonization,…

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Overcoming claims of prior art is a hurdle that many patent holders face, both during examination and later when…

Durban is a beautiful city on the east coast of South Africa, with warm and sunny beaches, wonderful weather all year round and a holiday atmosphere. I have nostalgic memories of my childhood aboard the Red Cable Car on the…

In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly since entering the White House, US President Joe Biden underscored the importance of alliances…

Can companies do anything to reduce the vulnerability of their employees to fake news? And should they? Corporate school can be an uncomfortable idea, but it could be essential for the future of American capitalism and democracy. When…

By Akeem Mobolaji A diamond has been spotted in the sun by a people devoted to appreciating quality. It was discovered simply because it shone brightly, and to everyone's applause. But there were other!-->!-->…

A wicked machine from Candice Lim and P. Staff called Hormonal fog projects plant particles into the air via steam to promote estrogen and reduce testosterone in the show audience.Equally daring is a running figure wearing a Daphne-like…

Green Party leader Annamie Paul lost her candidacy in the 2021 federal election to become the next MLA for Toronto Center. Global News predicts that outgoing Liberal Marci Ien will win the constituency. With 33 of the 137 polls…

c / o Wesleyan Jewish community As a new school year begins, students adjust to their classes and schedules. For Jewish students, however, this transition proved difficult. The great Rosh Hashanah holiday began on Monday,…

The Cleveland Clinic contributed $ 21.6 billion to Ohio's economy in 2019, according to the most recent…

Michael Gove has dramatically expanded his Whitehall empire after becoming one of the big winners in Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle.Mr Gove, who received the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, saw his department…

By Faygie Holt (JNS) After more than two hours of public commentary, the Burlington, VT city council meeting ended Monday evening, September 13, with a vote to withdraw a resolution that would have made it the first city in…

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid speaks at a press conference as he meets Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat, Morocco, August 11, 2021. REUTERS / Youssef Boudlal News I24 - Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid spoke by…

We could forgive Justin Trudeau for believing he is unlucky with the timing. Less than two months ago, the Canadian Prime Minister led the polls. So in mid-August he called for a new early federal election, two years ahead of schedule,…

Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas set the bar high for President Joko Widodo as well as Nahdlatul Ulama, the religious backbone of Mr. Widodo's government when he presented his country's…

Le Chambon-sur-Lignon (C) Holocaust Memorial Museum Many of us have heard of Oskar Schindler, of Schindler's list Fame. This German industrialist saved thousands of Jews during World War II, thanks to a combination of bravery and cunning.…

What makes a good film trilogy? As this list shows, there are many ways to approach it, but no hard and fast formula. Some of cinema's most beloved trilogies were born by accident. Some trilogies stick to Screamjokey formula,…

About 2,000 years ago, as the feast of Sukkot approached, tens of thousands of Jews left their homes across the Land of Israel and beyond and began a journey to Jerusalem. There they would meet a monumental and flourishing…

This article is an on-site version of our The Week Ahead newsletter. Sign up here to receive the newsletter directly to your inbox every Sunday Hello and welcome to the working week, It's election time. From Toronto to Berlin,…

!--header>!-->!-->!-->…

The church bells have sounded. Car horns honked. Stores painted “Thank you, Dr Salk” on their windows. Synagogues and churches held thanksgiving services.It was 1955 in America. Dr Jonas Salk, the son of Jewish immigrants and the first…

On Thursday, September 8, it was reported that anti-Semitic speeches and symbols had been drawn on washroom walls at a high school in the metro Atlanta area. The graffiti was found in a bathroom at Alan C. Pope High School in Marietta,…

Is a cloned camel, or a human, really as pretty as a picture?…

Those who oppose the principled policy of organic fertilizers replacing chemicals we were used to should read the recent UN report on agricultural subsidies. A new UN study denounces the agricultural subsidies that are injected into the…

(September 17, 2021 / JNS) Demonstrating their friendship and willingness to continue working together in their region, the ambassadors of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain participated in a roundtable on September 14, the eve…

Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677) was a philosopher of the Dutch Golden Age when advances in mathematics and science developed and flourished. Spinoza's tumultuous rise as a philosopher came after a long battle with his…

Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, slammed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, and accused her of hypocrisy after a photo of the right-wing MP wearing a mask on a plane was circulated on social…

We've all been collectors at one time or another, whether it's baseball cards, dolls, stamps, coins, art, etc. It was nice to complete a set or get a rare item. Collecting has given us selective trivial knowledge to impress…

A high-ranking imam in France who in a sermon recited a religious text ordering Muslims to kill Jews has been acquitted of inciting anti-Semitic hatred.Mohamed Tatai, the rector of the Great Mosque of Toulouse, had no desire to…

Sep 17, 2021by Naftali BennettATHE WORLD fights covid-19, vaccines are essential. But should people in developed countries receive booster doses, especially before other people in poor countries have received their first vaccine? Many…

The first time Ethan Kleinberg, professor emeritus of history and literature in the class of 1958, immersed himself in the world of French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas 20 years ago, he wrote a book. "It was written like a…

To my high school Facebook friends: I forgive you. I forgive you, especially if you fall into any of the following categories. First category: those of you who have ignored me. You were athletes, cheerleaders, or badass. I was an actor…

Following Arizona's decision to part ways with Unilever, the parent company of anti-Semitic Ben & Jerry's, a blue state, but heavily Jewish, made the same move. The New Jersey Division of Investment said on Tuesday it would also…

The Grove Baptist Church in Elizabethtown will celebrate the Feasts of the Lord on Sunday evening.The event…

Israel will not budge to stop fuel shipments from Iran to Lebanon amid the severe economic and energy crisis in the neighboring country, according to a senior military official and a TV report on Thursday. Dozens of trucks carrying…