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April 27, 2011
Hitler’s birthday marked by Hungarian, Lithuanian extremists
Right-wing elements in Hungary and Lithuania marked Adolf Hitler\’s birthday. A Hungarian online news channel backed by the extreme-right party Jobbik aired a segment on Hitler on April 20, the 122nd anniversary of his birth, the French news agency AFP reported. The 30-second piece praised Hitler for his “economic and moral contribution” to Germany.
The Zionism of Rabbi Richard Jacobs – A Model for Our Times
In the current issue of The Jewish Journal, there is an advertisement taken out by “Reform Jews who want the Reform Movement to stand with Israel.” This advertisement asserts that Rabbi Richard Jacobs, the President-designate of the Union for Reform Judaism, “does not represent the pro-Israel policies cherished by Reform Jews.” We vehemently disagree with this distorted caricature of Rabbi Jacobs and his attitudes toward Israel.
Security fence near Bil’in being moved
Work to change the route of the security fence near the Palestinian village of Bil\’in, the site of weekly protests, is nearly complete. The move, which will place more land under Palestinian control, will be completed in two months, the Israeli army said Wednesday. Israel\’s Supreme Court had ordered the move nearly four years ago.
Florida’s Hasner declares U.S. Senate run
Adam Hasner, a Jewish Republican from Florida who identifies with the Tea Party, announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate.
Synagogue restorations garner awards in Poland
Restoration projects on two synagogues in Poland have garnered awards. The mainly European Union-funded restoration of the twin-towered synagogue in Ostrow Wielkopolski in south-central Poland was awarded the top prize in the fourth edition of the Facade of the Year contest, the Polish news agency PAP reported Wednesday.
Author Diana Henriques talks about her new Madoff book, “The Wizard of Lies”
Israel must explore all fronts to stop new flotilla, Netanyahu orders
Israel must continue diplomatic efforts to prevent a new Gaza flotilla, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Netanyahu met Wednesday with his inner Cabinet, called the Forum of Seven, to discuss ways to thwart the new flotilla, which reportedly has been delayed until after June 12 parliamentary elections in Turkey.
Jewish cemetery in Turkey vandalized
Vandals smashed several headstones in a Jewish cemetery in Istanbul. The damage to the eight headstones and the periphery of the cemetery was discovered on Tuesday, the last day of Passover, in the Jewish cemetery in Beyoglu, Istanbul.
Egypt again halts gas supply to Israel following explosion
Egypt has again shut off its gas supply to Israel following an explosion on its pipeline in the Sinai. The explosion early Wednesday morning rocked the area and caused 65-foot flames, according to reports. While Egyptian officials would not speculate on the cause of the blast, a security source told Reuters that an unidentified armed gang attacked the pipeline.
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