January 4, 2017

Cremation Thoughts

Rabbi Joe Blair January 4, 2017

Israeli Justice Upheld in Two Emblematic Murder Cases

Rabbi John Rosove January 4, 2017

Israeli soldier guilty of manslaughter in shooting Palestinian attacker

Jewish Journal January 4, 2017

An Israeli military court convicted Sgt. Elor Azaria, a 19-year-old Israeli soldier of manslaughter after he shot dead a seriously wounded Palestinian attacker in the West Bank city of Hebron ten months ago.

GOP senators introduce bill forcing president’s hand on moving embassy to Jerusalem

Jewish Journal January 4, 2017

Three Republican senators have introduced a bill that would force the president to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.

Conscious Dance Revives Spirits in the Desert

Jerry Nelson January 4, 2017

Netanyahu: Pardon soldier who shot downed Palestinian

Jewish Journal January 4, 2017

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a pardon for the Israeli soldier who shot a downed Palestinian terrorist.

Reed Cordish expected to join Trump administration

jacobk January 4, 2017

Questions remain whether Jared Kushner will join the incoming Trump administration in a formal White House role. While lawyers are left to address anti-nepotism law questions, Kushner is busying himself with helping close friends line up West Wing positions.