Justice Elron panned for challenging seniority system for Supreme Court president
[ad_1] Supreme Court Justice Yosef Elron faced accusations on Wednesday of trying to “destroy” the court and engaging in a personal vendetta against a rival judge by putting forward his candidacy to become court president in a challenge to the established tradition of enthroning the most veteran member of the bench. In an unprecedented move […]
Iran-focused Jewish groups mark first anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, prepare for new protests – eJewish Philanthropy
This Rosh Hashanah — Sept. 16 — marks the one-year anniversary of the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after she was detained by Iran’s morality police for improperly wearing a hijab. The moment sparked mass protests that cut across sex, creed and class. School girls tore off their hijabs, businesses shuttered in national strikes and […]
In global first, Shaare Zedek spine surgeon combines augmented reality with robotics
[ad_1] A world-first surgery took place earlier this month at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem involving the use of augmented reality (AR) robotic technology in a minimally invasive procedure to repair a complex spine fracture. AR had been used in minimally invasive spine surgery before, but according to Medtronic, the company that makes the […]
Hundreds flock to London for global Jewish genealogy conference
(August 29, 2023 / JNS) Through meticulous research, Leigh Dworkin helped his cousin Stacey identify people in family photographs she owned. Now the two meet regularly in London, where he lives, and New Jersey, where she lives, during meetings of the International Conference of Jewish Genealogy, which Dworkin co-chairs. Traipsing through the bulging corridors at […]
Southern kvells: New cookbook highlights South Carolina’s Jewish history and cuisine
[ad_1] Rachel Gordin Barnett and Lyssa Kligman Harvey have been friends for decades. Both Jewish natives of South Carolina, their mothers knew each other growing up — but they recently stumbled upon an even older connection. “My grandmother actually, her papers when she became an American were signed by Lyssa’s grandfather. We didn’t know that,” […]
Gertrude’s, a new Jew-ish bistro, gains a following in Brooklyn
(New York Jewish Week) — New York City has gained another classic corner Jewish restaurant, this time at the intersection of St. Marks and Carlton Avenues in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Gertrude’s, on a quiet, tree-laden block, opened earlier this summer. It’s the latest offering from restaurateurs Nate Adler, 33, and Rachel Jackson, 34, […]
Libyan foreign minister is fired and flees to Turkey after meeting her Israeli counterpart
(JTA) — Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush has been fired and has fled to Turkey following a meeting last week with Israel’s foreign minister, Eli Cohen. Libya and Israel do not have diplomatic relations, and when he first announced the meeting on Sunday, Cohen hailed it as another breakthrough in Israel’s growing ties with its […]
Turkish Jews extend hand to restore mosque in Greece
[ad_1] On the X social media platform (formerly known as Twitter), the Foundation of the Chief Rabbinate of Türkiye’s Jewish Community expressed gratitude to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for the synagogue’s restoration. However, it also highlighted the continued state of disrepair of the mosque, conveying regret for its condition. [ad_2] Source link
Jewish groups mobilize amid growing migrant crisis in NYC
[ad_1] (New York Jewish Week) — Outside a recently opened shelter meant to house some 2,000 migrants at Brooklyn’s Navy Yard, two modest tents are set up where volunteers hand out essentials like food, towels and toiletries, as well as provide items to pass the time, like cards, chess sets and books. One tent is […]
Jewish heritage discovered in Iraqi building once owned by Saddam Hussein
[ad_1] Harold Rudd, a seasoned Pentagon consultant, was unprepared for the task of discovering a Jewish treasure when posted for duty in Iraq. He arrived in Baghdad as part of the 2003 American security mission during Saddam Hussein’s downfall and served as an expert in the Muslim world and provided advisory services. Upon arriving in […]