Declaration by 12 NGOs: Bulgaria needs a zero tolerance policy on racism and hatred
The joint declaration was issued in the wake of the international outrage over racist chants and Hitler salutes by a group of Bulgarian fans at the England-Bulgaria Euro 2020 qualifier at the Vassil Levski national stadium in Sofia on October 14.
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Muslim, Jewish community leaders speak out in Pittsburgh against hate
After shots were fired at the Tree of Life synagogue last October, Wasi Mohamed said the Pittsburgh Muslim community was prepared to support their Jewish neighbors, as the two groups had already been friendly with each other long before that.
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Former Chief Justice Meir Shamgar, who helped shape Israeli law, Dies at 94
Shamgar held a number of senior positions in law enforcement and the Israeli legal system and left his mark on each one. He served as Chief Military Advocate from 1961-1968, Attorney General from 1968-1975, and took his place in the High Court starting in 1975, taking over as Chief Justice in 1983.
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New digital map offers walking tours of San Francisco’s hidden Jewish history
The nonprofit S.F. funeral home is opening up the story of Jewish life in the city with a new tool at sinaichapel.org that illuminates the rich history of San Francisco’s Jewish influence. “That’s why it is there: It’s community. It’s about letting people in our Jewish community know there’s been a Jewish presence in San Francisco since the Gold Rush,” said Board Member and former head of the Western Jewish History Center Susan Morris.
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Thousands of pro-Israel marchers from dozens of countries gather in Jerusalem
On Thursday October 17, thousands of Israeli and supporters of the Jewish state from all around the world, including from Ghana, Brazil, China, Bulgaria, the Philippines, and more, marched through the streets of Jerusalem celebrating the holiday of Sukkot.
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New Israel Guinness World Record: Largest stencil artwork on Earth
The work, measuring 267 sq. m., was created by James, who prefers the name Ame72 for his artistic career. The British born artist, 46, has been living in Israel since 2006. His maze is a collection of urban scenes mounted on aluminum panels. The light weight of the frames allows the modular panels to be readily re-arranged.
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The importance of Holocaust education
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) have come together to share an important message: the Holocaust can never be forgotten. Join them in supporting the Never Again Education Act, encouraging Holocaust education in schools across the united states, by signing the petition. |
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