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Rabbi Menken to Newsmax: Antisemitism Directed at Israel Instead of Jewish Race
Antisemitism is subtle. When people don’t know what to look for, they confuse real antisemitic bias with an actual legitimate opinion, and vice versa.
JNS: Rabbis blast Tel Aviv mayor for ban on traditional Yom Kippur service
Huldai’s decision to ban gender-separated Yom Kippur services in Dizengoff Square will preclude public prayer in accordance with Jewish tradition.
STL Jewish Light: Missouri adopts IHRA antisemitism definition
A rising tide lifts all boats. This proclamation is significant to the Jewish community, but to all minorities as well. as it stands against all hate.
Israel National News: An open letter to Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai
Coalition for Jewish Values sends letter protesting Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai’s refusal to allow prayer in Dizengoff Square on Yom Kippur.
Israel National News: Diaspora Rabbis to Huldai: “Retract Your Evil Statement” (Hebrew)
Yom Kippur brings Jews closer with love and tolerance. Instead, Huldai seeks to trample on this day with expressions of intolerance and hate. (Hebrew)
The Algemeiner: Missouri Adopts Leading Antisemitism Definition in Announcement of Jewish American Heritage Month
Gov. Parson announced that his state was adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which has been accepted by over 1,000 global entities.
JNS: Missouri adopts IHRA antisemitism definition
The governor also proclaimed September Jewish American Heritage Month, as it coincides with the High Holiday season.
KQTV2: Missouri Governor Declares September to be Jewish Heritage Month
Gov. Parson was joined by all Missouri elected officials, and CJV MO as Parson declared September to be Jewish American Heritage Month in MO.
Governor Parson Proclaims September as Jewish American Heritage Month in Missouri
Today, joined by all Missouri statewide elected officials and the Missouri Chapter of the Coalition for Jewish Values, Governor Parson proclaimed September as Jewish American Heritage Month in Missouri.
Rabbi Menken to Newsmax: Rosh Hashanah an ‘Opportunity to Reset’
Rosh Hashana is an opportunity to hit the reset button and go back in the direction that we’ve always known we ought to be going.