New Low: French Consulate in Jerusalem Awards ‘Human Rights’ Prize to Terrorist’s Proud Father

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October 27, 2017 / 7 Heshvan 5778 Shabbat Shalom!

The Jewish Press Print Edition Your copy of The Jewish Press is now available for you to read online. Cartoons Abraham! Get Thee to a Phone – Parshat Lech Lecha Read more Cartoons articles Headlines & Recommended New Low: French Consulate in Jerusalem Awards ‘Human Rights’ Prize to Terrorist’s Proud Father Hana Levi Julian "This is an absurd situation that we are trying to prevent. The son committed murder and the father receives money and prizes." UN Launching $5 Billion Plan to ‘End Occupation,’ Blame Israel David Israel The United Nations and the Palestinian Authority have formulated a comprehensive plan for a joint struggle against Israel and for "a transition to Palestinian independence." UTJ to Kill Greater Jerusalem LawFearing Influx of Non-Haredi Voters David Israel The Greater Jerusalem Law calls for applying Israeli sovereignty over all the towns and villages in the vicinity of Jerusalem, including the Gush Etzion communities, Ma'aleh Adumim, Givat Ze'ev and Beitar Illit. Jews in Israel Started Asking for Rain David Israel Jews in the diaspora wait 60 days, until December 5 or 6, depending on whether February has 28 or 29 days, to begin their own appeal for rain. Reform vs. State of Israel The Reform Jewish al-Aqsa Vic Rosenthal Israelis couldn’t possibly care less about mixed gender prayer. But for liberal American Jews, it plays the same role as “al-Aqsa is in danger” does for Arabs, inciting fury against Israel and its leadership. Liberal Jews and that Inconvenient Israeli Consensus Jonathan S. Tobin While liberal consensus deems Netanyahu a problem, do they ask WHY he was elected prime minister 4 times. The answer is simple: There exists a broad consensus within Israeli society contradicting the assumptions held by most American Jews Read more Headlines & Recommended articles The Yishai Fleisher Show Go Home Jew Do you hear the call to Lech Lecha? Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Rabbi Yisha to follow Abraham's journey through the Middle East and through a life walking with God. Do you hear the call to Lech Lecha? Read more The Yishai Fleisher Show articles News Israel Judo Winners Sing HaTikva on their Own in Abu Dhabi Competition Showing Typical Middle East Sportsmanship: No Israeli Flag or Anthem for Winning Israeli Judo Medalists. Soon – First Female IDF Tank Commanders In view of the success of the female fighters in the training course so far, it appears that the integration of female combatants in tank units will eventually be accomplished. President Rivlin Swears in New Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut Justice Hayut's reputation as a jurist far outshines Naor's. Haredi Hospital Sued for Refusing Fertility Treatments to Unmarried Woman This is the first time an Israeli court has approved a class action against a hospital. US Helping Palestinian Authority Entrepreneurs Flourish The project is part of a commitment by the US administration to support a thriving economy and real opportunities for PA businesses. PM Netanyahu to Undergo Medical Procedure, Appoints Minister Miri Regev as Temporary Acting PM This is not the first time Regev has stepped in for Netanyahu: the former IDF spokesperson was named acting prime minister in June as well. US VP Mike Pence to Arrive in Israel for Hanukkah Pence will assess the chances for a comprehensive peace deal in the region with Israel and the PA. Mnuchin ‘Couldn’t Be More Excited’ on First Official Visit to Israel Netanyahu thanked Secy. Mnuchin for the Treasury Department's strong action against the Iranian regime. Tel Aviv Night Run Next Tuesday The run's course will incorporate extravagant lighting installations, several vibrant music stages and leading DJs, and will pass through some of the city’s main sites. Read more News articles InDepth Israel-Bashing, Biased Historian David Myers Should NOT Head Center for Jewish History Morton A. Klein The Center for Jewish History should be led by an honest, carefully accurate historian or other executive – not by hostile-to-Israel propagandist David N. Myers. East & West Palestine or Hamastan vs. Fatahland Ariel Natan Pasko No longer does Israel have to "pick its poison." The Palestinian unity agreement blends the two, and the world (including the US) is pressuring Israel to drink it. Good And Evil Moshe Feiglin Ideologies that forgo the struggle for good from the outset are ideologies that assume that if we forgo our search for the light switch, the light will somehow turn on by itself. Darkness loves those types of vapid ideologies. David N. Myers: One Can Be a Racist Even With Black Friends Ronn Torossian Myers radicalism is well known, and he is certainly entitled to his opinions but he is trying to save his job, but must not be permitted to. Liberal Jews and that Inconvenient Israeli Consensus Jonathan S. Tobin While liberal consensus deems Netanyahu a problem, do they ask WHY he was elected prime minister 4 times. The answer is simple: There exists a broad consensus within Israeli society contradicting the assumptions held by most American Jews Hillel at the Crossroads-Part V: Feud Resolution or Escalation Edwin Black The sides are clearly defined: It is either Hillel International's version of the story--or everyone else's Before Netanyahu vs. Obama There Was Netanyahu vs FDR Bennett Ruda One could argue that the 1944 presidential election was the beginning of the bi-partisan support for Israel that despite its ups and downs continues to this day.with Benzion Netanyahu, Bibi's father, influencing the Republican platform Read more InDepth articles Blogs The Reform Jewish al-Aqsa Abu Yehuda Vic Rosenthal Israelis couldn’t possibly care less about mixed gender prayer. But for liberal American Jews, it plays the same role as “al-Aqsa is in danger” does for Arabs, inciting fury against Israel and its leadership. Read more Blogs articles Jewish Avraham’s Empty Altars and the Need to be Selfish Rabbi Francis Nataf The benefits of sacrificing-but not TOO much Abraham and Martin Luther King Rabbi Simcha Weinberg When we are driven out of our complacency by a wrong we don't know what the perfect world will look like. We only know that we can't allow the world as it stands to continue. The need to leave home is clearer to us than our destination. Lekh Lekha. The World is Waiting for Us Shmuel Sackett In the first conversation HaShem had with him, Avraham was told to live in Israel, or in modern terms, make Aliyah. An Eternal Legacy Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis The Rebbetzin giving guidance and support to a non-religious woman who contacted her concerning a "Living Will." The woman has 3 adult children, 2 of whom are religious. Engaging letter and response from the Rebbetzin, a"h Liver Inside! Rabbi Meir Orlian For example, someone who sold seeds that turned out defective does not have to pay the customer for the incurred labor costs in planting them. When the damage was unintentional, as here, there isn't even a moral obligation. Growth Through Shabbos Shaya Winiarz The commentators agree that Hashem is the beloved and Shabbos is the bride. But why is Shabbos called a bride? Who is she marrying? And what do we mean when we invite Hashem to greet the Shabbos bride with us? A Lofty Inheritance Rabbi Raphael Fuchs We know that the akeida is considered a most monumental event, so much so that we mention on Rosh Hashanah and in many of our tefillos. Blood Of Love, Blood Of Hate Adina Hershberg Her husband was one of the first Zaka first aid volunteers to arrive at the scene of the shootings. Q & A: Crownlets In The Torah (Part II) Rabbi Yaakov Klass Question: Why do we find crownlets in the Torah on the letters shin, ayin, tet, nun, zayin, gimmel, and tzaddi? And why only these letters? Avrohom Gruenberg Is Evidence Of A Borrower Who Admits A Loan Admissible Against His Co-Borrower Who Denies It? (Siman 77:5) Raphael Grunfeld The forgoing also applies to a plaintiff who sued two borrowers based upon a promissory note for the aggregate amount of the loan advanced to both of them and signed by them jointly. Fallibility Vs. Finality (Sanhedrin 31a) Raphael Grunfeld In dinei nefashot – capital cases – the beit din will accept post verdict evidence to acquit but not to convict. Daf Yomi Rabbi Yaakov Klass Is Silence Golden ? ‘Iyov, Who Was Silent …’ (Sanhedrin 106a) Gedolim Are Human Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier Avram’s father was not impressed with the cleverness of his son. In fact, he was so unimpressed that he took him to Nimrod the king, who pronounced him an enemy of the state and attempted to execute him. Read more Jewish articles Video of the Day Peleg Yerushalmi Protesters Attack Egged Bus Read more Video of the Day articles Photo of the Day Standing with the Kurds Read more Photo of the Day articles Click for your Print subscription to The Jewish Press . Forward this email to a friend . Received this from a friend? Subscribe .