‘I was touching history’: Collector gives 130,000 postcards to Hebrew University BY JN REPORTER David Pearlman amassed an incredible collection of old postcards from the Holy Land written over two centuries – and has now donated them all to the Jerusalem-based university

 

THE DAILY EDITION Friday, October 2, 2020

ANALYSIS JN Podcast: Stateless Palestinian finds Jewish heritage, Covid on campus Guests include UK-based Palestinian Heba Iskandarani, UJS President James Harris, comedian Ashley Blaker, and the newspaper review with Richard Ferrer and Brigit Grant.

150 MPs and peers back Jewish News Uyghur campaign BY JUSTIN COHEN   China brands Jewish News’ Uyghur campaign ‘deplorable slander’ BY JACK MENDEL

Trump has coronavirus – Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump were with him this week BY JTA Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive and will begin quarantining. Several Jewish White House officials are among those who may now also be infected.

Netanyahu and Rivlin wish Trump a speedy recovery after positive Covid test BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER

Police probe swastika daubed in Bristol on Yom Kippur Israel’s president Reuven Rivlin weighs in after Nazi symbol spotted in neon paint, as Jewish resident speaks of ‘deep upset and anxiety’ at the incident

‘I was touching history’: Collector gives 130,000 postcards to Hebrew University BY JN REPORTER David Pearlman amassed an incredible collection of old postcards from the Holy Land written over two centuries – and has now donated them all to the Jerusalem-based university

Virgin’s Israeli boss: Mass passenger testing can ease travel restrictions BY CANDICE KRIEGER

Kane scores hat-trick as Spurs thrash Maccabi Haifa 7-2 North London club put the Israeli side to the sword with the England striker scoring three to fire them into the Europa League group stage

Maximuscle creator Zef Eisenberg dies aged 47, attempting land speed record BY JEWISH NEWS REPORTER Millionaire businessman was involved in a serious crash at Elvington airfield near York

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ANALYSIS OLIVIA FLETCHER OPINION: 100 ways UJIA can deliver truly balanced Israel education Student and Naamod activist Olivia Fletcher reflects on her Birthright trip to Israel – which scarcely mentioned the occupation

Lighter side: 13-year-old with a bucket list, Masked Maisel, and your woof pics! BY BRIGIT GRANT Brigit Grant takes reflects on how lockdown’s confinement allowed young people to itemise their ambitions, with a dash of Mrs Maisel and a cute picture of our four-legged friends!

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October 2, 2020 First look:   "I hope they die" - Ugly reactions to the Trumps getting COVID-19 See the list of Dems Attacking Amy Coney Barrett for her faith Secretly recorded tapes reveal Melania's frustration with media Fox News' John Roberts is "tired" of battling the Press Secretary

"I hope they die": Ugly reactions to the Trumps testing positive for COVID-19 Headline: "I Hope They Die" - Trump's Critics Celebrate News Of COVID-19 Diagnosis What's Up: Just after midnight eastern time, news broke of President Trump and Melania Trump contracting the coronavirus. This was on the heels of news White House advisor Hope Hicks also tested positive. Within minutes, social media sites were swarmed by the anti-Trump crew celebrating this news. Quote: "'Have you tried injecting Bleach? I hear the smartest man said it's a good idea?'" — Trump hater on Twitter.com The First take: We're not surprised by this display of crude and tasteless behavior. What was astonishing to us, though, was that it was well after 9am eastern before Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi made statements about the President and First Lady's diagnosis and the battle they face against the virus. We wonder... were they focus group testing what to say? READ IT ALL HERE Bonus: Classless Tom Arnold tweets out Hope Hicks' phone number after she contracted the virus

Check out the list of Dems and media members attacking ACB's faith Headline: Here’s A List Of Democrats Who Have Attacked Amy Coney Barrett For Her Faith What's Up: In 2017, Amy Coney Barrett had to deal with a couple of Senators (Feinstein and Durbin) raising questions about her Catholic faith affecting her decisions if she became a Federal Judge. With the Supreme Court, the stakes are even higher and the anger, outrage, and insults have gone to a new level. Quote: "Diane Bray, a former Democratic candidate for the Colorado senate, also likened Barrett to a character in 'The Handmaid’s Tale.' 'Time to fight like hell or Handmaid’s Tale will be our reality,' she tweeted September 27." — DailyCaller.com The First take: Feinstein, Durbin, and Hirono are only a few of senior Democrats and liberal media members questioning if a devout Catholic is suitable to serve in the most respected court in the world. We note they will not apply the same standards and call for the disqualification of devout Catholic Joe Biden for an even more important post. Also, didn't JFK put this to rest decades ago? GET THE WHOLE STORY HERE Bonus: Joe Biden rolls out new ads highlighting his Catholic faith

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MASSIVE changes are coming for the U.S. dollar... Headline: Millions of Americans are flocking to this safe-haven asset for protection What's Up: The Federal Reserve admitted that the central bank is working on a digital currency to replace the dollar, based on blockchain technology. This central bank digital currency (CBDC) will make the dollar obsolete. Quote: Goldman Sachs just said "It's time to buy gold"... Don't wait any longer. The Take: The original version of the stimulus bill, presented by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, called for the creation of a ‘digital dollar’ and the establishment of ‘digital dollar’ wallets. This digital currency could also be used to track everything you buy or sell… Your privacy and economic freedom could be gone. PROTECT YOURSELF NOW

Secretly recorded tapes reveal Melania's frustration with media Headline: Secretly Recorded Conversations Reveal Exasperated First Lady Melania Trashing Media​ What's Up: Anderson Cooper hosted Stephanie Wolkoff, a former senior advisor to Melania Trump, on his show last night, playing secretly recorded conversations with the First Lady while plugging her book. Quote: "In the final tape, Melania appeared pleased that she was able to drive the 'liberals crazy' during her 2018 appearance at the southern border where she wore the infamous designer jacket with the words 'I Don’t Care, Do U.' 'I’m driving liberals crazy, that’s for sure,' she said. 'And that, you know, that’s — and they deserve it, you understand.' — DailyCaller.com The First take: We find the secret recording of phone calls to be a serious breach of trust. However, in this case, we believe the story will ultimately backfire on liberals. On the tapes, Mrs. Trump is heard compassionately talking about how frustrating it was trying to reunite a child with parents and claiming the MSM would not air the story. The irony here: the liberal media exposing the extreme anti-Trump bias in the liberal media. SEE THE COMMENT

Fox News' John Roberts is tired of battling the press secretary Headline: ‘I’m Tired Of It!’: Fox News’ John Roberts Snaps After Battle With Press Secretary What's Up: Thursday's White House Press conference was contentious, to say the least. After Press Secretary McEnany asked for questions, she was bombarded by a series of combative questions beginning with Fox News' John Roberts who repeatedly demanded additional denunciations of white supremacy by the president. Quote: "'People on Twitter who were hammering me for asking that question, I don’t care!' Roberts said on Fox airwaves, clearly enraged. He added, 'Stop deflecting, stop blaming the media. I’m tired of it!'" — DailyWire.com The First take: The Roberts outrage surprised us. After Kayleigh McEnany delivered a clear and detailed timeline of Trump's regular denunciations of racists, the KKK and white supremacy, Roberts was not backing down. It's almost as if John Roberts swallowed CNN's Jim Acosta. Come to think of it... has anyone seen Acosta lately? CHECK OUT THE DETAILS

Bonus links: U.S. unemployment numbers plunge under 8% House passed "scaled down," doomed-to-fail $2.2 trillion relief bill AP Stylebook expands definition of "protest" to include "violence" Conservative student group's abortion memorial vandalized "SNL" returns tomorrow with Jim Carrey as Joe Biden Bill O'Reilly: The DANGER of electing Joe Biden Buck Sexton: Kaleigh McEnany drops the hammer on press corps Watch Ted Cruz grill James Comey like a cheese sandwich "Let kids be kids!" Breaking the gender neutral parenting trend Texas teacher fired after she refused to stop wearing BLM mask Must-see: Chicago's mayor dressed as the "Corona Destroyer" Something adorable actually happened on MSNBC... by accident Zoo removes potty-mouthed parrots over constant swearing Burger King thinks it deserves the coveted Michelin star (really)

Today's dose of good: Florida re-opens 100% and even more good news stories   More good news:   It's official, watching cute animal videos is good for your health Mom forgot her wallet, employee paid for family meal and then... Students win award for inventing microplastc capturing device

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