HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS & UKRAINE
EVACUEES HONORED
Dani Dayan, Chairm of Yad Vashem
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) recently announced that the 6th Annual International Holocaust Survivors Night (IHSN) will be held globally – and virtually – on the third night of Chanukah, on Dec. 20. Check local TV listings.
This year’s virtual event focuses on a theme of hope in the face of rising antisemitism.
SAVETSKY HOSTS CHANUKAH SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN AGAINST RISING ANTISEMITISM
Israeli Actress Noa Tishby
In a symbolic act of solidarity and courage during an increasingly worrisome time for Jews worldwide, Lizzy Savetsky, social media influencer, Zionist, former member of “The Real Housewives of NY” – and no stranger to antisemitism – aligned with Friends of the IDF (FIDF), along with some of the most recognized and respected Jewish influencers from across the globe, for a Chanukah campaign aimed at combatting antisemitism, “Live the Miracle.”
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SERVING THE LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN AREA, AND BEYOND
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THE HISTORY OF THE YEMENITE JEWRY
The Yemenite Jewish community has a unique history that distinguish them from Jews of other Arab world countries. The way they migrated to the country is different, the relationship they had to the Arab rulers and the Arab populous was different, and the Jewish culture and traditions that developed in Yemen are uniquely distinct. Today, the Jewish community of Yemen is teetering on the brink of extinction as most Yemenite Jews have left the country or been airlifted to Israel since the creation of the State.
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LEGAL
WEINSTEIN FOUND GUITY IN 2nd SEX CRIMES TRIAL
HOLLYWOOD -- Former Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of three counts of sexual assault, including rape, in Los Angeles. The two-month trial heard how Weinstein used his influence to lure women into private meetings before attacking them.
The 70-year-old faces up to 24 years in prison when sentenced.
He is already serving 23 years in jail after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault at his first trial in New York two years ago. Weinstein was found guilty on Monday of rape and two sexual assault charges involving an accuser known as Jane Doe 1, to protect her anonymity.
RABBI'S CORNER
Torah reading: Mikketz
GO IN PEACE
By RABBI RAYMOND APPLE
The final words of the sidra are, "Go in peace to your father" (Gen. 44:17).
The phrase, "Go in peace" has become a widely used farewell wish. When people part from each other they pray and hope that G[-]d will protect both of them on their way home – an understandable sentiment when we bear in mind how difficult and uncertain travel was in those days and somehow still is despite all the improvements in modes of transport.
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FIDF YOUNG LEADERS SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE IDF SOLDIERS AT NEW YORK
GALA
(l-r) top: FIDF Young Leaders, photos by Jarrett Birnbaum & James Ni.
NEW YORK, NY -- At a time when antisemitism is rampant and support for Israel and the IDF is challenged, Friends of the IDF (FIDF), an organization dedicated to the wellbeing of the soldiers of Israel, brought together young leaders in a strong show of solidarity for the brave men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). More than 1,100 IDF supporters gathered on December 1st for the FIDF Young Leadership New York Gala at the Metropolitan pavilion in New York City.
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