Members of local Jewish community say German chancellor's support for Iran nuclear deal, inadequate action on anti-Semitism plaguing country among reasons Angela Merkel not deserving of prestigious World Jewish Congress prize.
According to Deputy Inspector Mark Molinari at the New York Police Department, 311 hate crimes were reported through September, of which 52% were classified as anti-Semitic. During equivalent period in 2018, only 43% of hate crimes targeted Jews.
Yom Kippur is a time to focus on our sins, not those of others, even those of a president one may think is the worst thing to befall humanity this century.
With Israeli officials increasingly concerned by Iranian aggression in the region, cabinet convenes for first time since Sept. 17 election. Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz: "The Iranians are on our border."
The surprise pincer attack on Israel's holiest day reshaped the country's history, shaking the confidence of the region's most formidable power.
