Yosi Piamenta, 64, OBM
Musician Yosi Piamenta, one of the most beloved and veteran voices in the Jewish music scene, passed away on Sunday, Elul 8, 5775.
Stockton Police: Officer, K-9 Followed Procedure In Violent Arrest Video
STOCKTON — A disturbing video of a police arrest involving a K-9 is raising questions whether it’s a case of excessive force.
American Airlines Dropped Israel Route To Deepen Ties With Arab Carriers
Citing financial considerations, American Airlines said at the end of last week it would stop flying to Israel, but sources in the aviation industry told TheMarker that the real reason is the United States carrier’s ties with Arab airlines through its Oneworld alliance.
American Haredi Rabbis Declare Obligation To Report Child Abuse To Police
More than 100 prominent haredi rabbis and educators from across the US have signed a public declaration stating that it is an obligation of Jewish law on all Jews to immediately notify law enforcement officials when a reasonable suspicion of child abuse exists.
How Sharpton Could Benefit From Backing Iran Nuclear Deal
Most Saturday mornings, the Rev. Al Sharpton rallies his National Action Network on issues of civil rights and policing. But on Aug. 15, he made an unusual announcement: African-Americans had to back President Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran.
Hezbollah Raises Its Alert Level Across Border With Israel
Hezbollah has increased its general alert level along the border with Israel, Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Rai reported Saturday, “for fear of attempts by Israel to drag Lebanon and Syria into an escalation of a state less than war but more than an operation.”
What’s The Connection Between A Soaring Israeli Startup and Interpol?
Late last year, at a modest investor conference in a Ramat Gan hotel, dozens of people showed up to hear about three startups traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Congressman Says NYC Federal Building Gunman Got ‘Raw Deal’
New York – A man who gunned down a security guard at a federal building in Manhattan before killing himself was a whistleblower who had been given “a raw deal” by the agency that fired him, a New Jersey congressman who took up the man’s case said Saturday.
2 Wounded Including Federal Agent In Shooting At Federal Building In NYC
LOWER MANHATTAN – Two people shot have been shot outside of a federal building in Lower Manhattan, police said.
Ehud Barak: Ya’alon and Steinitz Nixed Iran Strike in 2011
Former Defense Minister Ehud Barak is claiming that Israel was ready to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities in 2011, but Ministers Moshe Ya’alon and Yuval Steinitz refused, and the plan was nixed.