Style & Living

President Donald Trump and his administration have long been on a path to diminish Palestinian declarations of statehood. The Trump administration recognized the Golan Heights as part of Israel, and in a historic move relocated the American embassy to Yerushalayim. David Friedman, US Ambassador to Israel, is recognized for engaging the White House on such a transference, and must be commended for his painstaking efforts since assuming his position.

The recent comments by freshman Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib during a podcast have been discussed thoroughly in the Jewish, and non-Jewish, community. Tlaib, who spun an ahistorical lie that the surviving Jews of the Holocaust were welcomed with open arms by her Palestinian ancestors, has her defenders in the Democratic Party. The nefarious aspect of the defense tactics is not claiming that she is right; rather, they attack the criticizers themselves. By doing this, their goal is to silence their opponents, and this silence has a history all its own.

“Not only one has risen against us to annihilate us, but in every generation they rise against us to annihilate us.” These words, recited during the most emotional point of the Pesach Seder, still ring true, despite the incredible freedoms American Jews enjoy. Six months after the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, last week another shooting occurred at the Chabad in Poway, California. A few days earlier, The New York Times published a cartoon of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu depicted as a big-nosed dog with a Jewish star necklace leading a yarmulke-wearing, blind President Trump. Anti-Semitism rears its ugly head in many forms, and American Jews must be knowledgeable of who our enemies are and where they come from if we are to continue to survive.

NEW YORK NEWS

 The Ramapo Police Department announced the arrest of Elijah Dean, 23, a New York City resident, on charges including attempted murder, assault, and weapon possession. Dean allegedly stabbed a man multiple times, including in the head and neck, while the victim was in his own driveway. The victim, identified as an Orthodox Jew, was left in serious condition but is expected to survive. The motive for the attack was not disclosed by the police. The arrest followed nearly 48 hours of intensive investigation, with collaboration between local police, the FBI, and the Spring Valley Police Department. Dean was arraigned with bail set at $1 million in cash and is scheduled to appear in court again on April 18.

From the lively streets of Modiin, and beach life in Netanya, to the peaceful hills of Ramat Beit Shemesh, there’s a house for everyone – whether you’re buying or renting. Tivuch Shelly has fabulous homes for sale or rent throughout the country. Israel offers a vibrant real estate market with an array of options. With our expertise, we guide you toward finding your perfect place in Israel and help you every step of the way. Tivuch Shelly has been growing the real estate scene throughout Israel and now has houses in prominent locations such as Jerusalem, Netanya, Modiin, Ain Kerem, Ma’ale Adumim, Ramat Beit Shemesh, and Adam.

From the lively streets of Modiin, and beach life in Netanya, to the peaceful hills of Ramat Beit Shemesh, there’s a house for everyone – whether you’re buying or renting. Tivuch Shelly has fabulous homes for sale or rent throughout the country. Israel offers a vibrant real estate market with an array of options. With our expertise, we guide you toward finding your perfect place in Israel and help you every step of the way. Tivuch Shelly has been growing the real estate scene throughout Israel and now has houses in prominent locations such as Jerusalem, Netanya, Modiin, Ain Kerem, Ma’ale Adumim, Ramat Beit Shemesh, and Adam.