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2011/01


3 teenagers vandalize 75 gravestones in Jewish cemetery in western Hungary

World

by Emil Vojtánek l Jan 31, 2011 12:00 AM
3 teenagers vandalize 75 gravestones in Jewish cemetery in western Hungary

Police in Hungary say three teenagers have admitted vandalizing 75 gravestones in a Jewish cemetery.

Jewish film contenders garner Oscar nominations

Arts and Culture

by Papara_Jew l Jan 28, 2011

With “The King’s Speech” garnering 12 nods, royalty led the Oscar nomination parade, but Jewish contenders had their shining moments.


 

World marks today Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust

by Zuzana Kizáková l Jan 27, 2011

Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) has been held in the UK since 2001 and the United Nations declared this an International event in November 2005.


 

Jewish hockey player claims he was harassed

Sports

by Emil Vojtánek l Jan 26, 2011

Former Ottawa 67's and current Binghamton Senators winger Jason Bailey is reportedly suing members of an Anaheim Ducks' farm team for alleged antisemitic verbal abuse.


 

3 teenagers vandalize 75 gravestones in Jewish cemetery in western Hungary

World

by Emil Vojtánek l Jan 31, 2011 12:00 AM
3 teenagers vandalize 75 gravestones in Jewish cemetery in western Hungary

Police in Hungary say three teenagers have admitted vandalizing 75 gravestones in a Jewish cemetery.

Jewish hockey player claims he was harassed

Sports

by Emil Vojtánek l Jan 26, 2011

Former Ottawa 67's and current Binghamton Senators winger Jason Bailey is reportedly suing members of an Anaheim Ducks' farm team for alleged antisemitic verbal abuse.


 

The Palestine papers: Al-Jazeera trumps WikiLeaks

Israel

by Emil Vojtánek l Jan 25, 2011

Palestinian documents on Mideast negotiations revealed by Al-Jazeera TV are testimony that the Palestinians are willing to go the distance for peace.

 


 

Kiryat Shmona holds off Mac PT to take Toto Cup

Sports

by Lubomír Stejskal l Jan 23, 2011

Ironi Kiryat Shmona claimed its first-ever title on Wednesday night, defeating Maccabi Petah Tikva 1-0 at National Stadium in Ramat Gan to lift the Toto Cup.


 

World marks today Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust

by Zuzana Kizáková l Jan 27, 2011 12:00 AM
World marks today Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) has been held in the UK since 2001 and the United Nations declared this an International event in November 2005.

Yad Vashem wishes to educate Iran about Holocaust with Farsi YouTube channel

Holocaust

by J.D. l Jan 25, 2011

YouTube channel aims to educate Iranians about the Holocaust, as Iranian President Ahmadinejad reiterates his belief that the Holocaust is a myth.


 

Klaus Barbie was West German agent

History

by J.D. l Jan 19, 2011

Notorious Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie was a secret agent for West German intelligence in Bolivia after World War II, German magazine Spiegel reported on Monday.


 

Tu Beshvat- Body and Soul

Holidays

by Baruch Myers l Jan 19, 2011

u Beshvat is Rosh Hashanah for trees. And the Torah tells us, "For a man is a tree of the field". Man is described in many ways- one of them is a tree.


 

Jewish film contenders garner Oscar nominations

Arts and Culture

by Papara_Jew l Jan 28, 2011 12:00 AM
 Jewish film contenders garner Oscar nominations

With “The King’s Speech” garnering 12 nods, royalty led the Oscar nomination parade, but Jewish contenders had their shining moments.

Shyne's fantastic voyage in Israel

Arts and Culture

by Papara_Jew l Jan 18, 2011

Dressed in traditional Hasidic garb, former Brooklyn-based rap star Shyne − who recently took up Orthodox Judaism and now goes by the name Moshe Levi.


 

A Glimpse into the Rich History of Bratislava

Arts and Culture

by Michael Szatmary l Jan 11, 2011

Using his years of experience and in-depth research, author A. Robert Neurath brings to life the historical events that shaped one of today’s most fascinating cities.


 

2011/01


10 Anti-Semitic slurs in 2010 worldwide

Jewish Top 10

by Michael Szatmary l Jan 24, 2011 12:00 AM
10 Anti-Semitic slurs in 2010 worldwide

In response to an alarming rise in anti-Semitic statements, the Simon Wiesenthal Center has released its “Top Ten Anti-Semitic Slurs of 2010.”

Google Earth reveals Star of David on roof of Iran Air HQ

Humor

by Lubomír Stejskal l Jan 23, 2011

Building was constructed by Israeli engineers prior to Islamic Revolution; Iranian officials incensed, call for Jewish symbol's removal.


 

Sacha Baron Cohen to play Saddam Hussein

Humor

by Papara_Jew l Jan 21, 2011

As if his portrayals of Borat and Bruno weren't outrageous enough, Sacha Baron Cohen's next role will be playing Saddam Hussein.


 

Natalie Portman to wed

Humor

by Papara_Jew l Jan 3, 2011

Actress Natalie Portman, who is expecting her first child, announced she will marry the baby’s father.