Alyssa Fisher
By Alyssa Fisher
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Fast Forward Congressman Apologizes For Accusing Jewish Ambassador Of Dual Loyalty
Rep. Ted Lieu of California apologized for a tweet about United States ambassador to Israel David Friedman that he admitted echoed the anti-Semitic “dual loyalty” trope. Friedman, who is Jewish, posted a statement on Friday supporting Israel’s decision to deny Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar entry into the country for their support of the…
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Fast Forward Tlaib, Omar Share Image From ‘Holocaust Cartoon Contest’ Finalist
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib shared a cartoon on social media drawn by a finalist of Iran’s “Holocaust cartoon contest,” The Jerusalem Post reported. Omar and Tlaib posted the cartoon by Brazilian-Lebanese cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who came in second in the contest in 2006, to their Instagram stories over the weekend. It shows President…
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Life Explore The Vast Opportunities to Volunteer in Israel
Volunteering in Israel is perhaps the best way to embrace the beauty of the country. However you wish to practice tikkun olam, the Hebrew phrase for “world repair” and working for the greater good, there’s an immersive volunteer opportunity or program that’ll put you right in the action. Below is just a taste of Israel’s…
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Fast Forward Man Pleads Guilty To Anti-Semitic Harassment, Only Fined $25
A British man pleaded guilty to harassing a Jewish activist at a pro-Israel demonstration, but his only punishment was to was a fine of £21, or about $25, Jewish News reported. Last month, Bahar Arar cursed at Simon Cobbs, one of the Jewish demonstrators, in the southern city of Brighton. He could be heard calling…
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Fast Forward Several Hospitalized After Truck Drives Into Jewish ICE Protestors
Several people were taken to the hospital Wednesday evening after a pickup truck drove into a row of Jewish protestors blocking an entrance at an ICE detention center in Rhode Island. Some injuries were caused by the truck and others from the affects of being pepper-sprayed by detention officials, said Matthew Harvey, a spokesperson for…
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Life I Can do WHAT? 5 Differences Between Working In Israel And The U.S.
In the middle of the airport, shortly before boarding our flight to Israel, several participants on my Birthright trip were frantically unpacking their suitcases, looking to meet the 50-pound luggage requirement to avoid exorbitant fees. I laughed, amazed at my own success: While the majority of them were returning home to the United States after…
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Fast Forward Jeffrey Epstein’s Autopsy Revealed Broken Neck Bones, Raising Questions About Death
Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy found multiple broken bones in his neck, injuries that occur more commonly in those who have been strangled, The Washington Post reported. One broken bone was the hyoid, near the Adam’s apple. It is possible that the hyoid can break if one hangs themselves, forensics experts told the Post, but it is…
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Life 21 Words And Phrases You NEED To Know Before Traveling To Israel
Interning in Israel can sometimes feel like a vacation. Close to stunning beaches and scenic hikes, trendy restaurants and historical landmarks, it’s easy to remain in tourist territory. But when you’re spending months in Israel, it’s best to try to immerse. Keep these key Hebrew phrases handy to ease into living and working in Israel:…
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