Looking forward to reading…

The Land of Hope and Fear ISRAEL'S BATTLE FOR ITS INNER SOUL By Isabel Kershner

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/531841/the-land-of-hope-and-fear-by-isabel-kershner/

 

For those who couldn’t or wouldn’t leave…

SA Jewish Board of Deputies calls for end to protests at Jewish places of worship

https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sa-jewish-board-of-deputies-calls-for-end-to-protests-at-jewish-places-of-worship/

 

Imagine a world where Trump is a footnote….

Tim Scott, co-founder of the Black-Jewish caucus, enters 2024 presidential race

Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle, reportedly committed $50 million to support the campaign

https://forward.com/news/547958/tim-scott-senate-black-jewish-president/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ForwardingtheNews_6883875

 

Meanwhile, in Palestine ….

Birzeit University elections start today

https://alquds.com/en/posts/72999

 

A post-Zionist Haaretz take ….

Six Basic Facts About the Nakba Everyone Should Know

A few weeks ago, Israel celebrated its 75th Independence Day. On May 15, Nakba Day was observed, with the UN commemorating it for the first time. Several facts need to be understood in order to grasp the lasting significance of its anniversary

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-05-18/ty-article-magazine/.premium/six-basic-facts-about-the-nakba-everyone-should-know/00000188-2e5d-d6e4-ab9d-eefdb0fe0000

Not a parody…

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: Clearly women can have a penis

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lib-dem-leader-ed-davey-clearly-women-can-have-a-penis-msdjv07jd

The Netanyahu-Haredi-Hardal government passes a budget in its own image...

"הגרוע וההרסני בתולדות המדינה": התגובות במערכת הפוליטית על העברת חוק התקציב

לאחר אישורו הסופי של התקציב הדו-שנתי בירך ראש הממשלה נתניהו בחשבון הטוויטר שלו: "תודה רבה לכולכם", והוסיף תמונה של חברי הקואליציה סביב שולחן הממשלה • באופוזיציה גינו את העברת החוק ותקפו בחריפות את הממשלה • "יום עצוב למדינת ישראל", כתב יו"ר המחנה הממלכתי גנץ

https://www.mako.co.il/news-politics/2023_q2/Article-38d292bc1db4881027.htm?sCh=31750a2610f26110&pId=173113802

Nota bene - I am not endorsing the editorial slant of any of these articles; Some I agree with, others maybe not. I am saying they are worth knowing about.  Your recommendations for WHAT'S WORTH KNOWING are welcome.  ej5@nyu.edu