WJC applauds US Congress initiative to help needy Holocaust survivors

WJC News Update – WJC applauds US Congress initiative to help needy Holocaust survivors

Australian Jews opposed to plans for watered-down hate-speech law

Australia’s Jewish community has rejected plans by Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s government to loosen laws punishing hate speech and racial discrimination.

WJC-US applauds Congress effort to help needy Holocaust survivors

The World Jewish Congress-United States applauded a bi-partisan effort in the US Congress to create a fund to aid the estimated 30,000 impoverished Holocaust survivors living in America.

Ireland’s Jewish Council ‘deeply disturbed’ by delivery of anti-Semitic material to minister – Irish Times

04 Apr 2014 The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland has expressed its “revulsion and abhorrence” at the delivery of anti-Semitic material to the home and department of Minister for Justice Alan Shatter this week. READ MORE »

Jewish groups excoriate Denmark over legalized bestiality – Jerusalem Post

04 Apr 2014 Several Jewish groups issued statements this week slamming Denmark for last month’s ban on Jewish ritual slaughter on the grounds of animal rights, despite the country continuing to sanction bestiality. READ MORE »

Israel refuses to release Palestinian prisoners – The Independent

04 Apr 2014 Israel on has abruptly called off a release of Palestinian prisoners in reaction to a renewed Palestinian push for membership in United Nations agencies. READ MORE »

With Israeli-Palestinian peace talks faltering, Kerry must decide how to proceed – Washington Post

04 Apr 2014 There are some around Kerry — including on his senior staff and inside the White House — who believe the time is approaching for him to say, “Enough.” READ MORE »