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Written by Karen Zatz Saul Zatz was born on Jan. 19, 1943, to his parents, Meyer and Sarah Zatz of Atlantic City, New Jersey. He lived a life filled with the love of his wife and children and dedicated in service to the Jewish community. He is survived by his adored wife, Lea Zatz; his cherished children, Harold Zable (Chris) and Karen Zatz (Paul Bloom); as well as five grandchildren that he was enormously proud of: Seve Zatzenbloom, Mira Zatzenbloom, Willa Zatzenbloom, Rebecca Zable and Aether Zable. He is also survived by his beloved older...
By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) — Some 150 people gathered on Dec. 18 at the Cannon House Office Building to discuss ongoing efforts to convince the U.S. government to mint a commemorative Gold Meir commemorative coin. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) and Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) introduced H.R. 987, the Prime Minister Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Act, on Feb. 10, 2023. The bill, which has drawn another 221 cosponsors, calls on the U.S. Mint to create up to 50,000 gold $5 coins, up to 400,000 silver $1 coins and up to 750,000 half-dollar c...
(JNS) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations, which has a 30-year history of ties to Hamas, has used open-meeting laws across the United States to influence city councils, school boards and other public forums. But when it comes to the ethnic-studies curriculum adopted in secret in Santa Ana, Calif., CAIR has made it clear that it is not interested in governmental transparency or community participation. CAIR and its affiliate organizations selectively champion free speech and transparency only when it serves their agenda. On Dec. 6, t...
(JNS) — The Israeli Ministry of Tourism will allocate approximately $64 million (230 million NIS) to 55 tourism projects across the country. This will include $6 million in Judea and Samaria, the highest budget for the region in the last five years, and $18 million in Israel’s north. “On assuming my role as Tourism minister, I decided to increase investment in the Judea and Samaria region, the biblical heartland of Israel, with its rich history, stunning landscapes and natural beauty,” Israeli Minister of Tourism Haim Katz told JNS. “Judea...
Israel investigating suspected settler attack on West Bank mosque By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israeli authorities are investigating after a mosque in the northern West Bank town of Marda was torched and graffitied with Hebrew slogans. No one was injured in the incident. Footage from the scene appeared to show burn marks and Hebrew graffiti featuring a Star of David and reading “revenge” and “burn the mosque, build the temple.” Israel’s police and Shin Bet security service have opened an investigation and have not yet made any arrests. Palestinian...
On Dec. 12, a terrorist opened fire on a passenger bus on Route 60, just north of the Jerusalem tunnels. The bus continued to the security checkpoint before getting assistance. Twenty-three bullets hit the bus and three people were injured. The young boy in this photo was killed. Just him. Out of 23 bullets, only one person was killed. Miracle? Our rescue medics (Hatzalah) were at the scene quickly. We were not qui k enough to save the one boy though. We don’t always succeed. It is a hard part of the work. Take a look at the photo. Not just a...
