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First Post
24-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Miffed over anti-Israel stance, largest reconstructionist synagogue quits movement in US
The synagogue's departure reflects a growing divide within religious and academic communities regarding Israel read more The largest Reconstructionist synagogue in the United States has decided to leave the movement, citing concerns over what it perceives as an allowance of anti-Israel hostility. The decision highlights growing tensions within religious communities regarding attitudes toward Israel, particularly in the wake of recent events. The details emerged in a report by the Times of Israel. Key takeaways Departure from Reconstructionist Movement: The synagogue, the largest within the Reconstructionist stream of Judaism, has formally withdrawn from the movement. This decision underscores significant disagreements over the handling of Israel-related issues and the broader political climate within the Reconstructionist community. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Concerns over anti-Israel hostility: A central reason for the synagogue's departure is its belief that the Reconstructionist movement has, to some extent, permitted or failed to adequately address anti-Israel sentiment. This concern likely stems from debates and discussions within the movement regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and related issues. Student experiences and isolation: The decision also reflects broader tensions experienced by pro-Israel students on campuses. Reports indicate that after forming a pro-Israel student group following October 7, these students faced isolation and hostility from their peers, as noted by JTA. This campus climate may have influenced the synagogue's perspective on the wider movement's stance. Harvard report on anti-Semitism: A final report from Harvard University's Presidential Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias, released in April 2025, highlights the challenges faced by Jewish students. The report includes data on students' experiences, broken down by affiliation, religion, and race, further contextualizing the environment in which these tensions have arisen. The synagogue's departure reflects a growing divide within religious and academic communities regarding Israel. As institutions grapple with these complex issues, the decision by the largest Reconstructionist synagogue to leave its movement marks a significant moment, according to the Times of Israel.
Business Upturn
04-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Why are Paras Defence shares up 6% today? Explained
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on July 4, 2025, 09:32 IST Shares of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd. surged nearly 7% on Friday, July 4, after the stock began trading ex-split, adjusted for its stock split announced earlier this year. The company had declared on April 30 that it would split one equity share of face value ₹10 into two shares of ₹5 each. This was Paras Defence's first-ever stock split, aimed at improving liquidity and making the stock more affordable to retail investors. The record date for the split was set as July 4, meaning shareholders holding the stock as of Thursday's close are eligible for the split. Those buying shares today will not qualify. Stock splits increase the number of shares outstanding while lowering the price per share, without impacting the company's overall market capitalization — generally improving retail participation and trading activity. In an earlier interaction with CNBC-TV18, Amit Mahajan of Paras Defence clarified that the company's exposure to Israel is focused more on technology transfer rather than exports, with Israel-related revenues contributing just about 5%. He also said he does not foresee any significant supply chain disruptions due to ongoing regional tensions. Defence Acquisition Council clears ₹1.05 lakh crore proposals post Operation Sindoor Adding further momentum to the defence sector sentiment, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday cleared 10 proposals worth ₹1.05 lakh crore aimed at strengthening the tri-services' capabilities through indigenous procurements. 'These procurements will provide higher mobility, effective air defence, better supply chain management and augment the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces,' the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. Key approvals include: Indian Navy's ₹44,000 crore Mine Counter Measure Vessel (MCMV) project revived, to locate and neutralize mines threatening naval and merchant vessels. Additional Navy projects: procurement of moored mines, Super Rapid Gun Mounts, and Submersible Autonomous Vessels. Indian Army's ₹30,000 crore QRSAM air defence system , developed by DRDO, capable of launching six canisterised missiles on the move. Production partners include BEL, BDL, and L&T. Procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) for the Army to operate in challenging terrains. Approval for the Indian Air Force to procure 3 I-STAR aircraft , equipped for intelligence, surveillance, and precision targeting. Other programs include an Integrated Common Inventory Management System for the Tri-Services. The MoD emphasized that all proposals were approved under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, reinforcing the government's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. The twin tailwinds of Paras Defence's stock split and the robust pipeline of indigenous defence projects have drawn investor attention to the stock and the broader sector today. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Boston Globe
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Antisemitism is on the rise in Mass. What will we do about it?
This level of fear and danger for Jewish Americans is not normal — and it cannot be normalized. Advertisement Over the weekend, a brick with the words 'Free Palestine' was This is the latest in a string of attacks on the Jewish community in which the words 'Free Palestine' were used while committing violence against Jews. On June 1, an otherwise peaceful Jewish gathering in Boulder, Colo., to raise awareness for the 53 hostages still in Gaza was firebombed by an attacker who Advertisement Violence against Jews does not and never will do anything to 'free Palestine.' Over the past five years, the rate of antisemitic incidents in Massachusetts has surged over 500 percent. The incidents were Israel-related, in which protesters and perpetrators spewed lies, The killing and firebombing of Jews here in the United States is exactly what 'Globalize the Intifada' means. Out of 50 states, Massachusetts Some students have shared that they feel they must hide their Jewish identity in order to participate in campus life. Advertisement Swastikas were graffitied 87 times in Massachusetts last year, traumatizing communities. Synagogues and Jewish organizations faced coordinated bomb threats, creating disruption and concern for congregants and requiring extensive law enforcement responses. There was also a 200 percent increase in New England in incidents targeting visibly Orthodox Jews, including one where an individual yelled Each antisemitic incident leaves lasting scars on individuals and communities, creating ripple effects that extend far beyond the immediate victims. Together, all of us need to confront antisemitism wherever it appears — in schools, neighborhoods, workplaces, and online spaces. We need our government leaders to lead. This means developing a robust statewide strategy that condemns antisemitism as a unique form of hate. Government leaders must also speak out forcefully and unequivocally against antisemitism, regardless of which side of the political aisle it comes from, but especially when it comes from their own party. Selective condemnation sends a message that some forms of Jewish hatred are acceptable. School and district administrators need to adopt clear protocols to address antisemitism in schools, provide guidance on reporting and responding to incidents, and promote education and awareness to prevent the spread of hate, including comprehensive lessons on the Holocaust and its implications for understanding antisemitism today. Law enforcement should receive specialized training so they can recognize and respond to antisemitic hate crimes. And all of us need to push back on the antisemitic Advertisement In early June, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security The Jewish community is demoralized and fearful. Silence in the face of antisemitism only emboldens those who spread hate. Our lives may depend on it.
Local Germany
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Local Germany
German Chancellor suggests immigrants have 'imported antisemitism'
Following his first meeting as German Chancellor with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, Friedrich Merz gave a televised interview with US right-wing outlet Fox News in which his use of a controversial phrase raised eyebrows in Germany. Citing a report by Germany's Federal Association of Research and Information Centres on Antisemitism (RIAS) – which found an increase in antisemitic incidents in Germany in 2024 – the interviewer asked the chancellor what he was doing to address the issue. 'We are doing everything we can to bring these numbers down," Merz told Fox News. "We are prosecuting those who break the law, and frankly, we have a sort of imported antisemitism with this big number of migrants that we have within the last ten years.' Merz's reply appeared to put blame for increasing antisemitism on migrants who have arrived in the country during the last ten years. In particular, the phrase "imported antisemitism" has been highlighted as problematic by an independent German organisation that keeps track of words and phrases linked with xenophobia. 'Ugliest word of the year' Controversial in Germany, the phrase 'imported antisemitism' ( importierter Antisemitismus) received press coverage earlier this year when it was nominated as Germany's Unwort des Jahres -- in other words the ugliest word of the year for 2024. Every year, Unwort des Jahres – an independent, voluntary organisation – attempts to draw attention to the most discriminatory and malicious phrases which have sprung up or gained popularity in Germany. A jury of experts including journalists, linguists and rotating guests assesses thousands of public submissions -- this year there were 3,172 submissions nominating 655 different phrases, of which 80 were accepted by the jury. Germany's official Unwort des Jahres 2024 was Biodeutsch . READ ALSO: Biodeutsch - Why this is Germany's ugliest word of the year However, publicist and political scientist, Saba-Nur Cheema, and Director of the Anne Frank Educational Centre, Meron Mendel, chose 'imported antisemitism' as their personal Unwort des Jahres for 2024. According to the jury, the expression is used to suggest that hatred of Jews has become a problem in Germany due to the influx of migrants. The term is used primarily in right-wing circles to discriminate against Muslims and people with a migration background 'and to distract from their own antisemitism'. Advertisement Of 8,627 cases of antisemitism recorded in the RIAS report for 2024, 5,857 cases were classified as 'Israel-related antisemitism,' more than twice as many as in the previous year. RIAS defines 'Israel-related antisemitism,' as Jews in Germany being held responsible for actions of the Israeli government, the state of Israel being demonized, and its right to exist being denied (among other criteria). The report also recorded 544 individual incidents with a right-wing extremist background, the highest number since the nationwide comparison began in 2020. President Trump repeatedly criticised former chancellor Angela Merkel for her decision to welcome a large number of Syrian refugees in 2015 during his televised meeting with Merz on Thursday, a policy which Merz has also previously criticised.
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Express Tribune
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Dave Portnoy to send culprits behind antisemitic sign to Auschwitz for Holocaust education
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy announced that the two men behind an antisemitic sign displayed at one of the company's Philadelphia bars will be sent to Auschwitz to learn about the Holocaust. The sign, which read 'f--- the Jews,' was brought out by bottle service staff during a loud party, and footage of the disturbing moment surfaced on social media over the weekend. Initially vowing to 'ruin' those responsible, Portnoy later said he reconsidered, opting to use the incident as a 'teaching moment.' In a video statement, he called the men 'young, drunk morons' and expressed his deep concern about the rising wave of antisemitism, both globally and personally. 'I've been doing Barstool for 20 years. I've never seen this much hate in my life,' Portnoy said. 'This isn't politics. This is about hating people—my parents, my grandparents. It's disgusting.' After speaking directly with the men and their families, Portnoy said they agreed to participate in an educational trip to Auschwitz. He is working in coordination with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's anti-hate foundation to organize the tour. Two employees involved in the incident have been terminated. The Auschwitz concentration camp, operated by Nazi Germany in Poland, was the site of the murder of at least 1.1 million Jews during the Holocaust. Portnoy hopes the visit will encourage reflection and serve as a warning to others that antisemitic hate speech carries serious consequences. This comes amid a documented surge in antisemitic incidents in the U.S., with the ADL reporting a record number in 2024, many tied to Israel-related tensions.
