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Just how Jewish were The Arabian Nights? – The Forward

How many of the “1001 Nights” were Jewish ones? This month marks the bicentenary of the birth of Richard F. Burton, the Victorian translator of “The Arabian Nights,” or “1001 Nights,” the medieval compendium of tales in Arabic about the storyteller Scheherazade, Aladdin, Ali Baba and Sindbad. The stories date back over centuries across a wide range of national cultures, with the first trace printed in 9th century Iraq, so it is unsurprising that part of the lasting impact of “Alf Laylah wa-Laylah,” which Burton translated in 16 volumes as “The Thousand Nights and a Night,” should be its Yiddishkeit. Historians have suggested that Burton, an explorer and ethnologist, resented the Jews for thwarting his diplomatic career when he was stationed in Syria in the aftermath of The Damascus Blood Libel.

Moody s Analytics Wins Five InsuranceERM Awards

Moody’s Analytics Wins Five InsuranceERM Awards Tuesday, March 2, 2021 10:58AM IST (5:28AM GMT)   London, United Kingdom:   For the second straight year, Moody’s Analytics has won five categories in the InsuranceERM Awards:   “Our insurance customers have had to address unparalleled, often unforeseeable changes in the last year. Throughout this period of uncertainty they have trusted Moody’s Analytics to help them achieve their goals,” said Colin Holmes, General Manager of Insurance Solutions. “We’re proud to have earned that trust and recognize that many other challenges lie ahead including climate change and upcoming go-live for IFRS 17 and LDTI. As this recognition from InsuranceERM shows, our broad offering equips our insurance customers to be ready for whatever hurdles may arise.”

Police deny that port staff in Northern Ireland are under threat

Police in Northern Ireland have said there was never credible intelligence that port authorities were at risk, undermining the decision to halt Brexit checks. Inspections on goods entering Belfast and Larne were stopped last week when DUP politicians withdrew border staff after menacing graffiti branded them targets .  The suspension of checks - which have been now resumed - has since come under scrutiny after the province s most senior police chief insisted there was no evidence of a serious threat. Inspections on goods entering Belfast and Larne were stopped last week when DUP politicians withdrew border staff after menacing graffiti branded them targets . Staff have now returned and were pictured at the port today 

British diggers and farm machinery now banned from Northern Ireland without soil-free wash certificate , due to Irish Sea border

British diggers and farm machinery now banned from Northern Ireland without soil-free ‘wash certificate’, due to Irish Sea border Second hand agricultural machinery such as diggers, tractors and ploughs are unable to travel from GB to Northern Ireland without a new bureaucratic process which is already pushing up prices by £200, it can be revealed. Tuesday, 2nd February 2021, 7:56 am Boris Johnson used a JCB emblazoned with the words ‘Get Brexit Done’ for a PR stunt – but he couldn’t bring the digger to NI without a ‘wash certificate’ The Irish Sea border rules – stemming from the ban on British soil being brought into Northern Ireland – have already led to a digger being stopped from boarding a ferry, a senior freight industry figure said yesterday.

Great Feats Accomplished By Ellington, Somers College Students

Reply Despite the coronavirus pandemic, some Ellington and Somers college students have continued to shine in their academic ventures. (Shutterstock ) ELLINGTON/SOMERS, CT Here are some recent notable accomplishments by local college students, as provided by readMedia Newswire. Assumption University, Worcester MA The Assumption University Office of Student Activities has announced that Lauren Masamery, of Somers, is currently serving as President of the Pinky Swear Pack for the 2020-21 academic year. The mission of the Pinky Swear Pack is to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. The group aims to fundraise as well as participate in events to provide financial and emotional relief for children and families battling cancer.

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