Jay Shultz News Today

A look to Israel's journalists, businessmen, writers and politicians.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

When a Holocaust survivor's home was thoroughly ransacked, the police and other NGOs did nothing – except for Adopt-a-Safta.

Transgender activists have shut down a book event in Tel Aviv by Abigail Shrier, author of "Irreversible Damage," on the transgender craze.

A trans activist said the book was dangerous because it's meant for parents and family acceptance is essential for trans people.

Transgender activists have shut down a book event in Tel Aviv by Abigail Shrier, author of "Irreversible Damage," on the transgender craze.

Deadwood South Dakota has a rich history. Some of that history perhaps includes visitors from the past. Rose Speirs from Deadwood History gets into some paranormal activity.Plus International composer Calvin Jones will perform on November 4th in Rapid City and November 9th in Sioux Falls. The concerts are part of an effort to assist Ukrainian refugees and other immigrants relocating to South Dakota. We reconnect with Calvin Jones to learn about his personal experience as a refugee.

Israel stampede was disaster waiting to happen: More than 100,000 crammed into site despite reports from 2008 and 2011 warning it posed danger to human life and capacity shouldnt exceed 15,000 - as Orthodox community lays victims to rest Ex-comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss, who wrote a report from 13 years ago, warned of dangers to human life A separate report two years later, in 2011, also said: The existing situation must be immediately changed First victims of Israeli festival crush identifie...

First victims of Israeli festival crush identified as funerals got underway in keeping with Orthodox tradition  Dead include a singer from Canada, a nine-year-old boy and his brother, two Americans and a father-of-11  In total, 45 people were killed during Lag BOmer festivities at Mount Meron overnight - with authorities working to identify others as families and friends got separated in the crush People whose loved ones went missing amid the disaster have launched desperate online appeal to ...

Hand-signed items by Prime Minister Netanyahu, David Ben-Gurion and famous artists to be auctioned online Unique Judaica and Israeli artifacts auctioned to support the Israel Allies Foundation. Spread the word. (December 21, 2020, JNS Wire) The Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated more creative forms of fundraising, leading to new initiatives such Curio Auctions, which creates customized online auctions for nonprofits featuring unique items which represent the mission of the organization. The Isr...