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Former NY Gov David Paterson: Trump’s Bronx Rally a Wake-Up Call for Democrats

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Former NY Gov David Paterson has made serious allegations against Hofstra U, asserting that he faced discrimination due to his support for a casino near the school on Long Island. Credit: Casino.org

Former NY Gov David Paterson: Trump’s Bronx Rally a Wake-Up Call for Democrats

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In a significant political development, former President Donald Trump’s rally in the Bronx last week has been described as a critical wake-up call for President Biden and the Democratic Party. According to a report that appeared on Sunday in The New York Post, the rally, held on Thursday evening in the traditionally Democratic stronghold of the South Bronx, drew thousands of supporters, signaling potential challenges for the Democrats as they head into the fall election season.

Former New York Governor David Paterson, who also served as the state Democratic Party chairman, highlighted the importance of this event during an appearance on 77 WABC radio’s “The Cats Roundtable” show with host John Catsimatidis. As was reported by The Post, Paterson referenced a recent Siena College poll that indicates Trump is within striking distance of winning New York State, a scenario that would have been considered improbable just a few years ago.

“This is a wake-up call to the Democratic Party, who just seems to think that you can criticize what Trump did four years ago and that that will be enough,” Paterson stated, as was affirmed in The Post report. His remarks call attention to a growing concern within Democratic circles that merely focusing on Trump’s past actions may not suffice to galvanize voter support.

Paterson pointed out that the current political strategies employed by the Democrats—such as downplaying inflation concerns and relying on historical criticisms of Trump—are not effectively resonating with voters. “Or that you can try to claim that inflation isn’t as high as it is. All these little things that aren’t going to change people’s minds,” he added, according to The Post report. Paterson emphasized the need for a more proactive and engaging approach to address current issues facing the electorate.

The rally, which took place in Crotona Park, demonstrated Trump’s ability to mobilize significant support even in heavily Democratic areas. Paterson praised the rally as a “brilliant political move” and acknowledged its effectiveness in challenging the Democratic stronghold. “You can’t argue with it,” he said, as was noted in The Post report. He also recognized Trump’s strategic efforts to expand his base and appeal to a broader audience.

Reflecting on the 2020 presidential election, Paterson noted that Biden and the Democrats succeeded by allowing Trump to dominate the narrative with his defenses of his presidency during the pandemic. This time, however, the dynamics have shifted. “But now Biden has to publicly defend his record,” Paterson emphasized, suggesting that the current administration cannot rely solely on critiquing Trump but must also present a compelling defense of its own policies and achievements, as per The Post report.

Paterson warned that the upcoming election could see a reversal of the 2020 scenario, where Biden’s ability to effectively communicate his accomplishments and address voter concerns will be crucial. “We may have a situation that happens in reverse,” he speculated, as was suggested in the Post report. His remarks alluded to the potential for Trump to leverage current discontent and turn the tables on Biden and the Democrats.

The rally’s impact, coupled with polling data showing Trump’s competitive stance in New York, highlights the evolving political landscape and the necessity for the Democratic Party to adapt its strategies. As the election approaches, Biden and his team face the challenge of addressing pressing issues such as inflation, economic recovery, and public dissatisfaction while countering Trump’s influence and mobilizing their own base.

The recent Siena College poll revealed that poll shows President Biden leading former President Trump by a narrow margin of 47% to 38%, an unexpectedly close race given New York’s history as a Democratic stronghold, The Post report pointed out.  This significant shift in voter sentiment has prompted urgent reassessment among Democratic strategists and commentators.

Paterson noted that the last Republican to carry New York was Ronald Reagan during his landslide re-election in 1984, as was reported by The Post. The current poll numbers suggest that Trump is only 9% behind Biden, a gap that calls attention to a potential vulnerability for the Democrats.

“Political advisors tell you, ‘The public, you have to treat them like geniuses.’ And the geniuses right now are trending where Trump is only 9% behind Biden in New York,” Paterson remarked during the radio interview, The Post said.  His acknowledgment of the changing political winds serves as a stark warning to the Democratic Party, which must now contend with a much closer race than previously anticipated.

The implications of this polling data are profound. New York has long been considered a reliable blue state, with Democratic candidates typically enjoying comfortable leads. The narrow margin revealed by the Siena College poll indicates a growing dissatisfaction among voters, challenging the assumption of an automatic Democratic win.

Contributing to this shift is Trump’s strategic outreach to minority communities, traditionally Democratic strongholds. According to the information provided in The Post report, Republican South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, a potential vice-presidential running mate for Trump, praised the former president’s efforts. During an appearance on CNN’s “State of The Union,” Scott lauded Trump’s initiative to engage with minority voters, a demographic that has historically leaned Democratic.

“So I give him a lot of credit, and [he’s] going into places where Republicans have not done before. If we’re going to win this election cycle, we must go where we’re not invited,” Scott stated, as was revealed in The Post report. He emphasized Trump’s commitment to a “50-state strategy,” which includes campaigning in areas such as the Bronx, a heavily Democratic region. This approach aims not only to secure votes but also to foster a broader appeal and unity among the American populace.

 

“He’s not just going to the Libertarian [Party] convention. He’s also doing rallies in The Bronx. He’s doing something—what I consider a 50-state strategy. He doesn’t just want to win the votes of the American people, he’s trying to win the hearts of the American people to unite our country and start steering us towards the strongest, most powerful, prosperous future we can have,” Scott explained, as was mentioned in The Post report.

 

WATCH: 125 captives still in Gaza, after retrieval of 3 more bodies

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Reuven Yablonka, the father of Hanan Yablonka, speaks out after the retrieval of his body, along with the remains of two other captives.

‘Deleterious Effect’: Dems Worried Anti-Israel Protests At Convention Could Throw Wrench In Biden’s Campaign

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President Joe Biden meets with senior advisers on Sept. 6, 2023, in the Oval Office. Credit: Adam Schultz/Official White House Photo.

(DCNF) Democrats who spoke with the Daily Caller News Foundation are concerned that the optics of the expected anti-Israel protests at the party’s nominating convention in August could harm President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.

Biden has received criticism from his left flank over his support for Israel following the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, which killed roughly 1,200 people. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is reportedly weighing options to minimize the effects such protesters could have on the convention, as dozens of organizations are set to join the “March on the DNC” when the event begins Aug. 19.

Several Democratic operatives are worried such demonstrations could resemble the 1968 convention, also in Chicago, where Republican Richard Nixon went on to defeat Democrat Hubert Humphrey months later.

“The anti-war protests in Chicago, fairly or unfairly, reinforced the reputation of the Democrats as the party of chaos, and reinforced Nixon’s pitch to the American people as the law and order candidate. And so I think those who ignore history are at risk of repeating it,” Len Foxwell, a Democratic strategist based in Maryland, told the DCNF. (RELATED: ‘Punish Joe’: Biden’s Handling Of Israel-Hamas War Could Cost Him Michigan)

“To the extent that people look at the images on their TV screens, or on their electronic digital devices, and see these rather unsympathetic protesters and associate them with the Democratic Party, it’s hard to see how it could have anything other than a deleterious effect on the campaign,” Foxwell added.

Violent riots broke out during the 1968 Democratic convention with individuals protesting the Vietnam War, while Nixon, who pledged to crack down on crime, quietly secured the GOP nomination in Miami, Florida. Nixon handily won the White House by a 20-point margin.

A Democratic pollster and redistricting consultant focused on working class racial minorities, who was granted anonymity to speak freely about his concerns, is skeptical former President Donald Trump could capitalize off of the protests like Nixon did. Still, the pollster said Democrats are concerned, telling the DCNF the historical context of the convention is “sort of eerily reverberant.”

“It’s not that these people stopped the war in Vietnam, they elected Richard Nixon, who ran very specifically against them,” the pollster said. “This is exactly the context that everybody is worried about with the optics for the convention.”

Steve Shurtleff, a Democratic New Hampshire lawmaker and former speaker of the state House, told the DCNF that while the pro-Palestinian activists have a right to protest, he hopes it “won’t turn into Chicago of 1968.”

“A bump that the president might get from the convention could be impacted by what’s happening on the streets, and I think of the ‘68 election, how close it was between Nixon and Hubert Humphrey … and I’ve often wondered if it had been a more peaceful convention, if [Humphry] could’ve gotten his message out to more people across America,” said Shurtleff.

Those close to Biden are pushing for bringing back parts of the 2020 convention, which was largely virtually-held due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Politico. The DNC is reportedly considering limiting in-person speeches; pre-taping the delegation roll-call; and moving some party business off of the convention floor.

Adolph Mongo, a Democratic strategist based in Michigan, told the DCNF that the party “should be concerned” about the optics of such protests, arguing that Biden already “has a lot on his plate.”

“He has folks in the black community not feeling it like they always used to feel for the Democratic candidate. He’s got students, they’re not feeling it. The Arab population is not feeling it. Then he’s got the immigration [issue],” said Mongo. “Man, he’s fighting several fronts.”

Biden has been losing ground with crucial voting blocs that typically back Democratic by large margins, including black and youth voters, according to polling this cycle. For instance, a New York Times/Siena College survey released May 13 found black voters supporting Biden over Trump 70% to 18%, and the president only held a four-point lead among 18-to-29-year-olds.

Black voters backed Biden at 87% in 2020 compared to only 12% who supported Trump, while the president won those aged 18 to 29 by 24 points, according to Edison Research exit polling.

Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments popped up on college campuses across the country before the school year ended, including at Columbia University, Emory College, Yale University, George Washington University and the University of California at Los Angeles. Various colleges cancelled classes or moved them online as the demonstrations broke out, with some making changes to graduation ceremonies, as well.

Trump has blamed Biden for the protests ensuing on college campuses, and accused him of being “nice” to Hamas while abandoning Israel.

Foxwell noted that the protests are not an issue to Republicans, as they “don’t need this constituency.”

“They actually benefit from the perception that they have a hostile relationship with this constituency, because so many of these protesters do come across as privileged complainers, and many of whom just are interested more in performance art than a legitimate policy discussion,” said Foxwell. “The Democrats do not have that luxury.”

Some of Biden’s primary victories this cycle have been marred by protest votes, with significant campaigns like the Uncommitted National Movement, formerly Listen to Michigan, and Abandon Biden encouraging those who disagree with the president’s handling of the war in Gaza to vote for nameless ballot options.

Over 100,000 Democratic primary voters in Michigan at 13.2% supported the “uncommitted” ballot option, as well as roughly 19% in Minnesota, nearly 10% in Washington, approximately 8% in Tennessee and 6% in Alabama, according to The Associated Press estimates. Other nameless ballot options secured 12.7% support in North Carolina, 9.4% in Massachusetts, 9% in Colorado and 8.4% in Wisconsin.

Conversely, Democratic strategist Andres Ramirez isn’t concerned about the optics of such demonstrations, and argued that “protests are nothing new to Democratic conventions.”

“We’ve seen very little impact that conventions or coverage of conventions have played on an actual outcome of an election,” Ramirez added. “I think what matters most to me, again, is where candidates and campaigns and their messaging will be, come September, when voters decide to tune in.”

Biden has yet to lead in the RealClearPolitics average against Trump since September 2023, and is currently down in every battleground state.

Neither Biden’s campaign nor the DNC responded to the DCNF’s requests for comment.

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‘Laughing The Whole Time’: Four Girls Stabbed By Suspect Linked To Other Attack, Murder Investigation

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(Daily Caller) Police officers in Braintree, Massachusetts arrested a male suspect following the Saturday stabbing of four girls in an AMC movie theater, according to CBS News.

The suspect allegedly stabbed four girls in the theater around 6 p.m., the Braintree Police Department said, according to the CBS News. The suspect allegedly entered the building without purchasing a ticket, then assaulted the four young girls who were between 9 and 17 years old, the outlet reported.

The group of girls had just arrived for a screening of “IF” and were the only four people in the theater, Lisa Dembowski, the mother of three of the girls who were stabbed, said, according to CBS News.

“They had just sat down, they had just got their concessions. I guess he came up behind them, they were in, like, the second row. He came up behind them. My oldest was leaned over to get something, he got her in the back. My other daughter in the chest. My last daughter across her arm,” Dembowski said. “Laughing the whole time. Then [stabbed] their friend and ran off. The two older girls chased him outside, then they realized what was going on.”

“It’s so heartbreaking that’s what I’ll be thinking about the rest of the night is seeing those kids coming down the steps and just crying,” said Matteo Rojas, who was on the premises during the alleged assault, according to the outlet. “They looked really stunned like they just saw a horror movie, not a kid’s movie.”

An AMC employee reportedly staffing the snack counter at the time of the incident claimed the suspect was wearing “an oversized trench coat, sunglasses, and a long blonde wig,” according to CBS News.

The suspect, identified by a police source to Boston 25 News as Jared Ravizza, reportedly fled from the theater and drove off in a black SUV. The suspect was then allegedly involved in a “similar assault” in Plymouth, CBS News reported.

The second incident is believed to have occurred around 7 p.m. at a McDonald’s restaurant, where a 21-year-old woman and a 29-year-old male were allegedly stabbed, according to the outlet. Both victims reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are undergoing treatment at a hospital nearby.

Police stated it appeared the “crimes are related,” according to the outlet.

After leading police on a chase which ended in a crash, the suspect was arrested in the town of Sandwich, according to outlet.

The police department stated they managed to track down the suspect by looking at video footage which enabled them to track his license plate.

“That vehicle was pursued by Massachusetts State Police and ultimately crashed in Sandwich,” the department explained.

The suspect is also being investigated in connection to a murder investigation in Deep River, Connecticut according to CBS News. An alert for a suspect was put out earlier Saturday by Connecticut police, who described him as armed and dangerous and possibly armed with a 10-inch knife, the outlet reported, citing sources.

Major rocket attack targets central Israel, air raid sirens blare in Tel Aviv

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Hamas rockets (Flash90/Atia Mohammed
( JNS)  Air-raid sirens sounded across Tel Aviv and Israel’s central region on Sunday afternoon, warning of incoming Hamas rocket fire from the Gaza Strip for the first time in four months.
The Israel Defense Forces’ Iron Dome aerial-defense system intercepted several projectiles, with blasts being reported across Tel Aviv, Petach Tikvah, Herzliya and Ramat Hasharon.
Sunday’s rocket fire reached as far north as the Sharon region, sending residents in the city of Kfar Saba running for shelter for the first time since the war started on Oct. 7.
At least two people were lightly wounded while running to a protected space, according to the Magen David Adom emergency response service. Both were evacuated to Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba.
Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack minutes after it happened, saying it had fired a “large barrage” towards Tel Aviv.
The IDF announced that “following the alerts that were activated a short time ago in the center of the country, eight launches were detected that crossed from the Rafah region into [Israeli] territory.”
According to a report by the Kan News public broadcaster, the rockets were fired from a Hamas position located “hundreds of meters” away from Israeli troops.
On Jan. 29, Hamas last fired rockets towards the Tel Aviv area, sending millions racing for shelter. The launches came shortly after the IDF expressed optimism in the wake of a decrease in the number of attacks.
Israel’s War Cabinet on May 6 decided to “continue the operation in Rafah to exert military pressure on Hamas to promote the release of our hostages and the other goals of the war.”
The Rafah operation, which Israel estimates will last around two months, is being carried out in stages as opposed to a full-scale invasion. The phased nature of the operation allows for it to be paused should a hostage release deal be reached with Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated repeatedly that conquering Rafah is essential to winning the war against Hamas. Israel says Hamas’s final four battalions, comprising some 3,000 terrorists, are holed up in the city, as well as the terrorist group’s senior leadership.
U.S. President Joe Biden has frequently made clear that his administration does not support a major offensive in Rafah. Instead, the White House favors a limited operation aimed at attacking high-value Hamas targets and securing the Gaza-Egypt border.

Friday’s Preholiday Travel Breaks the Record for the Most Airline Travelers Screened at US Airports

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Travelers move through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ahead of Memorial Day, Friday, May 24, 2024, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
(AP) — A record was broken ahead of the Memorial Day weekend for the number of airline travelers screened at U.S. airports, the Transportation Security Administration said Saturday.
More than 2.9 million travelers were screened at U.S. airports on Friday, surpassing a previous record set last year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, according to the transportation security agency.
“Officers have set a new record for most travelers screened in a single day!” the TSA tweeted. “We recommend arriving early.”
The third busiest day on record was set on Thursday when just under 2.9 million travelers were screened at U.S. airports.
In Atlanta, the world’s busiest airport had its busiest day ever. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport broke a traffic record on Thursday when 111,000 passengers, airlines crew and airport employees were screened at security checkpoints. The second busiest day followed on Friday when 109,960 people were screened, according to the TSA.
With 104.6 million passengers, the Atlanta airport was the busiest in the world last year, according to Airports Council International.
U.S. airlines expect to carry a record number of passengers this summer. Their trade group estimates that 271 million travelers will fly between June 1 and August 31, breaking the record of 255 million set last summer.
AAA predicted this will be the busiest start-of-summer weekend in nearly 20 years, with 43.8 million people expected to roam at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday — 38 million of them taking vehicles.
The annual expression of wanderlust that accompanies the start of the summer travel season is happening at a time when Americans tell pollsters they are worried about the economy and the direction of the country.
In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.
Jason Redman, a retired Navy SEAL who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, told The Associated Press last year that he honors the friends he’s lost. Thirty names are tattooed on his arm “for every guy that I personally knew that died.”

 

Difficult to watch : Police violence in Meron: Elderly man thrown on the floor

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(A7) Violent clashes broke out over the course of Lag Ba’omer, which began Saturday night and lasted until nightfall on Sunday, after hundreds of visitors to Meron insisted on being admitted to the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, despite the legislation and military orders otherwise.

Due to the security situation and the frequent rocket fire from Lebanon towards Meron, the Knesset approved legislation limiting the celebrations in Meron this year to thirty people, and the IDF declared the area a closed military zone.
Ignoring these, hundreds of people still attempted to breach the mountain, leading to violent clashes at the scene.
Footage released Sunday night shows police officers pushing an elderly haredi man who wished to pray at the site, and throwing him to the ground. Sources in Meron said that the elderly man suffered injuries to his face. The National Security Ministry said that the report is being investigated.

Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad announces election run

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(A7) Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has announced that he will run for president following the unexpected death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash earlier this month, Iran International reported.

The Dolat Bahar Telegram channel, run by Ahmadinejad supporters, posted a video of him addressing followers on Saturday, saying, “There are rapid changes taking place, not just in Iran but in the world, and I am hopeful that we will soon see the sweet changes.”

Ahmad Alireza Beigi, a member of the Iranian parliament, told ILNA, “If Mahmoud Ahmadinejad runs for president, he will win.”

“Ahmadinejad must be assured that the Guardian Council will approve him for candidacy because if he signs up and is disqualified, it will have dire consequences,” Alireza Beigi added.

Ahmadinejad served as Iran’s President between 2005-2013, and is considered a religious conservative and extremist.

A total of 20 candidates, including Iran’s former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, have announced that they will compete in the elections, but before they can do so, they must receive approval from the Guardian Council.

Iran will hold elections to replace Raisi on June 28.

October 7 orphans stranded at airport following missile barrage

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(A7) A group of 33 travelers, including orphaned children and their guardians, was stranded at Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday after their flight was cancelled due to a missile barrage on central Israel, Israel Hayom reported.
All of the children were orphaned during the October 7 massacre, and some of them lost siblings and other relatives in addition to both parents.
The Iberia flight was supposed to take off for the first lap of a trip to Mexico, where the children were scheduled to enjoy a trip under the auspirces of the OneFamily organization for terror victims and paid for by donations, but the airline canceled the flight at the last moment, following the sirens.
Despite efforts, the organizers did not succeed in reaching the Israeli representative for the airline, and the children and their guardians have been left in limbo.
Some of the children told Israel Hayom that the representatives at Ben Gurion Airport are not responsive, and that they have been sitting in the airport waiting for an answer, not knowing if a solution will be found which would allow them to continue on their trip to Mexico. Various airlines have attempted to find solutions, but due to space limitations, there is a limit on the number of tickets available on each flight, and the group has not yet found a solution.
“We are here, the children are sad and crying, my heart hurts to see them like this,” the representatives of OneFamily said. “These are children who lost at least both of their parents, and there are those who also lost siblings and other relatives, it really hurts.”
The group is missing its connection flight from Madrid to Mexico, and the delegation is trying to find creative solutions, such as splitting up the group and taking different flights, so that they can begin the trip they waited so long for.

Rashida Tlaib takes the stage at pro-terrorist conference

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Rashida Tlaib in 2018. Credit: Stephanie Kenner/Shutterstock

By World Israel News Staff

Rashida Tlaib, the Democratic congresswoman representing Michigan’s 12th congressional district, and the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan took part in a radical anti-Israel conference over the weekend which honored multiple terrorists and featured an appearance by the wife of a Palestinian terrorist responsible for the abduction, torture, and murder of an IDF soldier.

On Saturday, Tlaib made a surprise appearance at the three-day People’s Conference for Palestine, an event held in downtown Detroit from Friday through Sunday.

In addition, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud appeared at the conference via video.

 Congresswoman Tlaib made an impromptu address at the conference, taking aim at President Joe Biden while accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in the Gaza Strip.

“Where’s your red line, President Biden?” Tlaib asked, while accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being a “murderous war criminal.”

 “Just imagine — war crimes,” Tlaib continued. “President Biden, I hope you hear us loud and clear.”

The conference’s Saturday session also included an appearance by Sana Daqqah, widow of Walid Daqqah, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) terrorist who orchestrated the kidnapping, torture, and murder of 19-year-old IDF soldier Moshe Tamam in 1984.

 Daqqah, an Israeli citizen, died in prison last month, after being diagnosed with cancer.

In her speech, Daqqah accused Israeli authorities of murdering her husband.

“Walid was martyred in the Israeli Zionist prisons,” Daqqah said. “We have no doubt that there was a decision that was taken by the prison authorities to assassinate Walid.”

Aside from Walid Daqqah, speakers at the conference lauded multiple Arab terrorists, with some openly advocating for violent attacks on Israelis.

Attendees cheered references to Iran’s massive drone and ballistic missile attack on Israel on April 13th.

IDF troops to press ahead in Rafah, Gallant says after ICJ ruling

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An Israeli tank during operational activity in the Gaza Strip, May 25, 2024. Credit: ID
(JNS) The Israel Defense Forces will continue to press its offensive in Rafah in southern Gaza in order to free the hostages held by Hamas and destroy the terrorist group, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday.

“Our goals in Gaza are emphasized here in Rafah: to destroy Hamas, return the hostages and maintain freedom of operation,” Gallant stated during a visit to troops fighting in the last remaining Hamas stronghold.

“Regarding the hostage issue—we are making tremendous efforts and will continue to do so, via both physical activities and by reaching agreements,” added the defense minister.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks to troops during an operational situation assessment in Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip, May 26, 2024. Photo by Ariel Hermoni/IMoD.

Gallant told troops, “Remember, your job is to eliminate Hamas, to win this war. Our job is to take it [your achievement] and take it to the next level in Gaza and across the Middle East. These issues are connected.”

Israeli officials insist that the military operations in the enclave are being conducted in conformity with Friday’s International Court of Justice ruling.

Bombardments continued on Sunday in the central and eastern sections of Gaza’s southernmost city, including the shelling of entrenched terrorist elements in the Yabna refugee camp, the Palestinian Shehab News Agency reported.

Sunday also saw a 12-rocket barrage fired by Hamas terrorists in Rafah at central Israel, triggering sirens in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas for the first time in four months and reaching further north to the Sharon region. Most of the projectiles were intercepted or hit in open areas, with at least one civilian lightly wounded by rocket shrapnel in Herzliya.

Shortly before the afternoon salvo, the IDF said that two rocket launchers in the Rafah area aimed at Kerem Shalom in southern Israel were struck overnight Saturday.

Since Friday, Israeli forces had eliminated a terror cell in Rafah that fired at troops and killed other terrorists who attempted to attack soldiers, located and destroyed several tunnel shafts and seized weapons caches, according to the IDF.

An IDF soldier during operational activity in Rafah, southern Gaza, May 21, 2024. Credit: IDF.

The ICJ, the U.N.’s principal judicial arm, ruled by 13 to 2 on Friday that the Jewish state must “immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah Governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part.”

In her dissenting opinion, ICJ Vice President Julia Seubtinde said that South Africa, which brought the case before the court, had failed to present substantially new facts on the ground in Rafah.

The court shouldn’t attempt to “micromanage” Israel’s military operations, wrote Seubtinde, noting that the Jewish state has been increasing aid flow into Gaza and that the court hasn’t previously required a sovereign state to allow outside observers in during a war.

“Israel’s ongoing military operations in Rafah are part of the broader conflict initiated by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israeli territory, killing citizens and abducting others,” wrote Sebutinde. “To maintain its judicial integrity, the court must avoid reacting to every shift in the conflict and refrain from micromanaging the hostilities in the Gaza Strip, including Rafah.”

Speaking with Channel 12 News on Saturday, Israel’s National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi noted that the court’s ruling does not require Israel to halt its operation in Rafah.

“What they are asking us is not to commit genocide in Rafah,” said Hanegbi. “We did not commit genocide and we will not commit genocide,” he added.

Israel has a right to self-defense under international law, he continued, “And the evidence is that the court is not preventing us from continuing to defend ourselves.”

Another Israeli official was quoted by the Times of Israel as saying that the phrasing of the ruling was conditional.

“The order in regard to the Rafah operation is not a general order,” the official said.

Israel began a limited operation in the eastern part of Rafah on May 6, taking operational control of the border crossing with Egypt as well as the section of the Salah al-Din Road in the city. Israeli forces have killed terrorists, seized weapons and unearthed hundreds of tunnels in the city so far, including 50 smuggling tunnels crossing into Egypt.

The operation has recently expanded to other areas of Rafah, including Yabna, Brazil and Shaboura.

According to the IDF, nearly a million noncombatants have been evacuated from the city to humanitarian zones.

After opposing a full-scale invasion of Rafah for months, including threatening to withhold arms shipments, the Biden administration softened its stance last week after being presented with evidence that Jerusalem was addressing its humanitarian concerns.

Jerusalem insists that the Rafah operation, where four of Hamas’s six remaining battalions are entrenched, is essential to defeating the terror group, which has vowed multiple repeats of the Oct. 7 atrocities.

The four Hamas battalions in Rafah are Yabna (South), Shaboura (North), Tel Sultan (West) and East Rafah.

Israeli forces are also still active elsewhere in the Gaza Strip, with the Air Force attacking more than 50 terrorist targets across the enclave over the past 24 hours and ground forces killing terrorists in central Gaza and locating dozens of rocket parts and weapons in a munitions warehouse next to a school complex in Jabalia in northern Gaza.

“This is further evidence of the Hamas terrorist organization’s systematic exploitation of civilian infrastructure for its military activities,” the IDF said.

On Sunday afternoon, the IDF announced that a soldier of the Kfir Infantry Brigade’s Netzach Yehuda Battalion died from wounds sustained during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip last week.

Staff Sgt. Betzalel Zvi Kovach, 20, from Jerusalem, was wounded last Wednesday when a Hamas sniper opened fire at troops who were operating in the Beit Hanoun area of northeastern Gaza to root out the remaining terrorists entrenched there.

Adams: ‘Major Media’ Accepting Antisemitism by Whitewashing Campus Antisemitism

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New York Mayor Eric Adams said that NYC Public Schools has begun a full investigation into how the “vile show of anti-Semitism” took place at Hillcrest High School in Jamaica Hills, Queens. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

By Ian Hatchett(Breitbart)

During an interview with RUSA Radio on Friday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) stated that “we have normalized antisemitism” in a way that wouldn’t be tolerated if it was directed towards another group and there’s been “acceptance even in some of our major media” and an attempt to downplay campus antisemitism.

Adams said, “We’re witnessing a rise in hate across the globe in general, but specifically, after October 7, we witnessed a sharp increase in antisemitism, and we’re clear that New York City has no room for hate. If there’s antisemitism, anti-Sikhism, Islamophobia, anti-African Americans, no matter what the group, we must remain consistent.”

He continued, “What troubles me the most is that we have normalized antisemitism. We would not tolerate any other group being called for the destruction of that group or using very hateful terminologies [for] that group. We would not stand for that. And I’m seeing a normalization of antisemitism in New York, as well as across the globe, particularly through social media, and I think there’s a level of tolerance. [There] has been acceptance even in some of our major media to attempt not to point out that what happened on our college campuses is not antisemitism. I don’t know how you could define it as not. And I think that’s really a precursor for the anti-Americanism. There’s a radicalization of our children, where [they’re] being taught to hate America and hate those of Jewish faith as well, and we need to stop that.”

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Opens First Visitor Center in Washington: A Strategic Expansion into the US Defense Market

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Opens First Visitor Center in Washington: A Strategic Expansion into the US Defense Market

Edited by: Fern Sidman

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its presence in the United States, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has inaugurated its first visitor center in Washington, D.C. As was reported by The Jerusalem Post, this milestone event, announced on Thursday, marks a significant step for IAI, a state-owned Israeli defense company renowned for its cutting-edge aerospace technologies.

Israel Aerospace Industries has long been a cornerstone of Israel’s defense and aerospace sectors. The company is at the forefront of designing, developing, producing, and maintaining a broad spectrum of aerospace tools. According to the information provided in the JPost report, these range from advanced drones and civilian and military aircraft to sophisticated missile systems and space-based technologies. IAI’s contributions are integral to Israel’s national security and its technological prowess in aerospace.

IAI’s technologies have proven critical in real-world defense scenarios. Notably, two of its systems played pivotal roles in defending Israel against an Iranian attack in April. The information contained in the JPost report affirmed that the Arrow anti-ballistic missile system and IAI’s radar technologies, which are integral components of the Iron Dome defense system, were instrumental in neutralizing the threat. These systems exemplify the advanced defensive capabilities that IAI brings to the table, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in aerospace and defense innovation.

Moreover, IAI reported remarkable financial performance in 2023, with a 49% increase in profits and a 7% growth in sales, as detailed by Calcalist. This robust growth illustrates the company’s successful strategies and its strong market position. The JPost also reported that significant contracts, such as Germany’s $4 billion purchase of Arrow-3 defense systems, have played a pivotal role in bolstering IAI’s financial standing.

Despite the positive financial outcomes, IAI remains cautious about the future. The company has flagged potential challenges arising from recent changes in Israel’s political landscape. These geopolitical shifts have led to a suspension of purchases from European defense clients, impacting IAI’s export prospects, according to the JPost report. Additionally, foreign insurance companies have started raising rates for IAI, reflecting heightened security concerns and the associated risks.

The new visitor center in Washington, D.C., is a testament to IAI’s commitment to deepening its relationships with US-based clients and expanding its footprint in the US defense market. As per the JPost report, the choice of location is strategic, providing direct access to key government officials, the US military, and local defense contractors. This proximity is expected to facilitate stronger collaborations and partnerships, enhancing IAI’s influence and operational capacity within the US.

The visitor center is designed to offer a comprehensive showcase of IAI’s state-of-the-art technologies. Among the highlights are virtual reality simulators, which allow visitors to experience IAI’s products and their capabilities firsthand. Indicated in the JPost report was that this immersive experience is intended to provide a deeper understanding of the technological innovations that underpin IAI’s offerings and their practical applications in both civilian and military contexts.

The opening of the visitor center was a high-profile event, attended by a host of distinguished Israeli and American officials. The JPost report said that among the attendees were Michael Herzog, Israel’s ambassador to the US; Gilad Erdan, Israel’s ambassador to the UN; and General Hedi Zilberman, the IDF Defense Attaché to the US. Their presence called attention to the importance of this initiative and the strong bilateral ties between the United States and Israel.

Also in attendance was Amir Peretz, Chairman of IAI’s Board of Directors and Israel’s Former Minister of Defense. As was noted in the JPost report, he told the gathering, “I announce the establishment of two new facilities. The first is the Visitors’ Center that we officially open here, today. The second is an innovation center that we plan to launch this coming at the end of July. Both facilities will serve as a bridge between IAI, the public at large and decision-makers here in Washington, DC.”

The Innovation Center will be a hub for cutting-edge research and development. It is expected to drive forward IAI’s technological advancements and position the company at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense sectors. The JPost report also indicated that this center will not only enhance IAI’s R&D capabilities but also act as a bridge, facilitating collaboration with key partners and stakeholders in the United States.

 

Whistleblower Lawsuit Exposes Alleged Anti-Semitic Practices in Linden, NJ School Hiring

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Whistleblower Lawsuit Exposes Alleged Anti-Semitic Practices in Linden, NJ School Hiring

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In a startling revelation, a recorded conversation has come to light exposing discriminatory hiring practices within the Linden school district, as was reported on Friday on the Matzav.com web site.  The dialogue, involving the mayor of Linden, New Jersey and two school officials, has sparked controversy and legal action, as outlined in recent court documents.
The recorded conversation that took place on January 22m 2024 captures a discussion between Linden Mayor Derek Armstead, School Board President Marlene Berghammer, and Superintendent Atiya Y. Perkins. According to the court documents, the officials expressed their preferences for school hires in a manner that highlights deeply ingrained discriminatory attitudes, according to the information provided in the Matzav.com report.
“If it’s in a neighborhood school district,” Berghammer stated, “we don’t mind if it is a Black person or a Haitian-speaking person.” Matzav.com reported that this statement was followed by a more explicit response from Mayor Armstead, who said, “That’s what has to happen in order to keep our community being taken over by guys with big hats and curls,” a clear reference to the Orthodox Jewish community in Linden.
On Thursday, Paul Oliveira, Linden’s former assistant school superintendent, filed a whistleblower lawsuit in state Superior Court in Union County. Revealed in the shocking Matzav.com report was that Oliveira accused Mayor Armstead, Berghammer, Superintendent Perkins, and other officials of blatant anti-Semitism and deliberate exclusion of Jewish individuals from school employment opportunities.
Oliveira’s lawsuit details systematic efforts to exclude Jewish candidates from consideration for school positions, specifically targeting job candidates of African-American or Haitian descent while excluding Jewish individuals, as was noted in the information contained in the Matzav.com report.
The lawsuit also alleges retaliation against Oliveira for his attempts to address and expose these discriminatory practices. With a 20-year career in the Newark school system, Oliveira claims that his objections to the discriminatory hiring practices led to actions against him that violated New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination and the Conscientious Employee Protection Act, according to the information contained in the Matzav.com report.
In response to the lawsuit, Mayor Armstead dismissed the allegations as “hogwash.” He has categorically denied any wrongdoing and suggested that the accusations are baseless. However, Matzav.com noted that the recorded conversation and the detailed claims in Oliveira’s lawsuit present a compelling case that has already drawn significant public and legal attention.
This case arises at a time of heightened awareness and sensitivity to issues of discrimination and diversity in education and employment. The allegations of anti-Semitism and targeted exclusion are particularly troubling in a community that prides itself on inclusivity and diversity. The outcome of this lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for how similar cases are handled and the measures taken to ensure fair and equitable hiring practices.
Armen McOmber, Oliveira’s attorney, has called the accusations “deeply concerning.” According to McOmber, the complaint alleges that Mayor Armstead and members of the school district “engaged in illegal and anti-Semitic hiring practices” and that the Linden Board of Education “unlawfully allowed Mayor Armstead to handpick candidates for open positions, as was detailed in the Matzav.com report. This practice, as the lawsuit contends, was part of a broader agenda to prevent the hiring of Jewish individuals in an effort to control the demographic makeup of the community.
In this recording, Armstead expressed his concerns about the demographic changes in Linden, suggesting that the community could “go the same way as Roselle, Irvington, Newark” if hiring practices were not tightly controlled.
“It’s a … over there from top to bottom,” Armstead said in the recording of the phone conversation, according to Matzav.com. “Because it’s been mismanaged for years, you know, and nobody, nobody’s taking the time to try to figure out how to fix it.”
Much of the discussion in the meeting centered around prioritizing local candidates for school positions. Indicated in the Matzav.com report was that Armstead emphasized that hiring local candidates was essential to maintaining control over the community’s demographic composition.
McOmber’s statements highlight the gravity of the accusations, suggesting that the Linden Board of Education’s complicity in allowing the mayor to influence hiring decisions is a critical aspect of the lawsuit. The legal action seeks to address these alleged illegal practices and hold the involved parties accountable.
Armstead also expressed frustration over a prospective maintenance worker who missed training and subsequently sold his house to a member of the Jewish community, the Matzav.com report said. “Moved out of town,” Armstead said. “He sold his house to the guys with the big hats and the curls too. So, you know, everybody’s undermining the progress we’re trying to make here in town.”
Armstead emphasized Linden’s inclusive community spirit, stating, “Everyone is welcome here in Linden. It’s our strength. I don’t care if you’re Jewish, Black, white, or Latino. We get along well in Linden.”
Armstead also suggested that school employment data would refute Oliveira’s claims, although the lawsuit does not specify if any hiring decisions were directly influenced by the January discussion. Matzav.com also reported that he further criticized Oliveira, saying, “Paul is off his rocker. I can’t fathom why he would take this approach. It’s disheartening. Paul can go to hell with gasoline drawers as far as I’m concerned.”
Regarding the recordings, Armstead acknowledged their existence but dismissed their significance. “I’m glad he has me on tape. We are a good community, and we all get along with everyone in this town,” he said. “Nobody respects someone who comes into a room and starts tape recording people.”
The lawsuit, represented by Joseph Garcia of Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs in Oakland, asserts that Mayor Armstead’s involvement in school hiring was not only improper but also illegal. It claims that by directing Oliveira to hire specific candidates, the Linden school district effectively relinquished its responsibility to make independent hiring decisions to the mayor, the Matzav.com report noted.  This action is described in the lawsuit as “the illegal practice of abrogating its responsibility to hire its own employees.”
“Of course, (Armstead), in his capacity as mayor, could not and should not have been directing (Linden) as to who should be hired for certain positions in the Linden School District,” the lawsuit states, highlighting that his directives “went well beyond the scope” of his authority.
Mayor Armstead has defended his actions, citing a “close relationship” between his administration and the Board of Education. Also mentioned in the Matzav.com report was that he noted that he supported Oliveira’s hiring based on a councilman’s recommendation. However, the lawsuit challenges the legitimacy of this relationship, suggesting it led to undue influence over the school district’s hiring processes.
Central to the lawsuit are allegations that the directives from Armstead and other officials marginalized Jewish candidates, allowing selective hiring based on unlawful criteria. The complaint argues that these practices were part of a broader strategy to exclude Jewish individuals from employment opportunities within the school district.
Oliveira claimed that he voiced his objections to these practices, expressing his discomfort to Superintendent Atiya Y. Perkins. “I don’t feel comfortable doing this,” he told Perkins, according to the lawsuit. Matzav.com also reported that in a subsequent discussion, Oliveira recounted an instance where Berghammer was asked if the district could face legal action over the hiring plan. Perkins reportedly responded, “Yes,” and when asked why, another official allegedly said, “because technically that is discrimination.”
Despite his objections, Oliveira alleged that he faced retaliation, including negative performance reviews and the creation of a hostile work environment. The report on the Matzav.com web site also said that  this environment, he claims, led to severe stress and anxiety, ultimately causing him to take medical leave. Oliveira resigned from his position, citing “constructive dismissal” due to the intolerable working conditions.

 

 

Top Billionaire Says He’s Backing Trump: ‘Vote for Change’

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Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s Blackstone is among investors who picked a few duds in the IPO market. Photo Credit: AP
By Jack Phillips(Epoch Times)
Stephen Schwarzman, the CEO and co-founder of real estate giant Blackstone, said Friday that he is planning to support former President Donald Trump’s campaign as a “vote for change.”
Mr. Schwarzman cited what he called a “dramatic rise of antisemitism” in the United States that has led him to “focus on the consequences of upcoming elections with greater urgency.”
While he did not go into specifics, the Blackstone CEO is likely referring to a number of left-wing protests across U.S. college campuses and elsewhere against Israeli activity in Gaza following the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks led by Hamas.
“I share the concern of most Americans that our economic, immigration and foreign policies are taking the country in the wrong direction. For these reasons, I am planning to vote for change and support Donald Trump for President. In addition, I will be supporting Republican Senate candidates and other Republicans up and down the ticket,” he told multiple news outlets Friday.
Mr. Schwarzman, a billionaire, had been a supporter of the former president while he was in the White House. But after the 2022 midterm elections, he suggested that Republicans look for a “new generation of leaders” and didn’t back a GOP primary candidate for the 2024 presidential election.
He also said at the time that wouldn’t back President Trump’s reelection bid. Before that, he was critical of the former president after the breach at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Mr. Schwarzman, however, was among the top 10 donors during the 2022 elections, according to records filed with the Federal Elections Commission. He and his wife gave some $35 million to preferred candidates during that election cycle, with much of it going toward Republican candidates.
The vast bulk of President Trump’s fundraising historically has come from small donors. Since he left office, about 90 percent of the people donating to his political groups have given less than $650 per calendar year, according to a Reuters analysis of disclosures filed by WinRed, the dominant Republican donation portal, in early 2024.
Mr. Schwarzman’s vow to back the former president comes two days after former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who unsuccessfully ran against President Trump in the 2024 primary, backed the former president’s White House bid.
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On Wednesday, during her first public event since she left the race, Ms. Haley said that the former president is a better candidate than his counterpart, President Joe Biden.
“I’ve made that clear many, many times. But Biden has been a catastrophe. So I will be voting for Trump,” Ms. Haley said at the Hudson Institute in Washington.
In response, President Trump on Thursday told News 12 in Long Island, New York, that he “appreciated” Ms. Haley said and that she could join his “team,” describing her as a “capable person.” He added, “I think she’s gonna be on our team because we have a lot of the same ideas, the same thoughts.”
“We had a nasty campaign; it was pretty nasty. But she’s a very capable person, and I’m sure she’s going to be on our team in some form. Absolutely,” he continued.
Blackstone is one of the world’s largest real estate companies and is one of the largest investors in leveraged buyouts in the last three decades. It’s not the same as Blackrock, the world’s largest asset management company that has sought to position itself as a leader in the controversial environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) policies.
Mr. Schwarzman is worth about $38 billion as of May 2024, according to an estimate from Forbes magazine. It places him squarely within the top 50 billionaires worldwide.
Other top donors who have said they would back President Trump include professional wrestling entrepreneur Linda McMahon, a longtime Trump donor who headed the Small Business Administration during the Trump administration, as well as Nevada budget hotel tycoon Robert Bigelow, former Marvel Entertainment Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter, Mellon banking family heir Timothy Mellon, hedge fund billionaire Robert Mercer, hotel magnate Steve Wynn, hedge fund manager John Paulson, and more.
“I am pleased to support President Trump in his re-election efforts,” Mr. Paulson told CNN in March. “His policies on the economy, energy, immigration and foreign policy will be very beneficial for the country.”
“We are receiving an overwhelming amount of support from donors,” he told the channel. “This support, along with the landslide victory he achieved in the primaries, shows his strong support amongst Americans.”
President Trump’s campaign has not yet publicly responded to Mr. Schwarzman’s comment on Friday. The Epoch Times contacted Mr. Schwarzman for comment on Friday through email.
Reuters contributed to this report.

What Is Lag BaOmer?

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By Rabbi Menachem Posner (Chabad.org)

Lag BaOmer 2024

Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer count—this year, May 26, 2024—is a festive day on the Jewish calendar that honors Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, author of the Zohar. It is celebrated with outings (on which children traditionally play with bows and arrows), bonfires, parades and other joyous events. Many visit the resting place (in Meron, northern Israel) of Rabbi Shimon, the anniversary of whose passing is on this day.

What It Means

Lag BaOmer is always on the 18th day of the month of Iyar. So what’s up with the name? The word “Lag” is made of of the Hebrew letters lamed (ל) and gimel (ג), which together have the numerical value of 33. “BaOmer” means “of the Omer.” The Omer is the counting period that begins on the second day of Passover and culminates with the holiday of Shavuot, following day 49.

Hence Lag BaOmer is the 33rd day of the Omer count, which coincides with 18 Iyar. What happened on 18 Iyar that’s worth celebrating?

When Is Lag BaOmer?

What We Are Celebrating

Bonfires are a traditional Lag BaOmer feature.
Bonfires are a traditional Lag BaOmer feature.

Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, who lived in the second century of the Common Era, was the first to publicly teach the mystical dimension of the Torah known as the Kabbalah, and is the author of the classic text of Kabbalah, the Zohar. On the day of his passing, Rabbi Shimon instructed his disciples to mark the date as “the day of my joy.”

The chassidic masters explain that the final day of a righteous person’s earthly life marks the point at which all their deeds, teachings and work achieve their culminating perfection and the zenith of their impact upon our lives. So each Lag BaOmer, we celebrate Rabbi Shimon’s life and the revelation of the esoteric soul of Torah.

Lag BaOmer also commemorates another joyous event. The Talmud relates that in the weeks between the Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot, a plague raged among the disciples of the great sage Rabbi Akiva (teacher of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai), “because they did not act respectfully towards each other.” These weeks are therefore observed as a period of mourning, with various joyous activities proscribed by law and custom. On Lag BaOmer the deaths ceased. Thus, Lag BaOmer also carries the theme of loving and respecting one’s fellow (ahavat Yisrael).

How Is Lag BaOmer Celebrated

    • Since this is the day of joy of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, there are major festivities in Meron, the mountain village in northern Israel where he is buried, with tens of thousands of pilgrims pouring in from all corners of the world to rejoice together in unity. Read more about Meron.
    • All over the world, it is customary to spend the day outside, enjoying the natural beauty of G‑d’s world. During these outings, it is customary to play with bows and arrows.
    • The mourning practices of the Omer period (see above) are lifted for this day. As a result:
  • music is playing and people are singing and dancing with abandon.
  • little boys who turned three during the Omer period but did not have their first haircut (upsheren) due to the mourning laws, have them today, often at Meron.
  • weddings are held.
  • Recognizing the fiery spirit of the mystical teachings that are celebrated today, bonfires are kindled. Get some friends (and a guitar) together, and it becomes a wonderful opportunity for singing, sharing and enjoying each other’s camaraderie.
  • Customary foods for the day include carob (which miraculously sustained Rabbi Shimon and his son when they were hiding from the Romans) and eggs (a sign of mourning).

Lag BaOmer Parades

Beginning in the 1950s, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, encouraged Jewish children to join together in grand Lag BaOmer parades as a show of Jewish unity and pride. Held in front of the Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, the parades attracted—and still attract—thousands of children from all walks of life.

In 1980 the Rebbe gave instructions that Lag BaOmer parades and children’s rallies should take place not only in New York, but across the world, especially in Israel. Thousands of children participated in the tens of rallies that took place that year, and to this day, Chabad organizes hundreds of Lag BaOmer parades around the world every year.

Read more about the Lag BaOmer parades here.

A 1992 Lag BaOmer parade outside the iconic portico of the Moscow Choral Synagogue in the center of the city. Chabad's Jewish day school was housed at the Moscow Choral Synagogue until space ran out in 1993.
A 1992 Lag BaOmer parade outside the iconic portico of the Moscow Choral Synagogue in the center of the city. Chabad‘s Jewish day school was housed at the Moscow Choral Synagogue until space ran out in 1993.

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