Worshippers were forced to escape Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue early Friday after a suspected arson attack, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned as an “act of hate.” Firefighters arrived at the Ripponlea synagogue just after 4:00 AM local time (17:00 GMT Thursday) to find the building engulfed in flames. Community leaders reported that “a few … Read more
Emhoff spearheads men’s involvement in abortion rights advocacy, underscoring its importance for women’s health. He contrasts Biden-Harris and Trump administrations’ abortion policies. Emhoff condemns rising antisemitism supporting peaceful protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports , Doug Emhoff advocates for men’s involvement in supporting abortion rights, emphasizing its impact on women’s health and fundamental freedoms. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Pro-Palestinian protests lead to arrests at Yale and Columbia. Columbia cancels classes after tensions rise. President Biden condemns antisemitism; student organizers demand divestment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that dozens of people were detained at a pro-Palestinian protest at Yale University, following Columbia’s decision to cancel in-person classes amid tensions on its New York campus. … Read more
US President Joe Biden has condemned antisemitism at a White House party to commemorate the second day of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. Eko Hot Blog reports that the joyful holiday, which is marked by lighting candles and eating oily foods, comes amid reports of a national and global uptick in antisemitic rhetoric. EDITOR’S … Read more
Twitter has suspended Elon Musk’s account. Eko Hot Blog reports that Twitter’s chief executive, Elon Musk, announced early Friday that famous rapper and fashion designer Kanye West would be suspended from the social media platform after he tweeted an image of a swastika inside the Star of David. EDITOR’S PICKS How Some Governors Pocket LG … Read more