200 French Jews Made Aliyah on Monday

France has been the scene of numerous anti-Semitic terrorist attacks over the past few years.  Is it any wonder that Jews would seek safer pastures?  For many, it only makes sense to consider aliyah...return to the homeland of Israel. Recently, I reported on a plane-load of Ethiopians making aliyah, and now we celebrate with a …

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A Jewish Family’s Response to Anti-Semitism

A few days ago I shared a bit about growing anti-Semitism in Europe, and closed with news of a current anti-Semitic act right here in my own hometown. Well, I'm excited to tell you the local Jewish family turned evil into good!  On Sunday morning "dozens of neighbors, friends and family members showed up to …

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Is Anti-Semitism in Europe Even Greater than We Know?

In the 1930's the world stood silent and unengaged as the Nazi regime attempted to methodically erase Jews from the planet.  The signs were everywhere: Jews were not allowed in certain professions, could not open shops and sell their goods, and were forced to wear clothing and symbols that identified them as Jews.  Jewish synagogues …

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Macron Rising in Europe

Emmanuel Macron, the youngest French ruler since Napoleon, is very quickly positioning himself as the so-called savior of Europe.  Just two days ago Reuters published the latest Macron power play, reporting that he "threatens to ram through parliament reform." Coming from seemingly nowhere, but bred in the stable of the world's rich and elite, Macron "preaches" …

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