Amidst past wars and recent unrest in #Gaza, the shul has remained
a beacon of faith, hope, and community.

Recent local government actions in #Israel have led to a forced eviction, threatening our sacred
place of prayer and learning.
Visit our website to learn more 👉 http://ashdod-shul.help/

Join us in safeguarding a vital part of the #Jewish heritage.

@israel

Just sharing a piece of my strange little reality: sitting in the hammock in the garden at 1am cuddling the local Kibbutz cat who adopted me (we called her Oreo) while booms machine guns and airplanes are heard in the background because I'm about 4km away from Gaza but I'm with my headset on listening to Post Malone and am currently making posts and speaking with customers in the US about their handmade jewelry orders with one hand on my phone while the other hand boops Oreo the cat.
Jewelry made by me and my survivor mother is here btw: https://emmanuelleskaly.com/

#cat #cats #catsofmastodon #handmade #jewelry #news #gaza #israel #jewish

#ElectronicIntifada | #Jewish professor fired for #AntiZionist posts

Across the US, students and faculty are continuing to resist repressive measures by university administrations intended to stifle or even criminalize speech in support of Palestinian rights, as the genocide in Gaza continues.

https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/nora-barrows-friedman/jewish-professor-fired-anti-zionist-posts

#Gaza #Palestine #Education #Censorship

My handmade sea inspired Magen David set, with Sapphire and Labradorite gemstones, and Abalone shell, encapsulating the stunning sea depths of Eilat, in my homeland Israel. ❤️🇮🇱
Use code MASTODONFRIENDS for a Mastodon exclusive 50 percent off discount.
Shop: https://emmanuelleskaly.com/

#art #arts #artist #artists #handmade #israel #jewish #antisemitism #new #news #jewishart #madeinisrael #bringthemhome #bringthemhomenow

The Broader Push to Rewrite #History.

Israel's assault on #Palestinian #heritage goes beyond fabricated #archaeological narratives—it’s a #systematic effort to erase history and consolidate control. Here are more key aspects of the campaign:

#Looting of #WestBank #Antiquities :

For decades, #Israel has #exploited the occupied territories' rich archaeological sites, #smuggling thousands of #artifacts to build its #colonial narrative. The new bill seeks to #institutionalize this #theft, granting #extremist officials unchecked authority over excavation and #HeritagePreservation in Palestinian areas.

The Role of the Israeli Antiquities Authority:

Under the guise of #AcademicResearch, the #IsraeliAntiquitiesAuthority frequently removes artifacts from the West Bank, exhibiting them in Israeli #museums without acknowledging their Palestinian origins. This process not only strips Palestinians of their #cultural history but also bolsters Israel’s claim to the land.

Settler-Led Excavations:

Settler organizations like #Elad are at the forefront of #illegal excavations, particularly in East #Jerusalem. These digs disrupt Palestinian neighborhoods, displace families, and create #tourist sites glorifying biblical narratives while erasing the #multicultural history of the region.

Linking Settlements to #BiblicalClaims:

Israeli settlement expansion is increasingly tied to archaeological claims. By declaring areas with supposed biblical significance, such as #Hebron or #Shiloh as part of #Jewish heritage, the #llegalOccupation justifies #annexation and denies Palestinians access to their land.

The International Fallout:

Despite warnings from Israeli #archaeologists and global institutions, the government continues its #unilateral moves. If the bill passes, Israel risks severe isolation, as #CulturalTheft violates international conventions, including #UNESCO protection of #CulturalHeritage during conflicts.

These moves are not just an assault on history—they are an extension of the colonial project, reshaping the narrative to legitimize an occupation that erases Palestinian identity. The stakes go beyond antiquities; they encompass the right of a people to their past, present, and future.

Full article by Alaa Al-Lami:
https://www.al-akhbar.com/Culture_People/387633

#FreePalestine
#IsraelIsATerroristState
#IsraelWarCrimes
#IsraelRogueState
#ArmsEmbargoOnIsrael
#USAFundsGenocide
#BoycottIsrael
#BDSMovement
#BoycottIsraeliApartheid
#StopGenocide
#ApartheidIsrael
#SanctionIsrael
#ExposeIsraeliTerrorists
#ZionismIsACult
#Journalism
#Historians
#Decolonization

This friend just showed up on my website
❤️🐇

MASTODONFRIENDS is the code for 50 percent off all of my handmade works for Mastodon only!

Shop:
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#art #arts #artist #artists #handmade #jewish #xmas #christmas #hanukkah #ArtMatters #artmarket #shophandmade #shopsmall
#new #news #israel #madeinisrael #jewelry #gifts #shophandmade #handmade

Presenting my new handmade Abalone Shell, Aquamarine & Apatite Gemstones layered set. All individual 3 necklaces that can be worn together or separately. Perfect to add color to any outfit, perfect for lovers of light blue, crystals and the ocean. 🩵

MASTODONFRIENDS is the code for 50 percent off all of my handmade works for Mastodon only!

If you'd like to support a small, queer and disabled owned small business, you can order anything from my shop for yourself or for gifts for loved ones for the soon arriving Christmas and Hanukkah!

I make nature encapsulating jewelry inspired by the breathtaking places I visit on my digital nomad journey. Lately I've been doing a mix of Jewish and not Jewish jewelry, if you see any Jewish design you like but wish to remove any Jewish symbols that's possible, just let me know and I can always make custom made designs and adjustments.

Hypoallergenic and length adjustments are possible on request too, and I do jewelry for all genders!

Reblogs are deeply appreciated. Thank you ❤️

Shop:
https://emmanuelleskaly.com/

#art #arts #artist #artists #handmade #jewish #xmas #christmas #hanukkah #ArtMatters #artmarket #shophandmade #shopsmall
#new #news #israel #madeinisrael #jewelry #gifts #shophandmade #handmade

Presenting my new handmade Garnet set, featuring a unisex necklace and bracelet with Garnet gemstones and Hematite styled beads, and Garnet and Rose Quartz gemstones earrings on sterling silver hooks which can be changed to clip on.

MASTODONFRIENDS is the code for 50 percent off all of my handmade works for Mastodon only!

If you'd like to support a small, queer and disabled owned small business, you can order anything from my shop for yourself or for gifts for loved ones for the soon arriving Christmas and Hanukkah!

I make nature encapsulating jewelry inspired by the breathtaking places I visit on my digital nomad journey. Lately I've been doing a mix of Jewish and not Jewish jewelry, if you see any Jewish design you like but wish to remove any Jewish symbols that's possible, just let me know and I can always make custom made designs and adjustments.

Hypoallergenic and length adjustments are possible on request too, and I do jewelry for all genders!

Reblogs are deeply appreciated. Thank you ❤️

Shop:
https://emmanuelleskaly.com/

#art #arts #artist #artists #handmade #jewish #xmas #christmas #hanukkah #ArtMatters #artmarket #shophandmade #shopsmall
#new #news #israel #madeinisrael #jewelry #gifts #shophandmade #handmade

The last few days had been full of especially loud booms. It's been hard on my mental health to have the sudden shakes of windows and loud booms in the otherwise serenity of the Gaza envelope kibbutzim, mine is Kibbutz Gevim. I create to calm down and heal, I've been less capable of communication and promotion for my small business and fixated more on creation. Today I took my black doll with a few new sets to photograph at a stunning location with those pink desert flowers I love so much. Lots of non Judaica options are available too as well as unisex and men's options.

Please no political replies, I have severe PTSD.

Discount code for Mastodon only, use MASTODONFRIENDS for 50 percent off.

Only one set made and available so if you like it, make it only yours forever here: https://emmanuelleskaly.com/

#israel #art #jews #jewish #artists #handmade #handmadeart #fedigiftshop #news #jewelry #gifts #giftideas #smallbusiness

I just made this locket with a tiny piece of a Ham@s grenade that exploded on Oct 7th and which was stuck in a chair, which my Dad's student used for a design project at Sapir university, after her house was damaged by the terror attack. My parents and her survived, I made this for her today in kibbutz Gevim, with a Magen David and Amethyst gemstones because in Hebrew Amethyst is called Achlama, meaning, the "healing" gemstone. I think of it as a symbol of protection and survival, with a wish of healing for all of our survivors.

This is not for sale, just an emotional piece I wanted to share with you, if you'd like to see my judaica works for sale visit my website here: https://emmanuelleskaly.com/

#hamas #israel #handmade #art #jewishart #arts #jews #jew #jewish

One of the most outrageous features of the pro #Palestine & anti- #Israel demonstrations on #university campuses over the last year has been the effort to exclude #Jewish students from campus space. There is no more fundamental curtailment of students’ right to free speech than preventing them from attending class or moving freely around the campus.

Of course, the Associated Press failed to report on any of this when reporting on the protests.

https://think-israel.com/3727-2/

This is quite something! Trump's discount Goebbels, Stephen Miller, is the most vile xenophobe in America #Nazi

His own former rabbi spoke out against him and #Trump in his High Holy Days sermon while Trump was in office

And just endorsed #Harris because she embodies the #Jewish values of lovingkindness and respect for law tempered by kindness #Election2024 #uspol

https://forward.com/opinion/670756/i-was-stephen-millers-rabbi-heres-why-im-voting-for-kamala-harris/

cc @GottaLaff

#PSA Regular reminder that...

#Israel has existed long enough to have families whose #immigrant ancestors have all died of old age, and most #Israelis are from the #MiddleEast, while many of the #Jews who immigrated were fleeing persecution campaigns like the #Holocaust, and don't have anywhere else to go.

They exist, have a right to exist, and aren't realistically going anywhere.

#Palestine has existed for thousands of years, the vast majority of #Palestinian families have been there for so long there is no longer a clear record of when they got there, but genetic testing has shown that the typical Palestinian is descended from #Jewish people.

They exist, have a right to exist, and aren't realistically going anywhere.

The solution to the #IsraeliPalestinianConflict is to get past the violence, and get them to live in their shared region in #peace.

Anyone who says otherwise is #racist / #antisemetic / #islamophobic, and advocating #genocide, and their input should be rejected for it.

#misinformation

Yesterday I arrived in Kibbutz Gevim, and today I'm already back to work!:) Just made these Sapphire gemstones beaded Magen David earrings with sterling silver hooks.
#handmade #art #arts #artists #artist #israel #jewish #madeinisrael #jews #jew #news #new

While *on air* ⬆️, #HughHewitt rage-quit his written and #livestream commentary gig at the #WashingtonPost because he didn’t like being #FactChecked by a #Black man and a #Jewish woman. 🤔 That checks out. ✅

#VoteBlueNoMatterWho to #SaveAmerica from #fascism and the #MAGA cult of #garbage. #USpol

Having my tea while my breakfast congee is cooking & watching one of my fave YouTube channels, the #FridayNightSemites podcast.
Hosted by #Palestinian #comedian Sammy Obeid & #Jewish #filmmaker Josh Healey.

Currently watching this episode:

Noam Shuster-Eliassi: The Israeli Comic Laughing in the Face of Apartheid

Noam Shuster-Eliassi is a self-described “traitor comedian” – an Israeli artist, activist, and all-around cultural troublemaker who isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Growing up in Israel’s only intentional Jewish/Palestinian community called Neve Shalom / Wahat as-Salam (‘Oasis of Peace’), Noam refused to join the Israeli army and instead became an organizer against the occupation. Now, she’s turning her unique perspective into comedy that takes on everything from Israeli censorship to the contradictions of what she calls the “peace industry.” Think of her humor as the antidote to Israel’s polished PR—challenging, honest, and unapologetically bold.

In this episode, Noam breaks down her one-woman show, Coexistence My Ass (yes, that’s really the name), the reactions to her pro-Palestine material, and the toll of being a loud voice for human rights and equality from Gaza to the West Bank and inside present-day Israel itself. She also dishes out some wild stories from her time at East Jerusalem’s “Corona Hotel” quarantine, shares what it’s like to speak at international peace summits without pulling punches, and dives into her own, not-so-sanitized take on Israel’s official narratives. This conversation gets real about the risks (and occasional rewards) of using comedy to cut through apartheid, dehumanization, and the unspoken hierarchies baked into Israeli society.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=64atewhC8vE

#podcast #Israel #NoamShuster #Humour #JewishComedian #Palestine #Gaza #comedy #StandUpComedy #IsraeliComic #ComicActivism #LaughterIsMedicine #FreePalestine #Humanitarians #AntiZionistJews #ZionismIsACult #conversations #JewsAgainstOccupation

I'm a Jew like Simon. There is not one single Jewish organisation that represents all Jews.
#Jewish #Gaza #Israel #StopGenocide

#lies about #Russia #soviet #russian #jewish #history by #Solzhenitsyn #gulag

The prime minister, Élisabeth Borne, whose #Jewish father survived #Auschwitz but took his life when she was 11, said at the head of the procession that when it came to antisemitism, the nation “must let nothing pass”.

Nearly 1,250 #antisemitic acts have been recorded in France since the start of the conflict – nearly three times as many as in all of 2022. #Israel #Gaza

French politicians join 100,000 at Paris march against antisemitism | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/12/bitter-rows-among-french-politicians-over-paris-march-to-condemn-antisemitism