August 2016
- The Knicks won on 6/13. Jewish fans think that’s more than a coincidence.(JTA) — For some Jewish fans of the New York Knicks, the most salient number related to the team’s NBA championship win on Saturday was not 94, the team’s final score, or 53, the number of years since the last title. It was 613. The number is meaningful in Jewish tradition because it signifies the... […]
- Trump announces deal with Iran is ‘now complete’(JTA) — President Donald Trump announced Sunday that a deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is “now complete.” “Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” Trump... […]