Parashat Shemot: Orthodox Jews & ‘tikkun olam’
Jerusalem Post The common thread of all these stories is Moshe’s compassion for the underdog and his moral indignation toward injustice. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-728391
Read MoreReuters reveals NI to explore options including sale amid interest from Emerson Electric
Reuters Reuters was first to report that National Instruments Corp had received acquisition interest from Emerson Electric. A few days after the Reuters news, Emerson disclosed a nearly $7 billion hostile offer for NI, which the company had been trying to buy unsuccessfully for several months. The post Reuters reveals NI to explore options including sale amid…
Read MoreUS calls for UN to urge Taliban to reverse bans on women
Jerusalem Post The US has called a meeting at the UN to adopt a resolution calling on the Taliban to reverse the ban of female aid workers and women attending educational institutes. https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-728487
Read MoreReuters reveals Exxon prepares to start up $2 bln Texas oil refinery expansion
Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that Exxon Mobil Corp will sharply boost gasoline and diesel production at its Beaumont, Texas, refinery, completing a $2 billion expansion first considered nine years ago. Initial startup of a crude distillation unit at the 369,000-bpd refinery is expected by Jan. 31, making the Beaumont refinery the second largest in the…
Read MoreParashat Shemot: A conspiracy of women
Jerusalem Post In this first instance of Pharaoh’s underestimation of women, he fails to recognize that women who bring life into the world are unworthy allies in facilitating violent death https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-728389
Read MoreParashat Shemot: Courageous woman in Pharaoh’s palace
Jerusalem Post Pharaoh’s daughter is one of the courageous women we meet in parashat Shemot, alongside the Hebrew midwives Shifra and Pu’ah, Yocheved and Miriam. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-728396
Read MoreReuters reveals Southwest CEO says all options ‘on the table’ after carrier’s meltdown, and vows responsibility
Reuters Reuters exclusively revealed that Southwest Airlines Co Chief Executive Bob Jordan is looking at all options to ensure the operational meltdown the company suffered last month is not repeated. The Dallas-based carrier has been dealing with customer outrage and regulatory scrutiny after a systems meltdown left thousands of passengers stranded. The post Reuters reveals…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Provide ‘Security Guarantees’ to Ukraine?
New York Times A postwar Ukraine will want to ensure that Russia does not attack again. But is there anything short of full NATO membership that will satisfy Kyiv and deter Moscow? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/10/world/europe/ukraine-russia-security-guarantees.html
Read MoreReuters reveals Canada’s Trudeau urges Alberta to contribute to carbon-capture incentives
Reuters Reuters shed light on how Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged the government of the main oil-producing province of Alberta to use its budget surplus to help bolster tax credits meant to help scale-up carbon- capture and storage, and reduce emissions. The post Reuters reveals Canada’s Trudeau urges Alberta to contribute to carbon-capture incentives…
Read MoreParashat Vayehi: The conversation
Jerusalem Post It is hard to imagine Joseph actually falling for this transparent lie. Dishonesty, deception, and indirect communication are telltale signs of a toxic relationship, lacking any semblance of trust. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-726741
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