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Suzan Sevgi Awarded ´Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques´
Suzan Sevgi Awarded ´Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques´
Suzan Sevgi, who had worked as the Turkish Deputy Director at the Istanbul Notre Dame de Sion French High School for many years, has been awarded the ...
´KULA´ at the Theatre Foundation of Turkey
´KULA´ at the Theatre Foundation of Turkey
The Theatre Foundation of Turkey has been conducting a series of conversations at Akbank Sanat titled 'Conversations on History in Our Theatre'. The a...
Ulus Jewish High School and Üsküdar American Academy Together After the Nazi Salute
Ulus Jewish High School and Üsküdar American Academy Together After the Nazi Salute
A committee from the Üsküdar American Academy (ÜAL) visited Ulus Jewish High School (UÖML) on Tuesday. The visitors met with the H...
Now It´s Time for Holocaust Education
Now It´s Time for Holocaust Education
The Nazi salute incident towards the Ulus Jewish High School students (UÖML) during a high school soccer game last week, displayed clearly that Holocaust education must be included in the curriculum as soon as possible.
Friendship in Football
Friendship in Football
Hapoel Abu-Gosh Mevaseret Zion, the only football team founded in Israel as a symbol of living together, consisting of both Jewish and Muslim founders and football players, was in Istanbul last week for a friendship visit.
Nazi Salute; From Üsküdar American Academy Students to Ulus Jewish High School Students
Nazi Salute; From Üsküdar American Academy Students to Ulus Jewish High School Students
During the high school soccer tournament, a few students from the Üsküdar American Academy (UAL) soccer team showed their happiness in scoring a goal, by giving a Nazi salute toward the Ulus Jewish High School (UÖML) students.
Moda Gönüllüleri Welcomed Izel Rozental
Moda Gönüllüleri Welcomed Izel Rozental
The interview and autograph day, organized for our newspaper's 'Tünelin Ucu (End of the Tunnel)' corner artist and writer Izel Rozental, by the M...
Jewish Heritage Mostly Survived the Destruction During the Earthquakes
Jewish Heritage Mostly Survived the Destruction During the Earthquakes
While the Antakya and Kilis synagogues were slightly damaged during the Kahramanmaraş centered earthquakes that affected 10 cities in Turkey, the Gaziantep Synagogue was not damaged.
Israel´s ´Olive Branches´ Delegation Returned to Their Country Upon Completing Their Mission
Israel´s ´Olive Branches´ Delegation Returned to Their Country Upon Completing Their Mission
The part of the 'Olive Branches' Delegation that had been providing medical aid for the earthquake victims in Turkey, returned to Israel after 7 days ...
Turkey´s Ambassador to Israel Torunlar Thanked Rescue Teams
Turkey´s Ambassador to Israel Torunlar Thanked Rescue Teams
Translation by Janet MITRANIDuring the official ceremony held at the Ben Gurion Airport for the Israeli teams', who had saved 19 people from the rubbl...
Farewell Ceremony Held in Kahramanmaraş for Israeli Search and Rescue Teams
Farewell Ceremony Held in Kahramanmaraş for Israeli Search and Rescue Teams
An official ceremony was organized in Kahramanmaraş on Monday morning, due to the completion of their duties, for the Israeli search and rescue teams that had arrived in Turkey on the day of the earthquake, worked non-stop for a week, and saved 19 people from the rubble as a part of the 450-people ´Olive Branches´ humanitarian aid delegation.
Antakya Jewish Community President and His Wife Buried
Antakya Jewish Community President and His Wife Buried
Antakya Jewish Community President Şaul Cenudioğlu and his wife Tuna Cenudioğlu were sent on their final journeys on Sunday, February 12th.
Antakya Jewish Community was also Destroyed by the Earthquake
Antakya Jewish Community was also Destroyed by the Earthquake
Antakya was one of the cities affected dramatically by the disaster that took place early Monday morning. The city which aid units could not enter for...
A Great Pride; Renan Koen´s Holocaust Concert Together with Presidential Symphony Orchestra
A Great Pride; Renan Koen´s Holocaust Concert Together with Presidential Symphony Orchestra
Pianist Renan Koen, who has dedicated her life to all forms of music, gave a concert on January 27th for the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, together with the Presidential Symphony Orchestra led by Conductor Gürer Aykal.
´Anybody There?´: New Exhibition at the Museum of Turkish Jews
´Anybody There?´: New Exhibition at the Museum of Turkish Jews
The Quincentennial Museum of Turkish Jews has opened its doors to the ´Anybody There? (Orada Kimse Yok mu?)´ exhibition that Safigül Kurtyiğit, the artist from Ankara, prepared based on the Ankara Jewish Quarter. The exhibition can be visited until February 28th.
We Are Commemorating the Holocaust Victims
We Are Commemorating the Holocaust Victims
The International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, which had been accepted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005, will be organized on Friday, January 27th at Istanbul University´s Ord. Prof. Dr. Cemil Bilsel Conference Hall.
Karen Gerson was Presented Knighthood Title by Ben Gurion University
Karen Gerson was Presented Knighthood Title by Ben Gurion University
Karen Gerson Sharhon, Şalom Newspaper´s Ladino Pages Editor, the originator of the El Amaneser supplement, and the Istanbul Ottoman-Turkish Sephardic Center Coordinator, was presented ´The Knighthood Title (The Orden de Kavalyero del Ladino)´ for her contributions to Ladino, by the ´Moshe David Gaon Center for Ladino Culture´ during a ceremony held at the Ben Gurion University of the Negev, on Tuesday, January 17th.
Public Agenda: Economic Problems
Public Agenda: Economic Problems
The 2022 results of the ´Turkey Trends´ research which has been keeping its finger on the pulse of Turkey for 13 years, were announced at a press conference. According to face-to-face interviews conducted with a thousand people over the age of 18 in 26 provinces, Turkey´s main problems are the economy, counterterrorism, and refugee problems. While the USA and Israel maintain their top positions on the threat list, the participants stated that in the elections they would vote for AKP (35.3%), CHP (24.5%), MHP (8.9%), IYI [Good] Party (10.2%), and HDP (9.5%).
Respect for History Local Conservation Awards Presented
Respect for History Local Conservation Awards Presented
The ceremony for the ´18th Respect for History / Local Conservation Award´, a symbol for awareness of Izmir´s historical and cultural heritage, organized by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality was held. People who have been working for Jews and Judaic culture were also seen as worthy of the award.
2023´s First Concert by ´Ikinci Bahar (Second Spring)´ Chorus
2023´s First Concert by ´Ikinci Bahar (Second Spring)´ Chorus
The Ikinci Bahar (Second Spring)´ Chorus, consisting of amateur singers working in a professional manner, will be performing their first concert of 2023 on Thursday, January 19th.
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