Your Daily Spiel is The CJN’s (almost) daily roundup of trending stories in the Jewish world.
Canada
Politicized Perm: The Quebec Human Rights Tribunal awarded a Montreal hairstylist $12,500 in damages for being forbidden to work on the Sabbath by his employer.
Israel
Holy Halt: Police closed the Temple Mount to Jewish visitors after a group of Jews held a prayer session violating the rules of the site. The Temple Mount has been a flashpoint for Israel and the Palestinians, where last week it was the scene of a terror attack resulting in the death of two Israeli soldiers.
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Europe
Malicious Mike: A hot-mic incident caught Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in hot water for criticizing the European Union. “I think Europe has to decide if it wants to live and thrive or if it wants to shrivel and disappear,” he said. Netanyahu is currently in Europe meeting the leaders of Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Poland.
Arts & Culture
Radiohead Revenge: Radiohead was caught rehearsing All I Need early Wednesday morning in preparation for their concert tomorrow evening at HaYarkon Park. Radiohead is playing in Israel despite public criticism from BDS proponents like musician Roger Waters and director Ken Loach.
Column of the Day
Brotherly Boycott: In response to the Israeli government’s recent decisions regarding the Western Wall and non-Orthodox conversion, many leading voices in the American Jewish community have called for withholding funding. Alan Dershowitz’s incisive Op-Ed in the Jerusalem Post argues, “The answer is not disengagement, but rather greater engagement with Israel on matters that involve world Jewry.”
Song of the Day
Summertime Soul: Check out the American-Jewish musician Paul Simon’s classic Me and Julio Down by the School. Enjoy the warm weather and go to a park!
