"I am not afraid", "I was not scared", "We are strong", etc. are the set pharases I have often read or heard from the Jewish people before the Holocaust and even now. Of course, these expressions can be easily found here and there in the H…

1. Algemeiner(http://www.algemeiner.com) Why the Jews Must Leave Hungary (and Europe), 27 May 2014 by Gabriel EichlerIt is time for Europe’s able-bodied Jews to start thinking about relocating to places where their safety will be less enda…

As for this news, please refer to my previous postings (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunalily2/20140312)(http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunalily2/20140317). The second news came to me later. I consider the state of Perak has been famous for its 'pregres…

1. WorldWide Religious News (http://wwrn.org) In Era of Humble Pope, Earth Shifts Under Cardinal Dolan by Sharon Otterman ("The New York Times," May 23, 2014) Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan lives in a 19th-century Madison Avenue mansion that co…

Algemeiner(http://www.algemeiner.com) Pope Prays Beside Graffiti Comparing Bethlehem to Warsaw Ghetto, Jewish Group Calls for Reflection at Yad Vashem , 25 May 2014Pope Francis I was pictured praying at Israel’s security barrier on Sunday …

Algemeiner（http://www.algemeiner.com） What Keeps Judaism Alive?, 23 May 2014 by Jeremy RosenIt is a thought often attributed to Ernest Bloch that it is anti-Semitism that, for all its perniciousness, has preserved the Jews. Of course, if…

I prefer a so-called 'Nation-State' concept. (Lily) Japan Times (http://www.japantimes.co.jp)A right-wing shock for Europe?,23 May 2014 by William PfaffThe election of a new European Parliament takes place this weekend. These elections tra…

Security? Malaysia has to upgrade her own security before coming to Japan. See (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunalily2/20140312)(http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunalily2/20140317). (Lily) Japan Times (http://www.japantimes.co.jp) Abe, Malaysian PM talk …

As for the Presbyterian attitude towards Israel, please refer to my previous posting (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunalily2/20140216). (Lily) The Jewish Week（http://www.thejewishweek.com） Making Sense Of The 'Pro-Israel' Label , 13 May 2014 b…

Tablet (http://www.tabletmag.com) Nearly 75 Percent of French Jews Considering Emigration New survey presents bleak portrait of contemporary anti-Semitism in France, 19 May 2014 by Stephanie Butnick A new survey reveals that nearly three q…

Free Malaysia Today (http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com) (1) Mahathir’s policies, Malaysia’s loss, 11 October 2013 by Mariam MokhtarHis politicisation of the education system with its lack of meritocracy has crippled two generations of Malay…

Mr. Russell was very familiar to me when I was a high school student. By the way, regarding No.10, does that mean I am a ‘fool’ because I feel happy? (Lily) （http://www.brainpickings.org）A Liberal DecalogueIt originally appeared in the D…

Malaysian Insider (http://www.themalaysianinsider.com) Two Catholic nuns viciously attacked on church grounds, 14 May 2014 by Jennifer Gomez Two Catholic nuns were viciously attacked on the grounds of the Church of Visitation in Seremban i…

Tablet (http://www.tabletmag.com) Survey Finds One Billion Anti-Semites Anti-Defamation League’s new global study yields sobering conclusions, 14 May 2014 by Stephanie Butnick The Anti-Defamation League released the results of its new ADL …

I personally do not agree with the first article. Who is the author? How long has he done an intensive research about Japan? Isn't it a superficial observation? Isn't it a misleading article? I think the real reason lies in the collective …

As for Prof. Joel Beinin, please refer to my humble translation into Japanese (http://www.danielpipes.org/11825/). (Lily) Algemeiner (http://www.algemeiner.com) The Extremist Allegiances of Joel Beinin , 12 May 2014 by Paul BogdanorJoel Be…

The song in this article below is strangely familiar to me who usually listen to classical music only. Thanks to an awarded book entitled "Social Thoughts in the Modern Arabs: Escatology and Islamism" (Kodansha, 2002) (translation from the…

Although I have not met him yet, I have known him for a long time. Thank you for your long dedication, Mr. Lee Min Choon. Regarding this topic of the BSM, please refer to my preivous postings (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunalily2/20140103)(htt…

The context and content below is related to my own past experience in Japan with regards to the research activities in and about Malaysia. This should not be taken as a personal matter but be considered as our more intellectual, collective…

WorldWide Religious News（http://wwrn.org） King David's Citadel Reportedly Found In Jerusalem By Israeli Archaeologists by Daniel Estrin ("The Huffington Post," May 6, 2014) Jerusalem — An Israeli archaeologist says he has found the legen…

This is an interesting news. I wonder why the EU calls for the 'human rights' clause towards Japan as their economic partnership. What will be their hidden agenda? (Lily) Japan Times(http://www.japantimes.co.jp) EU demands human rights cla…

Algemeiner(http://www.algemeiner.com) Full Transcript: Israeli President Peres Remarks for Israel’s Remembrance Day , 4 May 2014Below is the full transcript of Israeli President Shimon Peres’s remarks at the opening commemoration ceremony …

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will be staying in Japan between 11th of May and 15th of May for an official visit. (Lily) Algemeiner (http://www.algemeiner.com) (1) Who Cares? Remembrance Day Thoughts , 4 May 2014 To commemorate Remembra…

The Star (http://www.thestar.com.my) Obama to visit Masjid Negara , 24 April 2014 by Zuhrin Asam Ahmad PUTRAJAYA: US President Barack Obama will be knocking on the doors of one of Malaysia’s most iconic landmarks – Masjid Negara – on Sunda…

As for this topic, please refer to my previous posting (http://d.hatena.ne.jp/itunalily2/20140427). (Lily) Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk) Former archbishop of Canterbury: We are a post-Christian nation Exclusive: Former archbishop …