georgia

Georgia politician accused of antisemitism for remark about Jewish writer

Georgia State Representative Esther Panitch, urged Rep. Mike Collins to delete the comment.

Father of lone soldier killed in Jerusalem stabbing attack running for Georgia state Senate

David Lubin is running in Georgia’s May 21 primary as a moderate Democrat.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
27/02/2024

Georgian woman ordered detained for defacing Stalin icon in Tbilisi

Orthodox Church activists, believers, and far-right groups have agitated for her to be subject to further criminal investigation for what they say was an act that insulted the icon and their beliefs.

By REUTERS
02/02/2024

Georgia passes bill to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism

The bill adopts the IHRA's definition of antisemitism, which includes Holocaust denial, accusing Jews of being more loyal to Israel, and denying the right of the State of Israel to exist.

On completing his term Georgian ambassador, Lasha Zhvania opts to remain in Israel

The first time Zhvania received a posting in Israel was as Consul in 1998. He instantly fell in love with the country.

Protest in Georgian capital amid anger over 'desecration' of Stalin icon

A side panel of the icon includes a depiction of the Georgian-born Stalin - an avowed atheist who violently repressed religion across the Soviet Union - being blessed by St Matrona of Moscow.

By REUTERS
13/01/2024

Proponents of Georgia antisemitism bill hope to have IHRA definition recognized

Esther Panitch, a first-term Democratic lawmaker and the only Jewish member of the state legislature said she introduced the bills after her house was targeted with antisemitic fliers.

Koshashvili looks at a Georgian family in Israel - review

The movie was also notable for the fact that it didn’t go for some kind of cheap, love-conquers-all conclusion.

Lopota: A dream trip to a historic region of Georgia - review

Lopota is a two-hour drive from Tibilisi, and the hotel can arrange a driver. I’m already dreaming about my next visit to Lopota Spa and Resort.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
16/09/2023

Asteroid the size of 81 bulldogs to pass Earth on Wednesday - NASA

Asteroid 2021 JA5 is around the size of 81 bulldogs, the symbol of the college football team of the University of Georgia. But it won't hit us – hopefully the Bulldog team will have better luck.

03/09/2023
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