by Cindy | Nov 6, 2023 | Featured Slider, jewish news, lawyer, Media, Newsflash, Seeking Justice
By Cindy Saltzman
Today, Dan Markel’s former brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson, 47, was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in Dan Markel’s murder which took place on July 18, 2014. Professor Markel, who was considered a great legal mind, and a valued professor at Florida State University had just returned from taking his kids to preschool and going to the gym, when he was murdered. Markel was shot twice in the head at point-blank range in the garage of his Tallahassee home and died 14 hours later. He was 41.
The state’s case asserted that Adelson wanted Markel out of the way to end a tempestuous child custody fight with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, the defendant’s younger sister. In trial, it came out that Donna Adelson, Charlie and Wendi’s mother planned to enroll Dan’s children in a Catholic school and have them baptized just to anger Dan Markel who was more observant than the Adelson family.
In addition, the last name of Dan and Wendi’s two young son’s was changed to Adelson in 2016 after the first conspirators were arrested. Wendi stated that the name change was for their safety.
This is the fourth conviction in this case, but the first involving a member of the Adelson family who have long been considered conspirators in the plot to kill Dan Markel. It has been asserted that Donna ,Harvey Adelson and Wendi Adelson were also involved with the plot to kill their former son-ini-law. They have denied involvement. However, many legal experts have suggested that they expect an indictment of Donna Adelson, 73 in the near future.
In addition to Charlie Adelson’s conviction, his ex girlfriend, Katie Magbanua, the father of her children Sigfredo Garcia, who pulled the trigger, and Luis Rivera, the leader of the Latin Kings gang who drove the getaway car have already been convicted and are in jail.
The other victims in this horrific murder of Dan Markel has been his two young sons, his sister, Shelly and his long suffering parents, Ruth and Phil Markel. Obviously this verdict will never bring Dan Markel back, but at least for tonight, the family has said they have some relief. They are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Markel just came out with her memoir, THE UNVEILING: A MOTHER’S REFLECTION ON MURDER, GRIEF AND TRIAL LIFE. It is available on her website ruthmarkel.com
by Cindy | Oct 20, 2023 | Featured Slider, Israel, News, Newsflash
Cindy Saltzman
@jewishbreakingnews is reporting that two of the 203 hostages have been freed. They are American’s Natalie and Judith Raanan, from Evanston, Illinois. They were visiting family for their grandmother’s 85th birthday. They are being transferred through Egypt and will be flying into USA soon. A source told US media that the two are being released on “humanitarian grounds” because the mother is in poor health.
The release of the two is the result of negotiations between Qatar and Hamas which started after Hamas abducted around 200 people from Israel during its October 7 attack.
We will report more as the information becomes available. We pray that all of the hostages are released safe and soon.
by Cindy | Oct 12, 2023 | Activism, Events, Featured Slider, Israel, Newsflash
Former Hamas Leader Khaled Meshaal has called for a “Day of Rage” this Friday, October 13. He is calling for all of their followers around the world to “mobilize for Jihad.”
In a joint statement, the National Security Council and the Foreign Ministry advised vigilance.
“Against the background of the Swords of Iron war, the Hamas leadership issued a call to their supporters in throughout the world to hold a ‘Day of Rage’ this coming Friday (October 13), including a call to go out and harm Israelis and Jews. From this it is likely that there will be protest events in various countries around the world, which may develop into violent events.”
Law enforcement around the world are stepping up their efforts to safeguard Jewish communities in the U.S. and abroad. Please be vigilant and stay safe. This is not a drill.
by Cindy | Oct 10, 2023 | Activism, Featured Slider, Israel, News
By Cindy Saltzman
As Israel and America stand strong against Hamas, Hezbollah, and anyone who supports the massacre of innocent civilians, the desire to help is palpable. But how do you know where and how to give? How do you determine a charity is credible and fiscally responsible? How can you be sure that the money you donate is getting to those in danger and most in need?
Jewish Life Now has done some research and through a careful analysis of philanthropic, economic, and human service non-profit organizations and charitable organizations, we have put together a list of some of the most reputable and effective charities. (As always, please do your own research):
American Friends of Magen David Adom
Code Israel
codeIsraeli.org
Friends of United Hatzalah, Inc
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
https://www.fidf.org
JGIVE
jgive.com
One Israel Fund
In addition, you can contact the Jewish Federation/Center for Jewish Philanthropy as well as these non-profit organizations:
Jewish National Fund (JNF)
jnf.org
IsraelI American Council (IAC)
israeliamericancouncil.org
StandWithUs (SWU)
standwithus.com
Volunteers For Israel
vfi-usa.org
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