Tag Archive for Morgan Freeman

#BDSfail: Morgan Freeman keeps “Jerusalem, Israel” on Facebook photo

 

Unlike Van Damme, who succumbed to pressure & removed “Israel” just an hour later, Morgan Freeman keeps “Jerusalem, Israel” on his Facebook photo full day after attacks by Israel haters.

By Gil Ronen

 

Soon after actor Morgan Freeman posted a Facebook profile photo in which he was smiling against the background of Jerusalem’s OId City, his Facebook page – which is “liked” by over 18.5 million people worldwide – has become a battleground for Israel’s haters and lovers.

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Freeman’s Facebook page Screenshot

It appears that what may set off the tirade against Freeman was the fact that he wrote under the photograph that it had been taken in “Jerusalem, Israel”. Continue Reading »

Morgan Freeman Visits Judaism’s Western Wall

 

Morgan Freeman did some soul searching at the Kotel while in Israel filming for National Geographic’s upcoming series “The Story of God,” which investigates mankind’s quest to understand the divine.

By JPOST.COM STAFF, REUTERS

 

Hollywood heavyweight Morgan Freeman took time out to visit the Western Wall on Sunday, while visiting the Holy Land to shoot scenes for the upcoming National Geographic series The Story of God, which looks at mankind’s quest to understand the divine.

Morgan Freeman and Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz at the Western Wall. – Photo: RAVHAKOTEL

While at the Western Wall, Freeman met with the rabbi of the Western Wall, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, and visited several holy sites. Continue Reading »

Hebrew University of Jerusalem honors Morgan Freeman

 

“Hebrew University and its Canadian Friends association pay tribute to your long-standing commitment to humanitarian relief the world over, your affirmation of the dignity and autonomy of every human being, and your commitment to advancing education” said the Hebrew University President.

By Ynetnews

 

Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman was honored this month with the Jake Eberts Key of Knowledge Award at a gala reception hosted by Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (CFHU).

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Morgan Freeman – Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons

The award celebrates Freeman’s dedication to combating racism and promoting knowledge and education worldwide. The gala was held at the Toronto Center for the Arts and was attended by more than 700 guests. Continue Reading »