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The music world has lost one of its most influential architects. Clive Davis, the Jewish music executive who helped launch the careers of icons like Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Santana, and Aerosmith, has died at 94. For more than six decades, he didn’t just discover talent, he helped shape modern music itself, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to be heard for generations.
Our thoughts at Creative Community for Peace are with his son, Doug Davis, a valued member of our Advisory Board, and the entire Davis family during this difficult time. May his memory be a blessing.
The music world has lost one of its most influential architects. Clive Davis, the Jewish music executive who helped launch the careers of icons like Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Santana, and Aerosmith, has died at 94. For more than six decades, he didn’t just discover talent, he helped shape modern music itself, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to be heard for generations.
Our thoughts at Creative Community for Peace are with his son, Doug Davis, a valued member of our Advisory Board, and the entire Davis family during this difficult time. May his memory be a blessing.
Iran’s World Cup matches are becoming a public rejection of the Islamic Republic. Despite FIFA’s ban on the pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag, Iranian fans once again filled SoFi Stadium with the symbol while hundreds protested outside calling for freedom and change. Many supporters also booed the regime’s anthem before kickoff, sending a message that for countless Iranians, the fight against the regime doesn’t stop when the game begins.
Iran’s World Cup matches are becoming a public rejection of the Islamic Republic. Despite FIFA’s ban on the pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag, Iranian fans once again filled SoFi Stadium with the symbol while hundreds protested outside calling for freedom and change. Many supporters also booed the regime’s anthem before kickoff, sending a message that for countless Iranians, the fight against the regime doesn’t stop when the game begins.
Cape Verde, a small island nation off the coast of Africa, captured global attention after holding soccer powerhouse Spain to a scoreless draw at the World Cup in their opening match.
In their second match Sunday, Cabo Verde Maccabi Tel Aviv winger — Hélio Varela — scored the tying goal (above) against Uruguay, with the game ending in a 2-2 draw.
The team has yet to lose a match this World Cup. But the story of this remarkable country goes beyond the pitch. Cape Verde is home to a little-known Sephardic Jewish legacy dating back centuries, shaped by Jews who fled the Inquisition and helped build the country’s commercial and cultural foundations.
A powerful reminder that Jewish history reaches far beyond the places most people expect.
Cape Verde, a small island nation off the coast of Africa, captured global attention after holding soccer powerhouse Spain to a scoreless draw at the World Cup in their opening match.
In their second match Sunday, Cabo Verde Maccabi Tel Aviv winger — Hélio Varela — scored the tying goal (above) against Uruguay, with the game ending in a 2-2 draw.
The team has yet to lose a match this World Cup. But the story of this remarkable country goes beyond the pitch. Cape Verde is home to a little-known Sephardic Jewish legacy dating back centuries, shaped by Jews who fled the Inquisition and helped build the country’s commercial and cultural foundations.
A powerful reminder that Jewish history reaches far beyond the places most people expect.
FIFA is reportedly considering opening its new international under-15 tournament with a match between Israel and Palestine, using football as a platform for dialogue instead of division. In a time when so many voices profit from conflict, the idea sends a different message: that young athletes should have the opportunity to compete, connect, and be seen as people before politics.
FIFA is reportedly considering opening its new international under-15 tournament with a match between Israel and Palestine, using football as a platform for dialogue instead of division. In a time when so many voices profit from conflict, the idea sends a different message: that young athletes should have the opportunity to compete, connect, and be seen as people before politics.
The Iranian regime has sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab during an online concert. Let that sink in: not for violence, not for a crime, but for singing. Ahmadi organized the performance as a protest against restrictions on women in Iran, and millions watched it online. The regime responded not with debate, but with physical punishment, exposing the brutal reality many Iranian women still face for exercising basic freedoms.
The Iranian regime has sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab during an online concert. Let that sink in: not for violence, not for a crime, but for singing. Ahmadi organized the performance as a protest against restrictions on women in Iran, and millions watched it online. The regime responded not with debate, but with physical punishment, exposing the brutal reality many Iranian women still face for exercising basic freedoms.
We are proud to highlight our longtime friend and 2025 CCFP Ambassador of Peace Award recipient, Jerry O’Connell.
At a time when too many in the entertainment industry have grown quiet in the face of rising antisemitism and anti-Israel hatred, Jerry has chosen to speak with clarity, courage, and heart.
His support for the Jewish community is personal.
At a recent event, Jerry put it simply:
“Jewish people have been showing up for me and my family for my entire life, and [it’s] time for me to show up for my Jewish friends.”
We are proud to highlight our longtime friend and 2025 CCFP Ambassador of Peace Award recipient, Jerry O’Connell.
At a time when too many in the entertainment industry have grown quiet in the face of rising antisemitism and anti-Israel hatred, Jerry has chosen to speak with clarity, courage, and heart.
His support for the Jewish community is personal.
At a recent event, Jerry put it simply:
“Jewish people have been showing up for me and my family for my entire life, and [it’s] time for me to show up for my Jewish friends.”
The Free Press highlighted patriotic Iranians at the World Cup and asked them what they thought of this regime and it`s participation in the tournament.
"This team does not represent the people of Iran. It represents the regime."
"We don`t consider this team our national team."
When a nation`s own people reject a team as the face of their country, the world should listen.
The Free Press highlighted patriotic Iranians at the World Cup and asked them what they thought of this regime and it`s participation in the tournament.
"This team does not represent the people of Iran. It represents the regime."
"We don`t consider this team our national team."
When a nation`s own people reject a team as the face of their country, the world should listen.
American online streamer IShowSpeed sat down with an Israeli TV channel and took a moment to greet his Israeli fans. 🇮🇱
American online streamer IShowSpeed sat down with an Israeli TV channel and took a moment to greet his Israeli fans. 🇮🇱

