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Silverman new AJC director of Muslim- Jewish relations

February 10, 2016

By Kenneth Bandler NEW YORK — Robert J. Silverman has been named U.S. Director of Muslim-Jewish Relations for AJC (American Jewish Committee), the global Jewish advocacy organization. The new position represents a major expansion of existing AJC programmatic activities aimed at deepening Muslim-Jewish understanding and engaging in constructive, cooperative interactions. Groundbreaking initiatives in interreligious relations, across […]

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International, Middle East, USA

German arts on exhibit in 50th year of Israel relations

February 10, 2016

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson JERUSALEM — To mark both the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Israel Museum and fifty years of German-Israeli diplomatic relations, the Museum is currently presenting an exhibition of masterworks from the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin. The exhibition, entitled ‘Twilight over Berlin’ and showing works from the period between 1905 and 1945, provides

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts

Sanders first Jew to win a presidential primary

February 10, 2016

(JNS.org) Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday convincingly won the Democratic presidential race’s New Hampshire’s primary over opponent Hillary Clinton, 60-38.3 percent, becoming the first Jewish candidate to ever win a presidential primary. Clinton, the former secretary of state and first lady, had narrowly defeated Sanders in the Iowa caucus earlier this month. Business

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Jewish History, Middle East, USA

Middle East Roundup: February 10, 2016

February 10, 2016

Israel, California institute sign biotech deal with emphasis on stem cell research (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Israeli Science, Technology and Space Minister Ofir Akunis on Tuesday signed the first agreement of its kind between his ministry and the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) in the field of biotechnology, with an emphasis on stem cell

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Middle East

Holocaust survivor takes last stand in new drama

February 9, 2016

By Cynthia Citron LOS ANGELES — Franz Altman is making his Last Stand. Which is to be expected, because when a man is 90 years old there probably aren’t too many Stands left for him to take. Or the energy to take them.But then, Franz Altman is a unique 90-year old. As portrayed by Michael Laskin, he rambles on at

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Cynthia Citron, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Jewish Family Service

February 9, 2016

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Travel and Food

Gun control debate turns anti- Semitic

February 9, 2016

Ted Nugent blames Jews for gun control By Paul Miller/JNS.org Taking to his Facebook page on Monday afternoon, legendary musician and gun rights advocate Ted Nugent posted an image of Jewish public figures under the tagline, “So who is really behind gun control?” The post features a collage of Jews such as former New York

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USA

Middle East Roundup: February 9, 2016

February 9, 2016

Deal in the works for Israel to return bodies of eastern Jerusalem terrorists (JNS.org) Senior Palestinian sources confirmed Monday that a deal is being negotiated to return the bodies of eastern Jerusalem terrorists killed in recent months to their families for burial. Israel, which currently holds the remains of 10 Palestinian terrorists, has conditioned

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Middle East

A Shabbat morning stroll through Jerusalem

February 8, 2016

By Judy Lash Balint JERUSALEM — I’ve been reluctant to admit it to all but a handful of close friends, but after a lifetime of pretty regular Shabbat morning shul-going I’ve now substituted long walks through Jerusalem’s almost deserted streets and parks as my preferred Shabbat spiritual sustenance. Years of erratic prayer experiences in modern

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Middle East

Obama and U.S., Israel minorities

February 8, 2016

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — A New York Times review of a recent book about Obama’s “blackness” pretty much sums up what we’ve known since he came on the stage a decade ago. He isn’t all that black. He’s no Jesse Jackson. He’s a non-threatening African American, moreso than Americans whose ancestors came centuries ago, insofar

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA

Memo to Ban Ki-moon: How about a workable idea?

February 8, 2016

By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Ban Ki-moon is a curious kind of messenger. He writes in The New York Times, “No one can deny that the everyday reality of occupation provokes anger and despair, which are major drivers of violence and extremism and undermine any hope of a negotiated two-state solution.” It may

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International, Middle East

Should a 90-year-old wear leggings?

February 8, 2016

By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — Have you been to a mall recently? There is a new uniform: skinny jeans or leggings with boots of various shapes and styles. It is really appealing. I decided that I, too, wanted to look fashionable. I found some old, opaque tights—as they were called back in

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San Diego County, The World We Share

Middle East Roundup: February 8, 2016

February 8, 2016

Netanyahu: new U.S.-Israel security aid deal may not be reached under Obama (JNS.org) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israeli government ministers at Sunday’s cabinet meeting that talks with the United States on a new 10-year memorandum of understanding on security assistance are ongoing, but that a deal may not be reached until after President Barack

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Middle East

The Jewish actors: Jacob, Sara, Luther & Stella Adler

February 8, 2016

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Pavlovich_Adler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Adler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Adler https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stella_Adler

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Travel and Food

Silverman new AJC director of Muslim- Jewish relations

German arts on exhibit in 50th year of Israel relations

Sanders first Jew to win a presidential primary

Middle East Roundup: February 10, 2016

Holocaust survivor takes last stand in new drama

Jewish Family Service

Gun control debate turns anti- Semitic

Middle East Roundup: February 9, 2016

A Shabbat morning stroll through Jerusalem

Obama and U.S., Israel minorities

Memo to Ban Ki-moon: How about a workable idea?

Should a 90-year-old wear leggings?

Middle East Roundup: February 8, 2016

The Jewish actors: Jacob, Sara, Luther & Stella Adler

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