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The Landscape Surrounding Guns in the US, Israel, and the Disputed Territories

By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D   JERUSALEM — Americans are not quiet about Israel and the disputed territories. Neither are they quiet about gun deaths in their own country. Are the cases similar? No. Details, history, and explanations vary. But they are similar in reflecting serious problems. Neither country is perfect. Both have their defenders who […]

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, Opinion, USA

From Jerusalem to Shusha: Jewish and Muslim Allies Can Stand Together

By Jacob Kamaras (JNS) With the latest wave of Palestinian terrorism, the tensions that surround the Temple Mount and the firestorm of unverified allegations against Israel that followed the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the leadup to this year’s observance of Jerusalem Day on May 28-29 has been tumultuous. Yet as they

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International, Jacob Kamaras, Middle East, Opinion, USA

Israel, Turkey to Strengthen Ties After Meeting of Foreign Ministers

Published by DPA Israel and Turkey want to strengthen their economic ties through diplomatic rapprochement, the countries’ foreign ministers said at a historic meeting on Wednesday. Closer cooperation could also help to better deal with differences of opinion, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said at a meeting with his counterpart Yair Lapid in Jerusalem. Çavuşoğlu

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American Nakba

By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — A new play to top the absurdity of “Springtime for Hitler:” “Rashida Resurrects the Nakba Legacy.” Or, “A Night at the Nakba.” Leave it to Rep. Rashida Tlaib to inspire a play that ennobles and validates the Arab failure to massacre Israel’s Jews 74 years ago — through America’s

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Bruce Ticker, International, Middle East, Opinion, USA

Graduate Students Convene to Discuss Integral Role of Israel in Contemporary Jewish Life

(JNS Wire) A group of 71 graduate students from North America and Israel came together at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL, as part of The iCenter’s Master’s Concentration in Israel Education program, iFellows, which nurtures and challenges the next generation of knowledgeable and passionate educational leaders committed to the integral role of Israel

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Can the Current Israeli Government Survive?

By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D   JERUSALEM — An Arab woman, a member of Meretz, announced her resignation from the government. Her situation is complex. She’s not likely to be attracted to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and she’s not committing herself to vote to disband the government. She indicates that the government hasn’t done enough

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, Opinion

Forget the Two State Solution Already!

By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — On May 18, The Jerusalem Post published an editorial entitled “Israel cannot abandon the two state solution.” The subtitle of the editorial is: It is time for Israel to strengthen its ties with moderate Palestinians [actually, Palestinian Arabs] and keep cooperating with pragmatic Israeli-Arabs. Unfortunately there are few

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Middle East, Opinion, Steve Kramer

San Diego Jewish Academy Students Return from 3-Week Experiential Trip to Israel

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — San Diego Jewish Academy high school seniors traveled to Israel for 3 weeks of learning and touring the country through the Alexander Muss High School in Israel program (AMHSI). The travel experience included seniors being in Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day, Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of

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Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

Jerusalem College of Technology Launches New Business Program for Women

(JNS) The Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) has launched a business administration program at its Tal Campus for Women. The three-year program, which starts this fall, is the first English-speaking business degree exclusively offered for women in Jerusalem. And as JCT prides itself as an institution that empowers religious students to navigate the balance between

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Turning Lemons into Lemonade — Just Like Israel

SAN DIEGO — On Sunday afternoon May 15, community members from all around San Diego came together to celebrate Israel and Jewish Heritage month at Balboa Park. The event, “Israel: Diversity and Heritage” was held by the Jewish Federation of San Diego County as part of its “Celebrate Israel San Diego” and held in the

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Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

Does Netflix’s ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ Live Up to the Hype?

By Alan Zeitlin (JNS) When Michael Aloni’s agent told him about “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem,” he was a bit confused. “Since when is there a beauty pageant in Jerusalem?” Aloni recalled asking at the time, at an event last week at Temple Emanu-El’s Streicker Center in New York City. He’d just finished filming the

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Jewish Celebrities, Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Israel’s UN Ambassador Turns to Food Tech to Win Hearts, Minds, and Stomachs

By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) Israel is sick and tired of the way it is treated by the United Nations. And so, it’s going to make member states an offer they can’t refuse. Food. It sounds a bit silly on the surface, but food insecurity in a deadly serious and growing problem. That’s why Israeli Ambassador

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International, Middle East, Travel and Food

Lebanese Elections Take Away Hezbollah’s Majority From Parliament

Published by DPA The pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement and it allies lost their majority in the Lebanese parliament in weekend legislative elections, as opposition groups and rival political factions scored gains, according to official results on Tuesday. The elections, which came while the country is suffering from its worst economic crisis, dealt a blow to Hezbollah

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