USA

Maccabi Haifa signs former Cal Fullerton guard Frank Robinson

HAIFA (Press Release)– The Maccabi Haifa professional basketball team of the Israeli Basketball Super League, announced on Friday, July 23,  they have signed guard Frank Robinson, who played at Cal State Fullerton from 2004-08, to a one-year contract.   Robinson, 26, played three years at Cal State Fullerton, averaging 15.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and […]

Maccabi Haifa signs former Cal Fullerton guard Frank Robinson Read More »

Middle East, USA

Commentary: More worrying signs about U.S.-trained Palestinian army

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. –JINSA has long expressed concern about military skills being transmitted by the U.S. to a Palestinian Authority military force while the Palestinian government remains openly hostile to Jewish sovereignty in the Middle East. The Israelis tell us, “The more they do against Hamas, the less we have to do.”  The

Commentary: More worrying signs about U.S.-trained Palestinian army Read More »

Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USA

Clinton hails Egypt-U.S. partnership as 'cornerstone of stability' in Middle East

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released the following statement Thursday, July 22, in recognition of Egypt’s National Day: * On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the Egyptian people as you mark your National Day on July 23. This is an opportunity to celebrate

Clinton hails Egypt-U.S. partnership as 'cornerstone of stability' in Middle East Read More »

Middle East, USA

AJCongress President explains status of his financially troubled organization

By Richard S. Gordon NEW YORK– There have been a number of questions over the last few days concerning the status of the American Jewish Congress.  Allow me to clarify those questions. Over the last number of years, and especially after Bernie Madoff stole approximately $21 million from our organization, the AJ Congress, like many

AJCongress President explains status of his financially troubled organization Read More »

Middle East, USA

Commentary:Tisha B’Av feels more auspicious in Jerusalem than elsewhere

By Judy Lash Balint JERUSALEM — I’ve never been in Tel Aviv or Haifa for Tisha B’Av, but my guess is that it probably doesn’t feel too much different than Tisha B’Av in Seattle–a few hardy souls sitting on the floor of their synagogues in the evening and then spending the day itself struggling to

Commentary:Tisha B’Av feels more auspicious in Jerusalem than elsewhere Read More »

Jewish Religion, Middle East, USA

Commentary:U.S. pressing Israel for territorial concessions in trade for defensive weapons

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Andrew J. Shapiro, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, was dispatched last Friday to the Brookings Institution to advance the charm offensive that seeks to convince Israelis and American supporters of Israel that the Obama Administration is Israel’s best friend. He worked hard, but his bottom line was

Commentary:U.S. pressing Israel for territorial concessions in trade for defensive weapons Read More »

Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USA

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 17, 1954, Part 8

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff As the Psychologist Sees You Southwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, Page 14 By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant (Note: During Irving Stone’s tour of military duty, this issue of the column has been written by his wife, Rosanne Stone) Be Yourself – In Atlantic City a few

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 17, 1954, Part 8 Read More »

Adventures in SD History, Middle East, USA

German authorities probe European-Iranian Trade Bank

HAMBURG (WJC)–German authorities are investigating the activities of a Hamburg-based Iranian-owned bank after it was blacklisted by the US government in connection with sanctions against Iran. A spokesman for Germany’s Finance Ministry said financial officials had no knowledge of wrongdoing by the European-Iranian Trade Bank (EIH), following a report by the ‘Wall Street Journal’ that

German authorities probe European-Iranian Trade Bank Read More »

USA

Commentary: Reason for Israel's enemies to rejoice: Jews are fighting each other

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM –Currently the most pressing religious war in these surroundings is not between Jews and Muslims or Christians, but among the Jews. As is typical of this recurring conflict, the weapons involved are not explosives. This round of conflict has not escalated beyond nastiness and disinformation. But those are sufficient to heat

Commentary: Reason for Israel's enemies to rejoice: Jews are fighting each other Read More »

Ira Sharkansky, USA

Ranking State Department official describes U.S. efforts to preserve Israel's 'Qualitative Military Edge'

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Following is a transcript of comments on Israel by Andrew J. Shapiro, assistant secretary of State for political-military affairs as prepared for delivery Friday at the Brookings Saban Center for Middle East Policy: Good morning. I am particularly pleased to be here at the Saban Center to address the Obama Administration’s enduring commitment to

Ranking State Department official describes U.S. efforts to preserve Israel's 'Qualitative Military Edge' Read More »

Middle East, USA