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Lieberman writes book about U.S., Jewish basic laws

With Liberty and Justice: The Fifty-Day Journey from Egypt to Sinai by Senator Joe Lieberman with Rabbi Ari D. Kahn, Maggid Books and OU Press, New Milford, CT, © 2018, ISBN 978-1-59264-501-5, p. 165, $24.95 By Fred Reiss, Ed.D. WINCHESTER, California –  An ancient midrash explains that just after the Israelites left Egypt, Moses told […]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish Religion, USA

U.S. should make NATO- like pledge to Israel

This is the second part of an article examining the volatile Iran-Israel relationship.  To see Part I, please click here. By Alon Ben-Meir   NEW YORK — The recent violation of Israel’s air space by an Iranian drone and Israel’s retaliation against Syrian and Iranian targets prompted many observers to suggest that the growing regional

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Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle East, USA

Is Israel isolated?

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Our friends are worried. Young American Jews are in danger of disappearing via intermarriages at rates of 50 percent or more. Many are ill informed and disinterested in Israel. Key figures in AIPAC have come out in support of a Palestinian State, against sentiments in the Israeli government. Many Democrats,

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA

Jewish solons condemn Holocaust law in Poland

SACRAMENTO, California – The California Legislative Jewish Caucus on Wednesday, March 14,  introduced AJR-35 condemning a new law in Poland subjecting individuals who cite the participation of Poles in Nazi crimes to imprisonment for up to three years, despite the historical record of this collaboration. “The Law on the Institute of National Remembrance is an attempt

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International, Jewish History, USA

Why does Trump even bother about a Mideast peace?

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — We’re reading snippets, unconfirmed, of what is said to be the Trump Administration’s proposal for an Israel-Palestinian peace accord. Israelis can’t bet less than 10 agorot on the deal, the equivalent of 3 US cents. One and five agorot coins are no longer in circulation. Americans, living with sillier traditions, and

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International, Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA

Info fair March 18 for potential new Israel immigrants

  NEW YORK (Press Release) — The Nefesh B’Nefesh aliyah organization is hosting a fair for prospective Southern California immigrants to Israel from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, at Shalhevet High School, 910 S. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. The annual North American aliyah fairs (www.nbn.org.il/mega) were created by Nefesh B’Nefesh to enable

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Middle East, USA

Humoring the headlines: March 4, 2018

The Pol-cars (Political Oscars) for 2017 By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Best Picture: Barack Obama’s Presidential Portrait Most Despicable Actor: Wayne LaPierre Worst Deporting Actor: Donald Trump Hewing to Oscar rules, “Fail to the Chief” will play to end his acceptance speech if it is too long. Best Actress: Melania Trump for her role

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International, Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

Edwin Black to tell Israel’s story in many cities

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Author and columnist Edwin Black, whose work appears regularly on San Diego Jewish World, is embarking on a multi-city lecture tour outlining Israel’s history from ancient times to the present. The tour begins March 19 and March 20th respectively at Rambam Mesivta High School in Lawrence, N.Y.,  and  the Manhattan

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Donald H. Harrison, Edwin Black, Middle East, USA