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Twice weekly flights possible between Tel Aviv, Baku

BAKU, Azerbaijan (Press Release)– Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Avigdor Liberman met in Baku with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and discussed with him the strengthening of bilateral relations, Lieberman’s office announced Thursday, May 1.  During the meeting, FM Liberman stated that Israel views the relationship with Azerbaijan as one of special importance, and praised Azerbaijan […]

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International, Middle East, Travel and Food

Reflections on Italian and Israeli tourism

By Ira Sharkansky PADUA, Italy — Living in Israel has several advantages that are not widely promoted among those trying to attract tourists or new residents. You can live a Jewish life, immersed in a rich culture and discussions of things that have been argued for more than two millennia, without having to visit a synagogue.

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International, Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, Travel and Food

Senate confirms Cynthia Ann Bashant for U.S. bench

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)– Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has announced Senate confirmation of Cynthia Ann Bashant to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California, headquartered in San Diego. Senator Feinstein recommended Bashant to the White House for this position last year. “I am very pleased that Cynthia Bashant, whom I recommended

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Israel boasts a beautiful park carved from trash

By Steve Kramer TEL AVIV — Did you know that metropolitan Tel Aviv has a park that is bigger than New York’s Central Park? Or, that the park’s most unique feature is a mountain of trash? That’s what you’ll find at recently opened Ariel Sharon Park, almost 2,000 acres of reclaimed land, located in Israel’s

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Middle East, Steve Kramer, The World We Share, Travel and Food

El Al sets 31 regular North America – Israel flights

NEW YORK (Press Release) — Taking effect on Wednesday April 30, EL AL Israel Airlines has a new 2014 spring, summer and fall flight schedule featuring 31 nonstop flights with convenient departure times between North America and Israel. A total of 22 weekly nonstop flights from New York (JFK/Newark) will be offered, plus an increase of

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Middle East, Travel and Food, USA

Michelle Friedman confirmed as U.S. 9th Circuit judge

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)—The Senate on Monday, April 28,  confirmed the nomination of Michelle T. Friedland by a vote of 51-40  to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) issued the following statement: “Michelle Friedland will be an excellent addition to the Ninth Circuit, and I am

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