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Will WikiLeaks' disclosures lead to international probes of Afghan War?

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–“Document Leak May Hurt Efforts to Build War Support” Each of us may have a different view of that headline in the New York Times, which derives from the paper’s activities, along with the Guardian, Der Spiegel, and WikiLeaks, to bring purloined documents to the public’s attention. Some will condemn the paper as working against the national interest […]

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Clinton, Geithner applaud new Iran sanctions levied by Canada and European Union

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–The following is the text of a joint statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner. “The United States welcomes the strong steps taken by our European and Canadian partners to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1929. Consistent with the Security Council’s mandate, these

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Jerusalem tourism waxes and wanes with international politics

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–More than two million overseas visitors arrived in Jerusalem during a recent year. The attractions are well maintained places linked to individuals and events featured in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, and a functioning Old City enclosed by walls built in ancient times and last reconstructed in the 16th century. The

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Oliver Stone declares media should put Hitler and Stalin 'in context'

LONDON (WJC)–American movie director Oliver Stone has alleged that Jewish control of the media was preventing an open debate about the Holocaust. Stone told the British newspaper ‘The Sunday Times’ that the Jewish lobby had been controlling Washington’s foreign policy for years. In the interview, Stone said public opinion in America was focused on the

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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