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27 European nations ready to back UN sanctions against Iran

BRUSSELS (WJC)– Leaders of the 27 European Union countries attending a summit meeting have announced their readiness to back new sanctions against Iran at the UN Security Council. “Iran’s persistent failure to meet its international obligations and Iran’s apparent lack of interest in pursuing negotiations require a clear response, including through appropriate measures,” the draft […]

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Links to recommended reading and viewing, #2

Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem tells of “anti-freeze” demonstration, favoring continued construction “Jewish Federations of North America Update on Rescue of Yemen Jews” Donald H. Harrison, “Santee Lakes are models of recreation and reclamation,” Examiner.com (Don is now doing general sightseeing stories in addition to his work as editor of San Diego Jewish World.  Friends

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Turkey promises 'earthquake' of consequences to Israel if it violates airspace in Iran attack

CAIRO (WJC)–If Israel were to violate Turkish airspace in order to conduct operations against Iran, Ankara’s reaction would resemble an “earthquake,” Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said in an interview with an Egyptian journalist. Responding to a question about rumors that Israel had entered Turkey’s airspace for espionage purposes, Erdogan said that such

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Congresswoman Susan Davis Attends Jerusalem Forum on Middle East Issue

ATTENDED FORUM—From left Nita Lowey, Ted Kaufman, Joseph         Lieberman, Binyamin Netanyahu, Henry Waxman, Lindsey Graham, Howard Berman and Susan Davis _____________________________________________________________ WASHINGTON, D.C  (Press Release)– Congresswoman Susan Davis of San Diego recently attended the 2009 Saban Forum in Israel which brought together leading policymakers from America and Israel to discuss U.S.-Israel relations and the critical

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Immigrants from North America helping to enrich Israel

JERUSALEM (Press Release)–The Jewish Agency for Israel has found a few interesting facts about those who have made aliyah to Israel recently: According to a study conducted by Deloitte Brightman Almagor Zohar (The Israeli branch of the Deloitte Touche network), the new Olim (immigrants) that came to Israel from North America between 2002 and 2008

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Torah cannot be ignored in analysis of Israeli motivations

By Rabbi Philip Graubart LA JOLLA, California–Why do Jews live in settlements on the other side of Israel’s supposed green line?  Recently, after yet another series of tension-filled discussions with the United States, Israel announced yet another settlement freeze.  This pattern of American-Israeli discussions, disagreements, threats, and then freezes and occasional subterfuge regarding the settlements

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~January 22, 1954, Part III

Compiled by Gail Umeham Temple Beth Israel Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 5 Sabbath Services—This Friday evening Rabbi Morton J. Cohn will preach on the subject “The Lamp Beside the Golden Door.”  The year 1954 marks the 300th anniversary of the American Jewish community.  The Tercentenary will be observed widely all this year

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RJC says Jewish voters have 'buyers' remorse' over Obama

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — According to a Quinnipiac poll released Wednesday, Jewish support for President Obama has tumbled to 52%. In January, Obama’s approval rating among Jews was 83%; by September it had fallen to 64%, according to a Gallup poll. The Quinnipiac poll asked respondents whether they approved of President Obama’s handling of

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Taglit/Birthright Israel may change 20 SDSU student lives forever

Past SDSU Hillel group frolics at the Dead Sea during Taglit/ Birthright Israel trip. Photo courtesy SDSU Hillel _____________________________________________________ By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO –For 20 Jewish students at San Diego State University, there’s much to look forward to after finals, Chanukah and the New Year.   A free Taglit/ Birthright Israel trip to Israel,

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U.S. to repair 61 jet engine modules for Jordan

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress December 7 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to establish a Material Management Program for repair and return of 61 F100-PW-220E engine modules, as well as associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support for a complete package

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ZOA lauds Rep. Sherman for pushing George Galloway investigation

NEW YORK — The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) applauds U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, for calling on Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Douglas Shulman to investigate the activities of George Galloway, a radical Israel-bashing

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