By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Once again we’re seeing that it’s easier to begin a war than to end one. A brief conversation with a neighbor whose career was in the Defense Ministry reached agreement that “Shit” pretty well summarizes things. I’m far from inner circles, but my sifting of commentary indicates that people making
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Donald H. Harrison, Middle East
BEER-SHEVA, Israel (Press Release) — With as many as 1,000 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev students, faculty and staff deployed both in and around the Gaza Strip, American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (AABGU) has established an emergency Wartime Assistance For Students Fund to assist those now serving in combat. The Fund will provide
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By Anav Silverman JERUSALEM (TNA)– Over 30,000 people paid their respects to lone soldier, Sgt. Max Steinberg at his funeral on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem Wednesday morning, July 23. Steinberg was killed battling Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, July 20 and was among the 13 IDF soldiers who were killed when a Hamas
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Middle EastBy Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — The Fiasco Theatre came from New York to the Old Globe to present its re-imagined Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. “The mission of Fiasco Theater is to offer dynamic, joyful, actor-driven productions of classic and new plays….” They are all about making bold choices,
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Travel and FoodNEW YORK (Press Release)– The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Wednesday, July 23, called the vote by the U.N. Human Rights Council to establish a commission of inquiry into Israel’s alleged human rights violations in Gaza “another shocking perversion” of the Council’s mandate. Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, issued the following statement: “With all of
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By Anav Silverman TEL AVIV (Press Release)- Among the 228 new immigrants from the United States and Canada that arrived to Israel on Tuesday morning, July 22, seven doctors will be working in medical centers across the country and an 18-year-old high school graduate from Chicago will be getting ready to join the IDF. Barak
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By Herb London NEW YORK –Experts disagree about who first observed, “academic politics is so vicious because the stakes are so low,”[1] but when it comes to the ongoing student debates about divestment in companies doing business with Israel, the sentence is only half true. The conflicts have been remarkably emotional and acrimonious, but the
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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USANEW YORK (Press Release)- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs welcomed the Obama administration’s call, made by Deputy National Security Advisor Anthony Blinken, that Gaza should be demilitarized as part of a future cease fire agreement to end the current conflict with Israel. The remarks came during an interview with NPR where Blinken said “There
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NEW YORK (Press Release) — Conference of Presidents leaders, Robert G. Sugarman, Chairman, and Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman, on Wednesday, July 23, urged the Federal Aviation Administration to rescind the temporary ban on commercial flights by US airlines to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. “While we recognize the need to protect fliers from any
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Middle East, Travel and Food, USATEL AVIV (Press Release) — Security forces worldwide rely on sophisticated equipment, trained personnel, and detection dogs to safeguard airports and other public areas against terrorist attacks. A revolutionary new electronic chip with nano-sized chemical sensors is about to make their job much easier. The groundbreaking nanotechnology-inspired sensor, devised by Prof. Fernando Patolsky of Tel
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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education
By Mimi Pollack TECATE, Mexico — Many of us lead hectic, stressful lives, so it is always healthy to find ways to unwind. Spending a week at a spa is one good way to relax and recharge, but not everyone can afford that or has the time. Here in San Diego, we are lucky to
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International, Mimi Pollack
NEW YORK (WJC) — The attacks and incitement against Jews have reached an alarming level not seen in many countries since World War II, the head of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) said on Tuesday. WJC President Ronald Lauder reacted to a series of reports from Jewish communities about anti-Semitic incidents carried out by opponents
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International, Middle EastFormer New York mayor flies to Tel Aviv in response to FAA ban (JNS.org) Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg flew to Tel Aviv on Tuesday night in response to the Federal Aviation Authority’s (FAA) ban on U.S. flights to Israel. The FAA suspension came after a rocket landed near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.
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International, Middle East, USABy Lloyd Levy LONDON, England — The “war” in Gaza has now lasted over two weeks, with no immediate sign of an end to hostilities. This is really bad news for Israel in particular, and Diaspora Jews in general. I have certain perspectives on the matter. I believe the US administration bears a great deal
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International, Lloyd Levy, Middle East, USA