Ros-Lehtinen criticizes Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay’s decisions to recognize Palestine

WASHINGTON, D.C (Press Release) – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, commented Tuesday, Dec. 7,  on the news that Argentina and Uruguay have recognized a Palestinian state, joining Brazil, which did so formally last week. Statement by Ros-Lehtinen: “It is incomprehensible that these nations who seek t be viewed […]

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Wikileaks expose America’s waning influence in the Midle East

By Barry Rubin HERZLIYA, Israel — The Washington Post’s editorial, “Mr. Mubarak vs. Mr. Obama,” has two passages especially worthy of notice. Among U.S. daily city newspapers, the Post has been the best generally at understanding the serious trouble created by the Obama Administration’s mistakes and misunderstandings. In this editorial, it urges the U.S government to

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ADL denounces call by Israeli rabbis for religious tests in housing

JERUSALEM (Press Release)–Calling it a “perversion of Jewish and democratic values,” the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Tuesday, Dec. 7, condemned a petition signed by dozens of rabbis in Israel prohibiting their followers from renting homes to gentiles. ADL’s Israel Office issued the following statement:  “It is outrageous and unacceptable that rabbis across Israel are promoting

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ADL says Latin American recognition of Palestine prompted by ‘cynical manipulation’ by Palestinian Authority

NEW YORK (Press Release)–The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Tuesday, Dec. 7,  expressed deep concern over the announcements by Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay that they had recognized an “independent” Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, saying the countries are “aiding and abetting a cynical manipulation by the Palestinian Authority.” Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, issued

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Book for preschoolers offers a health tip that adults could brush up on

Brush Barry Brush by Linda Valderrama, R.D.H.; illustrated by Sudi Memarzadeh, Shirley’s Gil Publications, ISBN 978-0-578-06605-9 51195; 29 pages including brushing chart with stickers, $11.95. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — This book is for parents and grandparents to read to preschoolers.  Written by dental hygienist Linda Valderrama, who is a member of our

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El Al and JNF to work together on Carmel Mountain reforestation

TEL AVIV (Press Release)–EL AL Israel Airlines and Jewish National Fund (JNF), two leading recognizable names associated with the State of Israel, have announced a new effort to help rebuild some of the devastated areas that resulted from the worst fires in Israel’s history.  The EL AL and JNF forest will be planted on Carmel

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Congregation Beth Am schedules Shabbat retreat in February

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–A Shabbat weekend retreat led by Congregation Beth Am’s  Rabbi David Kornberg and his family, themed  “Lighting the Spark, Fanning the Flame…A Lifetime of Jewish Connection.”  will take place on Shabbat Vayakhel – February 25 – 27, 2011 at Camp Ramah in Ojai, California. The weekend will feature Scholar in Residence: Rabbi Shawn

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Babies born to moms over 40 healthy, but moms face greater risks

TEL AVIV (Press Release)― Career women who put babies on hold until after 40, or even 45, will be reassured by new research from Tel Aviv University. Even though there are associated risks for babies when postponing child-bearing, the neonates can overcome them, says Prof. Yariv Yogev of Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine

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Anti-Nazi human rights activists vindicated in Greek court

ATHENS (WJC)–Charges against three Greek human rights activists who were on trial for criticizing biased judges who had acquitted the notorious Holocaust denier Konstantinos Plevris  have been quashed. A three-judge panel on Monday unanimously found in favor of the activists of the AntiNazi Initiative, an Athens-based group founded in 1997 that fights hate in Greek

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Argentina, Brazil recognize Palestine as independent within 1967 borders

BUENOS AIRES (WJC)–Argentina has recognized a Palestinian state within the borders preceding the 1967 Six Day War, according to a note sent from President Cristina Fernández to Palestinian Autonomy President Mahmoud Abbas. The move follows that of Brazil, which last week also recognized a Palestinian state. Kirchner on Monday sent the note to Abbas announcing

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Congressional Research Service sees Hamas as local rather than pan-national in its goals

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Congressional Research Service has issued a report on Hamas, which, though it contains no dramatic surprises, may prove useful background for observers of the Palestinian terror group.   Here is a link to the report which compares Hamas to Hezbollah in Lebanon, and contrasts its local orientation with the pan-national goals of al Qaeda.

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