Iran cancels stoning of woman, but may still hang her for adultery

TEHRAN (WJC)–Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for allegedly having committed adultery, escaped her execution on Wednesday after strong international protests, but still faces the death penalty. Ashtiani, whose case has captivated the world, might be hanged instead of stoned to death, human rights advocates said. The 43-year-old mother, was

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Travel and Food

More LGBT candidates elected this year than any before

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund has  announced that more openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) candidates won election to public office in the U.S. in 2010 than in any year in America’s history. At least 106 of the group’s record-breaking 164 endorsed candidates were winners as of Wednesday morning, including Providence,

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USA

U.S. should not be afraid to compare itself with other western democracies

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — The recent column on American madness produced one request to be dropped from my list, several accusations that I had turned against the homeland that nurtured me, claims for the superiority of American freedom and opportunity, an often-repeated accusation from a die-hard Democrat that I am a mad Israeli, one “Amen,”

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USA

Cape Town Opera controversy latest mixing music and world politics

                                         By David Amos  SAN DIEGO–I quote to you a couple of paragraphs from the Musical America Worldwide website of October 29, 2010: CAPE TOWN OPERA TO GO TO ISRAEL Johannesburg. Cape Town’s Opera troupe is rejecting a call from retired Anglican archbishop Desmond Tutu to cancel a performance in Israel scheduled for November of

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Travel and Food

ZOA: American voters disapprove Obama’s foreign policy

NEW YORK (Press Release)–The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has stated that Tuesday’s Congressional election result indicates a sweeping rejection of President Obama’s domestic, economic and foreign policy. Many polls indicate Americans’ dissatisfaction with President Obama’s handling of the Arab/Israeli situation. This election further validates that part of the message sentWednesday to President Obama to

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Travel and Food, USA

RJC lists some Jewish Republican winners across the country

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — Jewish Republicans won a variety of races throughout the country, the Republican Jewish Coalition reported on Wednesday, Nov. 3. “We are very proud of our members and friends who made the choice to serve, took on tough opponents, and won the day,” said RJC Chairman Matt Brooks. “We thank them for their

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USA

Election will make little difference in world’s perceptions of the U.S.

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C — The day after sweeping electoral change, it is tempting to think the world is shifting on its axis.  American voters may have shifted the political axis – or righted it, depending – but it would be a mistake to think things beyond our border have changed. This is the

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Shoshana Bryen, USA

Lecture set Nov. 17 on how Israel has shaped Holocaust memory

CORONADO, California (Press Release)-The Agency for Jewish Education continues its monthly Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series with Professor Oren Meyers of the University of Haifa. Meyers’ lecture will take place in the Winn Room of the Coronado Library on Nov. 17 at 10:30 am. His lecture is titled, “The Shaping of the Israeli Memory of the

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Science, Medicine, & Education

JFS seeks votes in Pepsi contest for the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The Hand Up Youth Food Pantry at Jewish Family Service is just one of 1,142 organizations competing for part of $1.3 million from the Pepsi Refresh Project. In an effort to support those who generate innovative, optimistic ideas, the Pepsi Refresh Project (of Pepsi-Cola North American Beverages) is awarding more than $20 million

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