NEW YORK (Press Release)–In an audience at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday, assured top leaders of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) that he would continue to raise his voice against anti-Semitism and attempts to isolate the state of Israel. The Pope was greeted by a leadership delegation in Rome led by Robert G.
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Travel and FoodWASHINGTON, DC (Press Release) — National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) Chairman Marc R. Stanley and President and CEO David A. Harris on Wednesday, Nov. 3, jointly issued the following statement in response to the election results: “In short, last night was a tough night for many Democrats, but there were key wins as well. “We’re
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USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va) on Wednesday released a letter to his Republican colleagues soliciting their support to become Majority Leader in the House of Representatives. Here is the text: Dear Republican Colleague: Congratulations on your election and for being a major part of a new Republican resurgence. For
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USASAN DIEGO—Well, were the recent elections good for us Jews? Yes and no. Some Jewish incumbents lost their seats, others retained them, and some Jewish candidates will become freshmen members of Congress next term. Some Jews lost their committee chairmanships in the House, but one Jew—Eric Cantor of Virginia—appears poised to become the next majority
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Donald H. Harrison, USAJERUSALEM (WJC)–Israel’s Foreign Ministry has suspended trips of government officials to Britain out of fear that they might be arrested there for alleged war crimes. The news was announced during a visit by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague in Jerusalem. Despite assurances, successive British government have not yet repealed universal jurisdiction laws allowing private war
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Middle EastJERUSALEM (WJC)–A Knesset committee has made it possible for a civil marriage law to be implemented in Israel. The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee on Wednesday, Nov 3, approved a registration fee of about US$ 165 for couples to obtain a civil marriage. The law, passed in March and set to be implemented next
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By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO–Sometimes bringing back a scary old classic can be a ‘what else is new moment’ especially if it opens late in October and the play is Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Don’t be misled by either, though. Ion Theatre is mounting an intriguing production of Jeffrey Archer’s new adaptation of
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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Barry Rubin HERZLIYA, Israel — There is a struggle for power in Lebanon of the greatest importance. Yet it is a battle that the West, for all practical purposes, has already ceded the country to the Iran-Syria bloc. Lebanon has a unique political system. It is what might be called a communal democracy, with
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International, Middle East, USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – The first-ever election night poll of American Jewish voters finds the community bucking national trends and overwhelmingly supporting Democratic candidates and President Obama, as well as a bold US-led push for Middle East peace, according to J Street. Despite millions of dollars worth of partisan and neo-conservative attempts to turn Israel
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USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM– The coverage of the mid-term election provokes me once again to think that Americans are mad. Already my American friends are reaching for the delete or the reply button. The madness appears in the weight of the Tea Parties and Sarah Palin, plus the intensity against the president’s efforts for economic
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Ira Sharkansky, USA
Hey Waiter…There’s God in My Soup! Learning Kabbalah through Humor by Sam “Simcha” Krause with Terry Krause; ISBN 978-1-553-4537-2980-9, ©2010, $16.00, 98 pages By Fred Reiss, Ed.D. WINCHESTER, California — Jewish tradition holds that Moses received three things from God on Mt. Sinai. First, he received the Written Law, known as the Torah and Five
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Fred Reiss, EdD, Jewish ReligionLA JOLLA, California (Press Release)– The Gotthelf Art Gallery at the Lawrence Family JCC will present a solo exhibition, “John David Ratajkowski – From Page to Stage: Portraits of Jewish Literary Figures in Film,” running December 8, 2010 – February 23, 2011. Art will be for sale, with all proceeds benefiting the artist and the Gotthelf Art Gallery.
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Travel and FoodJERUSALEM (WJC)–Israel’s Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor has canceled an appearance at a fundraising dinner in London over fears he could be arrested by UK authorities, the ‘Jewish Chronicle’ reports. It is believed the Israeli British Justice Ministry warned the Likud politician that an arrest warrant might be issued if he entered Britain. Meridor was
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Travel and FoodEVANSTON, Illinois (WJC)– Authorities in this Chicago suburb are investigating a case of vandalism at the local Chabad house, which serves the nearby Northwestern University campus. A large menorah in front of the building was vandalized and the light bulbs and wiring were pulled out. Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime. The
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