Published by Reuters UK By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – As a TV star and newspaper columnist, Yair Lapid titled his weekly commentary “Being Israeli” – a rhapsody about the politically centrist middle-class that he saw holding together a fractious country, with him as its tribune. As caretaker prime minister after parliament dissolved itself on […]
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Middle East
By Natasha Josefowitz, ACSW, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — I was raised in a traditional Russian family. My father always said, “We dont’ talk business in front of the ladies” as it was considered very rude. My first husband, raised with a similar background, was equally reserved; his perception was that it was “too complicated
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Lifestyles, Natasha Josefowitz
(JNS) Israel’s Knesset has set Tuesday, Nov. 1, as the date for the country’s next general elections. The Joint Arab List voted with the coalition, resulting in a majority of 57 votes in favor of a Nov. 1 election date. Forty-seven Knesset members voted against the November date. The opposition had been pushing for the
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Middle East
By Eva Trieger CARLSBAD, California — When it comes to ushering in summer, nobody does it better than New Village Arts. Once more, a fine June evening in the bucolic Carlsbad Flower Fields, paired with two of the area’s multi-talented actors, and familiar show tunes that never go out of style! That is definitely a
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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Laurie Baron Partisan Witch Hunt=The committee consisting of 6 Democrats and 2 Republicans formed after Kevin McCarthy rejected a proposal for a committee that would have had equal representation for both parties. Also look under self-fulfilling prophecy. Premature Tabulation=Claiming victory before all the votes are counted. Also look under slogan “Stop the Real.” A
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
NEW YORK (Press Release) – Dianne Lob, Chair, William Daroff, CEO, and Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair, of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued the following statement: “We applaud Unilever for selling ‘Ben & Jerry’s Israel’ to Avi Zinger, current licensee and CEO of Ben & Jerry’s Israel. Ben & Jerry’s Israel
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Middle East, USA
Published by Reuters UK (Reuters) – Unilever Plc said on Wednesday it had sold its Ben & Jerry’s business in Israel to Avi Zinger for an undisclosed amount, ensuring the ice cream brand stays available to all consumers in the country. The consumer goods giant said the ice cream will now be sold under its
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Middle East
By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — Perhaps John T. Earnest might have been stopped by our new gun safety law from murdering Lori Gilbert Kaye in Poway, but it seems that the law would not have prevented Al Aliwi Al-Issa from massacring 10 people in Boulder. Even Democratic leaders and the news media are heralding
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Bruce Ticker, Opinion, San Diego County, USA
NEW YORK (Press Release) — Israeli Olympian, 2017 World Baseball Classic champion, and Major League Baseball star athlete Ian Kinsler, has been named the manager of Team Israel for the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC). Kinsler, who is currently an advisor in the front office for the San Diego Padres, received his Israeli citizenship in
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Middle East, Sports & Competitions, USA
By Israel Kasnett (JNS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in a live speech from Kyiv last Thursday, expressing frustration that Israel is not doing more to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian invasion. The speech was broadcast on the university’s social media channels and followed by a short question and
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International, Middle East
By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) Monday’s closed consultations at the United Nations Security Council meant that the usual fireworks surrounding the monthly meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were quieted. Both Israeli and Palestinian Authority representatives were absent from the meeting. The United States gave a largely balanced statement, with Deputy Ambassador to the U.N. Richard Mills
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International, Middle East, USA
By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Michal and I recently enjoyed a day trip organized by ESRA, the English Speaking Residents Association. ESRA provides numerous social activities for Israelis who are comfortable speaking English while funding diverse charitable projects for all Israelis. While not my usual hike with ESRA, this tour, nicely coordinated by
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Middle East, Steve Kramer, Travel and Food
By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. The parasha this week begins with a deep psychological insight into leadership with the words, “Vayikach Korach,” “and Korach took.” He was a taker, not a giver. Contrast this to Moshe who responded to Korach’s rebellion against him by “falling on his face.” A taker? No. Moshe demonstrated the inner
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Jewish Religion, Michael MantellBy Laurie Baron I started writing my Humoring the Headlines columns back in 2013. Today is the 600th one I’ve posted. Here’s some of my favorite observations from 2013: Anthony Wiener is reportedly considering withdrawing from the New York’s mayoral race. He has been negotiating with Oskar Mayer to become the chauffeur of their trademark vehicle. He’s
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire