A roundup of the most talked about political and global stories in the Jewish world this week
- NEWS & COMMENTARY
A new era of Jewish leadership in L.A.?
Los Angeles chose Eric Garcetti as its first elected Jewish mayor, one of a number of political contests on Tuesday that reflected the city’s diversity, as well as its numerous…
Stone-walling
In the last two years, the Western Wall in Jerusalem — also known as the Kotel — has become a place of controversy as much as of worship. It’s the site of a battle that has long been waged by…
Gun violence in America: Scandal!
Two years after his mother was shot and killed, Dallas Sonnier received a phone call from the police: His father had just been shot and killed.
- HOLLYWOOD
Spielberg to produce ‘Halo’ television series, plus other news from the Xbox One announcement
Microsoft Corp gave the world a first look at its new Xbox One on Tuesday, announcing that its first gaming console in eight years will come with exclusive video and…
Justin Timberlake and Coen brothers answer Jewish questions at Cannes
Using his preternatural smoothness, Justin Timberlake saved the Coen brothers from some serious awkwardness at a Cannes press conference for their folk singer film “Inside Llewyn Davis” on Sunday. “Jewish…
Sean Penn lobbies for Charedi man imprisoned in Bolivia
Actor Sean Penn urged a congressional hearing to pressure Bolivia to release a haredi Orthodox father of five under house arrest in the country.
- LIFE & CULTURE
Sarah Silverman sings about staying home in ‘Perfect Night’
For your listening pleasure, “Perfect Night,” in which Sarah Silverman recounts the benefits of skipping the club for the couch. Because this is a Silverman production you can expect references…
Maccabi Tel Aviv back on top but coach future uncertain
Champions Maccabi Tel Aviv have reasserted their dominance of Israeli soccer but media reports on Tuesday suggested they might have to continue their revival without coach Oscar Garcia.
7 Rules for Perfect Hummus
When was the last time you opened a tub of hummus and swooned? When was the last time a restaurant put a plate of hummus in front of you, and…
- BLOGS
State 194: A Documentary About Palestine
Opening this weekend at Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 is a very hot-button new documentary called State 194, which follows the recent history of Palestine. Many will approach this film with…
7 Rules for Perfect Hummus
When was the last time you opened a tub of hummus and swooned? When was the last time a restaurant put a plate of hummus in front of you, and…
What would my Israeli grandmother think?
When I hear about the latest events in Israel – the air strikes on weapons facilities in Syria, the flare-ups over women donning prayer shawls at the Western Wall –…
- JUDAICA STORE
- INFO
Mobile
Read the JJ
Community/Events
A new era of Jewish leadership in L.A.?
Newly elected Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on May 21. Photo by Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
Los Angeles chose Eric Garcetti as its first elected Jewish mayor, one of a number of political contests on Tuesday that reflected the city’s diversity, as well as its. . .Read More.
OKLAHOMA TORNADO
- Rescuers search Oklahoma tornado town ruins as recovery starts
- Oklahoma tornado: How you can help
- A prayer for Oklahoma
TOP STORIES
- Two restaurants drop RCC after Doheny scandal
- Top Claims Conference officials carried out own botched probe of 2001 fraud
- FBI says man shot dead while being questioned about Boston bombings
- Biden: ‘Jewish heritage is American heritage’
- Rabbis to Boy Scouts: Lift ban on gay members
- Meet the laser that guides the Iron Dome (soon to be made in the USA)
- Angelina’s breast cancer victory isn’t for celebrities only
- Spielberg to produce ‘Halo’ television series, plus other news from the Xbox One announcement
Hollywood Jew
They were just two Jewish boys kidding around.
“Not since Passover have there been so many people here,” writer/director/producer Judd A. . .
Hollywood Jew
Babs is heading to the Holy Land next month for two major events in her long and legendary career: On June 17, she will receive an honorar. . .
 |
 | |
 |
 |
We bring you a daily round-up of the interesting and informative from around the world, on the four topics covered by Rosner's Domain.
I judge how good a comedy is, by how much I laugh, as well as how much the audience laughs...or doesn't, as was the case last night, sitti. . .
Dear Dr.L- your real questions answered thoroughly by your devoted Sex & Relationship Counselor Dr.Limor.
All questioners should be addresse. . .
Israel faces grave, unprecedented physical dangers: a nuclear Iran, jihadists on her borders and chaotic upheavals shaking the foundations o. . .
Guest Post by Jillian Ezra, Bend the Arc Jeremiah Fellow (2012-2013)
As Jews and as employers of domestic workers, we need to speak up for. . .
In June 1965, during the most violent days of the civil rights movement, 21-year-old Paul Saltzman drove from Toronto to Mississippi to beco. . .
A bill to extend automatic tourist visas to Israelis draws opposition from pro-Palestinian groups.
Once Eric Garcetti is sworn in, the mayors of America's three largest cities will be Jewish. Should we celebrate or should we keep quiet abo. . .
Having been through Hurricane Sandy, watching...
I feel the same way about Jennifer. What a...
contratar 806
All the contents you mentioned in...
Another hilarious recap. It is pretty strange...
Even in the earliest writings nirvana is...
When ever I can't slepp and I am too stress. It...
very nice
Michael Moore is a complete idiot. Why you waste...
What a wonderful project! May it be a successful...
I have been eating a mostly vegan diet for...
| |
|
|
|
| Advertise on the Jewish Journal | |
| |
