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Nuclear enrichment among Iran’s ‘inalienable rights,’ new president says
Iran’s President-elect Hassan Rohani said he would strive for transparency in his country’s nuclear program but would not stop enriching uranium.
Bill Clinton to Israelis: Share future with a Palestinian state
There is no alternative to a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Bill Clinton said at an event to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres.
Murder victim related to temple founder
A Porter Ranch woman, who authorities said was shot and killed early Friday morning when a domestic dispute escalated, was the daughter of a founding member of Temple Ahavat Shalom (TAS) in Northridge, according to a family member of the…
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The future of Hollywood, according to Steven Spielberg
Can’t imagine shelling out $25 to see “Iron Man” in the theater? Soon you may not have a choice, says Steven Spielberg.
Six reasons why Superman is Jesus in ‘Man of Steel’
Last night I attended a press screening of the latest installment of the Superman franchise, “Man of Steel,” directed by Zack Snyder and produced by "Batman" director Christopher Nolan. An…
Old Spice guy does another Israel commercial
Old Spice guy Isaiah Mustafa has taken his act to Israel… again. Two months after sporting a suit and tie for a Maccabee beer ad, the actor has gone shirtless…
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Barbra Streisand slams Orthodox Jews’ actions against Israeli women
U.S. entertainer Barbra Streisand on Monday took a swipe at Orthodox Jews in Israel who compel women to sit in the back of buses and assault them for following religious…
Cute video of the day: Matisyahu’s kid sings
Nothing says “happy Father’s Day” like your very own kid covering your very own song. In this clip, which Matisyahu posted to YouTube (and we saw on Jewcy), the reggae…
The Continuing Mystery of Bruno Schulz
The great writer and mystifier Bruno Schulz left a plethora of puzzles, myths and hidden chambers in two thin booklets of essays. However, one of his lesser-known and most challenging…
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Genius at Work
By Matt Shapiro I stood there, transfixed. In passing, it's just a cabinet; the placard on the wall shared that it was filled with notecards, written and organized by Stanley…
This week from Israel
Watch out, USA, the Israelis are coming! Last week, more than 1,200 Israeli young adults made their way to North America to serve as Jewish Agency emissaries at day and…
5 Best Foods For Lowering Blood Pressure
1. Low Fat Milk Fight high blood pressure with milk products, which contain calcium, potassium and magnesium. Two to three servings per day is sufficient. Make a milkshake, grab a…
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Conservative and Reform Jews vs. the AVI CHAI Foundation
February 29, 2012 | 12:32 pm
Some in Israel believe that the AVI CHAI Foundation is behind a move to disguise the number of Conservative and Reform Jews in Israel, an accusation the Foundation strongly denies.
Political time-saver: This short post will save you reading many long stories
February 27, 2012 | 2:08 pm
Thoughts on Santorum's Jewish voter base, attacking Iran and the speeches at the upcoming AIPAC conference.
Israel’s Haredi vs. Conservative/Reform populations, part II
February 26, 2012 | 2:02 pm
Some readers have responded with scepticism to the Guttman report findings that there are more Israeli Jews identifying themselves as "Reform" or "Conservative" than "Haredi."
‘Research shows no link between political views and emotional ties to Israel’
February 24, 2012 | 11:18 am
Theodore Sasson of the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University discusses his study on the attachment of American Jews to Israel.
Can you believe it? Israel has more Conservative and Reform Jews than Haredis
February 23, 2012 | 2:26 pm
A study on Jewish trends in Israel shows that despite complaints of growing ultra-Orthodox influence, other streams are apparently more prevalent.
This week’s indications that war with Iran is very close/very far off
February 22, 2012 | 10:18 am
As usual, there are conflicting signs that Israel is planning a strike on Iran.
Factor: Why is Romney better than Obama?
February 21, 2012 | 8:53 am
In our latest survey we do have something resembling an answer as to why the former Massachusetts governor scores better than the president, when we asked the Israel Factor panelists to rank Obama and Romney on some key issues.
‘Israeli lawmakers should care about the agenda of the American Jewish community’
February 20, 2012 | 12:43 pm
Kadima MK Ronit Tirosh, the chair of a new Knesset caucus on the relationship between Israel and American Jewry, discusses the ties between the two communities.
Answering my readers: Conservatism, Orthodoxy, Lieberman, Rudoren
February 19, 2012 | 8:48 am
A few responses to comments to me and about me.
Factor favorite for Secretary of State: Joe Biden
February 16, 2012 | 10:18 am
It might be too early to say who will be the GOP presidential candidate, or how he will fare against Obama, but we do know that Clinton says she's a one-term Secretary of State.
Jodi Rudoren of the New York Times, I hope I’m wrong
February 15, 2012 | 2:29 pm
The New York Times' new Jerusalem bureau chief is off to a rocky start, and it's unlikely to get any easier for her.
‘Assad will fall, but not so quickly’
February 15, 2012 | 10:51 am
Moshe Maoz, professor of Islamic and Middle Eastern studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, talks to Rosner's Domain about Israeli policy on Syria.
The end of Jews “distancing” from Israel? (Yeah, right)
February 14, 2012 | 4:41 am
A new study finds that despite widely made claims, young American Jews aren't distancing themselves from Israel after all.
Three nagging questions on Israel and Iran
February 13, 2012 | 10:20 am
How will the media fill its pages when there is no longer any speculation about an impending attack on Iran?
‘Familiarity with the New Testament can enhance Jewish understanding’
February 12, 2012 | 7:14 am
Professors Amy-Jill Levine of Vanderbilt University and Marc Brettler of Brandeis University discuss their book, "The Jewish Annotated New Testament."
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