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Kerry praises Netanyahu’s ‘seriousness’ on peace
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his “seriousness” in finding ways to restart the peace process.
Angelina’s breast cancer victory isn’t for celebrities only
Actress Angelina Jolie just announced that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning that she was genetically predisposed to cancer. Her disclosure was a powerful show of solidarity with the more than 100,000 American women who undergo breast removal…
Garcetti, Feuer, Galperin: A new era of Jewish leadership in L.A.?
Los Angeles chose Eric Garcetti as its first elected Jewish mayor in a number of political contests on Tuesday that reflected the city’s diversity, as well as its numerous variations of Jewishness. (In a historical footnote, one Bernard Cohn served…
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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…
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…
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Angelina’s breast cancer victory isn’t for celebrities only
Actress Angelina Jolie just announced that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning that she was genetically predisposed to cancer. Her disclosure was a powerful show of solidarity with…
‘God is a fraud’
In this week’s parasha, Beha’alotecha, Moses faces the fragility of life as he watches his sister, Miriam, struggle with tzara’at, a dangerous skin disease. Overcome with anguish, Moses cries out…
Startup classroom
In a twist on the classic academic approach to entrepreneurship, Israeli universities are trending toward classroom-based incubators that allow students to put theory to the test in a sheltering atmosphere.…
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Propaganda lies in a disguise
Muhammad al-Durrah, the little boy who became the symbol of the Al-Aqsa Intifada, is returning to the headlines after a decade. A photo of him, crying, leaning against a wall…
Male Eating Disorders: A Real Thing
Recently, People Magazine came out with an article about Ashley Hamilton talking openly about his struggles with an eating disorder. I applaud Ashley for coming out about having an eating…
Religion at the End of The Big C
Last night, Showtime’s The Big C aired its final episode. After three seasons of half-hour installments, this comedy returned for a shortened final season consisting of four hour-long episodes. Subtitled…
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The tent movement is coming (back)
March 30, 2012 | 2:43 pm
New Kadima leader Mofaz wants to lead the protest, whereas for Prime Minister Netanyahu, a renewal of the campaign could be a problem.
So it’s “Shaul or Bibi” - but can Mofaz find the votes?
March 28, 2012 | 7:24 am
The former IDF chief and defense minister has unseated Tzipi Livni as head of Kadima, but many of the party's supporters have long since departed and it's unlikely he will have the same draw for the left-leaning voters of 2009.
So Israelis think that US Jewish support is “essential’’ – so what?
March 27, 2012 | 1:26 pm
A new poll by the Ruderman Family Foundation shows that almost all Israelis see the importance of American Jewish support. Some thoughts on these findings.
The Israel Factor: Obama vs. Romney, January 2007
March 26, 2012 | 2:52 pm
How much has changed since 2007, when the Israel Factor pitted these two then relatively unknown Democratic and Republican presidential hopefuls against one other?
If you really must know what’s going to happen in Kadima
March 25, 2012 | 4:49 pm
While tension levels are high and all eyes are on the two candidates in Tuesday's Kadima primary – Livni and Mofaz – one should remember that as things stand, Kadima is no more than one midsize party among many.
‘Many in J Street are pro-peace first and pro-Israel second’
March 23, 2012 | 4:10 am
Dr. Gilbert Kahn, professor of political science at Kean University, discusses J Street, its policies and its future.
Senate Jewish Projection
March 22, 2012 | 1:24 pm
About the J-Meter
March 22, 2012 | 11:08 am
Welcome to the J-METER – an in-depth guide to polling on Israel and the Jewish World.
Tracking Opinion on Attacking Iran
March 22, 2012 | 10:30 am
Should Israel attack Iran?
Factor panel: Israel can’t act in Iran without Obama’s consent
March 22, 2012 | 8:18 am
Seven out of our ten-strong panel do not believe that Israel can launch an attack on Iran without reaching some kind of understanding with Obama. In other words, they don’t really buy the subtle threat hidden repeatedly in Netanyahu’s speeches.
Is the US too supportive of Israel? That depends on one’s political affiliation
March 21, 2012 | 1:40 pm
In the most recent Gallup poll, highlighted by the Republican Jewish Coalition, 78% of Republicans sympathize more with Israel than the Palestinians, while the percentage for Democrats is 53%.
Ashton on Toulouse; Obama on Iran; Goldberg on Beinart
March 20, 2012 | 9:15 am
I'm prone to give the EU foreign policy chief a pass for foolishness over her comparison of Gaza and Toulouse.
What Does Conversion Really Mean?
March 18, 2012 | 3:10 pm
In a joint e-mail exchange, Daniel Gordis, president of the Shalem Foundation and senior fellow at the Shalem Center in Jerusalem, and Rabbi David Ellenson, president of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, discuss Jewish conversion. . .
Hagee’s Christians United for Israel (CUFI) reaches one million members
March 17, 2012 | 4:05 pm
Just two years ago, the CUFI passed its 500,000 mark, with some fanfare. Now it has doubled.
The 2012 Israel Favorability Stats
March 16, 2012 | 6:06 pm
The March 2012 Israel favorability stats.
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