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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 meaning of Bieberman
October 31, 2012 | 10:30 am
With the merger of Likud and Yisrael Beiteinu, the battle lines have been drawn for the upcoming Israeli elections.
Can Israel and Diaspora Jewry agree to disagree? I think they don’t have much choice
October 30, 2012 | 10:44 am
Three important facts touching on the relationship between Israel and American Jews – the two communities that together comprise some four-fifths of the Jewish world – have recently become clear and are agreed upon by almost all researchers.
Israel Factor final score: Who’s better for Israel?
October 29, 2012 | 10:55 am
Obama has the edge on three important areas: Iran, Syria and the Arab Spring, while Romney convinced the panel he is better on three other topics: The Israeli-Palestinian peace process, Egypt, and relations with Israel.
Who needs the Jewish vote?
October 28, 2012 | 12:27 pm
Of course we don’t all agree on the specifics of political agendas, but being part of a vibrant, shifting, chaotic 'vote' forces us into a group that is markedly Jewish and markedly American and markedly ethnic.
Confused about the Bibi-Lieberman merger? You’re not alone
October 26, 2012 | 5:43 am
Yes, Netanyahu again surprised us all; the problem is, we don’t know yet what he and Lieberman are trying to achieve by uniting their parties.
15 short comments about politics
October 25, 2012 | 10:06 am
Say what you want about Netanyahu the statesman, or Netanyahu the politician – Netanyahu the magician, the man who always has a surprise up his sleeve, has done it again.
Studying Jewish Holy-tics
October 24, 2012 | 11:07 am
Maybe studying the Jewish vote is really a very Jewish thing to do – much like studying the Talmud.
3 skeptical comments on the third presidential debate
October 22, 2012 | 7:53 pm
The choice between Obama and Romney only matters if their policies are different, otherwise, it's no more than sport.
Florida Diary 6: Berman vs. Sherman? Frankel vs. Hasner!!!
October 22, 2012 | 6:26 am
If either candidate for Florida's newly redrawn 22nd District is more Jewishly engaged, I cannot tell; it depends in many ways on one's definition of engagement.
The meaning of ‘firm stand’ on Iran
October 21, 2012 | 10:29 am
The dramatic - if suspiciously well-timed - news of looming direct U.S.-Iran talks and the upcoming foreign policy debate give us ample reason to look at recent polls on policy toward Iran.
Florida Diary 5: Biden avoids Libya, focuses on women
October 19, 2012 | 1:42 pm
The Obama team is reading the same polls we all do, and is reaching the same conclusion: The president cannot win this on the economy.
Florida Diary 4: What Paul Ryan wants, and what women want
October 19, 2012 | 9:43 am
Romney-Ryan ticket doesn’t seem to believe polls showing that women are most interested in abortion as the issue of this election, and aren't just saying it as a knee-jerk response.
Florida Diary 3: Hello Jewish voter, how are you today?
October 18, 2012 | 9:12 am
At the Republican Jewish Coalition HQ in Boca Raton, under a banner reading 'Obama... Oy Vey!!', one volunteer says his job is 'to influence Jewish people to think.'
Florida Diary 2: Mitt Shammai, Barack Hillel (or vice versa)
October 17, 2012 | 3:13 am
While their words weren’t quite godly, the heat and combative manner at Obama and Romney's second debate can certainly be compared to the Beit Hillel–Beit Shammai battle of ideas.
Florida Diary 1: Romney’s ‘Netanyahu’ offense, Obama’s ‘Israel’ defense
October 16, 2012 | 7:55 am
One thing can’t be denied: Netanyahu is probably the foreign leader mentioned more in this election season than any other.
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