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Nukes are Iran’s ‘inalienable rights,’ its 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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Q&A: ‘No one believes that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is resolvable’
January 31, 2013 | 10:25 am
An interview with Ayelet Shaked, the newly elected Knesset member from Naftali Bennett's 'The Jewish Home' party.
Syrian Concerns and Obama’s Handiest Tool
January 30, 2013 | 5:55 am
A post about the latest developments in Syria in light of yesterday's remarks.
Coalition spins: what not to believe
January 29, 2013 | 10:11 am
Until a new coalition is established and things become clearer, there are a number of assumptions we must be careful about making.
The Truth About Israeli Drivers
January 27, 2013 | 8:17 am
A link to recent piece I wrote for the global edition of the NYT.
Israel Factor: Why is Democratic support for Israel weaker than Republican support?
January 24, 2013 | 9:04 am
Our panel examines the curious disparity between Democratic and Republican support for Israel.
Israel is a moderate country: 20 short notes on the election
January 23, 2013 | 7:35 am
An analysis of several interesting aspects of yesterday's election day.
OPEN POST, Election Day: Play the coalition game
January 22, 2013 | 6:01 am
This live blog is now closed. But the analysis still valid.
The Rosner-Gerstein exchange, part 2: Are American Jews becoming less attached to Israel?
January 21, 2013 | 1:57 pm
Part two of a debate with pollster Jim Gerstein on American Jewry, its voting habits, and connection to Israel.
Last Election Poll-Trend tracker: 67-53 (or maybe 66-54?)
January 20, 2013 | 1:23 pm
A last look at the final polls.
The 2013 campaign: 5 days, 34 mandates, 67 votes, 8 lost - or maybe not
January 17, 2013 | 10:07 am
Netanyahu would like to add Lapid or Livni or both to the coalition, but his problem is obvious: Lapid and Livni both lead parties with members who are very critical of the prime minister’s presumed foot-dragging on the peace process.
Things one shouldn’t be writing about until one does some research: Abortion in Israel
January 16, 2013 | 7:39 am
One simply cannot claim say that abortions in Israel are rare, that Israeli women don't have access to abortion, or that any of this has anything to do with any recent 'moving backward'.
So, Obama says Israel doesn’t know its own interests…
January 15, 2013 | 6:04 am
Is it Israeli "interests" the president has in mind, or is that Israel's policies don't fit in with his plans for the Middle East and with his understanding of what's best for America?
The PICHSIs safeguarding US-Israel relations
January 14, 2013 | 10:41 am
While Israel favorability in the US is high, there are big differences between the voters of the parties (and Independents) on this issue.
Q&A: ‘Labor will either form the government or head the opposition’
January 13, 2013 | 9:53 am
In the sixth in a series of conversations, Labor MK Yitzhak Herzog discusses Netanyahu's actions during the US elections, Iran's nuclear plans, and what's really on Israeli voters' minds.
Israel Factor: Obama’s disengagement term
January 11, 2013 | 10:05 am
Our panel believes that of all the scenarios with which we presented them, the US is most likely to press Israel over the settlements.
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