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Opposition continues despite new Boy Scout policy
In 2001, Temple Israel of Hollywood (TIOH) overwhelmingly decided to end its sponsorship of Cub Scout Pack 1300 to protest the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) policy banning openly gay…
Jews should get offended
If there’s one thing the Palestinians are great at, it’s saying no. For years now, many peace-loving Jewish heads have been bruised from banging against the brick wall of Palestinian rejectionism.
NSA and JEW
If you ever needed a sign that Jews feel fully integrated and accepted by society, consider this: Not one major Jewish group made a peep over the revelations of National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance.
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“Curb” star Jeff Garlin spends two days in jail following parking lot confrontation
Actor Jeff Garlin ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") was released from a Van Nuys jail yesterday, at approximately 7:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) website. An incident…
‘Man of Steel’ screenwriter David S. Goyer on Superman and religion
“People are always so quick to point out the Christ allegory in “The Man of Steel” but Superman has always struck me as a combination of Old Testament and New…
Superman is a Jewish Fantasy
This past week my wife surprised me with tickets to the new Superman movie “Man of Steel” for my birthday. So late Saturday night, we sat in a packed movie…
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Archie Comics feature film in the works
Archie comics lovers, rejoice!
Israel’s SodaStream inks deal with KitchenAid
The Israeli company SodaStream agreed to develop a home system for making carbonated drinks for KitchenAid appliances.
Barbra Streisand receives Honorary Doctorate from The Hebrew University
Barbra Streisand, after receiving an honorary doctorate from The Hebrew University, stands in front of the plaque of the Institute of Jewish Studies Building, established in 1984 in honor of…
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Summer Peaches Are Here
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The Power of Language: Cultivating Positive Emotions
Language affects the heart. When we’re surrounded by others who speak negatively, it can really affect our mood and disposition. Are we aware of how much negative language there is…
Attention Forward: We Aren’t That Radical
It has been said that most of us believe newspaper reporting to be generally accurate, until we read an article on a subject with which we are intimately familiar. It…
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The latest poll: 55% Democrat, 22% Republican
June 6, 2012 | 8:59 am
There's no additional confirmation to the trend recorded only by PEW, showing a shift toward the Republicans by Jewish voters.
First Lebanon War: Marking 30 years, and the lessons learned
June 5, 2012 | 9:48 am
The first Lebanon War is remembered for being a 'war of choice', initiated by Israel, and not a direct response to attack or provocation.
The great Independence Day debate: Letter 5
June 4, 2012 | 11:23 am
Not everyone is in favor of a ministerial proposal to move Israel's Independence Day from the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyyar. Part V of a lively discussion on the issue.
The great Independence Day debate: Letter 4
June 3, 2012 | 1:22 pm
A new plan to move Israel's Independence Day from the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyyar has received a mixed welcome. The fourth part of a fascinating exchange of opinions on the matter.
House Jewish Projection: Candidate Elimination Week
June 1, 2012 | 11:14 am
The upcoming primary votes could have further reduce the number of projected Jewish Representatives following the 2012 November election.
The great Independence Day debate: Letters 2 and 3
May 31, 2012 | 7:47 am
Not everyone is in favor of a new plan to move Israel's Independence Day from the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyyar. The second and third parts of a fascinating exchange of opinions on the matter.
When there are no more excuses for Israel’s Reform
May 30, 2012 | 11:09 am
Now liberal Judaism has to prove itself, and show that it can connect to Israeli society not through the courts of law, but rather through direct engagement.
The great Independence Day debate: Letter 1
May 29, 2012 | 11:07 am
Not everyone is in favor of officially moving Israel's Independence Day from its Hebrew date. We present a fascinating exchange of opinions on the matter.
Five comments on Jonathan Pollard’s chances of being released soon
May 29, 2012 | 10:03 am
The truth is, the release of the convicted of spy for Israel is not that much of a hot topic among American Jews.
‘A window onto 1,000 turbulent years crucial to understanding today’s Mideast’
May 27, 2012 | 4:30 am
Journalist and author Matti Friedman discusses his new book, the Aleppo Codex, and the significance today for this often overlooked chapter in Jewish history.
Striking Iran, questions and assumptions
May 25, 2012 | 9:48 am
A new poll shows wide and growing support for a military strike to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, but the talks between the international community and Iran have the potential to sway public opinion.
It is very dangerous to suggest that areas of the world should be Judenrein
May 23, 2012 | 2:50 pm
Dr. Barry A. Kosmin of Trinity College, author of a survey of European Jewish leaders and opinion formers, discusses the challenges facing the Jewish communities of Europe.
Poll Trends: Kadima is losing, but Netanyahu isn’t
May 23, 2012 | 7:24 am
Polls this week put the right-wing and religious parties (Likud not included) at the lowest combined predicted number of seats (32) since we started tracking them for the study.
How many Jewish votes can Romney get?
May 21, 2012 | 2:34 pm
No matter how tiny the Jewish community might be, the battle for Jewish votes is extensively reported and analyzed; but for Jewish votes to be of any significance come Election Day, the margin between candidates has to be very, very small, and. . .
An angry Netanyahu is good for Iran negotiations
May 21, 2012 | 9:06 am
An agreement on Iran's nuclear ambitions that makes Israel uncomfortable would be easier for Tehran to swallow.
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