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Kerry says Israelis, Palestinians must make tough decisions
Israeli and Palestinian leaders must decide soon on whether to revive long-dormant peace negotiations to end their decades-old conflict, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.
Industry is best bet for peace, Israeli billionaire says
On a new industrial park in Israel's largest Arab town, a software plant belonging to a multibillion-dollar U.S.-listed firm sits cheek-by-jowl with two small Arab-owned businesses: a metal factory and one producing tools for brain surgery.
Adelsons donate $40 million to Birthright
Casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, donated $40 million to the Birthright Israel Foundation.
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Billy Crystal to star in Larry Charles’ FX series
Looks like FX is going to be injecting some humor into their lineup. Not a bad idea, we think, after many seasons of the awesome yet dark series “Justified” or…
Civility replaces violence in ‘Last White Night’
In June 1965, during the most violent days of the civil rights movement, 21-year-old Paul Saltzman drove from Toronto to Mississippi to become a freedom fighter with the Student Nonviolent…
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…
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A talent agent turns yogurt maven
Amy Salko Robertson — producer of such films as “The Oh in Ohio,” “Lab Rats” and “When Do We Eat?” a comedy set at a Passover seder —realized that she…
Maccabi Tel Aviv back on top but coach future uncertain
Champions Maccabi Tel Aviv have reasserted their dominance of Israeli soccer but media reports on Tuesday suggested they might have to continue their revival without coach Oscar Garcia.
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…
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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 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.
Washington Notes: Three questions on next week’s Iran talks
May 18, 2012 | 12:42 pm
A look at the more subtle questions that will decide the success or failure of next week's Baghdad talks on the Iranian nuclear program.
Can the new Israeli coalition bring about peace?
May 18, 2012 | 4:27 am
Those who assume a new centrist coalition can advance peace talks will also have assumed the talks stalled, at least partly, because of the previous coalition; comforting maybe, but hardly accurate.
So, what do Americans really think of Israel?
May 17, 2012 | 9:03 am
The BBC has found that 50% of Americans see Israel positively, while our J-Meter shows Israel is doing much better than that.
Netanyahu’s excuses and the Financial Times’ leaps of logic
May 15, 2012 | 11:11 am
On the plane from Tel Aviv to DC, the headline of the Financial Times' lead editorial caught my eye; at first I was unsure as to whether I should even bother to correct all the false assumptions and illogical conclusions, but having the temper. . .
Poll Trend: Elections far off, Netanyahu still strong
May 14, 2012 | 10:48 am
The question is, how many voters are going to abandon Kadima in the wake of Mofaz's decision to join the coalition, and where will they be going?
‘Raising young American Jews to feel Israel matters isn’t as “naturally occurring” as it was’
May 12, 2012 | 12:13 pm
Professor Bethamie Horowitz of the Steinhardt School at NYU and author of the study 'Defining Israel Education', discusses American Jewry's connection to Israel.
Can mighty Israel (and mighty Netanyahu) make peace?
May 10, 2012 | 10:33 am
When someone like Fareed Zakaria compliments someone like Binyamin Netanyahu one knows trouble is coming.
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