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A new era of Jewish leadership in L.A.?
Los Angeles chose Eric Garcetti as its first elected Jewish mayor, one of a number of political contests on Tuesday that reflected the city’s diversity, as well as its numerous…
Stone-walling
In the last two years, the Western Wall in Jerusalem — also known as the Kotel — has become a place of controversy as much as of worship. It’s the site of a battle that has long been waged by…
Gun violence in America: Scandal!
Two years after his mother was shot and killed, Dallas Sonnier received a phone call from the police: His father had just been shot and killed.
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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…
Sean Penn lobbies for Charedi man imprisoned in Bolivia
Actor Sean Penn urged a congressional hearing to pressure Bolivia to release a haredi Orthodox father of five under house arrest in the country.
- LIFE & CULTURE
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…
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.
7 Rules for Perfect Hummus
When was the last time you opened a tub of hummus and swooned? When was the last time a restaurant put a plate of hummus in front of you, and…
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State 194: A Documentary About Palestine
Opening this weekend at Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 is a very hot-button new documentary called State 194, which follows the recent history of Palestine. Many will approach this film with…
7 Rules for Perfect Hummus
When was the last time you opened a tub of hummus and swooned? When was the last time a restaurant put a plate of hummus in front of you, and…
What would my Israeli grandmother think?
When I hear about the latest events in Israel – the air strikes on weapons facilities in Syria, the flare-ups over women donning prayer shawls at the Western Wall –…
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Israel (Factor) choice for VP: Joe Biden
May 7, 2012 | 5:22 am
It's interesting to note that while Romney scores higher than Obama, no Republican contender for the second-in-command job seems nearly as attractive to our panel as Biden.
‘Israel can live with nuclear Iran just as US lives with more fearsome adversaries’
May 5, 2012 | 7:11 am
Paul R. Pillar, professor of security studies at Georgetown University and former CIA counter-terrorism expert, discusses Iran's nuclear ambitions and global efforts to curtail them.
NEW: Tracking the trends in Israeli elections season
May 3, 2012 | 5:27 pm
Every week we will post an updated Israel Election Trends page that includes a fine-tuned presentation of three possible coalitions: A right-wing coalition, a centrist coalition and a left-wing coalition. This presentation, prepared by Prof. Camil. . .
Finally more clarity: 27%-29% of Jews tilt Republican
May 2, 2012 | 10:35 am
A new AJC survey offers further insight into voter trends among American Jewish voters.
House Jewish Projection: Adding Bishop vs. Altschuler
May 1, 2012 | 11:39 am
We're adding the race for New York's 1st district, but we're far from convinced that Republican candidate Randy Altschuler will be winning it.
Krugman’s bravery, second round
April 30, 2012 | 9:43 am
Expanding on my comments about Paul Krugman's review of Peter Beinart's book.
About Conservative ordination of openly gay rabbis
April 29, 2012 | 7:22 am
A conversation with Professor Hanan Alexander, chair of the board of trustees of the Masorti/Conservative Movement's Schechter Rabbinical Seminary in Israel, which voted earlier this month to ordain openly gay and lesbian rabbis.
April Israel Factor: Romney trumps Obama. But why?
April 26, 2012 | 7:19 am
Romney scored 7.22 in March, and is now on 7.5. Obama scored 7.11 last month and is now on 6.9. All in all, Romney was always ahead of Obama in our survey and is still leading on the question we ask every month.
The ‘bravery’ of Beinart, and Krugman
April 25, 2012 | 10:09 am
Paul Krugman believes Peter Beinart is 'a brave man' who wrote 'a brave book.' Why 'brave'? Krugman only gives one reason.
2012 Projection: 23 House Jews, 12 Senate Jews
April 23, 2012 | 5:27 am
In 2010, when the Republican wave hit the House, the number of Jewish legislators went down; in 2012 it is going to decline even more.
Israel’s battle of the constitution
April 20, 2012 | 9:00 am
A new bill proposed by Israel's justice minister will allow the Knesset to revive legislation overturned by the Supreme Court - but is it really the threat to democracy its detractors claim?
Care about Iran? You’re more likely to vote Romney
April 18, 2012 | 11:52 am
While voters preferring Obama say they care about foreign policy more than Romney-leaning voters, all of the issues Obama voters really care most about are domestic issues.
Were you surprised to learn that…? The Syria edition
April 17, 2012 | 7:51 am
Were you surprised to learn that 'Syrian forces widen attacks as the cease-fire unravels', or that almost two weeks have passed since Kofi Annan issued his one-week deadline for ending the violence?
Hitting activists is bad, but being unprofessional is worse
April 16, 2012 | 5:26 am
In the case of the IDF officer striking an unarmed activist, it is the lack of soldierly professionalism I find most disturbing: an officer at this level should be the one with the cooler head, the one restraining other, lesser officers and. . .
“America needs a Jewish values voice’’
April 14, 2012 | 9:05 am
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach shares his thoughts on US-Israel ties, gay marriage, the conversion battle and his run for Congress as a Republican candidate in New Jersey.
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