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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.
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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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Three quick comments on Paul Auster, Turkey and Israel
February 2, 2012 | 11:43 am
Israel is constantly battling against an international boycott campaign, should it really cheer such a decision aimed at the policies of other countries?
How to spin the Florida Jewish vote
February 1, 2012 | 5:24 am
Exit polls show only 1% of Republican voters in the primary were Jewish - rather less than in 2008 - and both sides are looking for a good angle on this.
Hanukkah miracle: Israeli Jews light more candles than American Jews
January 31, 2012 | 12:45 pm
Taken in conjunction with American research, a new study on religiousness in Israel reveals differences, and similarities, between the two Jewish communities.
Most Israelis believe in God — Is that a problem?
January 30, 2012 | 8:55 am
A new study revealing the religiousness of Israeli Jews has caused some consternation among secular commentators.
‘Judaism is highly politicized in Israel and highly depoliticized in the diaspora’
January 29, 2012 | 8:10 am
Dr. Leora F. Batnitzky, Chair of the Department of Religion at Princeton University and author of How Judaism Became a Religion: An Introduction to Modern Jewish Thought, discusses the evolution of Judaism and its role in today's world.
Will Israel attack Iran and other questions
January 26, 2012 | 8:50 am
Ronen Bergman's piece in the New York Times mentions three key criteria for a strike on Iran, as defined by Defense Minister Ehud Barak. These are the real questions that will determine if Israel uses force to try to take out Iran's nuclear program.. . .
Kenneth Wald: Republican Jewish Floridians pretty much committed to Romney
January 25, 2012 | 7:31 am
The Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida discusses the Jewish vote in his state, and whether it could tip the election results in the upcoming primary.
Live blogging: President Obama’s State of the Union addess
January 24, 2012 | 5:56 pm
Follow my live updates for the latest on the state of the union address tonight:
Do Americans Want a ‘Firm Stand’ or to ‘Avoid War’ on Iran?
January 24, 2012 | 9:42 am
Two new polls show that Americans now see Iran as a serious threat to national security. But their conclusions are quite different - why?
The most interesting question about the Florida Jewish vote
January 23, 2012 | 1:19 pm
If the percentage of Republican Jews is higher this year than in 2008, it will be an interesting sign that the Democratic ticket might be in more trouble with Jewish Floridians than expected.
Is Nuclear Iran a ‘Weak Spot’ for Obama With the American Public?
January 22, 2012 | 1:30 pm
When Americans asked about 'Iran', they are happier with the President than when they are asked about 'nuclear weapons' in Iran, but why?
Factor: Who’s better for Israel, Romney or Gingrich?
January 20, 2012 | 12:01 pm
We take a closer look at the performance of the two in past Israel Factor surveys and try to assess what makes each of them a stronger candidate in the eyes of our Israel Factor panel.
The Prime Minister and the newspaper enemies of Israel
January 19, 2012 | 9:48 am
Jerusalem Post editor Steve Linde claims Benjamin Netanyahu branded Haaretz and the New York Times 'enemies of Israel'. Netanyahu denies. Linde doesn't wholly retract. What does it mean?
Are Jews trending Republican?
January 18, 2012 | 12:38 pm
In almost every modern election cycle, Republicans have tried to convince the public that a new wave of Jewish Republican voters is about to appear. This has not been the case in the past seven national elections, but will 2012 be any different?
You can’t trust Israel (so I’d hope)
January 17, 2012 | 1:13 pm
A new idea for Israel to give up its nuclear weapons in return for a nuclear-free Iran might sound good in theory, but it would never work.
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