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controversy
Popular Israeli singer wishes death to Obama in new song
The popular Israeli singer Amir Benayoun released a song that wishes for the death of President Barack Obama, whom he refers to as a “treacherous creature.”
Met opera scores a ‘fail’
About five months ago, it was revealed that the NYC Metropolitan Opera had scheduled the performance of the opera titled, the “Death of Klinghoffer”.
Gingrich sticks by Palestinian comment, draws rebukes from GOP candidates
Republican presidential front-runner Newt Gingrich stood by his assertion that the Palestinians are an \”invented people,\” drawing criticism from other GOP candidates.
What’s really wrong with Israel’s ad campaign
The ads calling for Israelis to return home recently produced by the Israeli Ministry of Absorption and subsequently killed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are being criticized for all the wrong reasons.
New book stirs controversy about British chief rabbi
A new book that criticizes Britain’s chief rabbi is opening old wounds and sparking a new debate about whether the institution of the British chief rabbi has outlived its usefulness.\n
Jewish Agency wants changes in Israel conversion policy
It calls on the government to establish Jewish religious courts that \”will base themselves on appropriate moderate and tolerant prior halachic decisions to allow the conversion process to move forward.
Chabad, Getty and neighbors square off over Palisades school plan
Everything went smoothly until April 2, when Getty Trust attorney Lori Fox informed Cunin that Chabad does not have the right to approach the building via a private Getty service road — which Chabad disputes
Iranian Jews still awaiting apology from Muslim singer
The concert at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas was advertised as a \”night to remember,\” and it lived up to the hype.