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Kerry praises Netanyahu’s ‘seriousness’ on peace
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his “seriousness” in finding ways to restart the peace process.
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 the more than 100,000 American women who undergo breast removal…
Garcetti, Feuer, Galperin: A new era of Jewish leadership in L.A.?
Los Angeles chose Eric Garcetti as its first elected Jewish mayor in a number of political contests on Tuesday that reflected the city’s diversity, as well as its numerous variations of Jewishness. (In a historical footnote, one Bernard Cohn served…
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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…
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…
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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…
‘God is a fraud’
In this week’s parasha, Beha’alotecha, Moses faces the fragility of life as he watches his sister, Miriam, struggle with tzara’at, a dangerous skin disease. Overcome with anguish, Moses cries out…
Startup classroom
In a twist on the classic academic approach to entrepreneurship, Israeli universities are trending toward classroom-based incubators that allow students to put theory to the test in a sheltering atmosphere.…
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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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Report: Western pressure halted Fayyad resignation
The United States and Europe are pushing to tamp down an internal Palestinian power struggle, Palestinian sources say.
This week from Israel
Cyprus verdict could inhibit Hezbollah operations in Europe
The conviction in Cyprus of a Hezbollah operative plotting to attack Israelis could undercut efforts by the terrorist group to carry out additional attacks outside the Middle East.
The Devil in the details of the Shoah in Greater Bulgaria
For over sixty years Bulgaria has been urging the world to accept five words as telling its Holocaust story: “We saved all our Jews.” To which we reply with six words: “Would that it were completely true.”
European doctors: U.S. colleagues support circumcision out of bias
Thirty-eight physicians from Europe wrote a paper alleging that “cultural bias” was behind the pro-circumcision stance of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Theater à la Second Avenue
With the revival of his musical about a Jewish cabaret comedian, writer-director Pavel Cerny feels he is giving the current generation of Los Angeles audiences a taste, in English, of the kind of Yiddish theater that flourished a century ago on Second Avenue in New York.
On its 10th anniversary, Lauder Business School looking West for new students
With more than 250 students living, studying or partying on its campus, quiet moments are rare at the Lauder Business School. But when a lull does occur, it reminds managing director Alex Zirkler of this Jewish university’s opening 10 years ago, when it had only seven students, 15 lecturers and many silent hallways.
Rise of Golden Dawn: A presage of doom
The undisguised extremism promoted by Golden Dawn is a chilling watershed in Greece's post-war democracy. Fascist gangs are turning Athens into a city of shifting front lines, seizing on crimes and local protests to promote their own movement, by claiming to be the defenders of recession-ravaged Greece.
Anti-Semitic incidents rise by 5 percent in Britain
Anti-Semitic incidents in Britain rose 5 percent over the previous year, making 2012 the third highest number of incidents on record.
Israel says Iran, Hezbollah waging global terror campaign
Two men with links to the terrorist organization Hezbollah were implicated in a terrorist attack in Bulgaria that killed six, including five Israelis, a Bulgarian official has said.
‘Jews live in fear in Europe,’ European Parliament president says
The president of the European Parliament acknowledged the continent's Jews are living in fear.
For science and U.S. jobs: Allow Israelis to visit America visa-free
The majority of Americans are supportive of Israel. Still, for good reasons, many in Jewish and pro-Israel communities are deeply anxious about both the security of Israel and the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Alleged anti-Semitism of Rome team’s soccer fans to be investigated
European soccer authorities have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Rome soccer team Lazio for the alleged anti-Semitism of its fans.
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Czech ‘Joe Lieberman’ could be Europe’s first Jewish president
If the pundits are correct, the Czech Republic may become the first country other than Israel to elect a Jewish president.
In Europe, new kosher ski options that won’t break the bank
Skiing has always been something of a rich man’s sport. Between the costs of travel, accommodations, lift tickets and lessons, a family with children can easily drop upward of $6,000 for a few days on the slopes. If you keep kosher, the costs can be even higher.
Jewish group says E.U. ‘legitimized terror’
A European Jewish group has accused the European Union of providing "legitimization" for terrorism with its criticism of Israel.
This week from Israel
Netanyahu thanks Czech Republic for support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the Czech Republic for standing with Israel against a United Nations resolution that gave the Palestinians enhanced statehood status.
Israel says it will stick with settlement plan despite condemnation
Israel rejected concerted criticism from the United States and Europe on Monday over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to expand settlement building after the United Nations' de facto recognition of Palestinian statehood.
ADL says Europe capitulated in Palestine UN vote
The Anti-Defamation League accused European countries of “capitulating to Arab intimidation” in voting to recognize Palestine as a non-member state at the United Nations.
Israel says U.N. vote won’t hasten Palestinian state
A U.N. General Assembly vote on Thursday recognizing a Palestinian state will do nothing to make it a reality, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
EU diplomats seek visa ban for ‘violent’ Israeli settlers
European diplomats recommended imposing visa bans on "violent" Israeli settlers, as Denmark helped organize a workshop on labeling settlement goods in the European Union.
I just wanted to say: Thank You!
IDF band’s European tour takes nasty turn after Gaza operation
As they prepared last week for their annual concert tour of Europe, members of the Israel Defense Forces band probably had little inkling of what was about to hit them.
In Europe, big gaps exist among security precautions at Jewish institutions
Within hours of Israel's assassination of a top Hamas commander, the situation room sprang into action, anticipating retaliatory attacks and preparing instructions to keep civilians out of harm's way.
Hundreds of journalists arrive in Israel
Hundreds of journalists and television crews have arrived in Israel to cover the conflict with Gaza.
Arabs must use oil, political pressure, to help Gaza, Hezbollah says
Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah urged Arab states on Thursday to use all political means possible, including raising oil prices, to end Israeli air strikes on Gaza, suggesting this could be as effective as military attacks on the Jewish state.
Italian Prime Minister says he will stand by country’s Jews
Italy’s prime minister promised Italian Jews he would stand beside them in the fight against anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial.
Romney’s strong debate showing puts Europe on edge
President Barack Obama's lacklustre performance in the first U.S. election debate provoked uneasiness in European capitals on Thursday, where hopes are mostly, if unofficially, pinned on his securing a second term.
U.S. warned European governments not to support Palestinian state
The United States reportedly warned European governments in a memorandum not to support a Palestinian bid for increased status at the United Nations.
U.S. should heed call for a clear Iranian red line
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a persuasive case at the United Nations General Assembly Thursday for a clear red line to ward off Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Time is running out and the United States should listen to the Israeli leader and draw a clear line for Tehran.
Obama’s “secret message” to Iran
Turkish minister: Religious freedom no longer guaranteed in Germany
Turkey's minister for European affairs, Egemen Bagis, has called circumcision bans in Germany "a danger for liberty."
European rabbis protest circumcision bans, plan to lobby
The Conference of European Rabbis will lobby against recent circumcision bans by advocating legislation supporting the practice.
$70 billion on, Claims Conf. marks 60 years of reparations from Germany
When representatives of Israel, Germany and the newly created Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany met 60 years ago in Europe to hammer out a reparations agreement for the crimes of Nazi Germany, some Holocaust survivors were still living in Displaced Persons camps on the continent.
OSCE denies observer status to Palestinian Authority
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe denied observer status to the Palestinian Authority.
Expert: European governments can legally ban West Bank goods
European governments are fully within their legal rights to boycott products made by Jews in the West Bank, a British legal expert has concluded.
Nascent Israeli lacrosse team sticking out, surprisingly, in European tourney
Israel’s national lacrosse team is clinging to a one-goal lead with 20 seconds remaining when the referee blows his whistle -- the Wales coach wants a stick check on an Israeli player.
European Jewish leaders turning to Israel for help
Jozeph Nassi, the vice president of Istanbul’s Jewish community, describes the dilemma facing Europe’s Jewish communities.
Anti-Semitic Polish priest invited to speak at European parliament
Conservative Polish lawmaker Miroslaw Piotrowski's invitation to a controversial priest to speak in Brussels has led to a split among the European Conservatives and Reformists group, or ECR.
Yad Vashem, European group sign pact to enhance Holocaust education
Yad Vashem and the Council of Europe have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote Holocaust education throughout the council's 47 member states
Lust, spectacle on a biblical scale: Why we love silent films
Sure, you’ve heard of old movies, but one highlight of this year’s Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival reaches back 88 years, reviving the silent film “The Moon of Israel.”
Monitor hate crimes, as promised
How much homophobia is there? And how much anti-Semitism? How many Muslims are beaten up because of who they are?
List of Jewish Culture, Arts, Film Etc Festivals in Europe
Pro- Palestinian ‘fly-in’ protest denied.
Crystal Cruises Expands Jewish Heritage Tours
Report: Hate crimes data in Europe inadequate
The European body monitoring hate crimes said that governments fail to provide adequate data.
Kristallnacht without my father
This is the 73rd anniversary of Kristallnacht, and the first one I will mark without my father. Kristallnacht is referred to as the “night of broken glass.” But it was much more. It was the beginning of the end of most of European Jewry. It was two days of Nazi government-sponsored riots on Nov. 9 and 10, 1938, in Germany and Austria. Reported numbers vary, but about 270 synagogues were burned, 7,000 businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed, and 100 Jews were killed. Between 26,000 and 30,000 Jews were arrested and deported to concentration camps. My father was one of them. A 16-year-old boy living in Niederstetten, Germany, he was arrested on November 10 and sent to Dachau.
Israel becomes associate member of scientific group CERN
Israel has been accepted as an associate member of the prestigious European nuclear physics lab CERN.
House Democrats urge European heads of state to oppose Palestinian U.N. bid
For young European Jews, a week of unity, partying and romance
It's called Summer U, but most of the more than 500 young Jews who attend the European Union of Jewish Students' largest annual event don't come for the seminars.
Europe’s largest Jewish cemetery vandalized
After vandals stuck Europe's largest Jewish cemetery in Berlin, Jewish leaders are asking area metal dealers to check for wrought-iron objects that might have been stolen from the cemetery.
Conference for art mavens reflects European Jewry’s niche-appeal trend
The roomful of artists, musicians and cultural leaders let their imaginations run wild.
Chabad planning 6 new student centers on European campuses
Chabad will establish six new student centers on college campuses in Northern Europe over the next year.
Knee-Deep in the Blood-Soaked Battlefields of Europe
European groups slam Dutch shechitah ban
European Jewish groups slammed a decision by the lower house of the Dutch parliament to ban the ritual slaughter of animals. The Conference of European Rabbis President Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt called the ban an outrage that would prevent Jews from living a Jewish life in The Netherlands.
European basketball association will not make uniform exception for Orthodox player
The organization that coordinates European basketball will not make an exception to its uniform policy for an Orthodox Jewish player on the Israeli national women's team. Naama Shafir, an Israeli point guard and a player on the University of Toledo's women's basketball team, normally wears a T-shirt under her jersey for modesty reasons.
European Jewish umbrella body is re-established
After months of turmoil, a communal umbrella organization for Europe’s Jewish communities was re-established in Paris. The European Council of Jewish Communities was re-established with 20 member organizations that approved articles of association at a board meeting last week. Rather than political matters, the council will focus on its original mandate, including Jewish education, welfare and heritage for member communities.
Ahead of Palestinian U.N. gambit, Europe is in play
It was a sign that ties between the Obama and Netanyahu administrations remain strong despite the apparent tensions two weeks ago when the two leaders met at the White House. On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton shot down a French proposal for renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks that had put the Israeli leader in a quandary.
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