Pentagon lifts U.S. ban on women in combat

Published on January 24, 2013

The Pentagon lifted its ban on women in front-line combat roles on Thursday in a historic step toward gender equality in the U.S. armed forces after 11 years of nonstop war, during which the front lines were often not clearly defined.

Israel, Gaza fighting rages on as Egypt seeks truce

Published on November 17, 2012

Israel bombed militant targets in Gaza for a fifth straight day on Sunday, launching aerial and naval attacks as its military prepared for a possible ground invasion, though Egypt saw "some indications" of a truce ahead.

In Aleppo, Syrian rebels bogged down in sniper war

Published on October 18, 2012

Plucking up his courage, a young boy ducks and darts down a bullet-scarred street in Aleppo, as a rebel with a megaphone shouts directions.

Divorce, Decisions, Heartbreak & Motherhood

By Ilana Angel
Published on July 23, 2012

Fighting flares along Israel-Gaza border

Published on June 19, 2012

Israel killed two Palestinians in air strikes and Hamas fired its first cross-border rocket barrages in more than a year as fighting along the Israel-Gaza frontier flared on Tuesday for a second day.

Taking a stand. Together.

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on March 8, 2012

Concern grows over militant activity in Libya

Published on September 30, 2011

As the dust settles after six months of fighting in Libya, U.S. officials are stepping up efforts to identify Islamic militants who might pose a threat in a post-Gadhafi power vacuum.

Am I One Cup of Tea Away from Voting for Sarah Palin?

By Ilana Angel
Published on September 21, 2011

Jersey Shore: Lesbians + Steroids + Fists = a Situation in Italy

By Ilana Angel
Published on August 26, 2011

Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr. & Boxing Gives Men Their Period

By Ilana Angel
Published on August 8, 2011

Manny Pacquiao & Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Battle Outside the Ring

By Ilana Angel
Published on August 7, 2011

Color Me Mine and Boys

By Julia Bendis
Published on December 22, 2010

Jewish Baseball Star Kevin Youkilis Ejected for Fighting

Published on August 12, 2009

A lot had gone on between the Red Sox and Tigers over the past two nights by the time Kevin Youkilis was belted in the back by an 89-mph pitch by Tigers right-hander Rick Porcello in the bottom of the second inning on Tuesday.

Hamas reportedly accepts cease-fire proposal

Published on January 14, 2009

Eating Ham for Uncle Sam

By Sandee Brawarsky
Published on February 17, 2005

Walking near my parents' home in Florida -- where I'm writing this column -- I noticed a hat with World War II insignias, much like the one my father sometimes wears, in the back window of a parked car. I'd just finished reading "GI JEWS: How World War II Changed a Generation" by Deborah Dash Moore, so the image of the hat really struck me, and I imagined that most men on this street must own similar versions.

Yeladim

By Abby Gilad
Published on October 21, 2004

n this week's portion, Lech Lecha, we learn about a fight between the shepherds of Abraham and his nephew, Lot. There was plenty of space for everyone, but they weren't getting along so it seemed too crowded. Our rabbis teach us that when two people get along, they can be happy together sharing even the smallest of spaces, but when they don't, the whole world can seem too small.

Writer Confronts Intifada Lethargy

By Michal Lemberger
Published on October 14, 2004

After 1,000 Days

By William Safire
Published on June 12, 2003

"We will not allow anyone to drag us into a civil war," declared Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas on June 8.

His disloyal opposition -- Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Yasser Arafat's Al Aqsa suicide brigades -- sent a different message to Abbas and other Arab leaders who had just met with President Bush in Aqaba.

Marlene Marks’ Spirit on the Web

By Beverly Gray
Published on June 5, 2003

Jana Rosenblatt's founding partners in Five Chicks Unlimited are four local businesswomen who have been touched by cancer. They bring expertise in finance, product research, Web design and customer service to the site.

Eight Crazy Delights

By Michael Aushenker
Published on November 21, 2002

If You Had Her Moves

By Keren Engelberg
Published on June 27, 2002

Gouging out eyeballs and hitting people with chairs are just some of the actions taught by Wade Allen. For Allen, the director of Krav Maga Worldwide's Hollywood division, it's all in the name of self-defense.

Sir, It’s the Wrong War!

By Uri Avnery
Published on March 14, 2002

After the invasion of the Balata refugee camp by a regular brigade of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the brigade commander appeared on television and said that he had expected the Palestinians to fight like tigers, but that they behaved like pussycats.

Serious Play

By Rabbi Shawn Fields-Meyer
Published on December 13, 2001

We call it the Festival of Lights, but Chanukah starts in a very dark place.

Protest for Labor Rights

By Orit Arfa
Published on July 29, 1999

For the past four years, the predominantly Latino hospitality and housing employees at the University of Southern California have been fighting for a written guarantee of job security. Now, union leaders representing the workers have turned to Jewish leaders to support what they consider a call for justice.

What To Do About Lebanon?

By Eric Silver
Published on December 3, 1998

A new coded message has entered the chilly lexicon of Israeli anxiety. "Heavy fighting is taking place in Lebanon," intones the news reader. Hundreds of mothers and fathers with soldier sons serving across the northern border know immediately what that means. There are casualties, but the families have not yet been notified.