World Zionist Congress election results are in: What can we learn from them?
Shmuel Rosner
March 23, 2020
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Disappointing Chief Rabbinate vote has activists eyeing alternatives
Jewish Journal
July 29, 2013
In a city with a seemingly infinite number of kosher restaurants, Jerusalem restaurateurs have a tough time obtaining certification from the country’s Chief Rabbinate.
Senate clears way for vote on Pentagon nominee Chuck Hagel
Jewish Journal
February 26, 2013
The Senate cleared the way on Tuesday for the likely confirmation of Chuck Hagel as President Barack Obama\’s new secretary of defense.
Final Israeli vote: Jewish Home gains a seat to give right wing a majority
Jewish Journal
January 24, 2013
The Jewish Home party gained one seat in the final results of Israeli voting, pushing the right-wing bloc to a majority in the 19th Knesset.
Voters to Netanyahu: Get new friends
Shmuel Rosner
January 22, 2013
These were the most interesting-boring elections one could ever hope for. Boring – as the top job was secured early on by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Fascinating – as the parties, unburdened of having to compete for the top job, were free to combat one another for votes.
Analysis: The consequences of Israel’s vote
Jewish Journal
January 22, 2013
A few observations about the Israeli election results:
Netanyahu claims election win despite party losses
Jewish Journal
January 22, 2013
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emerged the bruised winner of Israel\’s election on Tuesday, claiming victory despite unexpected losses to resurgent center-left challengers.
Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu take 31 seats; Yesh Atid comes in second
Jewish Journal
January 22, 2013
Initial Israeli exit polls show the combined Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu ticket won the highest vote total while the new center-left Yesh Atid unexpectedly came in second.
Peres using Facebook to urge young people to vote
Jewish Journal
January 7, 2013
Israeli President Shimon Peres released a Facebook application to encourage young Israelis to vote.
Israel’s U.N. blunder
David Suissa
December 3, 2012
It’s never a good thing to look like a loser. That applies to countries as well as people. Consider Israel, a winning country on so many fronts: It’s on the cutting edge of high tech, turns deserts into farmlands, wins awards at film festivals and boasts one of the liveliest, most open societies in the world.
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