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Kerry says Israelis, Palestinians must make tough decisions
Israeli and Palestinian leaders must decide soon on whether to revive long-dormant peace negotiations to end their decades-old conflict, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.
Industry is best bet for peace, Israeli billionaire says
On a new industrial park in Israel's largest Arab town, a software plant belonging to a multibillion-dollar U.S.-listed firm sits cheek-by-jowl with two small Arab-owned businesses: a metal factory and one producing tools for brain surgery.
Adelsons donate $40 million to Birthright
Casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, donated $40 million to the Birthright Israel Foundation.
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Billy Crystal to star in Larry Charles’ FX series
Looks like FX is going to be injecting some humor into their lineup. Not a bad idea, we think, after many seasons of the awesome yet dark series “Justified” or…
Civility replaces violence in ‘Last White Night’
In June 1965, during the most violent days of the civil rights movement, 21-year-old Paul Saltzman drove from Toronto to Mississippi to become a freedom fighter with the Student Nonviolent…
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…
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A talent agent turns yogurt maven
Amy Salko Robertson — producer of such films as “The Oh in Ohio,” “Lab Rats” and “When Do We Eat?” a comedy set at a Passover seder —realized that she…
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.
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…
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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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AIPAC Conference Diary: Shushing the Elephant
February 18, 2013
Democrats decry delay in vote for Hagel as defense chief
Chuck Hagel's nomination to be U.S. defense secretary went into political limbo on Thursday as Republicans stepped up blocking tactics and Democrats accused them of putting the country at risk by delaying the filling of a major security post.
Senators assail Obama’s Hagel nomination, question judgment
Republican lawmakers harshly attacked Chuck Hagel on Thursday at a contentious hearing over his nomination to become the next U.S. defense secretary, questioning his judgment on war strategy and putting him broadly on the defensive.
Lieberman: No problem with Rice
Departing U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman said he would not object to the nomination of Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, as secretary of state.
John McCain: Send Bill Clinton to negotiate Mideast peace
The United States needs to deploy a high-level envoy, like former President Bill Clinton, to help negotiate a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians, a top U.S. politician said on Sunday.
Three Senators—2 GOP, one Independent – go for Berman
Israel Factor: Yes, Obama leads in scoring, but not in panel supporters
McCain condemns Bachmann for claim of Muslim Brotherhood agents in U.S. gov’t
Sen. John McCain took to the Senate floor to condemn a suggestion by Rep. Michele Bachmann that the federal government has been penetrated by Muslim Brotherhood agents.
National Jewish Democratic Council removes Adelson petition
The National Jewish Democratic Council, citing peace among Jewish groups, has taken down a petition calling on Republicans not to accept money from Sheldon Adelson.
Jewish Dems’ call on GOP to cut off Adelson’s giving revives civility talk
Sheldon Adelson, whose cash and rhetoric has hit candidates hard this election cycle, just got swiped himself.
The audacity of WTF
We’re getting used to what’s been going on during this campaign. That’s dangerous. We should be reminding ourselves just how strange it is.
Game Change: A Tabloid Movie
The Destructive Power of the Ego
McCain bemoans ‘daylight’ between U.S. and Israel over Iran threat
The United States and Israel clearly have daylight in their assessment of the threat posed by Iran, U.S. Sen. John McCain said in Jerusalem.
Egyptians cancel meetings with U.S. lawmakers after aid warnings
An Egyptian military delegation abruptly cancelled its meetings with U.S. lawmakers to return to Cairo on Monday after warnings from both Congress and the White House that Egypt's crackdown on non-governmental groups could threaten its $1.3 billion in annual U.S. military aid.
McCain joins calls for Pollard release
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is urging the release of Jonathan Pollard, the first active Republican politician to do so. McCain, the GOP presidential candidate in 2008, spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Thursday, according to a statement released by Netanyahu’s office and confirmed to JTA by McCain’s office.
McCain’s wife and daughter pose for gay marriage
Apologizing to McCain and Palin for ‘Jewish philistinism’
Ohio evangelicals surged for McCain and Obama
Christians get out the vote, pray for the future
John McCain knows his football, hoping for upset
McCain o Obama: ¿Quien es mas peligroso?
McCain spokesman tongue-tied talking about Obama and anti-Semites
Obama’s lead smaller in final Pew poll
Americans in Israel voting big for McCain
LA Times accused of protecting Obama, concealing info
Joe the Plumber speaks, reporters act like America is listening
McCain campaign joins chorus demanding Obama tape from LA Times
Rush Limbaugh tells the caller from Michigan why Jews back Obama*
ANALYSIS: Rough race takes toll on McCain’s image
The story of how John McCain came to be friends with a Jewish anti-war protester speaks to his ability to attract praise from across the political spectrum. These days, however, Democrats say the Arizona lawmaker is no longer acting like the maverick of past years.
Al Qaeda and McCain: ‘The Endorsement from Hell’
Alan shrugged, Bouskila wrote, Suissa puffed
" . . . The Great Schlep of young Jews to Florida for the express and only purpose of convincing their elderly grandparents to vote for Barack Obama is a disgusting display of the arrogance, the chutzpah, of some of our young Jews . . . "
McCain and Obama nearly even in AP poll
Anti-Muslim hate at McCain rally
Obama or McCain: who will Jews vote for?
Open thread: Presidential debate
Poll: Palestinians prefer McCain
Younger evangelicals less tied to McCain
Poll shows Obama with biggest lead over McCain
Can McCain fix his Palin problem?
Report: McCain staffers say Palin ‘clueless’
McCain puts his faith in America
Birthright Israel brings presidential candidates together
New York Jews favor McCain over Obama
Photographer under fire for demonizing McCain
McCain leads Obama in AP poll
Name dropping God at the RNC
John McCain and ‘a deeply committed Christian’
Palin visits AIPAC, promises to strengthen U.S.-Israel ties
Obama, McCain and Jewish American princesses
Sarah Palin: Is she good for the Jews?
‘Disclosures on Palin Raise Questions on Vetting Process’
McCain’s pregnant teen
Handicapping the McCain and Co. ticket
Obama NOT gaining evangelical voters
John McCain’s Jesus problem
McCain, Obama appeal to religious voters in Time
Satire Obama can believe in
The folly of a McCain-Romney ticket
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