Hungarian man, 98, charged with World War II crimes, prosecutors say

Published on June 18, 2013

Hungarian prosecutors on Tuesday charged a 98-year-old man who tops the Nazi-hunting Simon Wiesenthal Center's wanted list with war crimes, saying he had helped to deport Jews to Auschwitz in World War II.

Russia’s Putin torpedoes G8 efforts to oust Assad

Published on June 18, 2013

Russia's Vladimir Putin derailed Barack Obama's efforts to win backing for the downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad at a G8 summit on Tuesday, warning the West that arms supplied to the rebels could be used for attacks on European soil.

Happy 90th, Shimon Peres!

Published on June 18, 2013

Dignitaries from around the world gathered in Jerusalem today to celebrate the 90th birthday of Israeli President Shimon Peres. Bill Clinton, Sharon Stone, Tony Blair, Dr. Ruth, Robert DeNiro and Barbra Streisand (who sung the traditional song “Avinu Malkeinu”) joined thousands of well-wishers at the capital’s International Convention Center.

Archie Comics feature film in the works

Published on June 18, 2013

Archie comics lovers, rejoice!

Israel’s SodaStream inks deal with KitchenAid

Published on June 18, 2013

The Israeli company SodaStream agreed to develop a home system for making carbonated drinks for KitchenAid appliances.

Hezbollah takes Syrian center-stage, yet remains in shadows

Published on June 18, 2013

The voice crackling over the Hezbollah radios was clear and authoritative, and the guerrillas poised to attack the Syrian border town of Qusair recognized it immediately.

A message to the world – an interview with Michael Dickson, Israel Director of StandWithUs

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on June 18, 2013

Loving Aunt Ruth: Recipes for a Life Well-Lived

By Honey Lazar
Published on June 18, 2013

Barbra Streisand receives Honorary Doctorate from The Hebrew University

Published on June 18, 2013

Barbra Streisand, after receiving an honorary doctorate from The Hebrew University, stands in front of the plaque of the Institute of Jewish Studies Building, established in 1984 in honor of her father, Emanuel Streisand, who was a scholar, and lover of literature and Israel.

“Curb” star Jeff Garlin spends two days in jail following parking lot confrontation

By Ryan Torok
Published on June 18, 2013

As protests rock Turkey, Israel watches with ambivalence

Published on June 18, 2013

As the budding protest movement in Turkey against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan struggles to gain a foothold, Israel is watching the developments with some measure of ambivalence.

Israel’s austerity budget advances in Knesset

Published on June 18, 2013

Israel’s Knesset approved the first reading of the 2013-14 state budget, which has been touted as closing socio-economic gaps in the country.

N.Y. yeshiva: Decision to boot students from plane ill conceived, not anti-Semitic

Published on June 18, 2013

The decision to eject the senior class of the Yeshivah of Flatbush in Brooklyn from a flight was not anti-Semitic, an internal school report found.

Engraver etches wrong birth year on Ed Koch tombstone

Published on June 18, 2013

A tombstone engraver made Ed Koch nearly two decades younger after carving the wrong birth year into the New York City mayor’s granite slab.

Iran’s president-elect Rohani: More of the same or a bridge to the West?

Published on June 18, 2013

Former national security adviser, former nuclear negotiator, a decades-old friendship with the supreme leader — Hassan Rohani is as Iranian establishment as it gets.

In Israel, Sharon Stone meets her biggest fan, visits Hadassah Hospital

Published on June 18, 2013

It’s unclear whether this guy is a fan of Sharon Stone or a fan of campy t-shirts. Either way, he had what was surely a surreal moment yesterday when, dressed in a “Basic Instinct” shirt, he bumped into Stone on the streets of Tel Aviv.

Sex + God = Hot + Holy

By Ilana Angel
Published on June 18, 2013

Real Housewives of Orange County Crap

By Ilana Angel
Published on June 18, 2013

The Rosner-Pinto Exchange: Are Israelis ‘Autistic’?

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on June 18, 2013

Nuclear enrichment among Iran’s ‘inalienable rights,’ new president says

Published on June 18, 2013

Iran’s President-elect Hassan Rohani said he would strive for transparency in his country’s nuclear program but would not stop enriching uranium.

June 18, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on June 18, 2013

Perfectly Imperfect

By Chava Tombosky
Published on June 17, 2013

Bill Clinton to Israelis: Share future with a Palestinian state

Published on June 17, 2013

There is no alternative to a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Bill Clinton said at an event to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres.

Murder victim related to temple founder

By Ryan Torok
Published on June 17, 2013

A Porter Ranch woman, who authorities said was shot and killed early Friday morning when a domestic dispute escalated, was the daughter of a founding member of Temple Ahavat Shalom (TAS) in Northridge, according to a family member of the deceased.

An Old-New Way of Looking at Judaism

By Rabbi Daniel Bouskila
Published on June 17, 2013

Princesses Long Island: Oh. My. God.

By Ilana Angel
Published on June 17, 2013

Genius at Work

By Beit T'shuvah
Published on June 17, 2013

Fiji troops to join depleted Golan peacekeeping force

Published on June 17, 2013

Some 170 troops from Fiji will join the United Nations peacekeeping force on the Golan Heights in the wake of the withdrawal of Austrian troops.

Time to enter the Iranian bazaar on the nuclear issue

Published on June 17, 2013

The election of the cleric Shia Mujtahid Hassan Rohani is the perfect Iranian move in a nuclear chess match where Iran seems to be consistently outmaneuvering the United States.

This week from Israel

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on June 17, 2013

Barbra Streisand slams Orthodox Jews’ actions against Israeli women

Published on June 17, 2013

U.S. entertainer Barbra Streisand on Monday took a swipe at Orthodox Jews in Israel who compel women to sit in the back of buses and assault them for following religious rituals traditionally reserved for men.

Israel’s attorney general won’t prosecute amusement park for racial segregation

Published on June 17, 2013

Israel’s attorney general will not bring criminal charges against an Israeli amusement park for segregating Jewish and Arab school groups, despite the fact that segregation is illegal.

Israel, P.A. to renew economic cooperation, finance ministers agree

Published on June 17, 2013

Israel and the Palestinian Authority will resume economic cooperation, their finance ministers said.

Cute video of the day: Matisyahu’s kid sings

By Jay Firestone
Published on June 17, 2013

Iran’s new president still Khamenei-approved, Netanyahu says

Published on June 17, 2013

The election of cleric Hassan Rohani as president of Iran does not change anything, since he was shortlisted by the country’s radical Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Daddies

By Michelle Azar
Published on June 17, 2013

Barbra Steisand arrives in Israel

Published on June 17, 2013

Barbra Streisand arrives in Israel in this photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/AJR Photography

Iran- Good News or Bad News? (and Other Comments on the Current Events)

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on June 17, 2013

Happy Birthday Barry Manilow

By Ilana Angel
Published on June 17, 2013

Two-state solution is dead, Naftali Bennett says

Published on June 17, 2013

The two-state solution is dead, Israeli government minister Naftali Bennett, head of the coalition partner Jewish Home Party, told a settlers’ group.

June 17, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on June 17, 2013

Real Housewives of New Jersey Recap

By Ilana Angel
Published on June 16, 2013

Israel Poll Trends: A Weakening Coalition

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on June 16, 2013

The Scoop on Poop!

By Sima Cohen
Published on June 16, 2013

The Continuing Mystery of Bruno Schulz

By Klaudia Klimek
Published on June 15, 2013

Pure Leaf, Lottery Tickets, Tzedaka, Father’s Day

By Ilana Angel
Published on June 15, 2013

Wendy Williams + LeAnn Rimes = Epic Fail

By Ilana Angel
Published on June 15, 2013

Father’s Day and Forgiveness

By Mark Paredes
Published on June 15, 2013

The Bachelorette Recap

By Ilana Angel
Published on June 14, 2013

A Place At the Table

By Michelle K. Wolf
Published on June 14, 2013

5 Best Foods For Lowering Blood Pressure

By Sima Cohen
Published on June 14, 2013

It’s Happened!

By Robin Podolsky
Published on June 14, 2013

It’s Happened!

By Robin Podolsky
Published on June 14, 2013

405 construction downs eruv

Published on June 14, 2013

The Los Angeles Community Eruv will not be in operation during the Shabbat that begins at sundown tonight, June 14, due to construction on the 405 Freeway.

Dutch lawmaker who called for sanctions on Israel resigns

Published on June 14, 2013

A Dutch lawmaker who recently called for government sanctions against Israel has resigned.

The importance of Anne Frank

By Jay Firestone
Published on June 14, 2013

The future of Hollywood, according to Steven Spielberg

Published on June 14, 2013

Can’t imagine shelling out $25 to see “Iron Man” in the theater? Soon you may not have a choice, says Steven Spielberg.

One Israeli Creation for the Weekend

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on June 14, 2013

The Lies of Perception

By Beit T'shuvah
Published on June 14, 2013

How to Feel Full Without the Cupcake

By Arielle Adelman
Published on June 14, 2013