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Cleveland kidnappings: We must be our brother’s keeper
The exterior of the house where three women who had disappeared as teenagers approximately ten years ago were found alive on May 7 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Pugliano/Getty Images
7 Rules for Perfect Hummus
When was the last time you opened a tub of hummus and swooned? When was the last time a restaurant put a plate of hummus in front of you, and you said, “Oh my God.” Most of the hummus recipes…
Palestinians mark Nakba with West Bank protests
Thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank marked the 65th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel, which they call the “catastrophe,” with marches and protests.
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The Office’s best Jewish moment
Funny music, sad life
On an otherwise unremarkable day in 1938, a chubby but charming student at John Burroughs Junior High in Los Angeles “cracked the code of his comic gift and discovered his…
Filmmakers reveal magician’s secretive world
A British journalist recalls how she once sat down at a cafe with the legendary magician, author, historian, actor and, perhaps, the greatest sleight-of-hand artist on the planet in the documentary…
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7 Rules for Perfect Hummus
When was the last time you opened a tub of hummus and swooned? When was the last time a restaurant put a plate of hummus in front of you, and…
Survivor: Irene Rosenberg
“Mommy, I’ll be right back.” Irene Rosenberg — then Irene Grunfeld — said as she was leaving the apartment of her cousin Mancy Weiss, where she and her mother were…
The Divine Wedding and Kiss - Parashat Naso
“O for your kiss! For your love / More enticing than wine, / For your scent and sweet name – For all this they love you. Take me away to…
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What would my Israeli grandmother think?
When I hear about the latest events in Israel – the air strikes on weapons facilities in Syria, the flare-ups over women donning prayer shawls at the Western Wall –…
A hot topic, a great panel, and chance to learn and discuss—immigration at issue
It's a critical time for immigration reform in this country. Washington is getting set to make major changes, the likes of which haven't been seen since the 1980's under President…
State 194: A Documentary About Palestine
Opening this weekend at Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 is a very hot-button new documentary called State 194, which follows the recent history of Palestine. Many will approach this film with…
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State, Religion, and Women of the Wall- an Interview with MK Stav Shaffir
GOP and the Jews, together again and talking
He had them until abortion. U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) was addressing the Reform movement's Consultation on Conscience conference about his passion, human rights and success in creating mechanisms to combat human trafficking and shine a light on global anti-Semitism.
This week from Israel
Sherman Response to “Israelis Likely to Keep Waiting in Long U.S. Visa Lines in Sherman vs. Boxer”
Israelis Likely to Keep Waiting in Long US Visa Lines in Sherman vs. Boxer
At AIPAC confab, sequester looms large
Imminent threats threading through the rhetoric at AIPAC conferences is hardly new, but this year’s alarm raising had a unique wrinkle: In addition to the prospect of a nuclear Iran, the other danger AIPAC targeted was domestic -- sequestration.
A gridlock bypass in Congress?
A remarkable thing happened in Washington, D.C., last week. National leaders of business and labor hammered out an outline on immigration reform. This might not only give a major boost to a new immigration policy; it might also show a path around the gridlock that has driven the nation into budgetary face-offs month after month.
The Pope and Jewish Communal Professionals: Staying in a Job too Long? The Need for Term Limits!
This week in power: Livni, Putin, Soldier pic, Save the date
This week from Israel
Ed Koch, former NYC mayor, dies at 88
Ed Koch, the pugnacious former New York City mayor whose political imprimatur was eagerly sought by Republicans and Democrats alike, has died.
Can Bibi’s wife Sara spoil Israel’s coalition?
Forging a coalition is, without a doubt, the most difficult part of the election process in Israel.
Is God a Democrat or a Republican?
With President Obama having just taken the oath for his second term in office, we can allow ourselves the luxury of thinking about substantive issues in ways that transcend party affiliations and divisions.
The next four years- more of the same. Thoughts after Israel’s elections
Opinion: The Post-Kumbaya President
Four years ago, while Democrats danced at inaugural balls, Reps. Cantor and Ryan dined at The Caucus Room, a Capitol Hill steakhouse, along with other top Republicans, including Rep. Kevin McCarthy, and Sens. Jim DeMint, John Kyl and Tom Coburn.
Election Countdown- Why does Tali Woolf have no idea who to vote for?
Election Countdown- Why is Mattan Faber voting Meretz?
Election Countdown- Why is Aviv Tzinori voting for Eretz Hadasha?
Election Countdown- Why is Alex Zusmanovich voting Ha’Bait Ha’Yehudi?
Israeli parliament set for record influx of Orthodox lawmakers
With Israel's election days away, Orthodox Jews swayed in prayer at a meeting of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, delaying his entrance while politicians waited politely.
Election Countdown- Why is Jonathan Howard voting Ale’ Yarok?
Election Countdown- Why is Shira Teller voting for Ha’Avoda?
Election Countdown- Why is Alon Kasher voting for Ha’Likud- Israel Beiteinu?
Social protest leaders hope to shake up Israel ballot
They are young and they are driven. They got half a million Israelis out on the streets demanding social justice. Now they want their votes.
Netanyahu aide Ron Dermer brings American sensibilities to Israeli politics
Like many Israeli politicians, Ron Dermer is an unapologetic defender of Israel’s actions, even if it might mean being undiplomatic.
Ex-Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman indicted for fraud
Former Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman was indicted on charges of fraud and breach of trust.
[UPDATED] Breaking down Berman, Sherman spending
Sandy Hook, Sandy and the politics of learned helplessness
"We have got to get Michelle to make this her priority."
Four Jewish Dems in top House committee slots
Four Jewish Democrats kept or earned top slots on U.S. House of Representatives committees.
Kadima crumbles, Labor emphasizes social issues and Likud still dominates
Two months ago, the strategy for victory was clear: To unseat Benjamin Netanyahu in elections on Jan. 22, Israel’s handful of center-left parties had to unite under one banner and choose a leader who could challenge the Israeli prime minister on issues of diplomacy and security.
Two Israeli guest writers on the recent events
The children’s game our leaders play at our expense
This week in power: Ceasefire aftermath, Barak retires, Hungary list, Soccer hooligans
A year after signing power transfer deal, Yemenis divided over government’s performance
Last week, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Abdullatif Bin Rashid Al Zayani visited Yemen to mark the first anniversary of the deal that saw former President Ali Abdullah Saleh relinquish power to his longtime deputy, Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi, in exchange for immunity from prosecution.
Likud Party primary yields more right-wing Knesset list
Members of the Likud Party voted out moderate party stalwarts and elected more right-wing candidates to fill the realistic spots on its Knesset list.
As Barak bids politics bye bye, questions remain about his legacy and future
Is Ehud Barak a calculating political survivor or a military man who, in his own words, “never had any special desire” for political life? Will he be remembered as a warrior or as a seeker of peace? And what will he do next?
Ehud Barak says he’s quitting politics
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said he is leaving politics after more than half a century and will not run in the upcoming elections.
Poll shows gap between Republicans and Democrats in backing Israel in Gaza
A CNN poll showed a considerable gap between Republicans and Democrats when it comes to backing Israel in the current Gaza conflict.
On Election Day, I hugged a Republican
Jewish women: this one’s for you
Jewish women have a long-standing history of deep involvement in the American feminist movement. Betty Friedan, author of “The Feminine Mystique,” was Jewish, as is playwright and activist Eve Ensler, current leader of the international movement opposing violence against women.
Remembering Carmen Warschaw
I first met Carmen Warschaw when I became a political writer for the Associated Press in the mid 1960s. I thought she was one of the most interesting, challenging people I'd met on my new beat, an opinion that has not changed over the years. Carmen and her husband Lou -- they were teenage sweethearts -- became active in the Democratic party in their youth.
Union workers celebrate at Dodger Stadium
LAX workers were the first to begin the cheers. “Obama! Obama! Obama!” It didn’t take long for others to follow when the news broke out at Dodger Stadium on election night that Barack Obama had been re-elected president.
Five challenges facing the American pro-Israel community in the next four years
The American pro-Israel community has a lot of work to do. While many pro-Israel organizations in the United States, including AIPAC, Christians United for Israel, Stand with US and Hasbara have been extremely effective in defending the Jewish State, there is always more we can do. Here is a list of the five greatest challenges facing the American pro-Israel community in the next four years.
The 3 biggest Jewish stories of campaign 2012
Amid all the twists leading up to the 2012 election, Jewish stories turned up at each bend in the road. From the perpetual use of Israel as a political football to the little-known Jewish presidential candidate (the Green Party’s Jill Stein, who beat out the better-known Jewess Roseanne Barr for the nomination), the election season provided much material for Jewish politicos, reporters and comedians alike. Here are the three biggest Jewish stories of this political year.
This week in power: Sandy aftermath, Election forecast, Government merger, Mindy walkout
Why I’m switching to Romney this election
I am a former chairperson of Democrats Abroad Israel, and was an official delegate to the 1992 National Democratic Convention. In all of my 80 years, I have never before voted for a Republican for president. But this time around, I am not only proudly voting for Mitt Romney, but feel compelled to encourage others to do the same.
This week in power: Final debate, Iran talks, Racist tweets, Jewish Mum
The Howard Berman-Brad Sherman campaign war
I’ve covered many political campaigns, but none quite like Berman versus Sherman.
If Romney wins: Five things every Jew should know about Mormonism
The Mormon Church doesn’t endorse candidates or political parties, and although most American Mormons are Republicans, a Mormon Democrat has served as the Senate Majority Leader for the last five years. Owing to our history of persecution and emphasis on self-reliance, there is also a noteworthy group of Mormons with libertarian sympathies who do not easily identify with either party.
Shofars blasting, Bend the Arc urges yes on Prop. 30
Bend the Arc is urging Jewish voters in California to rally behind Proposition 30.
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder fights money in politics
Wearing a T-shirt that read “Stamp Money Out of Politics,” Ben Cohen, co-founder of ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s, unveiled a grass-roots campaign in North Hollywood on Oct. 11 denouncing the influence of money in politics.
The American election and Israel
Americans who care deeply about Israel have to make two decisions regarding the upcoming election.
Netanyahu announces early Israeli election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced early national elections.
Bill O’Reilly recommends double date for Obama, Bibi in debate with Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show, faced off against conservative pundit Bill O’Reilly, in a political debate.
Promises, promises
The 10 best political movies of all time
With the U.S. presidential election looming large, we thought we'd look at the best 10 movies focusing on politics. Many of these films are quite old, but that's not a huge detriment. Writing and acting play huge roles in politics, and political films rely on the same fundamentals. The stories all involve the basic elements of human character, integrity, morality, honesty--and the complete lack of any of those traits.
Can Arnold Schwarzenegger save Washington politics?
Marine Le Pen: Wearing kipahs should be banned
French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen said she supports a ban on wearing kipahs in public in addition to a ban on Muslim headscarves.
Obama in rabbis call: No ‘space’ with Israel on Iran, but also no red lines
President Obama told rabbis in a pre-Rosh Hashanah conference call that there is "no space" between the United States and Israel on Iran, but added that he would not make public a red line that could trigger a strike against Iran.
Romney: Same ‘red line’ as Obama on Iran, but a different strategy
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney suggested that he had the same “red line” as President Obama on Iran but a different strategy to prevent the Islamic Republic from crossing it.
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