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Jewish organizations to deliver 20,000 pounds of food to Oklahoma
In the wake of the disastrous tornado in Oklahoma, The National Council of Young Israel has joined with the Masbia organizations, as well as with Agri Star Meat & Poultry…
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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Adelsons donate $40 million to Birthright
Casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, donated $40 million to the Birthright Israel Foundation.
Adelson to face courtroom cameras despite safety concerns
Sheldon Adelson, a major benefactor of Jewish and Israeli causes, will face courtroom cameras in an upcoming trial despite safety concerns based on his views on Israel.
Israeli Leadership Council changes name
When the chief executive officer of the Israeli Leadership Council announced at the group’s March 10 gala that the nonprofit’s name is changing to the Israeli American Council (IAC), the reaction from the 900 people in attendance was modest. As animations of the group’s new logo flashed on screens around the Beverly Hilton ballroom, polite applause briefly drowned out the clink of silverware against plates.
Ellison is world’s richest Jew, new Forbes billionaire list shows
Oracle's Larry Ellison is the world's richest Jew, according to Forbes' annual world billionaires list for 2013.
Adelson sues Wall Street Journal reporter for libel
Sheldon Adelson sued a Wall Street Journal reporter for libel for calling him “foul-mouthed.”
February 11, 2013
Adelson, Raisman in top 5 on Forward 50 list of influential Jewish Americans
The Jewish Daily Forward's annual list of the 50 most influential Jewish Americans featured Republican Party mega-donor Sheldon Adelson and Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman in the top 5.
On the morning after, Jewish Republicans advise the party
Think immigration through -- again. Forget about gay marriage. And for heaven’s sake, when it comes to rape, shut up!
November 2, 2012
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.
ZOA cancels annual fundraising gala over tax issues
The Zionist Organization of America, which lost its tax-exempt status earlier this year, has canceled its high-profile annual fundraising dinner.
Adelsons again donate $500K to Super PAC supporting Boteach
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and his wife for a second time have given $500,000 to a Super PAC supporting Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s bid for Congress.
October 12, 2012
Don’t risk Israel’s security on Obama’s words
“Americans who support Israel should take the president at his word,” wrote Haim Saban recently in the New York Times, claiming President Barack Obama is fully committed to the Jewish state.
Soros pledges $1 million to Obama Super PAC
Billionaire George Soros pledged $1 million to a Super PAC supporting President Obama.
Analyst in chief: Romney’s Palestinian problem
AJC poll: 69 percent of Fla. Jews for Obama, 25 percent for Romney
Turkey’s Erdogan says Israel sent ‘richest Jew’ to intercede
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a Turkish newspaper that Israel sent "the richest Jewish man in the world" to create better relations between the two countries.
Report: Romney win could mean $2-billion tax cut bonanza for Adelson
In campaign for Jewish votes, GOP has the money, Dems have the history
In the battle for Jewish votes this November, both parties acknowledge the other’s advantage: Republicans have the money and Democrats have the history.
Romney/Ryan and the lullaby of lying
It shouldn't have taken Todd Akin's crackpot contraception comment to alert us that Paul Ryan thinks rape is just another "method of conception."
August 24, 2012
Adelsons donate to PAC supporting Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s campaign
Casino mogul and philanthropist Sheldon Adelson and his wife have contributed to an independent super PAC to support Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s congressional candidacy.
VP hopeful Paul Ryan meets with Sheldon Adelson
Paul Ryan met with Sheldon Adelson, a major giver to Republicans in the effort to defeat President Obama, just days after being tapped by presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney as his running mate.
August 14, 2012
On Adelson vs. NJDC we are all losers
Adelson lawsuit describes pressure on NJDC to apologize
Sheldon Adelson's $60 million defamation lawsuit against the National Jewish Democratic Council describes extensive efforts by his representatives, including Alan Dershowitz, to talk the group into apologizing for intimating that the casino magnate approved of prostitution.
Sheldon Adelson sues Jewish Democratic group
Sheldon Adelson is suing the National Jewish Democratic Council for defamation.
For Adelson, political and Jewish giving are all of a piece
Call it the Adelson conundrum: What happens when the guy who acts as if he owns the room really does?
Silverman video prompts some heat for Schleppers, but more is to come
After releasing a lewd video this week in which comedienne Sarah Silverman offers to perform a sexual act with billionaire casino magnate Sheldon Adelson if he’ll support President Obama’s reelection campaign, the team behind the video is taking some heat.
July 18, 2012
Sarah Silverman's 'Indecent Proposal' and what that means for modern politics
By the time you read this, you probably will have watched Sarah Silverman in her underwear, demonstrating a lesbian sex act with her dog. Because that’s the way politics works these days.
As U.S. officials descend on Israel, Republicans rally for votes
For a few days at least, the old joke about Israel being the 51st U.S. state feels true.
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.
Why a Jewish Democratic leader attacked Sheldon Adelson
June 24, 2012
Adelson says he’ll pay ‘whatever it takes’ to oust Obama
Sheldon Adelson reportedly has said he will donate "whatever it takes" to defeat President Obama.
Sheldon Adelson gives Romney super-PAC $10 million
Sheldon Adelson gave a pro-Mitt Romney super-PAC $10 million.
Adelson and Romney meet
Mitt Romney met with Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino magnate who took aim at Romney's presidential campaign by substantially backing challenger Newt Gingrich.
Gingrich, bowing out, thanks Adelsons
Newt Gingrich, bowing out of the race for the Republican presidential nod, thanked Miriam and Sheldon Adelson for helping to sustain his campaign.
April 25, 2012
Adelson donates $5 million to Republican Super PAC
Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, a major giver to the Newt Gingrich presidential bid, has donated $5 million to a Super PAC supporting Republican candidates.
April 16, 2012
Sheldon Adelson on Newt: ‘He’s at the end of his line’
Sheldon Adelson, who with wife Miri, has given more than $15 million to the Newt Gingrich Super PAC Winning Our Future, said Monday he believes Gingrich is “at the end of his line” regarding the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Adelson reportedly gives ‘substantial’ new donation to Gingrich PAC
Casino and hotel magnate Sheldon Adelson reportedly has given a “substantial” new donation to a group supporting Newt Gingrich for the Republican presidential nomination.
Adelson denies involvement in special caucus
Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has denied involvement in the decision to hold a special Republican caucus in a Nevada county to accommodate Sabbath-observant Jewish voters.
Must Read, January 25, 2012
What Can the Adelsons Buy Next ? (Newt?)
Adelson gives $5 million to Super PAC supporting Gingrich
Casino and hotel magnate Sheldon Adelson donated $5 million to a group supporting Newt Gingrich for the Republican presidential nomination.
Adelsons give Birthright another $5 million
Sheldon and Miriam Adelson are contributing an additional $5 million to Birthright Israel, which the organization says will move 2,000 applicants from waitlisted to traveling this winter.
Perfect storm for charities— contributions go down and requests go up
No one has gone unscathed by the convulsions of the global economy. Even the wealthy are losing money -- and if they cut their charitable giving, it is likely to ripple across the Jewish nonprofit sector
Orit: I went to Macao and it’s not Las Vegas!
Israel’s sugar daddy, Sheldon Adelson
Briefs: Western Wall dig starts, Israel and U.S. back gays at U.N.
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