Are You Out of Your Mind?

By Samira Asemanfar
Published on February 9, 2012

Seth Godin’s Wisdom

By Samira Asemanfar
Published on November 21, 2011

Diplomats seek cease-fire as Gaza fighting rages [VIDEO]

By Leslie Susser
Published on January 7, 2009

In the second week of the war in Gaza, with Israeli ground troops poised to intensify their actions against Hamas militants, weapons stores and rocket-launching sites, diplomatic efforts to end the fighting gathered pace.

Let the games begin: GOP plays ‘Iran card’ against Democrats Obama and Biden

By Ron Kampeas
Published on August 25, 2008

Republicans are hoping to score points on Barack Obama and Joe Biden's opposition to specific Iran-related measures. But in a bit of political jujitsu, Democrats are painting their candidates as tougher -- and smarter -- on Iran.

Gift the Tree, Enjoy the Fruit

By Mark L. Hefter
Published on December 1, 2005

There is a financial strategy that allows you to help Israel -- and yourself. It can provide you or your loved ones with increased income for life, reduce your current tax burden and help you meet a variety of estate planning and personal goals -- all while leaving a lasting legacy.

Israeli Wins Nobel for Game Theory

By Dan Baron
Published on October 20, 2005

An Israeli who has educated the world on conflict resolution was named last week as the co-winner of the 2005 Nobel Prize in economics.

Trio Spearheads New Bid to Save JCC

By Marc Ballon
Published on April 1, 2004

At the downtown YMCA on Saturday mornings, parents congregate at poolside tables to gossip, kibitz and trade jokes, while their children take swimming lessons. For the adults, these hour-long sessions represent nothing less than a much-needed respite from the grind of the work week.

Reduce Oil Demand

By Rep. Henry Waxman
Published on April 3, 2003

The following are remarks and an amendment introduced by Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) on March 19 to the House Energy Subcommittee that propose an alternative energy strategy for the United States.

Israel’s Homeland Security: Lessons Learned, Lessons Shared

By Rep. Jane Harman
Published on September 19, 2002

Over Labor Day weekend, I stared across the Israeli-Lebanese border at yellow Hezbollah flags and a large billboard with the horrifying image of a beheaded Israeli.

Figuring Out Sharon

By Mitchell Danow
Published on March 14, 2002

Talk about confusing.

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon may have a strategy, but in a week that has seen dizzying numbers of Israeli and Palestinian casualties, many are left scratching their heads trying to figure out what Sharon is up to.

Escalation, Redux

By James D. Besser
Published on February 21, 2002

This week's surge of Mideast violence and hints of a new level of sophistication by Palestinian terrorists have once again forced Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to reconsider his government's strategy in what looks more and more like a war of attrition.

Conquest by Birthrate

By Simon Carroll
Published on December 6, 2001

A leading Arab think tank is backing an old strategy -- to defeat the Jewish State from within by encouraging the growth of its Arab population.

Happy 53

By Rob Eshman
Published on April 26, 2001

Some birthdays are better than others, and number 53 is especially tough for Israel.

Emergency Meeting

By Michael Aushenker
Published on February 24, 2000

Experts from Turkey, Uzbekistan and Los Angeles converged in Tel Aviv last month to trade disaster response strategies with Israelis. United by a shared history of disasters -- natural and man-made -- specialists in the forefront of emergency care attended the week-long International Seminar on Emergency Situations -- organized by The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. The event was held at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.

Sexual Transactions

Published on March 18, 1999

When Diane Arieff turned in her cover story on the best-selling "Kosher Sex," I smiled with unquestioned approval. After all, opening doors and windows for Jews of all persuasions -- observant as well as secular -- seemed healthy and desirable.