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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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Amanda Bynes melts down on Twitter
Just a day after tweeting lingerie-clad selfies, former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes star posted an even louder cry for attention (and help?): topless photos of herself.
The Social Media Rabbi
Married to Medicine – Toya’s Hitler Ignorance UPDATE
Men in Uniform & Messages From God
This week in power: Obama recap, Flotilla apology, Twitter suit, Passover message
Bravo to Married to Medicine’s Kari Wells
Twitter sued for $50m for not naming authors of anti-Semitic tweets
Twitter is being sued for about $50 million in France for failing to honor a court ruling which ordered it to identify users who posted anti-Semitic hate speech.
Twitter rife with hate speech, terror activity
When it comes to stemming the proliferation of hate speech on social media, Rabbi Abraham Cooper, associate dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, likes Facebook’s attitude.
The Shahs of Sunset – The Rise and Fall of Reza
Pope Benedict quits Vatican with promise to obey successor
Pope Benedict left the Vatican on Thursday after pledging unconditional obedience to whoever succeeds him to guide the Roman Catholic Church at one of the most crisis-ridden periods in its 2,000-year history.
L.A. Rising For Women - February 14, 2013!
Twitter must reveal details of users posting anti-Semitism, French court rules
Twitter must divulge details about French users who posted anti-Semitic messages, a French tribunal ruled.
Victoria’s Secret, Medicated Flying, Jew Hating & Shabbat
Shimon Peres tweets the pope
Israel's President Shimon Peres welcomed Pope Benedict XVI to Twitter with a tweet extolling Israel-Vatican ties.
Israel finally joins the online arms race
Mere hours after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) took down their first Hamas official at the start of Operation Pillar of Defense, an army of young Israelis took to the Internet.
Hamas’ lies exposed
IDF takes Operation Pillar of Defense to social media
In addition to Amud Anan (Pillar of Defense), its operation in defense of the Jewish state in response to a barrage of rockets from Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is also taking the operation to Twitter.
IDF live-tweeting Gaza offensive
Here is the Twitter feed from IDF.
BBC correspondent slammed for ‘Jewish lobby’ tweet
The umbrella organization of British Jewry criticized the BBC's correspondent in Washington for referring to the "Jewish lobby" in a tweet about the U.S. election.
As storm descended on Northeast, Jews took to Internet to share stories and appeal for help
At 10 p.m. Oct. 29, as the full brunt of Hurricane Sandy was bearing down on the northeastern United States, filmmaker Sandi DuBowski posted an urgent online message.
‘Dead Jew’ is newest anti-Semitic phrase on French Twitter
Hundreds of French Twitter users wrote the phrase “a dead Jew” on Twitter after the company removed some anti-Semitic content.
‘Good Jew’ hashtag is third most popular on French Twitter
Twitter Etiquette 101
Flotilla sponsor tweets that Zionists helped perpetrate the Holocaust
The founder of the Free Gaza Movement, which uses flotillas in trying to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, tweeted that Zionists were responsible for the Holocaust, then apologized.
Conversations From Twitter Part 9
Rest in Peace Lynn Hudson
Mayim Bialik nearly loses thumb in car accident
Actress Mayim Bialik seriously injured her hand in a car accident in Los Angeles. A car filled with tourists crashed into Bialik's car...
El Al dithers on honoring cheap fares
An El Al spokesperson said the airline had not decided whether or not to honor round-trip tickets to Israel that were offered erroneously for prices as low as $330.
Jason Alexander’s anti-gun tweet makes waves
I'd like to preface this long tweet by saying that my passion comes from my deepest sympathy and shared sorrow with yesterday's victims and with the utmost respect for the people and the police/fire/medical/political forces of Aurora and all who seek to comfort and aid these victims.
Ex-congressman Weiner mulling N.Y. mayoral campaign
Former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner reportedly is "seriously considering" running for mayor of New York.
Conversations from Twitter – Part 8
Conversations From Twitter – Part 7
Conversations From Twitter – Part 6
Remove guest tweeter, head of Swedish Jewish community says
The president of Sweden’s Jewish communities said the country’s tourism agency should replace this week's guest operator of the national Twitter account.
Sweden’s guest tweeter makes inappropriate remarks about Jews
A guest tweeter on Sweden's official Twitter account raised hackles over some racially charged comments about Jews.
Conversations From Twitter – Part 5
Conversations From Twitter – Part 4
Conversations From Twitter – Part 3
Orthodox rally for a more kosher Internet
An upcoming haredi Orthodox mega-rally in New York about the dangers posed by the Internet has a promotional Twitter account.
With an eye on Twitter, StandWithUs releases app for pre-fab pro-Israel messages
To celebrate the 64th anniversary of Israel’s founding, StandWithUs released a new social media application that the pro-Israel educational nonprofit hopes will help expand its impact on Twitter and Facebook.
Ten Tweets to Avoid That Will Ruin Relationships
A Conversation with Roxanne of All About TRH
Jon Lovitz, Crime Fighter!
Birthdays, Dating & a Twitter Support Group
Man arrested in Kuwait for blaspheming Prophet Muhammad on Twitter
For My Mom, ILANA ANGEL
Geraldo Rivera, Kim Kardashian, Billionaire Justice & a List
The Revolutionary Impact of the Technology Explosion Explained!!!!!
Life, Death, Love, Hate, Faith & Prayer
Proper etiquette for social media!
Blog Wars
The Dark Side of Twitter
Brandi Glanville, LeAnn Rimes & Twitter
Bigger than the beard, Matisyahu move marks ongoing spiritual journey
The world's most famous Chasidic Jew has shaved his beard. With a declaration Tuesday morning that he was "reclaiming" himself, Jewish music star Matisyahu -- a.k.a. Matthew Miller -- shaved his signature beard and wrote, "No more Chassidic reggae superstar."
Blogging Needs Decency and Regulations
Top 5 Things Americans Can Be Thankful For
TRIBE 2.012
The first issue of TRIBE, with a great cover story about Latino converts to Judaism, hit newsstands in December 2009. The magazine’s goal, as Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Rob Eshman wrote in this column, was to bring our readers the world through Jewish eyes. Another important aim was to bring the tribe closer together.
Palestinian official in Canada apologizes for offensive tweet
The Palestinian envoy in Ottowa has apologized for tweeting a link to a video that was deemed offensive to Jews.
Canada rebukes Palestinian official for offensive tweet
The Canadian government wants to send the Palestinian envoy in Ottawa packing after she tweeted a link to a video that was deemed offensive to Jews.
The Real Housewives of NYC Show True Desperation on Twitter
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