Why the Sunday Times of London’s cartoon IS anti-Semitic

By Michael Berenbaum
Published on January 30, 2013

Gerald Scarfe the British cartoonist who published the sketch of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu building a wall on the bodies of Palestinians and using their blood as cement, has denied that he is or ever was an anti-Semite. Scarfe said: "I am not, and never have been, anti-Semitic." Fair enough.

Palestinian artist chips away at the wall

Published on December 6, 2012

In a small gallery in an ancient house in the village of Qalandiya, between Ramallah and Jerusalem, Khaled Jarrar stands alongside his latest art project placed on a podium: a small soccer ball made of cement.

Lebanese judo team refuses to practice next to Israelis at Olympics training facility

Published on July 27, 2012

The Lebanese judo team at the 2012 London Olympics refused to practice next to the Israeli team.

Israel constructing security wall on Lebanese border

Published on April 30, 2012

Israel started building a security wall along its border with Lebanon.

Israel closes Jerusalem holy compound footbridge

Published on December 12, 2011

Israel on Monday closed a footbridge it deemed unsafe at Jerusalem's holiest and most volatile religious site after fears that demolition of the structure, used mainly by non-Muslim tourists, could spark Arab anger.

Egypt, Israel seek normality after embassy storming

Published on September 12, 2011

Egypt and Israel said on Sunday they wanted a return to normal diplomatic activities after the Israeli ambassador flew home following the storming of the embassy in Cairo during violent protests.

Israel begins building barrier on Egyptian border

Published on November 22, 2010

Israel began construction of a barrier along its border with Egypt.

A welcome or a wall?

Published on March 16, 2010

Oy!

In the Knesset, there is an attempt to bar any non-Jew who ever visited Israel from claiming Israeli citizenship under the Law of Return, if they convert to Judaism subsequent to their visit.

Apart from the obtuseness of jeopardizing ties with the vast majority of the Diaspora, precisely at a time when those links are more important than ever for Israel, there is the sheer insensitivity of such a move.

‘Massive’ ancient wall uncovered in Jerusalem [VIDEO]

Published on September 4, 2009

An archaeological dig in Jerusalem has turned up a 3,700-year-old wall that is the largest and oldest of its kind found in the region, experts say.

VIDEO: Archaeologists excavate 2100-year-old wall in Jerusalem

Published on September 5, 2008

A 2,100-year-old section of the wall surrounding Jerusalem, dating from Hasmonean times, has been unearthed on Mount Zion, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Wednesday. The excavations have revealed part of the expanded southern city wall, from the Second Temple period, when ancient Jerusalem was at its largest.

Yeshiva student apologizes, Obama’s prayer returned to Western Wall

Published on July 27, 2008

. . . and the Rabbi in charge of the Kotel says the publication of the note was wrong

Obama's note at the Western Wall asks for God's guidance [VIDEO]

Published on July 25, 2008

. . . and the Rabbi in charge of the Kotel says the publication of the note was wrong

Pink Floyd’s Waters Caught Red-Handed

By Ali Austerlitz
Published on June 29, 2006

Waters' performance received much acclaim in Israel, but it is his spray-painting stint at the security fence in the West Bank the day before the showcase that is making lasting waves there and abroad.

Flawed Proceedings in the Hague

By Joseph M. Lipner
Published on June 24, 2004

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague will rule on the legality of Israel's security barrier some day soon, and it will rule against Israel.

Stand With Us

By Marlene Adler Marks
Published on April 4, 2002

"Tell the truth, don't you think we need to create a wall between Israel and the Palestinians?"

"Be honest, don't you think the United States should send in peacekeeping troops?"

I'll tell the truth. I'm uncomfortable with American Jews, rising from spiritual slumber to suggest Israeli policy. Especially while their college-age children are in earshot. Especially when there is so much they could do besides yak.

A Mostly Jewish Festival

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on July 13, 2000

Q: When does a fence equal freedom?
A: When it's an eruv.
On Sun., July 2 the Jewish community of Northridge will celebrate the official initiation of its new eruv, allowing observant Jews the ability to carry on the Sabbath within its domain.The project was initiated more than 10 years ago by members of Young Israel of Northridge, at that time the only traditional Jewish community in the North Valley. They created the North Valley Eruv Society, which eventually expanded to include members of surrounding congregations, such as Temple Ramat Zion, Em Habanim and Chabad of Northridge.

Masters of Their Domain

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on June 22, 2000

Q: When does a fence equal freedom?
A: When it's an eruv.