US Lawmakers in Bolivia to Press for Ostreicher’s Release

Posted on: December 9th, 2012

Two members of Congress are in Bolivia to press for the release of an American Jewish businessman who has been jailed there without charges for 18 months. Reps. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.) arrived this week to seek the release of Jacob Ostreicher, a haredi Orthodox father of five and grandfather of 11 [...]

Yankees Offer Youkilis $12 Million

Posted on: December 9th, 2012

The New York Yankees reportedly offered Jewish free agent Kevin Youkilis a one-year, $12 million contract. Youkilis, a three-time All Star for the Boston Red Sox before being traded to the Chicago White Sox in June, was leaning toward accepting the offer, a source told The New York Times. The offer would have Youkilis play [...]

Morsi Cancels Constitutional Decrees

Posted on: December 9th, 2012

Following days of violent protests in Egypt, Egyptian President Morsi cancelled the constitutional decrees he issued for himself last month that gave him more power. Despite the declaration, it is unclear though if Morsi is actually gave up the new powers he took for himself. The December 15th referendum on the constitution will go ahead [...]

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Clinton: Significant Reductions of Iranian Crude Oil Purchases

Posted on: December 9th, 2012

On Friday, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton released the following press statement: The United States and the international community remain committed to maintaining pressure on the Iranian regime until it fully addresses concerns about its nuclear program. That’s why today I am pleased to announce that China, India, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri [...]

Senator Squadron to Host NY After Sandy Resource Fair

Posted on: December 8th, 2012

Tomorrow, Sunday, December 9, State Senator Daniel Squadron will host “New York After Sandy,” a resource fair and community conversation that will serve as a one-stop shop for New Yorkers in need of assistance or who want to get involved with recovery efforts and long-term planning. Brooklyn: 11AM-2PM, Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main St (DUMBO) [...]

Five London Rabbis Dub Golders Green Rabbi Unfit to Serve for Inappropriate Behavior

Posted on: December 8th, 2012

Five London rabbis have declared Rabbi Chaim Halpern from Golders Green “not fit” to act as rabbi because of accusations that he had behaved “inappropriately” with women. The five rabbis demanded in a statement published on Thursday that Halpern cease to act as rabbi at his home synagogue in northwest London because of the accusations, [...]

Mashaal in Gaza Promises Today Gaza, Tomorrow Jerusalem, Haifa and Jaffa

Posted on: December 8th, 2012

Mashaal stood in the open air, before a crowd of thousands, exposed and unafraid.

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Hamas Terror Chief Openly Visits Gaza

Posted on: December 7th, 2012

Hamas terror chief Khaled Mashaal openly arrived in Gaza on Friday, crossing through via Egypt. Mashaal was met by representatives of both Hamas and Fatah. Mashaal will be staying in Gaza for 3 days. In 1997, Netanyahu nearly succeeded in killing Mashaal in retaliation for all the Hamas suicide bombings, but the Mossad operation in [...]

One Injured Near Karmei Tzur

Posted on: December 7th, 2012

One person was injured, and a few cars and buses were damaged by Arab rock throwing near Karmei Tzur on Highway 60. The victim was treated by an IDF medical crew for a head injury at Karmei Tzur.  

Four Israeli Wines Win Int’l Contest

Posted on: December 7th, 2012

In the 2013 Terravino wine competition held this year in Jerusalem, 13 wines won the coveted double-gold medal. Four of those wines are from Israel. 21 countries and 500 different wins participated in the contest. One of the winners was the Tura boutique from the Shomron, which won 2 gold medals.

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BJ Rabbis Halfheartedly Walk Back Pro-Palestine Email

Posted on: December 7th, 2012

They're not sorry about the email, only about sending it.

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Party Registration Closed, and the Pollsters are Busy

Posted on: December 7th, 2012

Party registration for running in the Israeli elections to Knesset finally closed, and the pollsters are busy.

Heeb Magazine Gets Serious

Posted on: December 7th, 2012

Heeb Magazine Publisher is looking to promote his tribute to his late brother and his fight with cancer.

PA Wanted New Sign, New Chair to go with New UN Status

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

If only the 138 nations that voted to upgrade the Arab Palestinians' status at the UN last week had been as scrupulous about the requirements for statehood as the UN officials were about protocol and appearances.

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“You Killed Jesus” Scrawled on Miami Menorah

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

A large menorah covered in seashells and used to spread the light of Hanukkah at Miami Beach was vandalized on Sunday, scrawled with black graffiti stating “You Killed Jesus”.

Artist Uses Ashes of Burnt Holocaust Victims to Paint Picture

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

An uproar over the appropriation of the burnt remains of Jewish Holocaust victims for use in an artwork has swept the Jewish world and raised questions as to how the ashes remaining at European concentration camps are treated.

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Average Israeli Salary Rises in September

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

The average Israeli salary rose by 2.2% in September to NIS 8,935, according to a report by the Central Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.

Enlightened Reform Movement Equally Disappointed in Israel and the Palestinians

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

Who are These People? Are they even Jewish? Honestly?

PA: We Will Fight Israeli Building With Our New UN Status

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

Now that the Palestinian Authority has been recognized as a non-member observer state at the United Nations, it will now use its new power to ask the Security Council to force Israel to abandon plans to build in the E-1 area near the Jewish city of Maale Adumim.

Rivlin: Knesset Must Regulate Politicians’ Ability to Switch Parties

Posted on: December 6th, 2012

Speaker of the Knesset Reuven Rivlin (Likud) criticized the practice of switching between parties by various Members of Knesset and Knesset candidates , calling on the next Knesset to regulate such behavior, Israel’s Channel 10 website reported. “We need to ask ourselves what is transpiring in our political culture,” Rivlin said. “To my regret, what [...]