‘Dear Abby,’ Jewish Woman of Wisdom and Grace, Put Down her Pen

Posted on: January 18th, 2013

One of Pauline's most famous quotes was: "It is true that I was born in Iowa, but I can't speak for my twin sister."

Shooting on Migdal Oz

Posted on: January 18th, 2013

On Friday, shots were fired twice on Kibbutz Migdal Oz from the nearby Arabs village of Beit Fajr. No one was injured in the attack.

Mali Incursion Raises Risk to French Jews, Community Says

Posted on: January 18th, 2013

France’s military involvement in Mali “significantly increases” the threat facing French Jews, according to the security service of the country’s Jewish communities . “The situation requires we raise the level of protection around our community and double the level of vigilance around synagogues, Jewish schools, community centers and gathering places,” said a communiqué by SPCJ, [...]

Which Prime Minister Built the Most Homes in the Settlements?

Posted on: January 18th, 2013

Rhetoric aside, real data can answer the question as to who built the most in the Settlements.

God Bless You, Mr. Finkelstein

Posted on: January 18th, 2013

You may have asked yourself, who was the genius who, several months ago, told Bibi Netanyahu he could bolster his political power and even increase it (to as much as 50 Knesset seats), if he ran on one ticket with Avigdor Liberman’s Russian based, secularist party Israel Beitenu. It was the guy in the picture [...]

Hamas and Fatah Say They’re Uniting… Again

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

Senior Hamas and Fatah officials announced Thursday that following negotiations in Cairo, Fatah and Hamas have reconciled and will be forming a unity government by January 30th.

Arthur Finkelstein: Channel 10 Report on His Quitting Likud is a Lie

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

Israel Channel 10 reported that the Likud's strategic campaign advisor, Arthur Finkelstein, quit the campaign. Finkelstein's office said the trip overseas today was planned well in advance.

NY Times’ Kristof: AIPAC and NRA Are Like Pigs

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

"The settlements erode hope ... of a peace agreement in the future."

Italian Soccer Players Honor Jewish Coach Killed in Holocaust

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

Italian soccer players expressed their opposition to racism by honoring a Jewish coach who was killed in the Holocaust.

EU Places Holocaust Memorial on Official Calendar

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

The European Union has incorporated International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan. 27, into its official calendar.

Iranian Press TV: Bennett and Sarah Netanyahu Were Army Buddies

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

Iranian Press TV have picked up this story and delivered it with a straight face.

Poll: Likud Shooting Back Up, Livni Sinking

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

Right wing and Haredi parties form a seemingly insurmountable, 71-seat block.

Palestinians Riot Outside Rachel’s Tomb in Bethlehem.

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

Some 50 Palestinians threw rocks and at least 18 firebombs and nine pipe bombs at Israeli troops guarding the tomb on Wednesday evening, according to the Israeli military.

Donald Trump Endorses Netanyahu for PM (Video)

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

Donald Trump, world-famous billionaire businessman, has officially endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a video posted to YouTube.

Rare Artifact Stolen from Tel Shiloh Archaeological Site

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

The artifact was stolen from the location where it had been found, still lodged in the wall.

Bears Bring in Jewish Head Coach, Marc Trestman

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

The Chicago Bears hired a Jewish head coach, Marc Trestman, to improve their pigskin prowess.

Shaked: Jewish Home Supports Civil Marriages for ‘Unweddables’

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

Shaked noted that her party intends to promote, in addition, a significant reform of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.

Reshet Bet Poll: Right Block 71, Left 49

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

The Israel Broadcasting Authority’s news and public affairs radio channel Reshet Bet is about to release in a few hours its final poll for this elections season. So far, the teaser data released has been that the right wing parties, including Shas and Torah Judaism, will receive 71 seats in the next Knesset, versus 49 [...]

Taping Up the Elephant

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

The zookeeper in this picture is taking care of an elephant’s leg injury at the Ramat Gan Safari. It’s a scary assignment, if you ask me. We have two cats, and when we need to clip their nails, it takes two of us to hold down each cat, preferably using kitchen mitts – and even [...]

State Dept. Statement on Holocaust-Era Looted Art

Posted on: January 17th, 2013

We received the following press statement from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton: This month we commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the Inter-Allied Declaration against Acts of Dispossession Committed in Territories under Enemy Occupation and Control, known as the London Declaration of January 5, 1943. Beginning with the London Declaration, the United States implemented a [...]