German Jews to Israeli Chief Rabbi: Your Circumcision Commotion Did More Harm than Good

Posted on: August 28th, 2012

“We are concerned that Interior Minister Yishai didn’t think of becoming better informed about the details."

How Much Is Netanyahu Worth?

Posted on: August 28th, 2012

Following the minor storm that erupted on Monday over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to rearrange his portfolio which is in a blind trust—a request he eventually rescinded—Forbes Israel decided to dig into that portfolio, to find out how rich is Bibi. It turns out he's not crazy rich, and incidentally, close to half of the Netanyahus wealth is invested in their penthouse in the affluent neighborhood of Rechavia in downtown Jerusalem, and a villa in Caesaria.

Why US Ambassador Condemned IDF Probe, Boosting ISM’s Rachel Corrie Myth

Posted on: August 28th, 2012

It turns out, the ambassador's position appears to simply be the opinion of Rachel Corrie's parents, the plaintiffs in the case against the government of Israel.

Netanyahu: Efrat and Gush Etzion ‘will always be part of the State of Israel’

Posted on: August 27th, 2012

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked the opening day of the school year telling students in Efrat that Efrat and Gush Etzion will always remain part of Israel.

Prime Minister Shifts Own Financial Portfolio on Eve of Possible Iran Strike

Posted on: August 27th, 2012

The committee for permits in the state comptroller’s office has allowed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on August 15 – at his own request – to make changes in his investment portfolio, both overseas and locally. The request comes in the wake of threats by the PM to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities in the near future. But it appears that Netanyahu's financial move was done in full transparency and in complete adherence with legal procedure.

Jury Said Hotel Owner Is Anti-Semitic, But She Insists: ‘Some of My Best Friends Are Jewish’

Posted on: August 26th, 2012

The Santa Monica hotel owner claims she never did or said the things the jury determined she did.

Tzohar Launches Campaign to Improve Israeli Rabbinate, Rabbinic Services

Posted on: August 26th, 2012

Among the items that Tzohar is calling for will be to elect new rabbinical court judges who would be more open to the needs of the general public, not just the religiously observant sectors; and new guidelines for managing the marriage, divorce and conversion processes in Israel – three areas that have been particularly alienating to secular Israelis.

Obama Campaign Enlisting Support from Radical, Anti-Israel Rabbis

Posted on: August 26th, 2012

The Obama campaign seems to have no clue as to which rabbis would enhance the president's clout among Jewish voters, and which are political hemlock.

Jewish Democrats Slam GOP for Ron Paul Tribute, Jewish Republicans Slam Dems for Carter Speech

Posted on: August 25th, 2012

"Paying tribute to this man who disparaged the U.S.-Israel relationship on Iranian television and empathized with Iran's nuclear weapons program – on top of the history of his hate-filled newsletters – is a national disgrace," the National Jewish Democratic Council said in a statement. Matt Brooks, the director of the Republican Jewish Coalition, said the video tribute was a "small price to pay" for denying Ron Paul a convention speech, and his delegates the opportunity to vote for him – agreements that the Romney campaign apparently extracted in exchange for the tribute.

FM Liberman Says Israeli Policy Needs a New Focus: ‘Abbas Must Go’

Posted on: August 23rd, 2012

Israel’s problem with the Palestinians is that it has not established a clear strategy, or any strategy at all for that matter, regarding its most intimate neighbors, "and that is why we are not leading any course of action except merely responding," argued on Thursday Israel Beitenu leader and Israel's Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman.

Former Ambassador Indyk: White House Thinks Israel’s Iran Threats Are a Sham

Posted on: August 23rd, 2012

Eventually, it became the story of the boy who cried wolf.

Palm Beach Fl. JCC Squashes Videotaping of Presidential Debate

Posted on: August 23rd, 2012

Round two in a no-holds barred debate on whether Jews should vote for Obama or Romney for US president took place Wednesday night at the Palm Beach South Jewish Community Center in Boynton Beach, Florida. The joint was jumping: hundreds of people were turned away for lack of space, audience members were shouting, speakers were heckled and interrupted and ugliness prevailed. But unless you were able to squeeze into the room, you'll have to take the word of those who were there. Why and when were cameras barred from the room? According to the panelists, the JCC management knew there were going to be cameras.

Planned August 24 Mass Protest to Impeach Morsy, Terminate Muslim Brotherhood

Posted on: August 22nd, 2012

A major rally is planned for August 24 to protest against the Muslim Brotherhood and President Mohamed Morsy.

PC Kills: 11 Hospital Staff Members Contract Tuberculosis from African Illegals

Posted on: August 22nd, 2012

It appears that the staff members contracted the disease from African patients.

Jewish Groups To Make Presence Felt At GOP, Democratic Conventions

Posted on: August 22nd, 2012

WASHINGTON – The same key words and themes will bounce around Jewish events at next week’s Republican convention in Tampa, Fla., and at the Democratic convention in Charlotte, N.C., the week after that: “pro-Israel,” “marriage,” “Jewish vote” and “abortion.”

Florida debate: ‘Should Jews Vote for Obama or Romney’

Posted on: August 22nd, 2012

If you are already bored with the US presidential campaign rhetoric, do we have a debate for you!

Rav Ovadia Yosef Holds in his Hands the Fate of Israel’s Attack on Iran

Posted on: August 21st, 2012

The final say on whether or not Israel will go it alone against Iran's nuclear facilities depends on the two architects of that plan, and on the IAF which will carry it out. It will also depend on the Obama Administration and on whether or not the Saudis and the Gulf states will give their tacit approval. But that same decision will also depend on the approval of a 92-year-old Sefardi Rabbi from Jerusalem, whose thumbs-up or down could kill the plan or give it life.

Adelson Gives $500,000 to Shmuley Boteach Super PAC

Posted on: August 21st, 2012

Boteach: "I treasure the Adelsons’ support. They have been dear friends for a long time and were among the earliest backers of my campaign. Not only are they heroes in the Jewish community for their mega-philanthropy, but they are among the most generous and sophisticated political donors in the country...This donation is a game changer.”

Extremist Salafist Delegation in Sinai to ‘Combat Religious Extremism’

Posted on: August 21st, 2012

Here's a story about pots rebuking kettles over the issue of blackness: Al Ahram reported on Monday that the extremist Salafist Nour Party will be sending a delegation to the Sinai Peninsula to "raise religious awareness and combat extremism." Among those going are the Salafist Calling movement’s head Yasser Borhami and its spokesperson Abdel-Moneim El-Shahat, both of whom have made a number of controversial statements in the past.

It’s On: Israeli Universities Petition High Court Against Ariel University

Posted on: August 20th, 2012

These exulted academic institutions are working in concert to decimate another academic institution, for its original sin of standing 10 miles east of the "green line."