Savaged for Daring to Name Savagery: Pamela Geller Attacked by Critics of Free Speech

Posted on: September 24th, 2012

The ads are already running on the sides of San Francisco buses, they began running today, September 24th, in New York City, and they were scheduled to begin appearing in the Washington, D.C. metro system. However, the DC system balked, citing the violent rioting by Muslims allegedly inflamed by a YouTube video which represents, so Geller initiated an emergency court action at the end of last week to enforce her First Amendment rights.

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Senate Overwhelmingly Endorses ‘Capability’ Red Line on Iran

Posted on: September 24th, 2012

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly endorsed language that sets a red line for Iran "nuclear capability."

“Homeland”, Based on Israeli Show “Hatufim”, Wins Emmy

Posted on: September 24th, 2012

"Homeland," the Showtime series based on the award winning Israeli series "Hatufim," won the award for best drama series at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday.

Obama Tells ’60 Minutes’ He Tunes Out Netanyahu’s ‘Noise’ (Video)

Posted on: September 24th, 2012

In his Sunday interview with CBS 60 Minutes, President Barack Obama referred to Prime Minister Netanyahu's relentless pressure regarding the Iranian nuclear threat as "noise" that must be ignored in order for the president to be able to focus on American interests. He also referred to Israel as "one of our closest allies in the region." That's two snubs in one interview (Remember when we used to be THE closest ally?).

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House Members: Holder and Clinton Considering Release of ‘Blind Sheikh’

Posted on: September 20th, 2012

In a strongly worded letter to Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton, eight members of congress have demanded that a request to release Omar Abdel-Rahman from federal prison be rejected. Abdel-Rahman, known as the “blind sheikh,” inspired the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and is serving a life sentence for his role in a plot to conduct assassinations and destroy bridges, tunnels and other landmarks in New York City.

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Netanyahu Bashing Obama’s Appeasement in Campaign Ad Showing Today in Florida

Posted on: September 20th, 2012

Secure America Now is the organization behind the thirty second ad which shows Netanyahu talking about the over-arching foreign policy issue of our time.

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PLO’s Erekat Condemns Romney Remarks on Palestine

Posted on: September 20th, 2012

In the video, published by American magazine Mother Jones on Tuesday, Romney is seen telling donors that Palestinians have no interest in peace and are committed to the destruction of Israel. "And I look at the Palestinians not wanting to see peace anyway, for political purposes, committed to the destruction and elimination of Israel, and these thorny issues, and I say, 'There's just no way,'" Romney said.

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Head of Benghazi Security Committee Quits

Posted on: September 20th, 2012

The head of the supreme security committee in Benghazi, Libya, quit his position on Wednesday, citing tension between the ministry of interior and the security services.

Shekel Up Against Dollar Post-Rosh Hashanah

Posted on: September 19th, 2012

The shekel strengthened against the dollar and euro in trading after the Rosh Hashana holiday. Tel Aviv’s foreign currency exchange market was closed Monday and Tuesday for the Jewish New Year.

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AIPAC Praises Obama Prior to Holiday

Posted on: September 19th, 2012

As America’s election day approaches, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), issued a statement thanking President Obama for his support of Israel.

Ayatollah Launches Submarine as US Conducts Gulf Exercise

Posted on: September 19th, 2012

Tensions between the US and Iran increased Tuesday, as Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei order the launch of a Tareq-901 submarine and a Sahand navy destroyer into the Persian Gulf Iran as US and allied navies held drills there to practice keeping shipping lanes open.

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US Aid to Egypt Blocked by Republican Congress Following Riots

Posted on: September 18th, 2012

At last, the violent rallies against the U.S. embassy in Cairo and Egypt’s laxidasical efforts to defend American assets, have yielded a real result.

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President Obama’s Rosh Hashanah Greeting (Video)

Posted on: September 14th, 2012

At sundown this Sunday, the Jewish community here in the United States and all over the world will celebrate the start of the new year. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mark a time of prayer and self-reflection, and offers Americans of all faiths an opportunity to focus on what unites us instead of what divides us, to work together to make this a more perfect union and to continue the work of repairing the world.

Growing U.S.-Israel Tension Over Iran

Posted on: September 12th, 2012

JERUSALEM – Barring any scheduling changes during the forthcoming UN General Assembly gathering, President Obama will not formally meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York. This follows Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s rejection of Netanyahu’s demand that the U.S. and its Western allies deliver a red line ultimatum to the Iranian regime regarding their escalating nuclear weapons program.

Orthodox Leaders Fear Precedent Of Gov’t Intervention On Bris Rite

Posted on: September 12th, 2012

The New York City Board of Health was scheduled to vote this Thursday (two days after this issue went to press) on a measure requiring parents to sign a consent waiver before allowing a mohel to perform metzitzah b’peh, or oral suctioning, on their infants.

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Israel Ranked World’s 2nd Most Educated Country

Posted on: September 12th, 2012

According to a new study released Tuesday, Israel is the world’s second most educated country, after Canada.

Amid Fears of a Breakdown in Ties, Obama and Netanyahu Speak for an Hour on the Phone

Posted on: September 12th, 2012

In an unexpected, late-night announcement, the White House denied the reports that Obama had rejected Netanyahu's request for a meeting.

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New Campaign Aims to Find Rightful Heirs in North America Of 60,000 Unclaimed Holocaust Assets

Posted on: September 10th, 2012

The Hashava Company, established by the Israeli Knesset to locate heirs of Holocaust victims entitled to assets currently held in Israel, is set to embark on a campaign in the United States and Canada to find rightful heirs of more than 60,000 unclaimed Holocaust assets.

Jewish Agency Provides Emergency Assistance to Netivot Families whose Homes Were Damaged By Rocket Fire

Posted on: September 10th, 2012

The emergency funding is provided through the Jewish Agency’s Fund for the Victims of Terror and will be transferred before Rosh Hashanah.

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Edon, ‘America’s Got Talent’ Semifinalist, Getting Free Kipahs

Posted on: September 10th, 2012

A New Jersey store reportedly is sending free yarmulkes to Edon Pinchot, the kipah-wearing former contestant on "America’s Got Talent."

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