Part of Elke Reva Sudin’s “Hipsters and Hassids” series (the hipster part). by Lehman Weichselbaum Call it the President’s Day Weekend Truce. Read More »
Archive for February 9th, 2010
PM: Palestinians must know EU won’t deliver Israel
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu urged the EU countries on Tuesday to disabuse the Palestinians of the notion that the international community will “deliver Israel,” saying this vain Palestinian hope has led to 10 “wasted” months. Read More »
A New Spin On Figure Skating
Long near the top of the figure skating world, Sasha Cohen won silver at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. She failed to qualify for this year’s team. Read More »
Community Leaders Seek to Prevent Execution
Both Jewish and non-Jewish community leaders are petitioning Florida Governor Charlie Crist for an emergency stay of execution for death-row prisoner Martin Grossman, scheduled to be executed on Feb. 16th. Read More »
Biggest Orthodox Jewish Organizations Send Letter To Florida Gov. To Halt Inmate …
New York – Both Jewish and non-Jewish community leaders are petitioning Florida Governor Charlie Crist for an emergency stay of execution for death-row prisoner Martin Grossman, scheduled to be executed on Feb. 16th. Read More »
Galilee Diary: Whose wall?
by Marc Rosenstein (Originally published in Ten Minutes of Torah and Galilee Diary ) The Council of Progressive (Reform) Rabbis in Israel views the Western Wall as an area that does not represent the Jewish attachment to God, the experience of prayer, or modern Jewish thought… Read More »
Italy Says Iranian Militia Attacked Its Embassy
Italy has traditionally been one of Iran’s main trading partners in Europe but Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s close ties with Israel , and diplomatic … Read More »
Shuafat riots continue, MKs tour Sheikh Jarrah
The Shuafat refugee camp was the scene of renewed rioting on Tuesday, a day after clashes between young Palestinian residents and security forces in the sprawling east Jerusalem neighborhood left four police officers and a border policeman lightly injured. No injuries were reported by police on Tuesday afternoon. Read More »
There Goes The Neighborhood … Again
by Sarah Litwin Special To The Jewish Week The Lower East Side is in the midst of a substantial makeover. Read More »
Levaya Of Rav Yechezkel Besser ZATZAL
YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Rabbi Yechezkel Besser ZATZAL, the Rov of Congregation Bnei Yisroel Chaim in Manhattan. Read More »
Progressive Judaism on the Map in Argentina
by Sherry Levy-Reiner I was gratified to read the constructive comments about my previous blog, “Progressive Judaism: the Un-’official’ Alternative ,” January 7, 2010. I hope that the dialogue sparks action. Read More »
Report: Corruption at the Core of the Palestinian Authority
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been embezzled by senior Palestinian Authority officials, according to a report by Channel 10. Read More »
As the Middle East Peace Talks Hit Deadlock, Talk of Israel Joining the …
That would mean that before such a withdrawal can happen a peace deal will have to be reached beetween the Palestinians and the Jewish State. Israel’s … Read More »
Obama: US developing sanctions for Iran
The United States is developing a “significant regime of sanctions” after Iran apparently spurned an offer to negotiate over its suspect nuclear program, US President Barack Obama said Tuesday. In his most extensive remarks on Iran in some time, Obama said Iran appears to have spurned his offer of engagement. Read More »
Shalit family to Red Cross: Verify Hamas claims on Gilad’s health
The family of abducted Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit contacted the International Committee of the Red Cross on Tuesday to request that the organization confirm Hamas is treating Gilad in line with the Geneva Conventions, and that his health and dignity are being maintained. Read More »
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Report: IDF chief’s term may be extended
Barak’s aides slam TV report saying Ashkenazi may enter 5th year of term, say it was never discussed Barak’s aides slam TV report saying Ashkenazi may enter 5th year of term, say it was never discussed Roni Sofer Sources close to Defense Minister Gabi Ashkenazi may see a fifth year in office in light of the growing tensions with Iran. Read More »
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Gay And Haredi In Jerusalem
Haim Tabakman, right, and scene from his “Eyes Wide Open,” above. by George Robinson Haim Tabakman’s appearance belies the somber nature of his impressive first film, “Eyes Wide Open.” The film, which is playing at the Cinema Village (22 E. 12th St. Read More »
Yishai Working to Save Beit Yehonatan
Minister of the Interior (Shas) R’ Eli Yishai is taking steps to prevent the eviction of residents of Beit Yonatan, a seven-story structure in the Shiloach area of Yerushalayim. Read More »
Wiesel: I’d shed no tears if Ahmadinejad killed
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Elie Wiesel said he would not cry if the “pathologically sick” Iranian president was assassinated. Read More »
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Minister Sa’ar: No Freeze on Schools in Judea, Samaria
Education minister toured Samaria as part of public campaign to allow construction of schools there and in Judea, despite freeze on building. Minister of Education Gideon Sa’ar (Likud) toured Samaria Tuesday as the guest of Shomron (Samaria) Regional Council Head Gershon Mesika, and laid the cornerstone for a kindergarten at Barkan. Read More »
Hey dude
. For D Day at ABC Wednesday , let’s take the Hebrew word dood . A dood shemesh is a solar water heater. Some 90% of Israeli families have one on their roof. The first two photos are not representative because these tanks are sitting on the ground, next to their house. Read More »
La Comida La Manana by Sarah Aroeste
Sarah Aroeste Band performing the Ladino folksong, “La Comida La Manana” for the 5th annual NY Sephardic Music Festival at the 92Y Tribeca in NYC. Featuring percussion solo with Liron Peled, along with Aviva Cambara (keyboard), Gil Goldin (bass), and Dan Nadel (flamenco guitar).. Read More »
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Rav Kook vs. R’ Soloveitchik: toras hatzibur vs. toras hayachid
From the blog of R’ Aviner (link ): Despite this idea, the authorities mention the issue of deciding based on “the majority of wisdom” (i.e. greater knowledge and expertise in a particular area of Halachah), and there are even those who say that we follow a “majority of wisdom” over a “majority of number” (Likutei Ha-Ramban, Sanhedrin chap. Read More »
Should I or shouldn’t I?
Last week I blogged about my match made in heaven . Short version – my weekly class was about Judaism and sexuality. The instructor made it abundantly clear that these concepts apply to Jewish couples only. I felt uncomfortable.This week is Part Deux. (that’s part two for those who don’t know french). Read More »
What was inscribed on the “Luchot” and by who.
A guest post by David A. As is well known to biblical students none of the narratives as retold in Devarim (D) are without, at least a few, discrepancies to its parallel episode in the other parts of Khumash. Read More »
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Egypt’s Soccer Coach Won’t Coach Israel
“It would be more honorable to me and my family if I die of hunger rather than consider coaching the Israeli team,” said Hassan Shehata, who coach’s Egypt’s national squad, explaining that he wouldn’t coach Israel “even if it was the only team that requests my services. Read More »
A Dialogue on the Logic of Tomorrow’s Miracles* Paul Eidelberg
Today I am going to construct a dialogue between Pat and Josh, the presentation of which may be awkward but nonetheless informative.Pat begins by saying, “I can’t understand you Israeli Jews! Impending doom hangs over you and you do nothing, despite a still formidable military establishment. Read More »
Jon Stewart and Bill O’Reilly and the Jewish Question
By Symi Rom-Rymer Perhaps the winter weather is making people a little crazy or perhaps liberals, fed up with current political narrative, are just itching to remove the gloves. Whatever the reason, a willingness to venture onto Republican turf has been on the rise these past few weeks. First, there was President Obama who, in a . Read More »
Away with campus timidity
In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful… The members of the Muslim Student Union at the University of California, Irvine, condemn and strongly oppose the presence of Michael Oren on our campus… Oren personally participated in the Read More »
Chambers of acute tension between Ehud Barak and Gabi Ashkenazi around the question
Barak and Ashkenazi. Photo: Eddie Israel acute tension between the Chambers of the defense minister and chief of staff following the publication this evening (Tuesday) that Defense Minister Ehud Barak intends to extend the tenure of Chief of Staff – Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi for another year. Read More »
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The Power of Omri Casspi
Jewish mothers try to fix him up with their daughters – requests he coyly refuses, he says, citing time constraints. Then there’s the baby, the namesake, … Read More »
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Important Announcement About Leket/Shalsheles/Lev Tahor Concert
American Friends of Leket Israel has postponed the planned March 4 th Leket Israel Concert featuring Shalsheles & Lev Tahor. Please stay tuned for more details. For questions or more information, please call: 201-331-0070 or info@leket. Read More »
Police: IDF convoy attacked in Yitzhar
Army rebuked by police for failing to report attack with stones, paint cans by settlers until day after Army rebuked by police for failing to report attack with stones, paint cans by settlers until day after Efrat Weiss Police are investigating Read More »
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UK group urges Elton John to cancel Israel show
LONDON — A British academic group that supports Palestinian rights is urging singer Elton John to cancel a summer concert in Israel . … Read More »
A Chessed Story and Two Bar Mitzvahs
There was not a dry eye among those in attendance at the Kosel last Friday, the bar mitzvah of two young men, Ariel Schwartz of the United States and Chen Ron from Israel. Read More »
Bibi floats plan to allow Israelis abroad to vote
JERUSALEM (JTA) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will submit a bill allow Israelis living or traveling abroad to vote in national elections. The Israeli leader announced the proposal Monday afternoon, saying the bill “will add to the connection with and to the strength of Israel. Read More »
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TNL Episode 41: Tribute to the Israeli Heroes in Haiti
“Tuesday Night Live” pays tribute to the heroic activities of the IDF and other Israeli search and rescue crews who helped save lives in Haiti In this week’s edition of Tuesday Night Live in Jerusalem, Ari and Jeremy relate to the heroic activities Read More »
Toyota Crashes Into Synagogue
A man named Gerald Silver accidentally crashed his car into a Queens synagogue Monday. (Silver and wife suffered no serious injuries, fortunately.) Here’s the twist: the car was a Toyota Camry. Yes, Toyota, as in the legendary Japanese car manufacturer that recently recalled a whole bunch of Priuses ( Prii ?) due to braking problems. Read More »
Quote of the Day: At Least, She’s Consistent
By Debbie Schlussel I don’t get the marriage thing. When people ask me to support gay marriage they are asking the wrong person. –Actress Susan Sarandon I don’t care for her or her politics. But, at least, she’s consistent. (As opposed to phonies like HOprah, who oppose real marriage, but support gay marriage. Read More »
Me Siento Alegre by Sarah Aroeste
Ladino Rock-Ballad off the Sarah Aroeste’s Band latest CD, Puertas. Live from the Knitting Factory, NYC and featuring Yotam Beery (bass), Yaron Eilam (electric guitar), Dan Nadel (flamenco guitar), Liron Peled (drums), Skye Steele (violin).. Read More »
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And I quote: “there are some potential benefits to the U.S. should Iran build a bomb”
Death Camps? What Death Camps? The tradition continues! America’s fish wrap of record brings us the sunny news that a nuclear Iran will be good for the USA! What a relief. Read More »
Tech Talk Tuesday: Earned Trust, Privacy and Apps
Do not read this post. Seriously, stop what you’re doing right now and read this: The Decade Of Publicy Stowe Boyd After, and only after you have read Stowe’s fantastic post, please continue reading below. Foursquare is the hottest app in my community right now. Read More »
“Can’t anybody here play this game?”
In A Peace to End All Peace , David Fromkin’s history of the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the making of the modern Middle East, we follow British statesmen and military leaders as they make one foolish miscalculation after another. Read More »
European Jewish Congress Calls on UN Security Council to Put Forward Robust Resolution Against
The European Jewish Congress is calling upon the UN Security Council to quickly put forward a new and robust resolution to stop the Iranian regime’s latest show of nuclear defiance. In light of the regime’s decision to enrich uranium despite international criticism, European Jewish Congress President Dr. Read More »
Friendship Circles Unforgetable Winter Camp
The Friendship Circle recently concluded their annual winter camp experience, providing special needs children with an unforgettable experience. Read More »
Close to Barak: extending the term of Ashkenazi was not discussed
New front and Defense Minister Ehud Barak, IDF Spokesperson, Brigadier General Avi Benayahu; makes Barak's associates denied the reports first channel, according to which Barak testing could be extended year of tenure of Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, and claims that the charge publication is incorrect IDF Benayahu himself. Read More »
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Hamas: No Apology for Targeting Civilians
The terrorist group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, backtracked on its apology earlier this week in which it expressed regret for harming Israeli civilians in rocket attacks, the Associated Press reported. The apology for the rockets was part of Hamas’ response to a U.N. Read More »
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Obama: Working on new sanctions for Iran
US president says Tehran pursuing nuclear weapons, world united on country’s ‘misbehavior’ US president says Tehran pursuing nuclear weapons, world united on country’s ‘misbehavior’ Reuters President Barack Obama said on Tuesday a new push toward Read More »
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PM Netanyahu Call for Crippling Sanctions Against Iran, Now
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu today, Tuesday, called upon the international community to take the necessary step and impose crippling sanctions on Iran as Tehran continues moving ahead, in defiance of the international community, towards nuclear independence. Read More »
Compelled to Suffer
In the new play “Compulsion” Mandy Patinkin plays Sid Silver, a writer whose obsessive quest to develop a stage production of Anne Frank’s diary predates its publication in America. Read More »
Iranian Rioters Chant “Death to Berlusconi” at Italian Embassy
Chanting “Death to Italy, Death to Berlusconi,” Iranians protested at the Italian embassy against Italy’s decision to reduce dealings with Iran. Read More »
Free upgrades, divorces down, plug-in cars
Free upgrades, divorces down, plug-in cars By Marcy Oster · February 9, 2010 JERUSALEM (JTA) — Here are some stories from the past few days in Israel that you may have missed. Israeli divorces down The number of Israeli Jews who divorced in 2009 dropped by 2.3 percent over the previous year, Israel’s Rabbinic Court announced last week. Read More »
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MJL Interviews Goldie Goldbloom
Posted by Naomi Firestone Matthue Roth interviews Goldie Goldbloom , author of Toads’ Museum of Freaks and Wonders for MyJewishLearning: We spoke to Goldie Goldbloom about the division between life and fiction, and how it feels for a Jew to write a World War II-era novel without mentioning the Holocaust. Read On . Read More »
Hillel Halkin’s pipe dream
Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Hillel Halkin tries to present the idea of having Jews remain in their towns in Judea and Samaria under ‘Palestinian’ rule as something new. It is nothing new. Read More »
Naomi Chazan Can’t Tell The Difference
Naomi Chazan can’t tell the difference between asking for an independent investigation and supporting groups that supply wrong, misleading and pejorative information to an outside institution so as to bring about that investigation: “This is an Read More »
Haaretz shakes up the left!
A poll conducted last week for Haaretz by the Dialog company provided the publication – otherwise known as the official organ of the leftist Israeli establishment – with a statistical nightmare. Read More »
Israeli Minister, Historian Welcomed in Britain
Yesterday, at the Oxford Union (at the eponymous British university), Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon—an especially controversial figure, most recently for his deliberate humiliation of Turkey’s ambassador—was the target of shouts Read More »
DTW Airport Security Breach: What Kaylan Policherla (& Al-Qaeda) Learned
By Debbie Schlussel Yesterday, as I told you then, a man breached security at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, cutting straight through TSA security lines and refusing to stop when TSA screeners beseeched him to do so. Read More »
