I have written several piece lately about the unrest (revolution?) taking place in Egypt, and the potential threat it poses to the overall stability of the region, not to mention the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Read More »
Archive for January, 2011
The Rosenbergs: What Is Left to Say?
DISCUSSED IN THIS ESSAY Exoneration: The Trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg and Morton Sobell, by Emily Arnow Alman and David Alman. 2010, Green Elms Press, 516 pages. Final Verdict: What Really Happened in the Rosenberg Case, by Walter Schneir. 2010, Melville House, 208 pages. Read More »
Thus shielding the Arab tyrannies to prevent the spread of riots
Completely overwhelmed with the revolution in Egypt, the rest of tyrannies in the region has to work to prevent infection. Two weeks ago, the Arabs lived tyrannies fall Zine el Abidine Ben Ali as an ominous omen. Read More »
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insecurities
when i was in my twenties i recall being a regular shabbos guest at a particular family’s house. the wife was in her early thirties and the couple had five children. i had a friend who used to sometimes join me when i went for a shabbos meal at this family’s home. my friend was in her early thirties and never married. Read More »
All Need Love Festival
The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14 from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Read More »
Who Are The Muslim Brotherhood And Why Fear Them?
Point of No ReturnJanuary 31, 2011Why we should fear the Muslim Brotherhood As the Muslim Brothers stand on the threshold of seizing power in Egypt, this must-read article by Karen McQuillan in American Thinker explains how the rise of the Read More »
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Jordan: In Bed With Islamists
by Mudar Zahran, Hudson NY THE MOSLEM BROTHERHOOD WORKS HAND IN GLOVE WITH THE GOVERNMENT AND THE KINGLET….AND THE JIHADISTS ARE JUST BIDING THEIR TIME BEFORE KINGIE AND QUEENIE HAVE TO LEAVE…..RSK “Still, the Jordanian government’s secret affair with the Islamists goes beyond the Muslim Brotherhood. Read More »
Live Jazz at the Submarine
With the Yoav Columbus Quartet. Read More »
Council of the European Union: conclusions on Egypt
FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting – Brussels, 31 January 2011 The Council adopted the following conclusions: “1. The Council recognizes the legitimate democratic aspirations and grievances of the Egyptian population. These should be listened to carefully and addressed through urgent, concrete and decisive measures. 2. Read More »
EGYPT: Joint Statement by President of the French Republic, Nicolas SARKOZY, the …
We are deeply concerned by the events that we see in Egypt. We recognize the moderating role that President Mubarak has played for many years in the Middle East. We ask him now to exercise the same restraint to address the current situation in Egypt. Read More »
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The missing of Columbia joined the Moon By Raphael Tilliette
The seven lunar craters named after the seven astronauts of Columbia. Credit: NASA / GSFC / ASU. September lunar craters now bear the names of the astronauts lost in 2003 in the crash of the space shuttle Columbia. Read More »
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Demonstrators in Egypt army: Do not shoot us
Higher alert in preparing for the "demonstration of millions" tomorrow. Demonstrators call for soldiers to refuse orders. Read More »
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Matis talks with Jambands.com about the new live album!
Jambands.com recently sat down with Matis to chat about the new live album (out tomorrow!), his new band, and his future recording plans. When asked about making a sequel to Live at Stubb’s , here is what Matisyahu had to say: “ Well, I wanted to make another live record since the last Stubb’s came out. Read More »
DSP revenue falls as customers unload inventories
CEO Ofer Elyakim said that the Consumer Electronics Show in January showed several new products which will be based on DSP Group platforms, and he expects the products to be commercially launched during the course of the year. Read More »
Gaza: Hamas supporters demonstrated against the Palestinian Authority
Thousands of Hamas supporters marched to the streets in Gaza to demand the resignation of President Mahmoud Abbas, and protest against the PA and the team from the Organization for the Liberation of Palestine (PLO) carried out peace negotiations led Read More »
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Mother and son accused of assaulting their neighbor Ashdod
Hamda Elmaleh, 43, and her son happy Elmaleh, 23, both residents of Ashdod, defendants that their neighbor attacked him and caused him serious injuries and body. An indictment was filed against age Pavilion, 21, accused that he helped in the attack. Read More »
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U.K. defense secretary: Iran could have nuclear weapon by 2012
Liam Fox says he disagrees with Israel’s Meir Dagan, who said Iran wouldn’t be able to build nuclear bomb before 2015. Iran may be capable of developing a nuclear weapon by next year, Britain’s defense secretary told lawmakers on Monday. Read More »
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Germany gives adult rating to Turkish film seen as anti-Semitic
BERLIN (JTA) — German authorities have barred those under 18 from seeing a Turkish film widely considered anti-Semitic. Read More »
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Video: Not Your Average Snowman…
CHAMPION, NY — The giant snowman just off of Route 126 in the Town of Champion is back, and this year, he’s bigger than ever. Vern Scoville’s 35-foot snowman is slowing traffic once again this year. This time around Frosty got a bit of a makeover. Instead of paper, the snowman is sporting a hat made from an old pool. Read More »
Egypt Unfolding
One has to wonder if the entire world is not unravelling. Here’s an interesting take on events in Egypt from Joel C. Rosenberg (Who is he?): In the past several days, the dynamic of the protests in Egypt has changed rapidly, and not for the better. Read More »
Moishele – A Country Yossi Production
Moishele. A Country Yossi Production. Vocals by Heshy Walfish. Lyrics by Yossi Toiv & Heshy Walfish. This is one of many songs made in honor of the victims of the terror attack on the Chabad House in Mumbai, India. Read More »
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Adventures in Semantics: Class Terminology that Sounds like Jewish Things
In my trial advocacy class, our fake state/jurisdiction is “Nita.” This is because our materials are created by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Humorously enough, “Nita” is pronounced “niddah” thanks to the American accent that pronounces middle Ts like Ds. We are in the state of niddah. Facepalm. Read More »
The situation in Egypt and the danger of the surrender of the protests by the Islamists.
Viewing the sequence of events in Egypt, wanted to write my opinion on this issue. But after watching the following video, I think the better the professional advice of the media as Carlos Herrera, who described the matter as I see it: Read More »
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Gentleman politician suggests ban on Hizb
Hans Olav Syversen (Christian Democrats) is a well-mannered gentleman who can always be counted on in the fight anti-Semitism. Verdens Gang publishes an article today where Syversen makes his mind known on Hizb ut Tahrir and Qaradawi. A few quotes: “Growing anti-Semitism should be met with a ban against Hizb ut Tahrir, and a confrontation [… Read More »
Muslim Brotherhood reduces religious rhetoric in Egyptian protests
Speaking of the Muslim Brotherhood , the Los Angeles Times has an interesting story today about members of the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt’s primary Islamist opposition party, toning down the religion rhetoric. Read More »
A New Member in the News, CNS Wavemakers, and some Torah!
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here A New Member in the News, CNS Wavemakers , and some Torah! A Note from Rabbi Creditor Dear Chevreh, We are simply blessed by the diversity of our shul members! Each Shabbat, and truly every day, there is something new to celebrate and discover at Netivot Shalom. May these gifts only increase. Read More »
Be Happy – It’s ADAR!
Dear Devora, I am still trying to “recover” from my visit home over the Winter holidays. What should have been a completely relaxing time to reconnect with my family – that I had actually been missing over this past semester – turned into a very stressful, annoying and disappointing time. Read More »
Effect persist: Four disqualified include Beit Shemesh
Effect persist: four were disqualified in the sun include the Ministry of Education team visited Beit Shemesh surprise: four have been disapproved – do not get budgets • Avrech: "We did not think it would be so fast and surprising" • Ministry of Education: Other cities we Yaki Admcker, in the anxious 20: 30 31/01/2011 inclusive. Read More »
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Israel allows Egypt troops in Sinai for first time since 1979 peace treaty
Israel allows Egypt troops in Sinai for first time since 1979 peace treaty : Israeli officials say they have agreed to allow Egypt to move several hundred troops into the Sinai Peninsula for the first time since the countries signed a peace treaty three decades ago. Under the 1979 peace treaty, Israel returned the captured Sinai to Egypt. Read More »
Oil shippers fear Egypt violence might close Suez Canal
Oil shippers are bracing themselves for the possible closure of the Suez Canal, as political protests and violence across Egypt threaten to spill over into the busy waterway that links the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea . “There are rumors, but nothing is confirmed,” one source said. Read More »
The Right to Self-Defense
אנא הפיצו לרשימותיכם ———————————————————————- הזכות להגנה עצמית בעקבות הרצח של החיילים דוד רובין הי”ד ואחיקם עמיחי הי”ד בנחל תלם לפני 3 שנים – נשבעו החברים להמשיך לטייל ברחבי ארץ ישראל. Read More »
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The Muslim Brotherhood is the Enemy
by Frank Gaffney Jan 30th 2011 Suddenly, Washington is consumed with a question too long ignored: Can we safely do business with the Muslim Brotherhood? The reason this question has taken on such urgency is, of course, because the Muslim Brotherhood Read More »
El Baredei’s coalition with Islamic Brotherhood will make him a pawn
By Barry Rubin HERZLIYA, Israel — As I’ve been warning, Mohamed ElBaradei (also spelled Mohammed al-Baradei), seen as the leading “moderate, pro-democratic” leader in Egypt is negotiating with the Muslim Brotherhood to form a national unity government. Read More »
Haifa: Avrech moderately injured in a car hit and run
Avrech lightly injured in the head – medium, due to damage caused by a motorcycle. The driver fled from the scene of the accident, motorcycle found on the street nearby. Police detectives are investigating the incident. Read More »
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Federation launches ‘planned giving’ campaign
The Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County has launched a campaign in conjunction with area synagogues, day schools, and Jewish agencies and institutions to encourage supporters to secure bequests and endowments.
The goal, organizers said, is to create a “lasting legacy” for future generations. Read More »
Rousseff Brazilian breaks ties with Iran's regime
In a speech received a standing ovation in Rio Grande do Sul, to Holocaust survivors, the Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff struck late on Thursday for his vigorous defense of human rights by their country in the world: "My Government will a tireless advocate for equality and human rights anywhere in the world, "he said. Read More »
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Attorney Supreme Court acted properly in a fire Yishai
If you rely on the position of Attorney General Interior Minister Eli Yishai, is one of the main positive heroes of the fire disaster in government care in Caramel. He was aware of the problems years ago, he warned, is operated and promoted changes but ultimately it was the government budget allocated to him and he had to act on its limitations. Read More »
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400 Israelis Rescued from Egypt
A 16-hour ordeal ended safely Monday with 400 Israelis rescued from Egypt on two El Al planes. Hundreds of US citizens and others are leaving too.The night winds were especially cold in Egypt Sunday night as hundreds of Israelis waited silently for two El Al planes to take them home. Read More »
Humor: The crisis of Raphy Barel
With this crisis, everyone suffers: The bakers have increasing problems at Renault is reversing direction, employees walked off the job at EDF unions are turned Coup blood Tampax factory butchers want to defend their steak breeders Poultry are the Read More »
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Treasury source: Public nursing care could kill private market
“The government could just as easily provide earthquake insurance tomorrow.” Read More »
Jewish Women Celebrate Family At Annual Conference
They left family and fort behind, but for five days of workshops and sessions, these Chabad representatives were exhorted to remember their primary focus: family.. Read More »
Al Jazeera and the Norwegian news outfits
As the riots in Egypt reach day 7 and no signs of any of the parts yielding to pressure, media outlets around the world seem to be in the mood for a little fantasy, to stoke the flames of discontent and perhaps up the circulation. Al Jazeera claims that Israel has sent anti-riot gear to Cairo [… Read More »
35 Foot SnowMan
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Nissan shuts Egyptian plant, Moody’s cuts rating
Japan’s Nissan said it has closed its factory in Egypt for at least a week because of the anti-government protests there. The plant, which assembles mostly four-wheel-drive vehicles, is in Giza, near Cairo. Read More »
This Week At 92Y: Ira Glass, V. S. Ramachandran, Thane…
This Week At 92Y : Ira Glass, V. S. Ramachandran, Thane Rosenbaum, Patti LuPone and more! Read More »
Enough traffic at the entrance to Nahariya
For years, every day we are long traffic jams at the entrance and exit from Nahariya. Rather, it is fed. If it is not enough time in a year set up a shopping mall Nahariya's main intersection and could not get in and out quickly and safely. The situation is becoming bad over time. Read More »
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PM Netanyahu’s Remarks at the Start of Today’s Israeli-German Cabinet Meeting
Following are Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks today at the start of the Israeli-German joint Cabinet meeting: “We are convening today, for the third time, a joint meeting of Israeli and German ministers. In the framework of this meeting, seven agreements were signed regarding bilateral socio-economic and cultural relations. Read More »
The Global Jihad is Advancing
Laura : As I have been emphasizing repeatedly, the Egypians revolting in the streets do not seek freedom and democracy as we know it in the west, but rather the creation of a more islamic state. The people on the streets are not friends of America or Israel and we should not be rooting them on. Read More »
Edison yeshiva children mark MLK Day by giving to others
In an effort to emulate the work of Martin Luther King Jr., youngsters at Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva in Edison spent the King holiday learning about the late civil rights leader and performing their own good deeds in his honor. Read More »
What a pity that Aunt Bella does not publish in the Herald …
What a pity that Aunt Bella does not publish in the Herald … Isaac Nahshoni wonder how all the advertisers of 'precursor' were in a – surprise inclusion in the index of 'leading' initiated by the newspaper • not believe it, it also Read More »
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Bnei Brak: a lottery booth next to the Garden of Warsaw, was robbed
Bnei Brak evening drama: a lottery booth next to the garden Warsaw, was robbed in the amount of NIS 2500, apparently by the boyish fringe, the volunteers 'guards' Bnei Brak and police arrived on the scene – not arrested suspects. Read More »
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A history of the synagogue by Danielle Hababou
Robert is an avid golfer who demand the head of the golf course to find a group of 3 people so he could make the fourth. The manager talks to the regulars, and finally he finds people interested. When Robert returned to his party, the head said: I've found a group of 3, but they are rabbis. It does not bother you? Not at all. Read More »
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Israel agrees to some Egyptian troops in Sinai
Israel agrees to some Egyptian troops in Sinai – Israel News, Ynetnews . As anti-Mubarak protests rage on, Israel allows two Egyptian battalions – about 800 soldiers – into Sharm el-Sheikh area for first time since 1979 peace treaty. Read More »
Getting younger every day
Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have discovered a way to reverse the aging process by removing old B lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell in the vertebrate immune system) from old mice, and forcing the production of young, potent cells to replace them. Read More »
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Netanyahu, Merkel Consult Amid Egyptian Turmoil
Merkel Stresses Shared Values with Israel Netanyahu says they work for stability Leaders Agree on Need to Resume Peace Talks Read More »
Likud MKs revolt over fuel price hike
Likud ministers and MKs are calling for the party’s central committee to be convened to discuss the matter. Read More »
Hamas has no problem with movie theatres. Well, maybe a little.
From Ma’an Arabic: The Minister of Culture in Gaza, Dr. Osama al-Issawi, said that his ministry does not have any objection to the reopening of cinemas in the Gaza Strip, pointing out that there has not been any application to the Ministry to open one so far. Read More »
The Eat of Rodis' Yalangis "and" Sweet Orange
This week we have two new recipes from the book "Eat of Rodis by courtesy of the author, Sol Menashe born on the island of Rhodes. This week we have "Yalangis" and "Sweet Orange." As always thank Sol for his delicious recipes. Read More »
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Rutgers: Never Again for Anyone Tour: Blatant Discrimination Against Jews
Some 400 pro-Israel Jewish students and their supporters gathered Saturday night to attend “Never Again for Anyone” program at Rutgers University which had been advertised through Facebook and Craiglist as “free and open for all”. Read More »
