Archive for May, 2011

David Cameron, Israel’s False Friend …

May 31, 2011, 11:00 pm
David Cameron, Israel’s False Friend …

Despite his professions of solidarity with Israel before a Jewish audience in the prelude to last year’s May election (well he would say that, wouldn’t he, at a juncture when the keys to Number Ten seemed to be unexpectedly slipping beyond his Read More »

Daphne Anson »

Notes Matilda – tradisión Kantadores of Judeo-Spanish: Rinat Emanuel

May 31, 2011, 11:00 pm
Notes Matilda – tradisión Kantadores of Judeo-Spanish: Rinat Emanuel

Kada Tuesday, Matilda Koen Sarano we konta sovran the kantadores and kantadoras muzika sample. The ke tekstas partajamos koresponden to seksion programs Shabbat at night, "Kol Israel of eya ke Siklos mizmar melda after Notisiario in Ladino. Rinat Emanuel Kantadora (Israel) Rinat Emanuel kresió adientro of Israeliana muzika. Read More »

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eSefarad »

The Jihad in the Philippines Continues

May 31, 2011, 11:00 pm

Two separate bomb attacks by suspected Abu Sayyaf Islamists have injured five AFP soldiers. From ABS-CBN: [BASILAN, Philippines – “Five Scout Rangers were injured in 2 separate bomb explosions in the uplands of Sumisip town in Basilan province on Monday, the military said. Read More »

Amerisrael »

Released Time Group Photo

May 31, 2011, 10:58 pm

The close to 150 instructors of the Released Time program of greater New York posed today for their annual group photo in front of 770 with the heads of the program. Read More »

Chabad.info - חב"ד אינפו - חדשות חב"ד »

MASHAV 2010 Activity Report

May 31, 2011, 10:58 pm
MASHAV 2010 Activity Report

JERUSALEM – Guided by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted by the UN General Assembly,  MASHAV’s work in the developing world has been guided by the basic approach that development work is organic in nature. Read More »

European Jewish Post »

Jerusalem Day: Tens of thousands of students visited

May 31, 2011, 10:58 pm
Jerusalem Day: Tens of thousands of students visited

Tens of thousands of secular school students recently visited Jerusalem, on the anniversary of the liberation of the city, along with the traditional flag dance march. Read More »

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nrg - Maariv »

Accent Marks

May 31, 2011, 10:58 pm

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Abigail Pickus Special To The Jewish Week All I wanted was a blessing from the rabbi so that I would finally find my husband. But it wasn’t that simple. Nothing in Israel ever is. Read More »

NY Jewishweek »

Yom Yerushalayim

May 31, 2011, 10:56 pm
Yom Yerushalayim

Click here to read The Muslim Claim to Jerusalem by Daniel Pipes. Read More »

Mashiach is coming »

Violence Against Egypt’s Christians Linked to War on Israel

May 31, 2011, 10:56 pm
Violence Against Egypt’s Christians Linked to War on Israel

As the New York Timesreport about the fears of Coptic Christians makes clear today, the increasing influence of Islamists in Egypt in the wake of the collapse of the Mubarak regime calls into question the security of non-Muslim minorities. Read More »

commentary magazine »

Shavuot Table Contest!! Win a $200 Gift Certificate to Parci Parla, and $100 to Josh and Co. …

May 31, 2011, 10:56 pm

Since so many of you sent in such gorgeous seder table pics for our Passover Seder Table Contest, (CLICK HERE ), I decided see what all of my Jewish Hostesses have up their sleeves for Shavuot. Whether you dig up some tabletop surprises in Target and Home Goods, or use your finest delicate china dinner plates, I REALLY [… Read More »

The Jewish Hostess »

Yom Ierushalaim, יום ירושלים

May 31, 2011, 10:56 pm
Yom Ierushalaim, יום ירושלים

Ierushalaim, forever one and indivisible capital of the Jewish people and Israel. Mazal Tov! Read More »

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Cat-Israel.org »

Congrats to 10 Young Pros Chosen for the 2011 Rubin Israel Trip

May 31, 2011, 10:56 pm

This was originally posted at Jewishinstlouis.org, but it is great news for area young adults: Hilary Bair, Hilary Cedergreen, Jason Cohen, Vadi Dodge, Stephen Lieberman, Lisa Nixon, Cheryl Perry, Jennifer Scissors, Doug Snyder, Lisa Suffian will soon be taking the trip of a lifetime to Israel — for the first time. Read More »

The St. Lou Jew »

Lipa Shmeltzer – Sefiras Haomer

May 31, 2011, 10:56 pm

Lipa Shmeltzer saying Sefira Read More »

MahNishmah.com »

Linux creator cites PA pressure in nixing Israel talks

May 31, 2011, 10:56 pm

WASHINGTON (JTA) — The creator of the Linux computer operating system canceled three lectures at Israeli universities because of pressure from the Palestinian Authority. Read More »

JTA »

Gaza Rally in Memory of Bin Laden: ‘US Enemy of Allah’

May 31, 2011, 10:56 pm
Gaza Rally in Memory of Bin Laden: ‘US Enemy of Allah’

Recent rallies in Hamas-controlled Gaza featured speakers shouting, “Bin Laden shattered Crosses” and “America is the enemy of Allah.” Footage of the rallies in memory of the Al-Qaeda terrorist leader was translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI). Read More »

Arutz Sheva »

Stuttgart: German-Israeli Society distances itself from right-wing populist demonstration

May 31, 2011, 10:56 pm

Right-wing populist forces do in Stuttgart hold a so-called "Islamic critical weekend and plan in this framework, on Sunday the 5th June, a so-called "Salute Israel Day Parade" … We wish to emphasize that the German-Israeli Society has nothing to do with this event and also expressly not to call. Read More »

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haGalil.com - Israel & Judentum »

Jerusalem Poll: Oppose international control of holy places 73%: 21%, Oppose construction freeze …

May 31, 2011, 10:54 pm

Jerusalem Poll: Oppose international control of holy places 73%: 21%, Oppose construction freeze 67%: 23% Dr. Aaron Lerner 31 May 2011 Poll of representative sample of Israeli adults carried out by Geocartography Knowledge Group – Prof. Avi Degani – this week for Israel Television Channel One’s Politika program. Read More »

BloggersBase - Law and Society - Middle East »

Israel – June 12-23

May 31, 2011, 10:54 pm

I’ll be in Israel for two weeks this summer. The first week is claimed by ROI Community, but week two I’ll be in Tel Aviv all week. Read More »

Leah in Chicago »

Summer 2011 T-Shirt Design Contest

May 31, 2011, 10:54 pm
Summer 2011 T-Shirt Design Contest

Illustrators or graphic designers on MatisyahuWorld.com… I need your help designing a summer 2011 tour t-shirt. Upload your designs on the photos section of my Facebook page by Sunday – June 12. On Monday – June 13th, I’ll post my favorite top three designs submitted by all of you, and give all of my fans the power to vote on their favorite. Read More »

Matisyahu »

ÖIG, DIG and GSI: against unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state along the Green Line

May 31, 2011, 10:52 pm

The Israel friendship associations from Austria, Germany and Switzerland, calling on the governments of their countries, to work within the UN for direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, but against the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state along the ceasefire line from 1949 to 1967 … Read More »

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haGalil.com - Israel & Judentum »

Students against short summer break: never happen

May 31, 2011, 10:52 pm
Students against short summer break: never happen

After the Ministry of Education was made today (Tuesday) a decision to shorten the summer break, it seems that students do not really like it. Moyal generation grade K Yavne High School oak Ginsburg, think the days of August are worth far more than those of October. Read More »

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nrg - Maariv »

Protesters Shoot at Syrian Army

May 31, 2011, 10:52 pm
Protesters Shoot at Syrian Army

For the first time, since Syria unrest began in January, civilians opened fire on Syrian forces using automatic weapons and grenade launchers, killing at least four, said an opposition activist. Read More »

Algemeiner.com »

Summer reads in all varieties

May 31, 2011, 10:50 pm
Summer reads in all varieties

Some beloved and celebrated authors will hit the road in support of their latest books as this summer begins. Read More »

Jewish Journal »

The market is not satisfied with real estate reform

May 31, 2011, 10:50 pm
The market is not satisfied with real estate reform

Market reform is not happy with real estate real estate market leaders not satisfied with reform Finance's real estate tax • They argue that it will not help or even hurt too • past reforms have not brought the housing market flooded Avi Glick, in the anxious 21: 03 5. Read More »

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BeHadrei Haredim - בחדרי חרדים »

Live from Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva

May 31, 2011, 10:50 pm
Live from Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva

 
The Mercaz HaRav yeshiva telecasts live the Jerusalem Day celebration, with singing and dancing. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will speak during the telecast.

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Arutz Sheva »

WHY JERUSALEM MUST REMAIN UNIFIED By Shmuel Trigano

May 31, 2011, 10:50 pm
WHY JERUSALEM MUST REMAIN UNIFIED By Shmuel Trigano

THE MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO DISPUTE A RECORD IN THE FUTURE OF JERUSALEM No. 17, forthcoming in June 2011, 25 €, available in bookstores Mail Order: 28,50 € (shipping included) Payment by check, Glow-around Controversies Send to: Journal Controversies Read More »

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Israël Flash »

Tzudek Greenwald – Sefira Concert – Part 2

May 31, 2011, 10:48 pm

Tzudek Greenwald singing at a Sefira concert – Part 2 Read More »

MahNishmah.com »

He Beat Me Black and Blue: Yiddish Songs of Family Violence, Part One

May 31, 2011, 10:48 pm

This is the first part of a four-part article originally appearing in the Spring 2011 issue of Lilith Magazine. Picture the stairwell in the poor apartment: the neighbor descends the steps and the woman in the doorway repeats, “Good night, good night,” and then haltingly speaks the words: “He hit me yesterday. I’m black and blue. Read More »

The Arty Semite »

Magic Wand defense system slated for test run

May 31, 2011, 10:48 pm
Magic Wand defense system slated for test run

Defense establishment says mid-range anti-missile system to become operational sooner than expected
Defense establishment says mid-range anti-missile system to become operational sooner than expected
Hanan Greenberg

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ynetnews »

Her girl is back.

May 31, 2011, 10:46 pm
Her girl is back.

Mine, too. PRM Read More »

Traveling Jews »

One thing in Arabic, Another in English … at MIT?

May 31, 2011, 10:46 pm
One thing in Arabic, Another in English … at MIT?

Was the translation accurate? One of the most common knocks against Arab leaders is that they say one thing in English to Western audiences and another thing in Arabic to their own supporters. Sadly, it appears that this phenomenon has played itself out at the Center for International Studies (CIS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Read More »

CAMERA Snapshots »

Water Play

May 31, 2011, 10:46 pm

On the rare moments that I really feel like I rock as my kids mom I have to run and catalogue it, so that later on when I am having a more ‘usual’ moment I can look back and remember I can do it. Today is one of those days. Read More »

Thoughts of Another Jewish Mother »

Obvious vs. the-Not-So-Obvious!

May 31, 2011, 10:44 pm

Lately I’ve been thinking about the many jobs I have had, all through my teenage years and adulthood.  The reason I started thinking about them is simple: every time my children talk about what they want to do when they grow up, and it changes daily, I usually have a funny anecdote about the many jobs I’ve done and why I’ve had so many. Read More »

Chaim »

The Evolution of Where

May 31, 2011, 10:44 pm

There are three forms of the question “where?” in Biblical Hebrew. They first appear in the Torah in evolving order, both grammatically and numerically. Read More »

The Wonders of Your Torah »

Blowing Legal Bubbles

May 31, 2011, 10:44 pm

I see that Geoffrey Alderman is threatening legal against UCU in respect of its boycott of Ariel College.If only.
One thing we can say for sure he will end up not very popular among his fellow Greater Israelers.
The defence will focus on the question of the legality of the Ariel colony and the consequent legality of Ariel college as an institution. Read More »

The Jewish Chronicle »

The dark side

May 31, 2011, 10:42 pm
The dark side

I don’t even care if most people wouldn’t admit if they think Come On Eileen is a MASTERPIECE! It is! It’s really strange and interesting how influenced I get by really small things, mostly what I read. Read More »

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Mason Takes His Shot at the Prez

May 31, 2011, 10:42 pm

The comedian backlash to President Obama’s ’67 borders demand continues. This time it was Jackie Mason ‘s turn to mock the ludicrous statement. Read More »

Chabad.info - חב"ד אינפו - חדשות חב"ד »

East Jerusalem Arabs protest the obscene museums

May 31, 2011, 10:42 pm
East Jerusalem Arabs protest the obscene museums

Anyone who wants to know at least one of the reasons why Jews in Israel suffer from wars and terrorism, why their lives in constant danger, and why the Jewish existence in the Holy Land from the endangered gave Arabs and Muslims – is invited to note the following story. Read More »

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Tsofar - צופר »

Gaza / Judea and Samaria – Tough day for terrorists

May 31, 2011, 10:40 pm
Gaza / Judea and Samaria – Tough day for terrorists

3 dead, 4 wounded in Rafah Guysen. Three Palestinians were killed Thursday in an explosion at a training camp of the Popular Resistance Committees. The camp was located south of the Gaza Strip. Four other people were injured in what appears to be an accident. The unity of the IDF spokesman said the army had conducted no operations in the area. Read More »

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Israël Flash »

Nazis, newspapers and Nuremberg

May 31, 2011, 10:40 pm
Nazis, newspapers and Nuremberg

Justice Robert H. Jackson, in a scene from “Nuremberg: Its Lesson for Today.”
Once again, the summer season, noted for youth-oriented blockbusters, manages to include some serious fare aimed at more mature, discerning audiences, including several projects dealing with the World War II era and its aftermath. Read More »

Jewish Journal »

How a couple lines in Alenu fit the pattern

May 31, 2011, 10:38 pm

It has been pointed out to me that the two halves of the “Alenu ” prayer follow a pretty strict pattern. Each contains eight parallel couplets, followed by a Biblical quote. Read More »

Jewish Life and Learning - Stack Exchange »

Sarah Palin wants to eliminate all energy subsidies, including ethanol

May 31, 2011, 10:38 pm

The Daily Caller – This presidential election cycle, Republicans are increasingly willing to take a tough stand on ethanol subsidies . The latest to stake out a potentially damaging position on the issue, which heavily effects Iowa, is former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.Palin told Real Clear Politics on Tuesday that she opposes all energy subsidies. Read More »

front lines »

'Mir,' community ', the inspectors will battle together against noise • First publication

May 31, 2011, 10:38 pm
'Mir,' community ', the inspectors will battle together against noise • First publication

'Mir,' community ', the inspectors will battle together against noise • First publication neighbors complained about the shops in – Israel became the epicenter Lily – the initiative is launched • Yeshiva Mir forbid,' haredi community, Providence inspectors remove the reports will share Yaki Admcker, 31.05. Read More »

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BeHadrei Haredim - בחדרי חרדים »

Join Me at Summer Camp

May 31, 2011, 10:36 pm

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Harold Grinspoon Special To The Jewish Week   Summer is upon us and that means camp season will be here again. As I have for each of the past five years, I’ll be going to Jewish overnight camp. Not as a camper — I’m 81 — but as a visitor. Read More »

NY Jewishweek »

While the West obsesses with the ‘Palestinians,’ Iran laughs all the way to the bank

May 31, 2011, 10:36 pm

While the World obsesses with the ‘Palestinians,’ Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is laughing all the way to the bank. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad must be laughing his head off. Read More »

Israel Matzav »

6 Points with Gordon Grinberg, director of The Tailor

May 31, 2011, 10:36 pm

Every month, SFJFF presents a new film online, free for Jewish film enthusiasts to enjoy. This month, we present The Tailor , a funny and charming tale of similarities amid diversity which takes place on the streets of Brooklyn. Director Gordon Grinberg kibitzed with us recently about the inspiration for his film. Read More »

San Francisco Jewish Film Festival blogs »

Today is Yom Yerushalayim "the" Jerusalem Day "

May 31, 2011, 10:36 pm
Today is Yom Yerushalayim "the" Jerusalem Day "

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Leblogdenoach »

The final day of #jwapedia

May 31, 2011, 10:34 pm

Today is the final day of May, which also makes it the final day of Jewish American Heritage Month and the final day of our #jwapedia campaign to tweet the Encyclopedia . This month we wanted to bring Jewish women’s stories to the fore, experimenting with Twitter as a vehicle for doing so. Read More »

Jewesses With Attitude »

Haifa Haifa – Haifa and first race …

May 31, 2011, 10:34 pm
Haifa Haifa – Haifa and first race …

Haifa and first race of the 14th … Which Beriaonntania! Women's first place … Svetlana Bachmann Tzur Hadassah! A record number of runners swept the ridge axis Caramel Haifa Sakony traditional race held the 14th year in the city. Read More »

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Haifa Haifa חיפה חיפה »

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May 31, 2011, 10:32 pm
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Oh yeah Jewish food »

Magic solution: Magic Wand – earlier than expected

May 31, 2011, 10:32 pm
Magic solution: Magic Wand – earlier than expected

In light of the success of "Iron Dome", presented at Raphael the "Magic Wand" become operational earlier than expected. Read More »

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Nana10 »

Note that roused the country: MK Eichler who attended the committee: Apparently this is a security note

May 31, 2011, 10:32 pm
Note that roused the country: MK Eichler who attended the committee: Apparently this is a security note

The mystery surrounding the secret slip that brought an end meeting of the Knesset Economics Committee about the "affair Ofer Brothers and Iran," exciting the country ● MK Eichler believes that the present discussion of the note and security. Read More »

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Kikar haShabat - כיכר השבת »

A Day in the Holy City

May 31, 2011, 10:30 pm

  I spend the first half of the day today in Jerusalem.. I had to transfer some money to my bank account, and thought that since I was in there, I might as well spend some time there, so I did.. Read More »

A Jewish Voice »

IRAN: Child abuse in an elementary school.

May 31, 2011, 10:30 pm
IRAN: Child abuse in an elementary school.

Source: http: //www.familysecuritymatters.org Education Iranian-style. Read More »

jewishinfoNews »

Chai Manor • composer especially for you to listen to

May 31, 2011, 10:30 pm
Chai Manor • composer especially for you to listen to

Chai Manor • composer especially for you to listen to after he wrote songs, transcribed, recorded, performed his own particular value now is also a composer • the song presented here, the square dance, composed and lived by himself, a significant Read More »

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BeHadrei Haredim - בחדרי חרדים »

Egypt Rushes Toward Sharia and War

May 31, 2011, 10:28 pm
Egypt Rushes Toward Sharia and War

Why is the West stooping to accommodate Egyptian belligerency? How hopelessly at odds with America’s best interests is Barack Obama? Less than two weeks ago he declared his support for “political and economic reform in the Middle East,” warmly endorsing the “Arab Spring” uprisings there. Read More »

front lines »

How will Israel defend itself on all fronts?

May 31, 2011, 10:28 pm
How will Israel defend itself on all fronts?

B "H FRUMLIFE brings an interesting article and link. Insights into "Democracy under Attack", the ratio of Israel / USA, extreme Islamists in the U.S., the global Shariah and the Muslim Brotherhood (Muslim Brotherhood). What if the Jihad on Wall Street come from? http: //www.israelunitycoalition.org/pdf/sharia law4. Read More »

Automatically translated from German »

Leben in Jerusalem »

Why is SUSANNA HOFFS considered to be the most famous member of THE BANGLES?

May 31, 2011, 10:28 pm
Why is SUSANNA HOFFS considered to be the most famous member of THE BANGLES?

Question by Mark : Why is SUSANNA HOFFS considered to be the most famous member of THE BANGLES? Susanna Hoffs is often regarded as the main vocalist of THE BANGLES, which is an American all-female band that originated in the early 1980s. Several artists have referenced the Bangles in their own songs. Read More »

Jewish Jewelry Store »