Today’s Jerusalem Post reports these observations by Knesset member Nachman Shai (Kadima), head of the legislature’s Conversion Caucus: “There are over 300,000 Israelis here who are Jewish in heart, in feeling and by their presence here, and we must take note of this. Read More »
Archive for June, 2011
Activists: Israel sabotaged the boat Irish
Israel sabotaged another boat trying to reach the Gaza Strip, this time in Turkey, said one of the organizers of the flotilla, which tries to break the naval blockade of the coastal enclave, the newspaper Yediot Aharonot. The activist blamed Israel for "damage" to the Irish ship "Saoirse" in the photo (Freedom in Gaelic). Read More »
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Ramifications: World ignores that Arafat forfeited right to engage in violence
Dr. Aaron Lerner Date: 30 June 2011 “The PLO commits itself to the Middle East peace process, and to a peaceful resolution of the conflict between the two sides and declares that all outstanding issues relating to permanent status will be resolved through negotiations. … Read More »
What you should know about the second Gaza flotilla
This week, ten boats carrying approximately 600 anti-Israel activists will be approaching the waters surrounding the Gaza Strip. It is not known whether there will be some sort of confrontation as there was last year when a flotilla, run by Turkish terrorists, attacked members of the IDF as they attempted to board the ship and turn it around. Read More »
58% of cottage cheese eaters reduced consumption
The figure indicates that the boycott was successful. 37% blame the government for the rise in dairy product prices. Read More »
Song For Shabbat • music to accompany you in preparing
Song For Shabbat • music to accompany you in preparing Israel Associate Editor and presenter: Time of Sabbath-keeping is fun to listen to music • feverish preparations to sit next to you can listen to songs finest Jewish Archives • There is also Read More »
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Bookmark Chinese torture
Yesterday's lobster entered into lightly sparkling water bath at 57 degrees, a whirlpool of torture, the lobster meat will come out soft and not too hard. Then bounced burnt butter, macadamia nuts and sugar water and lay on his bed of polenta corn Terry. so lovely animal ended her life. Read More »
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Ne’eman ‘appalled’ at Cave of Patriarchs heckling
Justice Minister Yaakov Ne’eman responded Thursday evening to the heckling he received over the detainment of Kiryat Arba rabbi Dov Lior, when visiting the Tomb of the Patriarchs, in Hebron, earlier in the day. Read More »
SWITZERLAND: Geneva A small group called the murder of Jews on 1 August
Antisemitism | The organization of the extreme right "Geneva does not conform" has published a violent image on its website. CICAD is considering legal proceedings. © DR | Anne-Elisabeth Celton | 30.06.2011 | 10: 20 Last update: 30.06.2011 | 5: 11 p.m. Read More »
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Holocaust survivor was attacked: Let my daughter
Shortly after Shkoth and plundered, Petach Tikva survivor had contacted the center, "Personnel," she told what happened and asked to inform the police and her daughter. Read More »
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Elizabeth Taylor’s Famed Jewels Are Going On Tour
Tweet Elizabeth TaylorThe late Elizabeth Taylor will always be remembered for her beauty and diamonds. This fall, the stars jewelry collection will be traveling the world (L.A, Moscow, London, Dubai, Geneva, Paris, and Hong Kong) to dazzle her fans and tell the story of Taylor’s wonderful, yet troubled life. Read More »
1,000 Injured in Tahrir Square Clashes
Egyptian medical officials said Thursday more than 1,000 were injured in this week’s clashes in Cairo’s Tahrir Square , Gulf News reports. Read More »
From the Sacred Texts of the Schmelves: Part II
Translated by Rabbi Gershon Winkler (the only known mortal to be welcomed in the Bais Medrash of the Schmelves). Click here for Schmelvian Wisdom: Part I. FROM THE WISDOM OF THE SCHMELVES Rabbi Soandso taught: “Do not do unto others what you would never have done to them. Read More »
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why your money belongs in a mattress
So with all the expenses I’m trying to cover, some of which have nothing to do with me personally-I found my bank account on the edge, literally short a few dollars so that 2 checks I ran, uh, hobbled would be more accurate, but I went in good faith, Read More »
The Best Beaches in Israel In a survey presented by the Israel’s Health, Environment and Interior
The Best Beaches in Israel In a survey presented by the Israel’s Health, Environment and Interior ministries, Tel Aviv’s Tzuk Beach and the famous Metzitzim Beach are the leading beaches in Israel. Read More »
Archaeology vs. Modernity
ENRIQUE RIVERA Listening to anthropologists, one of the first things that jump out is the passion for what they do, discover and still defend. Symposium on Mexico-Israel Archaeology held at the National Museum of Anthropology and History, left a great outpouring of passion and knowledge. Read More »
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how to say “bespectacled” in Hebrew…
מְמֻשְׁקָףlisten to this word pronounced I bet you weren’t expecting this one. To ease your mind, the word for bespectacled in Hebrew is much more en vogue than its English counterpart. You can’t get cooler than Morgan Freeman. And he’s ממושקף (in this picture anyway). Read More »
The flight attendant safety dance
It’s not easy to pay attention to those boring safety in-flight videos. But here’s one that you won’t want to miss.
Fitness guru Richard Simmon gets flight attendants to dance down the aisle in Air New Zealands safety video. Read More »
Palestinians See Delays In Implementing Fatah-Hamas Accord As Bad For Economy
The noted Dr. Nabil Kukali of the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion announced recently that almost half of Palestinians in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip believe that “lingering on the constitution of a transitional government would negatively affect the Palestinian economy. Read More »
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The dangers of premature recognition of a Palestinian state
International agreements concerning peace in the Middle East should be respected. The Palestinian side display resolutions 242, 338 and 1850 of the National Security Council is united and the Roadmap for Peace, claiming that agreed solutions of disputes, are achieved through direct talks, rejecting unilateral acts . Read More »
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Baked Beans Recipe
When my son Yakov was a little schoolboy, he would always gush about Eagle Day Camp Baked beans. You must get the recipe, he would always ask. I did call the camp and they were happy to oblige: Heinz cans, reheated. Read More »
Midnight sun
Or white stud, like a Hebrew this is called Happening. Much of the map should be the operation in Tel Aviv. Last year, my husband told me how the whole town was full to overflowing, and people fought over taxis. For some reason, I think I'll stay to compliment your home. After a hard week, has not the power to have it. Read More »
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Trustee Files Suit To Stop $1.5 Million Allegedly Looted From Agriprocessors And Laundered Through
Chabad-Lubavitch of Greater Mercer County (also known as Chabad of Princeton) received at least 129 payments from Agriprocessors over a two year period during which Agriprocessors was insolvent. In a lawsuit filed this week, Agriprocessors trustee wrote that he was… Read More »
Diverse set of leaders joins together to battle poverty
Detroit — African-American and Jewish community leaders from around the country are expected to wrap up today a conference in Detroit about poverty. The Mission to Detroit conference, sponsored by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, brought together activists from both groups to explore ways to battle poverty in their cities. Read More »
The Jewish Vote Reconsidered
Every time anyone suggests Barack Obama’s hostility to Israel will cost him some Jewish votes, the anger from both the Democratic Party establishment as well as outraged liberals is considerable. Read More »
Strong criticism of the World Jewish Congress, the diplomatic policy of Netanyahu
The president of the World Jewish Congress (WJC, for its acronym in English), Ronald Lauder, attacked the prime minister's diplomatic policy of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, and marked their differences over the handling of the conflict with the Palestinians. Read More »
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St. Petersburg-2 impressions
On my short trip fell two weekends and one holiday – June 12. The existing reflex and what to do with transport and non-performing stores? I had to remind myself that I was in Russia, not Israel. And transport, and shops are in full force. In a holiday with daughter traveled all around. Read More »
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A word on behalf of the rest of us
Cross-posted on DovBear’s blog here . Nearly forty years ago, I was having a nice Shabbat lunch with some friends when someone mentioned the name Michal. “Who’s Michal?,” I asked. “Am Haaretz! You don’t know who Michal is?!” I left the apartment in tears, my Shabbos ruined. Read More »
מעילה בהקדש
Some crimes still retain the ability to shock. In spite of our increasing desensitization through overexposure to sin and crime we still maintain some Havdala based perspectives that depend primarily, not on the crime itself, but on the victim. So while generic homicide is ho-hum patricide and infanticide still raises our eyebrows. Read More »
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A Picture a Day — Building Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv was founded in 1909 by the Jewish community of Jaffa who built the new town on nearby sand dunes along the coast. These photos are believed to have been taken in the 1920s. Read More »
Video: Rabbi Miller Discusses Kol Menachems New Project & Web Site
Marking a year of Torah in Ten Rabbi Chaim Miller sat down with CrownHeights.info and detailed the plan for the year ahead, he also introduced the newly redesigned TorahinTen.com along with its host of new features. Read More »
Two arrested on suspicion of murder boy Araba
Police arrested aged 15 and 16 on suspicion of murdering the boy Osman Nassar, 13, whose body was found this morning near the village of Araba in the Galilee. Read More »
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Israel Ranked 14 in 2011 Global Innovation Index
Tweet Israel is ranked 14 in global innovationThe results for the fourth edition of The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2011 have just been published and Israel is ranked number 14, a significant improvement over its number 23 position last year. The GII recognizes the key role of innovation as a driver of economic growth and prosperity. Read More »
Demand is growing, but has real estate for sale
Demand is growing, but has real estate for sale in the CBS report concludes: 5% increase in demand for apartments in 2011 but also a much increased supply of apartments for sale • plant inventory by 10% compared with last year my father Glick, in my anxious 20: 38 30 / 06/2011 building project. Read More »
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Jeff Pulver sets up $2-3m Israel early-stage VC fund
“I’m calling this a micro-angel. I won’t have an active role in it, but it will make investments based on my recommendations. Read More »
Cottage cheese battle pays off: Prices in Israel are reduced after boycott, Facebook campaign
jerusalem | A high-profile Facebook protest has scored a victory for consumers in Israel: Their threats of a boycott have forced dairy manufacturers to lower the price of cottage cheese by some 25 percent. The two-week campaign drew more than 105,000 people to join a Facebook group vowing to boycott the Israeli staple until prices dropped. Read More »
Financial Feature: Investing in Israel — Not Just Real Estate
With many foreign investors worried about the potential of a real estate bubble occurring in Israel, I have been asked by many tourists here for Passover about other investment alternatives available to gain exposure to the strong Israeli economy. Read More »
UN extends mandate of Golan Heights peacekeeping force
Disengagement Observer Force stationed on northern border since 1974 to remain in place another six months
Disengagement Observer Force stationed on northern border since 1974 to remain in place another six months
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Chief of Staff Speaks at Israeli Air Force Flight School Graduation Ceremony
Last Tuesday, the flight school graduates received their new officer rankings in a ceremony The Israeli Air Force (IAF) Flight School Graduation Ceremony was held today at the Hatzerim base where the new pilots were awarded their ‘flight wings’. Read More »
Furman: It will be sweet 16
Dean Furman is hoping his stellar season with Oldham Athletic will rub off on Team GB’s Under 16 side ahead of the European Maccabi Games.Furman, a former Chelsea trainee, joined Barnet coach Michael Stone to offer advice to the 18-strong squad during a training session. Read More »
Swimming Again
I’m back at Avnet Country Day. It has been an entire year since I’ve been here, but it’s like I never left! The Avnet pools are my second home. They are familiar—I know all the cracks and crevices, and I know when they will be welcoming and when they might seem a bit frightening. Read More »
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Netanyahu: The Iron Dome system is crucial for peace with Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister said the device missile should be deployed on the border of a future Palestinian state and are interested in getting U.S. aid to buy more. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is starting to prepare for U.S. aid to buy extra batteries missile system . Read More »
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Senate Threatens to Cut Aid if Palestinians Pursue Statehood @ UN
CHALLAH @ Haaretz The United States Senate has passed a resolution threatening to suspend financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority if its leaders “persist in efforts to circumvent direct negotiations by turning to the United Nations or other international bodies,” and called on U.S. Read More »
Jewish Deli-Inspired Sunglasses? All the Stars Are Wearing Them
Corey Shapiro likes his food salty and his eyewear sweet. Ever loyal to his roots in the ‘hood, the young personal eyewear consultant to the stars has designed custom shades inspired by his native Montreal’s Snowdon Deli . Read More »
Germany’s schizophrenia
Germany is having trouble deciding which side it’s on between Israel and Iran. On Thursday, they invited the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to visit the Bundestag at the same time that the Germans were hosting an official Iranian delegation. Read More »
Glenn Beck–’Do not let them take your guns’
Fox News commentator Glenn Beck will broadcast his final Fox New Channel program today as he launches a new endeavor that will utilize the latest communication technology to reach broader audiences, as well as immersing himself in projects that he says actually provide solutions to the nation’s ills rather than just talk about them. Read More »
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how to say “bespectacled” in Hebrew…
מְמֻשְׁקָףlisten to this word pronounced I bet you weren’t expecting this one. To ease your mind, the word for bespectacled in Hebrew is much more en vogue than its English counterpart. You can’t get cooler than Morgan Freeman. And he’s ממושקף (in this picture anyway). Read More »
30 June 2011
Setting it Up (1991) July 1, 1991Tomorrow is July 1 2011. Today’s Golden Oldie cartoon is from July 1 1991. Exactly twenty years ago. The President attempting to dictate his New World Order back then was George Bush and not Obama. But another one of those cartoons that I could run today. Read More »
Reena’s clients bet with the best
It was one of the most entertaining nights of poker the VIP players of the Reena Foundation’s charity event have ever had. Some ninety players vied for the first-place title and a voucher for two to a destination of their choosing. Held at the Factory Lounge at 34 Futurity Gate in Vaughan, Ont. Read More »
Who Is Really Helping the People of Gaza?
For those looking for a simple explanation of why the Gaza flotilla’s “humanitarian aid” efforts are a total sham, this video from the IDF is an excellent resource. Read More »
It’s time Anglo-Jewry threw away its corset
It’s time Anglo-Jewry threw away its corset http: //www.thejc.com/node/50973 By Shmuley Boteach, June 30, 2011 Eleven years ago, I lived in the UK and, though I served primarily as rabbi to students at Oxford University, I gradually expanded the scope of my activities until I was well entrenched in mainstream Anglo-Jewish life. Read More »
Cole Slaw Recipe
I love love love cole slaw, and have long since stopped apologizing for my plebeian tastes. Yum! Ingredients: 1 small head while cabbage, shredded fine 1 medium onion, grated 1 large carrot, grated 4-5 sprigs dill, minced 1 cup pineapple juice Read More »
It’s White Night in Tel Aviv – TONIGHT – 6/30/2011 More info here and here (in Hebrew)…. ENJOY!
It’s White Night in Tel Aviv – TONIGHT – 6/30/2011 More info here and here (in Hebrew)…. ENJOY! Read More »
Prosecute members of Hezbollah for the assassination of Hariri
A delegation of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, the indictment delivered by the assassination of Lebanese General Prosecutor Said Mirza. Members of the United Nations tribunal met with Mirza and was handed a 163-page report, which includes the arrest warrants against members of the Shiite terrorist group Hezbollah. Read More »
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Israel’s 2013 World Baseball Classic projected team
It is early, but I’m already excited about 2013 World Baseball Classic that will feature Israel. Baseball is rapidly growing in Israel. The now defunct Israeli Baseball League still carries momentum with all the books being written about the experience. Read More »
Afraid Of Riots, Cops Go Slow On Rabbi Arrest
Sources within the police said Thursday that the son of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef had not been arrested in the last 48 hours because he was surrounded by dozens of supporters and media crews and the police “didn’t wish to embarrass… Read More »
Mosque Construction Near Begin’s Tomb Goes On Despite Order
[ JewishIndy Editor : In Jerusalem the police are afraid to enforce the law in eastern Jerusalem against illegal Arab activity, but have no compunction whatsoever of bulldozing Jewish houses down at 4: 00 in the morning, and beating up the inhabitants. What an abomination. Read More »
