Arutz 7 Raziela Harpaz, of the Chabad Hassidic group, has taken upon herself the mission of promoting the observance of seven Laws of Noah by all mankind. Read More »
Archive for August, 2011
‘CSI’ to feature NJ activist’s Sept. 11 memorial efforts
Although he lives in Caldwell and runs a recycling business in Livingston, Sol Moglen still has strong loyalties to his native Brooklyn.
One month after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, he was still trying to fathom the sacrifices made by residents of the borough. Read More »
Awakening to ‘Beasts’ of Hitler’s Berlin
Erik Larson attracted a loyal and appreciative readership — and that includes me — with his potent blend of social history and serial murder in the best-selling “The Devil in the White City,” a work of meticulous research that reads like a thriller. Read More »
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Iran, North Korea to discuss ‘expansion of cooperation’ in talks
Iranian parliament speaker to visit Pyongyang; in past, Iranian and North Korean officials have stated their unity in the fight against U.S. dominance. A top Iranian official is scheduled to make an official visit to North Korea, the Islamic Republic announced on Tuesday, in order to discuss “expansion of cooperation” with Pyongyang. Read More »
Haaretz »
Iron Dome system deployed in Ashdod
Missile defense system stationed near coastal city a day before beginning of school year. Defense Minister Ehud Barak: ‘Battery to give residents tangible protection from rocket attacks’
Missile defense system stationed near coastal city a day before beginning of school year. Read More »
ynetnews »
Bad time to be an alQaeda leader:
Getting Lonely At The Top Race Relations Blog – A drone operated by the Central Intelligence Agency killed al Qaeda’s second-ranking figure in the mountains of Pakistan earlier this month, American and Pakistani officials said on Saturday, further Read More »
Mitzvahs of Commerce
Craig’s List. What an amazing invention and a terrific mode of commerce. I always forget between transactions how gratified I feel once I have successfully bought or sold something through this wonderful internet innovation. Last week, we realized our garage and shed were getting overrun by outgrown bicycles. Read More »
Poem
ANDREA MONTIEL reborn. A dying man beat my pulse accelerates. Now I’m tense string vibrating in the air you exhale your chest. Will sing a song in your name, a song of fire and light as your hairy beast hair. My stream of voice will haunt, the gap flow in the game. There will be no truce or armistice. Read More »
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Iron Dome Successfully Protecting Israelis
Count to fifteen. That is how long it takes for a rocket fired from Gaza to land in Sderot, the most populated Israeli town near the Gaza border. To stop a rocket mid-flight, Israel’s military has only a precious few seconds. Read More »
Warren – The republic of anti-Israel
David Warren Ottawa Citizen31 August ’11 http: //www.ottawacitizen.com/news/republic+anti+Israel/5331129/story.html We are waiting patiently, as the fuse burns down on another Middle Eastern powder keg. On Sept. Read More »
LA Jewish Journal: “Whole Foods denies rumor of boycott of Israeli products”–ADL backs them up
This may not end up being the last word on this topic: For about a week, a rumor that the Whole Foods Market chain is boycotting Israeli products has been circulating in emails and on the blogosphere. On Thursday afternoon, a spokesperson for Whole Foods said that the rumor is completely false. Read More »
Frankengrass
Lawns in Hometown, America were delicate things. People, usually men, would spend their weekends caring for and obsessing over them, sitting up nights to admire them. They had to be fertilized, mowed and raked, all the while maintaining constant vigilance for the dreaded crabgrass. Read More »
Culture of Dieting
The Destructive Culture of Dieting
Weight problems and food addictions have become a national epidemic. At any given time, twenty five million Americans are seriously dieting. Only 1 out of every 200 dieters lose their weight and keep it off for a year or more. Read More »
How do I say “beautiful” in Hebrew?
Cally asked how do I say “beautiful” in Hebrew Read More »
The Founding Of Mount Sinai Hospital
(Unless otherwise indicated all quotes are from The Rise of the Jewish Community of New York 1654-1860by Hyman B. Grinstein, The Jewish Publication Society of America, 1945 .)
The Jews of New York City were rather late in establishing Jewish institutions such as poorhouses, homes for orphans and the aged, and hospitals. Read More »
One Year Since the Launch of the Prime Minister’s Office New Media Channels
Following are relevant data one year after the launch of the Prime Minister’s Office new media channels: Facebook(http: //www.facebook.com/IsraeliPM )Registered on the PMO Facebook page are 17,400 “likes” (52% male and 44% female), which are updated by the regular newsfeed.Pictures and status are updated daily in Hebrew, Arabic and English. Read More »
My Single Peeps: Benson S.
Photo by Jane Weitzel
Benson was born in Canada. “I call it Poland, because the winters are so bad.” He asks me about myself, and when I answer, he lifts his hands in the air and waves his fingers at me. He’s sending me “blessings,” he says. Read More »
Sarkozy: EU needs united position on Palestinian statehood
French president says world cannot let Israel-Palestinian peace process remain frozen while Arab Spring forces change elsewhere; EU lawmakers support trade deal with PA. Read More »
Haaretz »
In praise of Torah studies
Op-ed: Yeshiva graduates fit for many jobs, but does Israel really want them in job market?
Op-ed: Yeshiva graduates fit for many jobs, but does Israel really want them in job market?
Menachem Gsheid
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I’ll open with a story about an acquaintance: Akiva Moshe Lieberman, a 38-year-old Hassidic Jew from Ashdod. Read More »
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A Gay Jewish Reading List
Earlier this week, Wayne Hoffman wrote about a funny thing and shared the meaning behind the names of a few of his characters. His posts are being featured this week on The Arty Semite courtesy of the Jewish Book Council and My Jewish Learning’s Author Blog Series. Read More »
Presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann meets with Orthodox leaders
NEW YORK (JTA) — Rep. Michele Bachmann became the latest presidential hopeful to meet with Orthodox Jewish leaders to discuss Jewish and Israel positions. Read More »
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GOP moderate cites examples of bipartisanship
Geography — more than party — often dictates politics, according to U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance of New Jersey’s District 7.
The legislator cited as an example the bipartisan effort — which he has championed — for abolishing the ethanol subsidy and the bipartisan pushback from the Midwestern states that grow corn. Read More »
More Religion and Politics with Jacob Feinspan
JUFJ’s Jacob Feinspan spoke about JUFJ’s solidarity with union workers striking against Verizon, and the history of progressive religious activism, with journalist Pete Tucker, of The Fight Back , a blog reporting on local politics from the streets Read More »
Barry Rubin: You Can’t Spell “Chutzpah” Without “PA” (Palestinian Authority)
Blogged through my Android You Can’t Spell “Chutzpah” Without “PA” (Palestinian Authority) by Barry Rubin The Palestinian Authority (PA) has refused to condemn an attack on Israel from Egypt by an al-Qaida affiliate group that killed eight Israelis. Read More »
Baltimore Area Hillels Receive Top Hillel Award
Greater Baltimore Hillels — Johns Hopkins University Hillel, UMBC Hillel, Goucher Hillel and Towson Hillel combined –won the “Great Place to Work Award” from Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. Read More »
“Empty chair” poster
Just a quick graphical reaction to the PLO’s “Empty Chair” stunt I mentioned yesterday : Read More »
Muslims in America and Denmark
It is about to be ten years since the 9/11 terror attacks in the United States of America, and some 2.75 million Muslims live in the United States, so what better time to conduct a Pew poll to find out where Muslim Americans stand in terms of quality of life. Read More »
Fars (Iran): “Supreme Leader Calls on Nation to Safeguard Elections”
“Plots hatched by the enemies to misuse elections in Iran”? That would mean fielding candidates he doesn’t like? Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on the Iranian nation to keep vigilant against the plots hatched by the enemies to misuse elections in Iran. Read More »
Day 357, September 05, 2011
http: //unitedwithisrael.org/jerusalemdeclaration/ We, the signers of the Jerusalem Declaration, affirm that Jerusalem is the capital of the Jewish People and the State of Israel. No other national or political entity has a legitimate moral, political or historical claim to Jerusalem as its capital. Read More »
Howard Berman Announces Five Endorsements
Rep. Howard Berman
In a release emailed to the Jewish Journal this morning, Rep. Howard Berman (D – Valley Village) has announced endorsements from five well-known California Democrats in his bid for reelection in the newly redrawn 30th congressional district in the West San Fernando Valley.
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown, Sen. Read More »
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SECOND INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MEMORY SEPHARDIC September 18-21, Portugalhttp: …
SECOND INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MEMORY SEPHARDIC September 18-21, Portugalhttp: / / www.festivalsefardita. Read More »
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Sarkozy: Assad, Syria officials are not protected by their people
French President says Syria leader causing irreparable damage, adds that France would do anything in its power to end the brutal repression of anti-government protests. Read More »
Haaretz »
Are We At War?
“Gas masks are being distributed free of charge. Please make sure to pick up your gas masks at your local pick-up point.” A car circled the neighborhood publicizing the distribution of gas masks, urging us to pick them up in a timely fashion. Read More »
Obituaries: Sept. 2-8, 2011
Esther Edith Cohen died Aug. 6 at 89. Survived by daughters Shari (Gary) Effron, Ziva (Larue) Palmer; sons David (Michael) Serkin-Poole, Arnold (Cate); 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother Leon (Joan) Prasow. Mount Sinai
Beverly Cooper died Aug. 3 at 74. Survived by son Ron (Helen) Rosenfeld. Hillside
Dorothy Davis died Aug. 5 at 85. Read More »
DHS grants boost safety at 27 NJ Jewish sites
Jewish institutions in New Jersey are among the top recipients of new security grants from the federal Department of Homeland Security.
Twenty-seven hospitals, museums, schools, and houses of worship in New Jersey will receive $1. Read More »
Frank Gaffney, Mark Steyn, Bat Ye’or, Andrew McCarthy . . . (and Rick Perry?)
Frank Gaffney (via Shirl in Jerusalem by way of Andy in NJ): ROLL BACK THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD In recent weeks, we have been put on notice repeatedly: Absent a fundamental course correction, America will go the way of Europe and others before it, Read More »
the most moral army in the world
the most moral army in the worldhttp: //lawrenceofcyberia.blogs.com/news/2010/08/eden-abergil-exemplifies… Read More »
Hapoalim, EIB to fund Ashdod desalination plant
Mekorot Development and Initiatives is building the NIS 1.5 billion plant. Read More »
More Rock than Be-Bop at the Red Sea Jazz Festival
Crossposted from Haaretz Shlomi Shaban was called to the Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat to fill slots vacated by musicians who canceled appearances at the last minute. Yet a large portion of singer-pianist Shaban’s interaction with the audience was devoted to bemused reflections about his tenuous connection with the world of jazz. Read More »
The Arab world, despite the events taking place in the Holy Land is completely safe place. There is no
The Arab world, despite the events taking place in the Holy Land is completely safe place. There is no danger, risk, there is no reason to fear. Anyone experience remains important for the Holy Land is a lifelong journey. Read More »
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Religious Computer technician, native English speaker, available for all your computer repairs.
Religious Computer technician, native English speaker, available for allyour computer repairs.*Hardware upgrades and replacement.*Virus removal*Software installation & upgrades.*Pc tuneup*networking*internet problems*security problems*data backupEtc. Read More »
Report: Israeli Orthodox Rabbi Expresses Support For Palestinian UN Bid
Ramallah – Rabbi Menachem Froman Wednesday supported and expressed his and other Israeli rabbis’ wishes for success to the Palestinian bid to gain full United Nations membership of a Palestinian state within 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as its capital in September, during his meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas. Read More »
Turner Vs. Weprin – In Their Own Words
The special election to fill New York’s 9 th Congressional District seat vacated by Anthony Weiner will be held on Tuesday, September 13. Read More »
Israel mulls building nuclear power plant
Israel’s Ministry of National Infrastructure has commissioned an external body to conduct a feasibility study for the building of a nuclear power plant. Read More »
Relief: Irene leaves more hassle than heartbreak (Central)
Sometimes, no news is the best news. When asked how he had fared during Hurricane Irene, Rabbi Levi Block apologized.
“I’m sorry, I have nothing exciting for you,” said the leader of the Union County Torah Center in Westfield, adding that, of course, he was grateful for that. Read More »
Israel deploys third Iron Dome anti-rocket battery near Ashdod
Defense Minister Ehud Barak: New Iron Dome battery near Ashdod ‘a concrete expression of defending Israel’s residents from rockets and missiles’. The Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday deployed a third Iron Dome anti-rocket battery outside the city of Ashdod. Read More »
Haaretz »
Continuing north
We are now leaving Boston and Continuing to Burlington, Vermont. And in honor of this event this blog’s first contest ever Will take place. Read More »
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Er hot nit zorg. – He hasn’t got a worry.
Er hot nit zorg. – He hasn’t got a worry. Read More »
Chicken – it’s what’s for dinner!
Last night’s chicken dinner was awesome. In fact, my 15 year old son said to me, “no offense Ima, but this tastes better than anything you ever made”. Ouch. But that was after he said “Mmmm, this chicken tastes………DEAD” so you can’t necessarily trust his opinion. I did technically cook the chicken – but it came from Empire Kosher. Read More »
Prior Training VS. Learning on the Job
Image: http: //www.google.com What do you think of this theory?The difference between the way Modern Orthodox couples date and the way Yeshivish Couples date and marry is the difference between having prior training and learning on the job. Read More »
Martial Arts Programs for Kids and Teens
El HaLev School of Martial Arts and Self-DefenseFun and enjoyable classes drawing from the rich and exciting world ofMartial Arts, given in a warm and supportive environment.Unbelievable pre-sale prices for early registration (before 15/9)!For ages 3-18.Some groups are for girls only.For registration: 02-6781764 / elhalev@elhalev. Read More »
On my desk – some scrappy items
The ending of the summer vacation, and the beginging of year at school, got me into a ‘school’ mood, so I made these boxes. The two round boxes are altered – oat cans that were covered with dp (Summer Seeds kit). The box was made by this tutorial , and I’ve put some of my alphas stickers there. Read More »
N.J. mandated reporting of bullying: Every conflict is bullying
NYTimes Under a new state law in New Jersey, lunch-line bullies in the East Hanover schools can be reported to the police by their classmates this fall through anonymous tips to the Crimestoppers hot line. Read More »
Roberto Carlos concert in Jerusalem
The project of the Earth in Emotions Roberto Carlos promotes a dream trip to Israel, with the right to visit the sights. The packages cost something around U.S. $ 3,900 per person and others ranging from 14 to 30 thousand dollars. Read More »
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US Congressperson Ros-Lehtinen Supports New Sanctions against Syrian And Iranian Regime Officials
NEWS House Foreign Affairs Committee U.S. House of Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Chairman CONTACT: Brad Goehner or Andeliz Castillo (202) 225-5021, August 30, 2011 Alex Cruz ( South Florida ) (202) 225-8200 http: //foreignaffairs.house. Read More »
Hebrew prayers to Mary from 1759.
Here’s a polyglot version of the Officium Beatae Mariae Virginis from 1759 (Prague). The prayers are in Latin, Greek and Hebrew. Read More »
Where’s your peace with Israel now, Sandmonkey? I never believed the Egyptian Sandmonkey when he …
Where’s your peace with Israel now, Sandmonkey? I never believed the Egyptian Sandmonkey when he said that Egyptians didn’t hate Israelis. Turns out I wasn’t wrong . They hate Israelis . Big time. YES! I can keep my Five Faves: The government is saying no to an AT&T-T-Mobile merger. That’s great, because I don’t want AT&T service. Read More »
Getting to Know Hebrew Verbs
How to master Hebrew verbs? Learn Hebrew Online If you want to move from the basic understanding of certain Hebrew phrases to being able to carry out a whole conversation, you must learn to use Hebrew verbs properly. Learning to apply the verbs appropriate is an important step in learning the language on a deeper level. Read More »
