My relationship with the Kotel is in constant flux. To be honest, I struggle with connecting to the Kotel a lot, and have done so ever since I first came to Israel when I was 13 years old. Despite this struggle, every time I come to Israel, I make a point of visiting the Kotel. Read More »
Archive for October, 2011
The FICJ breaks stereotypes about Jewish community in Mexico
Aaron Margolis, president and founder of the International Jewish Film Festival (FICJ) in Mexico, said the event has been successful film in order to break stereotypes and prejudices about Jewish culture through film, for its consideration, a most powerful tools to generate reflection on the spectators. Read More »
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Religion and State in Israel – October 31, 2011 (Section 1)
Activists demand reinstatement of J’lem councilwoman Azaria
By Melanie Lidman www.jpost.com October 26, 2011
More than 2,000 people and dozens of pluralistic and feminist groups signed a petition in support of Jerusalem City Council member Rachel Azaria, who was fired from the coalition by Mayor Nir Barkat last week. Read More »
Food and the Arab Spring / David Rosenberg
October 27, 2011 credit: Gloria Center more reading: On the U.S Troop Withrawal from Iraq / Aymenn J.Al – Tamimi Obama Administration: The Palestinian Authority is Destroying Peace Process / Prof.B. Read More »
Gilad Shalit: A New Beginning, An Old Dilemma
by Rabbi Richard Jacobs Sermon, Shabbat Bereshit 5772 VaYehi Erev , VaYehi Voker , There was evening, there was morning. With these opening words of Genesis our tradition signals that our conception of time is unique. For most cultures, dawn marks the beginning of a new day, but for us, each day begins with night. Read More »
Jewish Celebrity Halloween Costumes- What did they wear?
Lea Michele as Natalie Portman’s Black Swan characterStill not sure what you’re wearing tonight? Whether you’re going door to door to collect some candy or attending a costume ball… there’s nothing more fun than going all out with a unique and inspired ‘new look’.
Check out some of this year’s celeb garbs for some ideas. Read More »
Piaf
A sweeping musical based on the life story of the legendary chanteuse, Edith Piaf. She was born on t… Read More »
With Shalit Deal Complete, Rockets Resume from Gaza
Gaza Rocket Fire Kills Israeli Man in Ashkelon Palestinians in Gaza fired at least 27 rockets at Israel. Moshe Ami, 56, a father of four, was killed in Ashkelon. Two rockets landed outside Beersheba. Schools were closed in towns within 40 km of Gaza, including Beersheba, Ashkelon and Kiryat Malachi. Read More »
Israel forcing Palestinians out of East Jerusalem – NGO
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel is forcing Palestinians out of East Jerusalem as part of a deliberate policy that might constitute a war crime, a prominent Israeli non-governmental organisation said on Monday. Read More »
Trick or tweet: Anthony Weiner and Bernie Madoff Halloween masks
This Anthony Weiner costume, with a not-for-kids below-the-belt accessory, is a hit. Meanwhile, the Bernie Madoff mask is slumping this year.
Are Halloween masks of Jews in the news a trick or just a new treatment?
With a new latex mask of disgraced former Rep. Read More »
Israel angry, Palestinians triumphant over UNESCO vote
Israel on Monday lashed out after UNESCO voted to grant ‘Palestine’ full membership, in a move which was hailed by Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas as a “victory” for his people’s rights. Read More »
Rosenberg salutes Maccabi heroes
Tony Rosenberg hailed his Manchester Maccabi 1st battlers after they crashed out of the Manchester FA Sunday Cup in heartbreaking fashion.A goal six minutes from time was enough to give Trafford FC of the Altrincham Sunday League Premier Division a place in the next round and kill off Maccabi’s hopes. Read More »
Israel gets ready to unveil David’s Sling
TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 31 (UPI) — The Israeli air force is preparing to deploy a new air-defense system with the biblical name of David’s Sling, designed to intercept medium-range missiles, while the Iron Dome system deployed earlier battles Palestinian rockets. Read More »
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The mayor and the rabbi regale federation givers
At the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County’s 2012 campaign kickoff, donors were challenged to increase their commitment both to their faith and their community.
The appeal came from an unlikely source — an African-American Christian politician. Cory Booker, the mayor of Newark, was a featured speaker at the Oct. Read More »
Is There Insurance Against Downsizing?
It can happen to anyone, but what can you do about it? The rumor mill is buzzing. A downsizing is coming. You’ve got a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. You feel powerless. You’re losing sleep. What can you do? Plenty. Here’s a checklist: 1. Stop worrying. Worry accomplishes nothing. And what’s worse, it shows on your face. Read More »
MOROCCO: Call for the ouster of the King
TheRealNews wrote: Firoze Manji: African countries “untouched” by Arab Spring emerge after 30 years of declining income and privatization policies Read More »
The war for Jerusalem
Op-ed: Why is secular Jerusalem mayor fighting leader of battle against religious extremism?
Op-ed: Why is secular Jerusalem mayor fighting leader of battle against religious extremism?
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U.S. withdraws its financial contribution to UNESCO by the entry of Palestine. The Minister Garmendia
The approval at the entrance of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) as a full member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has opened the can of worms. U.S., as he had threatened, has already confirmed that he withdrew his contribution. Read More »
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MM: Lou Reed + Metallica’s Magnum Stercus, Lulu
So Lou Reed and Metallica’s collaboration album came out earlier this week . And I don’t want to do a thorough review, since that might inspire other people to listen to it. Do yourself a favor, skip it entirely. It’s Reed’s Metal Machine Musicx100 combined with St. Angerx100. Really. It’s that bad. Read More »
‘Good Girls’ Rewarded With Sticker of Boys
It’s just the prize that every seven-year-old girl wants. Not a teen-pop record or a Barbie doll, but a sticker with the faces of her male contemporaries. Take kids to the physician here in Israel and they are often rewarded for their cooperation with a sticker. Read More »
Burqa update: Clearly Not Empowerment
Hadrei Haredim has the scoop on what is perhaps the most bizarre wedding to take place in Meah Shearim this year (and that is a hard title to win).According to the report last Friday a young Haredi man who could not receive a Get (divorce), and therefore had to get the permission of 100 rabbis to remarry wed his new beloved in a private ceremony. Read More »
Skokie’s Malibu Pizza & Pasta has Closed
We have learned that a couple weeks ago, the owner of Malibu Pizza and Pasta restaurant in Skokie, Ken Hechtman (also the owner of next door Ken’s Diner), has decided to shut its doors lacking… Read More »
Open your halls of buildings, ca can save lives during the firing of missiles
Friday, October 30, 2011: On the Promised Land: Thank you for sharing this message up: During an alert, people … Read more. Read More »
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Shabbat Lech Lecha (Gen. 12: 1-17: 27)
This email is divided into 3 sections: 1. Torah Summary 2. Shabbat theme and invitation 3. Discussion Questions Torah Portion Summary The portion opens with a compelling promise to Abram from God: “I will make of you a great nation, And I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you shall be [… Read More »
Nissim – Shloime Gertner Live in Chicago with Mesamechai Leiv Orchestras
Shloime Gertner singing his hit song Nissim live in Chicago with Mesamechai Leiv Orchestras. This song was recorded live at Bnei Ruven’s 16th annual Dancing in the Streets Simchas Beis Hashoava. Read More »
The Milwaukee Jewish Museum presents an exhibition about the only American woman executed by
The Milwaukee Jewish Museum will present an exhibition about the only American woman executed by direct order of Adolf Hitler. This is Mildred Harnack, born in Milwaukee, who graduated in 1919 in Georgetown. Read More »
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On the U.S Troop Withrawal from Iraq / Aymenn J.Al – Tamimi
Setting the Record Straight on the U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Iraq October 27, 2011 Following President Obama’s promise that all American troops will be home from Iraq by Christmas time, there have been numerous misconceptions circulated in media reports about what is precisely going on regarding the U.S. withdrawal. Read More »
Kyrgyzstan
Gyorgy Soros bought a strategically located nation. Took him about 18 years to get it done. Pull up a chair and set a spell. This is a big ‘ol post. Polls opened in Kyrgyzstan on Sunday in the first presidential election since last year’s bloody revolution and deadly ethnic violence. The ex-Soviet Central Asian nation of 5. Read More »
The Pardes Sunset Project
Too often the shades of our life are drawn and God’s magnificent colors are missed. I am taking on this project as a means to stop and enjoy God’s brilliance. For the month of November, each day I will document the evening sunset from the Pardes Beit Midrash. I hope you will stop and notice with me. Read More »
Religion and State in Israel – October 31, 2011 (Section 2)
B’nai B’rith Welcomes Obama’s Call at U.N. for Negotiations Between Israelis and Palestinians in
s & Views B’nai B’rith Welcomes Obama’s Call at U.N. for Negotiations Between Israelis and Palestinians in Lieu of a Resolution Calling for Statehood B’nai B’rith International welcomes President Obama’s effort at the United Nations to remind the Read More »
‘Discovering the beauty hidden by bad translations’
Dr. Joel M. Hoffman, proficient in ancient Hebrew, Greek, and modern Hebrew, has translated almost all of the Jewish liturgy, including the Bible, prayers, and a variety of other material. He looks for the beauty in ancient texts, and tries to correct the errors that come between classic passages and modern readers.
On Friday-Saturday, Nov. Read More »
‘Russian Girl Problems’ and answers
If you’re looking for answers to the complicated questions, you’re in the wrong place. But if you’re simply hoping for some insight into some of the wacky behaviors and logic sometimes displayed by Russian immigrants, stay on the page. Read More »
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Reduces the risk of a recession
LION OPALINE The winds of global economic recession seem to dissipate with the recent agreement of the leaders of the eurozone to bail out Greece the debt of its liabilities, with the capitalization of banks with positions in the country will suffer a loss by subtracting the debts. In addition, EUA forward 2. Read More »
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar human: Funny Amazon Review
Every product sold on Amazon is open for writing reviews of visitors. Some use it for creative writing, such as audits on a gallon of milk is. Tal Cohen turned his attention to the criticism of the film Trash – appalling horror “real human” (The Human Centipede). Read More »
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Fashion Maven Takes the Frumpy Out of Frummy
The Room Downstairs is graduated to a Berkley storefront operation. Marcy Forta always had a casual and quirky flair for fashion. “I used to start different fashion trends in school,” says Forta, 43, looking part office-casual, part bohemian in a slim black sweater with a gray ruffled faux scarf, paired with a tulip flared denim skirt. Read More »
Updating: Rockets in the South (Last update on 19: 02 PM, 31.10)
More than 20 mortars and rockets were fired today from the Gaza Strip at Israeli communities including Ashdod (population of over 200,000), Ashkelon (population of 113,000), Gan Yavne (population of 19,000) and the Eshkol Regional Council, causing Read More »
Lauren Reichelt: Anonymous’ Attack on Drug Cartel Benefits Youth in my Community
The Houston Chronicle reports that the ubiquitous hacktivist (dis)organization Anonymous is celebrating Halloween by threatening to expose the members of Zetas, one of the most powerful drug cartels in Mexico. My little county, Rio Arriba, in northern New Mexico, has long been overrun by drugs because of this cartel. Read More »
GailForce: Afghanistan Update Part II
Lots of moving parts in the Afghanistan situation. I’ll cover them in a series of blogs. Last week the Department of Defense released its quarterly report: Report on Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan. If you’ve read any of my previous blogs, you’ll remember I always like to begin topics like this with reiterating the mission. Read More »
U.S. and Israel will reconsider its relationship with UNESCO after the entry of “Palestine”
The approval at the entrance of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) as a full member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has opened the can of worms. The U.S. delegation to UNESCO has announced serious consequences on the decision of the UN’s support to Palestine. Read More »
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Another Crease in a Terrorist’s Legacy: Arrest Warrant Issued For the Wife of Yasser Arafat
The no longer protected from hand of justice, Suha Arafat Ask any Palestinian to identify the proverbial father is of their national movement and he/she will undoubtedly say, Yasser Arafat. Read More »
Manfried Wolf, racing horse owner, dies at 81
Manfried Wolf, a racing horse breeder and owner for decades and a real estate developer in New Jersey, died Oct. 27 in Florida at 81.
Wolf had been raising racehorses since 1978.His first horse, Rockville Paul, owned in a partnership, won five times in eight weeks at Meadowlands Raceway that same year. Read More »
Rain of rockets against Israel
Saturday, October 29, 2011 By Guysen International News (text published by ‘Ofek’ Enayim for ‘Ami Artsi): Twenty … Read more. Read More »
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buy-a-friend
Being a good friend is not easy. It requires a certain amount of selfishness and a willingness to reveal that selfishness. We need friends. For many people admitting our needs is difficult. It requires a public revelation that we aren’t complete in and of ourselves. Finding for yourself a Rabbi is exactly the opposite. Read More »
The vote of UNESCO threatens the prospects for peace talks
Israel rejects the decision of the General Assembly of UNESCO on October 31 accepting the Palestine as a state member of the organization. It is a unilateral Palestinian move will not bring any change on the ground, but also eliminates the possibility of a peace agreement. Read More »
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Rav Yitzchak Breitowitz Speaking Tuesday Night at Yarzheit Lecture
Please join us for an Erev Zikaron on the tenth Yahrzeit of Adina Rivka (Levine) Licht, z”l, Tu… Read More »
U.S. Israel fears an attack against Iran
The U.S. is working on several fronts in order to pressure the Security Council of the United Nations to impose tougher sanctions against Iran, according to a report in Yediot Aharonot. A senior U.S. Read More »
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Search Engine Julpan Harnesses The Power of Social Media
An Israeli-American startup, acquired by social networking giant Twitter, claims it can finally help organize the cluster of information on social networks and turn it into relavant and useful information for users. Read More »
Thanksgiving coming up: Check out my Pumpkin Corn Pudding Recipe
You will be pleased to see that in my new cookbook I make extensive use of pumpkin all shapes and sizes, for both savory and sweet dishes. I should also tell you I never like stuffing turkey directly, so I make lots my stuffing “outside”, in a separate dish. This dish will go beautifully with your turkey on Thanksgiving. Read More »
The message of Rabbi Marcelo Rittner, “Noah and Abraham” / Shabbat Noach 5772
Rabbi Marcelo Rittner “ish tzadik Noach was a righteous man and perfect in his generation … and Noah walked with God.” Gd was angry to see humanity ever farther from the true values and ideas with which He had created this world. With these words the Torah introduces us to Noah. Read More »
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Google Searches Coming Here
According to my statcounter , This post comes up first on: which became more popular after he was named MVP of the Series . (He doesn’t seem to be, by the way, as he’s not listed here .) This post comes up third on: which became popular after the UN announced that there are that many people in the world today . Read More »
Halloween Costumes, Too Cute!
Ok, we know, we know, Halloween isn’t a Jewish holiday . But some of our readers do celebrate this night of sugar and dress up. (This mama is avoiding the holiday for as long as she possibly can.) But I just got sent this photo of our contributor Gabrielle Birkner’s son, Saul , dressed as a piece of sushi. Read More »
Valerie Elverton-Dixon: Winter is Coming: On the Occupation of #OWS
The Occupy Movement has the potential to change the American political landscape to the benefit of the 99 per cent rather than for only the 1 per cent. But, such will require more than a willingness to sleep in the cold and the snow. Read More »
al-Manar announces worldwide march on Jerusalem
Remember all those Syrians and Lebanese trying to jump the border last May? It may happen again, but this time it appears to be much better organized.Hezbullah’s al-Manar reports on a planned ‘worldwide march on Jerusalem’ to take place on March 30 – which the Arabs here celebrate as Land Day. Read More »
Two Urgent Messages
Please set aside time (26 minutes each) to listen to the following two messages by Dr. David Jeremiah of Turning Point Ministries. His messages are timely and important for Christians and for the United States – SO VERY IMPORTANT – oh, that our government would listen! The messages are from his latest book I NEVER . Read More »
More Than Black and White
Today in Tablet Magazine, parenting columnist Marjorie Ingall weaves her own personal history of observance (and lack thereof) into a brief history of Hydrox, the longtime kosher alternative to Oreos, as well as the extensive kosher-ization of Oreos themselves. Read More »
Pardes Restraunt or ……
I love Pardes and have been there a couple of times recently. My wife wants to go out for my birthday, and I am hjappy going back to Pardes but is there anywhere else I should go? I dont want a “regular” restraunt like Prime Grill of Le Maries. and obviosly in the NYC area. Read More »
