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As Netanyahu arrives in L.A. for show premiere, Israeli consulate’s absence is felt
On the morning that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due in Los Angeles for the beginning of a three-day trip to California, Israel\’s Foreign Ministry labor union went on strike to protest its wages, shifting management of Netanyahu’s trip, at the last minute, from the local consulate to the Prime Minister’s office.
Israeli understudy takes Carmen role on opening night at Masada
An Israeli understudy for the role of Carmen, in the opera being performed at the foot of Masada, was thrust on stage opening night after the star lost her voice in the dry desert air.
Masada National Park Destination: Desert
Israel’s Negev boasts a full itinerary of cool spots, unique experiences for adventurous travelers
Books: Shoah satire crosses line into nasty territory
Condescension and shame make a toxic combination. As I read \”My Holocaust, \”howling — but aching — through page after page of relentlessly acerbic comedy, I was reminded of Masada and the Grand Canyon and found myself wondering: what makes good satire?
Briefs: Milken High physics team thwarts safe crackers; Technion tops in Mayim Quest 2007
Science and technology briefs.
Walking Through The Echoes of History
It was 5 a.m. and there we were, 39 tired teenagers trudging up Masada\’s historic snake path.
First timer says: fly me to the Holy Land
The Jerusalem stone and glass terminals of Ben-Gurion Airport make for an almost cinematic experience. It was my first time in Israel, and the seemingly unrealistic quality of my journey was further compounded by running into Dr. Ruth Westheimer in the lobby of the Dan Tel Aviv
The Treasures on Top of the Mountain
Masada, which represents a stronghold of Jewish courage and defiance, is among Israel\’s most visited sites. Located in the Judean Desert, adjacent to the Dead Sea, King Herod the Great built Masada 2,100 years ago as both his winter palace and a place where he would retreat in times of crisis.