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Obama to AIPAC: War in Iraq has hurt Israel

\”I have been proud to be a part of a strong, bi-partisan consensus that has stood by Israel in the face of all threats. That is a commitment that both John McCain and I share, because support for Israel in this country goes beyond party. But part of our commitment must be speaking up when Israel\’s security is at risk, and I don\’t think any of us can be satisfied that America\’s recent foreign policy has made Israel more secure\”

You want a peace of the Zohan?

The creative team behind \”Don\’t Mess With the Zohan\” insists that there is a somewhat serious message of coexistence to be gleaned from the Adam Sandler send-up about an Israeli commando-turned-New York hairstylist

Kosher slaughterhouse in Iowa dumps CEO

Mounting pressure from Jewish groups and members of Congress has led the largest kosher slaughterhouse in the United States to start searching for a new CEO less than two weeks after federal agents arrested nearly 400 of its employees in a massive immigration raid

Israeli films take a lead role at Cannes

Against a backdrop of threatening skies, clearly not a metaphor for the future of Israel\’s film industry, two Israeli feature films premiered on May 15, opening day of the 61st Cannes Film Festival. And a short by Israeli student filmmaker Elad Keidan took first prize in the Cinefondation, a competition supporting new talent.

New UCLA program puts spotlight on Mediterranean Jewish life

UCLA has established an academic program in Mediterranean Jewish Studies, focusing on the rich history of Jewish life and culture in Italy, as well as in France, Spain, the Balkans, Greece, North Africa, Egypt and aspects of Israel\’s past

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