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The Shas Phenomenon

Jordan Elgrably October 12, 2000

Israel\’s political landscape has, over the past decade, been transmogrified by the growing strength of the ultra-Orthodox Sephardi party Shas (Sephardic Torah Guardians). But the conviction and recent jailing of party leader Aryeh Deri has only fortified Shas\’ power among an electorate of largely disenfranchised Middle Eastern Jews; the party currently holds 17 seats in the Knesset, just behind Likud. The American Jewish community, which had not previously taken much notice of Sephardic Jewry, has been shaken by the Shas phenomenon. Last week, Hebrew Union College invited Dr. Zvi Zohar, one of Israel\’s most astute observers of the socio-political scene, to give a lecture in Los Angeles on what many now perceive to be a permanent feature of Israeli politics.

Into the Breach

David Landau October 5, 2000

On the very cusp of a historic peace agreement, the two nations seem to have flung themselves backward into the blood and strife of the past.

A Protest at L.A.’s Israeli Consulate

Michael Aushenker October 5, 2000

Reacting to last weekend\’s rash of violence in Israel, a group of several hundred Palestinian sympathizers rallied together last Monday to demonstrate in front of the Wilshire Boulevard offices of the Consulate General of the State of Israel, Los Angeles.

Assigning Blame

Gil Sedan October 5, 2000

The catalyst for a spate of violence here may have been an Israeli politician\’s visit to a Muslim and Jewish holy site, but Israeli officials are holding Palestinian leaders directly responsible for the bloodshed.At least 55 people were killed, mostly Palestinians, in rioting that touched off Sept. 28 when Likud Party leader Ariel Sharon visited the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Beyond the Glass Ceiling

Julie Wiener October 5, 2000

When word got out last week that Janet Engelhart had been named executive vice president of the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island – making her the only woman professional at the helm of one of the 40 largest federations – she received a flood of phone calls.

Most were colleagues and friends offering congratulations. But more than five – and the ones that Engelhart found most touching – were from young women professionals at Jewish organizations asking her to be their mentor.

Briefs

Jewish Journal October 5, 2000

Briefs

Angry Response

Tom Tugend September 28, 2000

Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi was met by more than 100 angry protesters Saturday evening as he wound up a four-day visit to Southern California with a reception in Orange County.

Not Good Enough

Michael J September 28, 2000

Iran appears to have made a concession by reducing jail time for the \”Iran 10,\” but American Jewish advocates insist it\’s not nearly enough.

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