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October 20, 2009
Jewish activists on Darfur laud new U.S. policy
Jewish activists concerned with Darfur are giving high marks to the new U.S. policy toward Sudan, but some are cautioning that the real test is how the strategy is implemented.
Picks and Clicks for October 24– 30, 2009
Local musical collective Fool’s Gold perform their blend of Western pop, African melodies and Hebrew lyrics as part of KCRW’s Sounds Around Town series of free concerts at Westfield Century City’s outdoor terrace. Thu. 7-9 p.m. Free. Westfield Century City, Dining Terrace, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City. kcrw.com/events/sounds-around-town. myspace.com/foolsgold.
Attacks on J Street as parley approaches
Days before the inaugural conference of the left-wing pro-Israel group J Street, critics’ attacks on the organization are having an effect.
Trust remains an issue in Obama-Bibi relationship
With the major knots that bedeviled U.S.-Israel ties this summer largely behind them, U.S., Israeli and American Jewish leaders say the relationship between the two countries is much improved.
Israel pulls history textbook from shelves
Israel\’s Education Ministry is pulling a history textbook from school and stores.
Ariel Sharon’s Twilight Zone
Too healthy to die, too injured to rule, Israel’s legendary warrior and former prime minister lives in a comatose limbo—just like the Middle East peace process.
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