Virginia\’s governor claimed ignorance of his new appointee\’s past involvement in demoting Jews when he worked in the Nixon administration.\n\nOn WTOP-FM\’s \”Ask the Governor\” spot, Gov. Bob McDonnell claimed that he was unaware of the unethical past of Fred Malek, his choice as chairman of the Virginia Government and Restructuring Committee.\n
If there were an Oscar for most anti-Semitic film, there is little doubt that the odds-on favorite would be \”Jud Süss\” (\”Jew Suess\”).\n\nIt came out in 1940, and its German director was Veit Harlan. He made 29 other films between 1935 and 1962, but \”Jew Suess\” guaranteed his position as propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels\’ favorite director and still casts its baleful shadow over his descendants.
The Jerusalem Post recently published its first annual list of the world\’s 50 most influential Jews. On the list were a number of high profile Israeli and American politicians, philanthropists, media moguls and entertainment industry leaders.
The good news is: Jewish camping works. The bad news is: Not enough people have heard the good news.\n
Comedy Central has removed a video game with anti-Semitic stereotypes from its Web site.\n
A leading Arab-Israeli political activist was charged with spying for the terrorist group Hezbollah.
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