February 23, 2011

Rahm Emanuel elected mayor of Chicago

Jewish Journal February 23, 2011

Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel was elected mayor of Chicago.

As mayor, Rahm Emanuel cozies up to his roots

Danielle Berrin February 23, 2011

Jews joining union showdown in Wisconsin over gov’s proposal

Jewish Journal February 23, 2011

A growing number of Jews in Wisconsin are joining the protests in Madison against a budget-cutting proposal by the governor to eliminate most collective-bargaining rights for public-sector employees. “Judaism has long stood for the rights of the worker, beginning with the biblical injunction of Deuteronomy: ‘Do not take advantage of the hired worker who is poor and needy,’ ” said Rabbi Bonnie Margulis.

Chilean miners arrive in Israel

Jewish Journal February 23, 2011

Many of the 33 Chilean miners who survived 68 days trapped underground in a collapsed mine arrived in Israel. The men arrived Wednesday accompanied by their wives or partners.