June 7, 2011

Shanda for the Muslims: Al Quds day is the 30th of Safar, not June 8! by Rabbi Lopatin

Rabbi Asher Lopatin June 7, 2011

Democrats launch major pro-Obama pushback among Jews

Jewish Journal June 7, 2011

President Obama is a stalwart friend of Israel. That’s the message some top Democratic Jewish figures are promoting to push back against the notion that Obama is out of step with the pro-Israel and Jewish communities.

Milan pro-Israel event to be held despite protests

Jewish Journal June 7, 2011

A 10-day exhibition celebrating Israel will go ahead as planned in downtown Milan despite protests from pro-Palestinian activists. Milan city authorities on Tuesday confirmed that the exhibition, called \”Unexpected Israel,\” will take place June 12-23 in the piazza outside Milan\’s cathedral and will not be moved to another location for security reasons as had been suggested earlier in the week.

TheWrap.com: Covering Hollywood … and circumcision?

Danielle Berrin June 7, 2011

New York shtetl where arson attack occurred, the rebbe’s word is law

Jewish Journal June 7, 2011

For years, this leafy Chasidic village about an hour north of New York City has been a shtetl-like haven where residents could live their strictly Orthodox lifestyle far from the temptations and bustle of the nation’s largest city. Out of view of all but very few, life in this community of some 7,000 Skverer Chasidim has revolved around its spiritual leader, the Skverer rebbe, Rabbi David Twersky.