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June 15, 2011
Israelis preparing cottage cheese boycott
More than 32,000 Israelis have said they will boycott cottage cheese next month over its soaring cost. The Israelis joined a Facebook group calling for a consumer boycott of cottage cheese, which accounts for some 28 percent of all cheese sales in Israel, throughout July.
Manischewitz opens new HQ in N.J.
The Manischewitz Co. celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Newark, N.J., by making the world\’s longest piece of matzah. The production of the 25-foot-long matzah, equal to 336 regular matzah squares, was overseen Tuesday by Israel\’s Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, Yona Metzger. Metzger also affixed mezuzahs to the doorways of the company\’s offices.
Scottish municipality votes down pro-Palestinian motion
A Scottish municipality voted down a motion comparing Israel\’s treatment of the Palestinians to apartheid. The Dundee City Council at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday did, however, note with concern the \”ongoing situation in Israel/Palestine\” and called for \”a just and lasting two-state solution which will bring peace to the region.\”
Jewish Dems blast GOP for singling out Muslims
The National Jewish Democratic Council blasted what it said was a Republican \”obsession\” with Muslims. An NJDC statement termed as \”utterly unnecessary\” a second hearing convened Wednesday by Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.), the chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Commitee, on Muslim radicalization.
Top U.S. negotiators in Israel to push talks
Top U.S. negotiators are meeting with Israeli and Palestinian officials in a bid to restart talks. Dennis Ross, the senior Middle East adviser to President Obama, and David Hale, the top envoy to the region, met Wednesday in Jerusalem and the West Bank with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, according to reports.
Jewish businessmen in suit against GE allege discrimination
Two Jewish businessmen — a father and son — have filed a lawsuit against GE Financial Services, accusing the company of racial and religious discrimination. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that Harris Schwartzberg and his father, Albert, were subjected to anti-Semitic behavior from Richard Arrowsmith, their GE loan administrator.
Circumcision fight moves to California State Legislature
On Tuesday, Congressman Brad Sherman announced he is preparing to introduce a bill in congress to prevent municipalities nationwide from enacting laws banning male circumcision. Today, The Journal has learned, California State Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D – Burbank/Glendale/Silver Lake) will begin the process of introducing similar legislation in Sacramento.
Glenn Beck’s Jerusalem rally program to feature Sarah Palin, other GOP presidential candidates
Tens of thousands of excited Israelis and Americans, music performances, appearances by local and international celebrities, senior politicians and a live broadcast that will reach millions of viewers – this is just some of what is in store for Glenn Beck\’s upcoming rally \”to restore courage,\” which is set to take place on August 24 in Jerusalem.
Indiana University student still missing
Lauren Spierer, a sophomore at Indiana University, remains missing a week after disappearing on her way home from a sports bar. Spierer’s case was featured June 11 on Fox’s “America’s Most Wanted.”
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