December 7, 2011

Australia expands sanctions against Iran

Jewish Journal December 7, 2011

Australia imposed expanded sanctions on Iran as concerns escalated over the Islamic Republic\’s nuclear program.

Israeli soldiers held in ‘price tag’ incidents

Jewish Journal December 7, 2011

Three Israeli soldiers are under arrest in connection with the vandalism of military and Palestinian property in what is being called a price-tag attack.

Israeli military chief apologizes for gaffe

Jewish Journal December 7, 2011

The chief of Israel’s armed forces apologized for joking about boycotts by some religious soldiers of female entertainment troupes.

Israel’s Jewish fertility on the rise

Jewish Journal December 7, 2011

Birth rates among Israel’s Jews are on the rise compared with those of Arab citizens, population data reveal.

Ho, ho, ho. Santa Claus is coming to town, and all hell is about to break loose. It seems that Santa has been a closeted gay man, but now “Santa Claus Is Coming Out.” The skinny on Santa will be revealed onstage for three nights, Dec. 12, 13 and 14, at the Celebration Theatre in Hollywood.