January 4, 2012

Silence on Israel loses the next generation

Jewish Journal January 4, 2012

American Jewish organizations have, over the last decades, struck a Faustian bargain regarding Israel. In return for the façade of unity and to avoid controversy, we have organizationally either stayed silent about Israel or addressed it in only the most idyllic strokes. As a result of this lack of investment, the American Jewish-Israel relationship has fallen on tough times, and Americans have lost the “why” of the State of Israel.

Israel’s Supreme Court wants answers on outpost evacuations

Jewish Journal January 4, 2012

Israel’s Supreme Court gave the government a week to report back on agreements reached on construction in outposts built on state land.

Report: 30th district leaning toward Sherman

Jonah Lowenfeld January 4, 2012

Judaism’s walking billboards

David Suissa January 4, 2012

It never occurred to me that I’d have to visit the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail to get a deeper understanding of the Charedi crisis in Israel. I call it a crisis because, in my mind, anything that makes the Jewish religion look really bad is a crisis.

Lord Shmuley?

Rob Eshman January 4, 2012

The first time I met Shmuley Boteach, it was 2 p.m. on a Thursday; he was sitting in the lobby of the Luxe Beverly Hills, and he asked me if I wanted to go outside for a beer and a cigar. My kind of rabbi, I thought.

Aaron Sorkin heads to the stage with the ultimate Jewish escape artist: Houdini

Danielle Berrin January 4, 2012

Iowans weigh in on GOP’s Ron Paul and Israel

Shmuel Rosner January 4, 2012

I have come from Israel to the United States to witness the Republican candidates’ campaigns for the presidency. Earlier this week, I spent some time reporting from Iowa, including talking to Ron Paul supporters. Of those I met, first one must say they were all very courteous and nice. If Paul’s supporters — now we can start calling them voters — bear any grudge against Israel, they hide it well. At least the supporters here in Iowa do.

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Silence on Israel loses the next generation

Israel’s Supreme Court wants answers on outpost evacuations

Report: 30th district leaning toward Sherman

Judaism’s walking billboards

Lord Shmuley?

Aaron Sorkin heads to the stage with the ultimate Jewish escape artist: Houdini

Iowans weigh in on GOP’s Ron Paul and Israel

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