The Bible and the Los Angeles Riots: Role of Religion in the Public Sphere?
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz
May 9, 2012
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May 9, 2012
Mofaz approved as minister, Yachimovich named opposition leader
Jewish Journal
May 9, 2012
Kadima party chairman Shaul Mofaz was approved as a government minister and Labor party chairwoman Shelly Yachimovich was appointed head of the opposition.
Jewish groups back Obama on gay marriage
Jewish Journal
May 9, 2012
Jewish leaders praised President Barack Obama’s statement that he personally supports gay marriage.
Kosher Shmuley?
Jewish Journal
May 9, 2012
I was asked to comment on the unprecedented hullabaloo over Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s latest book Kosher Jesus on his recent visit to Australia. I wish to emphasize that I make my remarks in my personal capacity as a Rabbi and declare I am a friend of Rabbi Boteach. I do not represent any movement or organization nor should my remarks be construed as representing the view of any organization or person other than myself. I write solely in the pursuit of truth and giving a friend a “fair go”. I have read the book and spoken to Rabbi Boteach about it, and I make the following observations.
Team of Rivals
Jewish Journal
May 9, 2012
Stability and order, those are the pillars that enable a democratically elected politician to successfully pursue their agenda. And stability and order are exactly what Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, has guaranteed for himself and for his party by creating a new national unity government with his rivals.
Israelis protest new government
Jewish Journal
May 9, 2012
Hundreds of Israelis demonstrated against the new coalition government.
Obituaries: May 11-17, 2012
Jewish Journal
May 9, 2012
Rosella Applebaum died March 11 at 88. Survived by daughters Pamela McCormick, Debra Shapiro; 2 grandchildren. Mount SinaiEllen Bagelman died March 11 at 63. Survived by father Sam Bubrick; brother Paul Bubrick. Hillside\n
Calendar Picks and Clicks: May 12-18, 2012
Ryan Torok
May 9, 2012
Journal president and columnist David Suissa debates Peter Beinart, author of the controversial book, “The Crisis of Zionism,” about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Temple Israel of Hollywood’s Rabbi John Rosove moderates the discussion on the lack of progress in peace talks — Beinart acknowledges acts of violence on the Palestinians’ part but faults Israeli policies; Suissa ascribes blame to the Palestinian Authority’s use of incitement against Jews. Wed. 7 p.m. Free. Temple Israel of Hollywood, 7300 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 876-8330. tioh.org
TV for dogs reaches prime time
Jewish Journal
May 9, 2012
Bark if you love DogTV. The new made-in-Israel U.S. cable channel is scientifically programmed to keep pooches stimulated, happy and comforted when they’re home alone.
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