August 12, 2014

South Korea looking to buy Iron Dome

Jewish Journal August 12, 2014

South Korea is interested in buying Iron Dome missile defense batteries from the Israeli weapons manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Remembering Lauren Bacall, Shimon Peres’ first cousin

Jewish Journal August 12, 2014

It was 1984, and Shimon Peres had just become Prime Minister of Israel.

Actress Lauren Bacall dead at 89

Jewish Journal August 12, 2014

Lauren Bacall, the sultry actress with the heavy-lidded eyes and husky voice who captured Humphrey Bogart\’s heart both on and off the movie screen, died on Tuesday at the age of 89.

Will Larry David’s Broadway show add to his Jewish file?

Jewish Journal August 12, 2014

In Larry David’s fake real-life world on the HBO sitcom “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” he is tapped by Mel Brooks to take over the Zero Mostel-Nathan Lane role of Max Bialystock in the megahit Broadway adaptation of “The Producers.”\n

Comedy great Robin Williams hanged himself at home

Jewish Journal August 12, 2014

Oscar-winning actor and groundbreaking comedian Robin Williams hanged himself with a belt in his Northern California home after he had sought treatment for depression, a coroner said on Tuesday based on preliminary findings.

Missouri shooting victim Michael Brown’s father calls for peace after riots

Jewish Journal August 12, 2014

The father of an unarmed black teenager who was shot to death by police over the weekend in a St. Louis suburb made another plea on Tuesday for an end to the violence that has followed the incident, while activists demanded authorities release the name of the officer involved.