Lesley Gore, singer of ‘It’s My Party’ fame, dies
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2015
Singer-songwriter Lesley Gore, whose hit “It’s My Party” topped the charts in 1963 when she was 17, has died.
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February 17, 2015
For ‘Aya,’ a long journey from Israel to the Oscars
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2015
The idea for “Aya” began with a daydream: What if you were waiting for someone at the airport and instead you picked up a total stranger? What then?
With Europe anti-Semitism on the rise- is encouraging immigration to Israel really the answer?
Noga Gur-Arieh
February 17, 2015
Despite Speechgate drama, U.S.-Israel defense relations stay solid
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2015
American-Israeli relations may be enduring a challenging period due to the political drama surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming speech to Congress, but you’d never know it from the recent confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Ashton Carter.
Purim recipe: ‘Pop Tart’ Hamantashen
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2015
A \’Pop Tart\’ style hamantashen for Purim.
Boycott tests depth of Palestinian market
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2015
Responding to Israel\’s decision to withhold tax and tariff revenue it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority, Palestinian officials have initiated a boycott against products manufactured by six leading Israeli companies.
Denmark revisited: Hatred and violence in the ‘Righteous among the Nations’
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2015
“One of the world’s most attractive nations for immigrants and tourists alike has become a very dangerous place for the Jews.” Giulio Meotti, “Expose: Denmark Unsafe for Jews.” Arutz Sheva, Israeli National News, May 2013
Speaking to American Jewish leaders, Netanyahu holds firm on Congress speech
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2015
Speaking to a group of American Jewish leaders, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his intention to address Congress next month, despite calls for him to cancel the speech.
Comptroller’s report: Netanyahu family spent excessively with public funds
Jewish Journal
February 17, 2015
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be facing a criminal investigation following a government report that said he and his family spent public funds excessively on personal items.
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