Category
December 16, 2015
Fed raises interest rates for first time in a decade in ‘dovish hike’
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade on Wednesday, signaling faith that the U.S. economy had largely overcome the wounds of the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
Rouhani: U.N.’s closure of probe into Iran’s nuclear past is political victory
President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday a U.N. watchdog\’s closure of investigations into Iran\’s past nuclear activities is a political victory for the country, lifting the main obstacle to implementing Tehran\’s deal with world powers.
Jews, non-Jews and weight loss
A little more than four years ago, I was walking on Cashio Street and I dropped something on the ground.
Swimmer’s kick puts her on Olympic starting block
Andi Murez, 23, is heading to Brazil next summer, where she will represent Israel as she vies for Olympic gold in five races at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Donald Trump’s American dream
Just for fun, I decided to take Donald Trump at his word.
Anger: As American as apple pie
Responsible leaders from left to right are blasting Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim demagoguery as “un-American.”
The ‘Little Fuehrer’ vs. student furor in Boyle Heights
While commentators denounce and rebut Donald Trump’s proposal to ban all Muslims from entering the United States, some will remember that 70 years ago, another battle against bigotry, as well as anti-Semitism and what the media called “fascism,” was waged by Jewish and Black teenagers on the streets of Los Angeles.
Exotic and kosher
Balinese food offers a brand new treasure trove of previously undiscovered, delicious, kosher-style recipes and menu ideas.
New Articles
Why Are Presidential Statements About Jews So Weak?
UCLA Hillel on Pro-Palestinian Encampment: Jewish Students “Feeling the Intensity of the Situation”
USC Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony
Chosen Links – Colleges and Passover Edition – April 25, 2024
More news and opinions than at a Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.