An angry speaker called Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, a Jew, a “scumbag” and an “anti-Semite” for the city's decision to allow Syrian refugees during a recent City Council meeting.
Kuehl quickly shut him down – her response was awesome:
Following the outburst, Kuehl allowed the man his full speaking time – even allowing him to start his time over.
The lesson: Don't mess with Sheila Kuehl.
Yes, there is a Jewish tradition of questioning God, a holy rebellion that begins with Abraham.
Wearing a tallit on Kol Nidre connects us, Jew to Jew for thousands of years.
The entry is another flashpoint between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian editors.
Translating this high falutin’ doublespeak, the AJS proclaimed that while departments and universities should not boycott Israeli universities formally, it’s ok if individual professors informally boycott Israeli, Zionist, or even Jewish professors.
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