Yitzhak Rabin: Timeline of a great leader
Jewish Journal
October 29, 2015
1922: Born March 1 in Jerusalem to Russian-born parents.
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golda meir
Women gain influence in Israeli politics after long gap
Jewish Journal
March 12, 2015
For decades, the identikit for a top Israeli politician has been a tough-talking man with a decorated military past who\’s big on security.
In Senate, Lautenberg maintained commitment to the Jewish community
Jewish Journal
June 3, 2013
In 1982, Frank Lautenberg was running for New Jersey’s U.S. Senate spot at a time when Democrats in the state were down on their political fortunes.
SpaceIL: Israel’s race to the moon
Tom Tugend
February 19, 2013
One day in 2015, a small Israeli spacecraft will land on and reconnoiter the moon, joining the United States and former Soviet Union in the world’s most exclusive extraterrestrial club.
Golda Meir wanted Allies to bomb Auschwitz
Jewish Journal
September 6, 2011
Golda Meir, the future Israeli prime minister, wanted the United States and its allies to bomb Auschwitz, researchers have learned.
Kissinger: Gassing Jews would not be a U.S. problem
Jewish Journal
December 13, 2010
Henry Kissinger is heard saying on newly released Nixon tapes that the genocide of Soviet Jews would not be an American concern.
Tzipi Livni wins Kadima contest — now the real work begins
Leslie Susser
September 17, 2008
With her decisive win in the Kadima party primary, Tzipi Livni now must assemble a coalition government so she can become prime minister. Then all she\’ll have to do is deal with all of Israel\’s regional threats.
From Golda to Carter — Jewish history’s heroes and villains get screen time
Tom Tugend
October 12, 2007
Six films from Europe and the United States with Jewish or Israeli themes will open in U.S. theaters during the last half of October, most dealing with the triumphs and tragedies of our recent 20th century history. They are discussed here in order of their opening dates.
Ingrid Bergman — in the footsteps of Golda
Marilyn Hall
August 31, 2007
In 1980, on a private trip to Israel, Ingrid Bergman visited the resting place of Golda Meir. There had been rumors in the press than Bergman, the Swedish-born actress who rose to world fame with the movie, \”Casablanca,\” was set to play the part of the iconic Israeli prime minister. But Bergman herself was far from decided.
Iconic Italian journalist, Oriana Fallaci, 77
Jewish Journal
September 21, 2006
Obituary for crusading Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci.
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