Nathan’s Voice
Rob Eshman
August 19, 2004
At a time when Jews have unprecedented access to money and political power, it\’s a fair question to ask: What do we bring to the table as Jews?
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For Whom Poll Tolls
Raphael J. Sonenshein
July 1, 2004
From 1992 through the present, a remarkably consistent 50 percent of Jewish voters have called themselves Democrats, roughly one-third independents and 16-18 percent Republicans.
Truthbusters
Rob Eshman
March 4, 2004
The current March/April issue of Adbusters magazine features a lead-in piece by editor Kalle Lasn titled, \”Why won\’t anyone say they are Jewish?\” In it, Lasn points out the fact that of the 50 or so neocons influencing United States diplomatic and defense policy either within government or in media and think tanks, about half are Jewish.
Israel Growing as Arms Dealer
Leslie Susser
March 4, 2004
To every black cloud, they say, there is a silver lining. Under constant threat from terrorists and hostile neighbors, Israel has become an expert in security — and that expertise is generating huge profits.
Q & A With Nadav Morag
Tom Tugend
November 20, 2003
Nadav Morag has joined the University of Judaism (UJ) as the first director of its new Center for Israel Studies and chair of the political science department.
Oslo Timeline
Jewish Journal
September 11, 2003
A timeline of the most significant developments since the Oslo accords were signed 10 years ago this month.
Ten Years After Oslo
Leslie Susser
September 11, 2003
When Oslo was signed, Labor leaders Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres were careful not to commit themselves to Palestinian statehood for fear of sparking a public outcry. Now, 10 years later, over 60 percent of Israelis — including Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of the Likud — back the two-state solution.
Sept. 11 From the D.C. Perspective
Ivor Davis
September 4, 2003
\”I tried to persuade others in Hollywood to support his campaign because there was a lot of hostility there toward his candidacy,\” Lionel Chetwynd said. \”There was nothing dark to be read into it, although there was a preexisting relationship. They knew I\’d always been enthusiastic about Bush\’s presidential ambitions since the days he was governor of Texas.\”
Communities Find Light in Darkness
Rachel Pomerance
August 21, 2003
\”I gotta tell you,\” said Lenny Silberman, North American continental director of the JCC Maccabi Games, \”doing this for the games for 20 years and working with those communities, the potential for a big balagan [brouhaha] was definitely there.\”
Rebels and Leaders
Rabbi Allen I. Freehling
July 3, 2003
Korah forces us to examine the motives of those who are either appointed or elected officials. Furthermore, we\’re encouraged to probe the reasons why some people attempt to become self-appointed leaders.
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