Why religion is a laughing matter
Jewish Journal
January 9, 2015
Satire and caricature are funny things. The most effective satire makes us laugh – but then it also gives us something to chew on, to think about.
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Charlie Hebdo and the freedom to offend
David Suissa
January 7, 2015
“We are avenging Mohammed!” the attackers shouted as they went about their murderous business against the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris Wednesday morning, as can be seen on witness videos.
Sony Pictures puts ‘The Interview’ back in theaters
Jewish Journal
December 23, 2014
Sony Pictures said on Tuesday it will release \”The Interview\” to a limited number of theaters on Dec. 25, less than a week after it canceled the comedy\’s release following a devastating cyberattack blamed on North Korea.
North Korea denies hacking Sony, U.S. stands by its assertion
Jewish Journal
December 20, 2014
North Korea said on Saturday U.S. accusations that it was involved in a cyberattack on Sony Pictures were \”groundless slander\” and that it wanted a joint investigation into the incident with the United States.
For North Korea’s cyber army, long-term target may be telecoms, utility grids
Jewish Journal
December 19, 2014
The hacking attack on Sony Pictures may have been a practice run for North Korea\’s elite cyber-army in a long-term goal of being able to cripple telecoms and energy grids in rival nations, defectors from the isolated state said.
FBI deeply concerned about destructive nature of Sony hack
Jewish Journal
December 19, 2014
Full statement from FBI concerning Sony hack and North Korea.
U.S. to announce that North Korea behind Sony hack
Jewish Journal
December 17, 2014
U.S. investigators have determined that North Korea is behind the cyber attack on Sony Corp\’s Hollywood studio and plan to announce their findings on Thursday, CNN reported.
Sony Pictures CEO consulted U.S. State Dept on film, leaked emails show
Jewish Journal
December 17, 2014
The head of Sony Pictures consulted with a senior U.S. official in June, days after North Korea threatened \”merciless countermeasures\” over the release of an upcoming film featuring a plot to assassinate leader Kim Jong Un, leaked emails show.
Sony pulls release of ‘Interview’ as U.S determines N.Korea behind attack
Jewish Journal
December 17, 2014
Sony Pictures on Wednesday pulled the theatrical release of its North Korea comedy \”The Interview,\” hours before a U.S. government source said investigators determined that North Korea was behind a cyberattack on Sony over the film.
Calendar: December 20 – January 2
Laura Donney
December 17, 2014
Finally, a Chanukah-themed Shabbat.
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