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The Israel lobby, British style (Jerusalem Post)The British Jewish community is bracing itself for the screening of a television documentary that questions the work of community organizations and individuals, implying they are part of a "powerful" and "influential" pro-Israel lobby. |
Akron shul's first same-sex ceremony (Akron Beacon Journal)Michael Woll fulfilled a longtime wish when he and his partner took part in the first same-sex commitment ceremony ever held at Beth El Congregation. |
Cultural differences: IDF vs. U.S. Army (Stars and Stripes)Israel and the United States have forged strong military ties -- but their fighting forces are a stark contrast in styles. Guess which one allows gays to serve, women to let down their hair and troops to call commanding officers by their first names? |
If you buld it in Iowa, will Orthodox Jews come? (Des Moines Register)A rabbi tries to sell Des Moines to Orthodox Jews. |
Roger Cohen: The Israelis are the problem (N.Y. Times)In Roger Cohen's view, Israeli psychology is the obstacle to a peace agreement. No word on what the Palestinians must do for peace, notes JTA Managing Editor Uriel Heilman. |
Seriously, I'm running for PA president (Jerusalem Post)Palestinian-American stand-up comedian Ray Hanania throws his hat in the ring (and his tongue in his cheek) for the presidency of the Palestinian Authority. |
Goldman Sachs did what? Maureen Dowd said what? (N.Y. Times, N.J. Jewish News, SNL)Maureen Dowd draws heat for a column bashing Goldman Sachs in which she uses the term "blood-sucking bankers" and invokes Jesus' throwing the money-lenders out of the Temple -- but only after Goldman Sachs takes it on the chin from "Saturday Night Live." |
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