What you should be reading: Succot, Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah from the Orthodox Union
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Why you should be reading it: A host of articles on the holidays of Succot, Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. Succot begins on Wednesday night!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
"Britain bombed ships that were to transport Jews after Holocaust"
What you should be reading: Britain bombed ships that were to transport Jews after Holocaust from Yahoo!News
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Why you should be reading it: Violent, secret attempts by Britain to prevent Jews from going to Israel.
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Why you should be reading it: Violent, secret attempts by Britain to prevent Jews from going to Israel.
Friday, September 17, 2010
"High Holidays"
What you should be reading: High Holidays by Aish HaTorah
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Why you should be reading it: Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, begins this evening.
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Why you should be reading it: Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, begins this evening.
Monday, September 13, 2010
"New Israeli treatment kills HIV cells"
What you should be reading: New Israeli treatment kills HIV cells by Israel21c
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Why you should be reading it: Israeli researchers invents method of killing HIV infected cells without hurting other cells. This may lead to a cure for AIDS.
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Why you should be reading it: Israeli researchers invents method of killing HIV infected cells without hurting other cells. This may lead to a cure for AIDS.
"Mumbai Terror Victim’s Nanny Receives Israeli Citizenship"
What you should be reading: Mumbai Terror Victim’s Nanny Receives Israeli Citizenship in Israel National News
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Why you should be reading it: Non-Jewish nanny who saved a young Jewish boy in terrorist attack in India is given Israeli citizenship
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Why you should be reading it: Non-Jewish nanny who saved a young Jewish boy in terrorist attack in India is given Israeli citizenship
"Molotov cocktail attack against synagogue in Kyrgyzstan"
What you should be reading: Molotov cocktail attack against synagogue in Kyrgyzstan in the European Jewish Press
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Why you should be reading it: Kyrgyzstan Jews are attacked again.
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Why you should be reading it: Kyrgyzstan Jews are attacked again.
"Acceptable in Polite Society"
What you should be reading: Acceptable in Polite Society in Commentary Magazine
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Why you should be reading it: Provides a thorough analysis of the Time magazine article "Why Israel Doesn’t Care About Peace"
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Why you should be reading it: Provides a thorough analysis of the Time magazine article "Why Israel Doesn’t Care About Peace"
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
"4 Israelis shot dead by Hamas terrorists in West Bank"
What you should be reading: 4 Israelis shot dead by Hamas terrorists in West Bank from the Jerusalem Post
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Why you be reading it: Hamas terrorists strike prior to peace negotiations, killing four civilians.
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Why you be reading it: Hamas terrorists strike prior to peace negotiations, killing four civilians.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
"The Point of No Return"
What you should be reading: The Point of No Return from The Atlantic
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Why you should be reading it: In depth analysis of the Israeli view on possibly attacking Iranian nuclear facilities
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Why you should be reading it: In depth analysis of the Israeli view on possibly attacking Iranian nuclear facilities
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
"Lorry Lokey on giving it all away"
What you should be reading: Lorry Lokey on giving it all away by JTA
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Why you should be reading it: Jewish Billionaire Lorry Lokey talks about giving away huge sums of money to worthy causes
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Why you should be reading it: Jewish Billionaire Lorry Lokey talks about giving away huge sums of money to worthy causes
"Border Clash: A Case Study in Reuters Photography "
What you should be reading: Border Clash: A Case Study in Reuters Photography by HonestReporting
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Why you should be reading it: Questions how so many Reuters reporters/photographers were covering a non-story tree pruning operation prior to Israeli soliders being attacked by Lebanese soldiers
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Why you should be reading it: Questions how so many Reuters reporters/photographers were covering a non-story tree pruning operation prior to Israeli soliders being attacked by Lebanese soldiers
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
"The Oliver Stone danger"
What you should be reading: The Oliver Stone danger from the Los Angeles Times
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Why you should be reading it: Explains how Stone's revisionist version of history is dangerous to our society
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Why you should be reading it: Explains how Stone's revisionist version of history is dangerous to our society
Monday, August 2, 2010
"MESS Report / From lynch to escort - cooperating with the PA is bearing fruit"
What you should be reading: MESS Report / From lynch to escort - cooperating with the PA is bearing fruit from Ha'aretz
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Why you should be reading it: Israeli and Palestinian Authority forces have been working together for quite some time in the West Bank area but often this does not get reported outside of Israel
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Why you should be reading it: Israeli and Palestinian Authority forces have been working together for quite some time in the West Bank area but often this does not get reported outside of Israel
Sunday, August 1, 2010
"For biased critics of Israel, even its defensive actions violate human rights"
What you should be reading: For biased critics of Israel, even its defensive actions violate human rights from the Christian Science Monitor
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Why you should be reading it: Examines how for those who hate Israel, Israel is always wrong even when defending herself.
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Why you should be reading it: Examines how for those who hate Israel, Israel is always wrong even when defending herself.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
"IDF Trains Med Students from Nigeria to Nepal in Rescues"
What you should be reading: IDF Trains Med Students from Nigeria to Nepal in Rescues from Israel National News
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Why you should be reading it: The Israeli military teaches foreign medical students about emergency medicine.
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Why you should be reading it: The Israeli military teaches foreign medical students about emergency medicine.
Monday, July 26, 2010
"Second Explosive Attack on Swedish Synagogue in Two Weeks"
What you should be reading: Second Explosive Attack on Swedish Synagogue in Two Weeks by Israel National News
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Why you should be reading it: Sweden undergoes more Anti-Semitic attacks
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Why you should be reading it: Sweden undergoes more Anti-Semitic attacks
"Oliver Stone: Hitler Treated Unfairly by Jewish-Controlled Media"
What you should be reading: Oliver Stone: Hitler Treated Unfairly by Jewish-Controlled Media by The Atlantic
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Why you should be reading it: Oliver Stone insults Jews with false claim.
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Why you should be reading it: Oliver Stone insults Jews with false claim.
Friday, July 23, 2010
"Mainstreaming Hate"
What you should be reading: Mainstreaming Hate by Tablet Magazine
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Why you should be reading it: An interesting look at the propogation of hate through major media agencies
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Why you should be reading it: An interesting look at the propogation of hate through major media agencies
"Making the journey to Israel: Two degrees of separation"
What you should be reading: Making the journey to Israel: Two degrees of separation by the Jewish Herald-Voice
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Why you should be reading it: Highlights the beauty for all Jews to visit Israel.
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Why you should be reading it: Highlights the beauty for all Jews to visit Israel.
Monday, July 19, 2010
"Tisha B'Av" (Ninth of Av)
What you should be reading: "Tisha B'Av" from Aish HaTorah
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Why you should be reading it: Today is the Jewish Day of Mourning known as Tisha B'Av.
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Why you should be reading it: Today is the Jewish Day of Mourning known as Tisha B'Av.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
"Jews in Sports: From DiMaggio to Wittels"
What you should be reading: Jews in Sports: From DiMaggio to Wittels by the Jerusalem Post
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Why you should be reading it: Jewish baseball player competing for ESPN award as male college athlete of the year
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Why you should be reading it: Jewish baseball player competing for ESPN award as male college athlete of the year
"U.S. at OSCE: Combat anti-Semitism, other hate"
What you should be reading: U.S. at OSCE: Combat anti-Semitism, other hate by the Washington Jewish Week
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Why you should be reading it: The U.S. government joined other nations in denouncing anti-Semitism and other forms of hate.
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Why you should be reading it: The U.S. government joined other nations in denouncing anti-Semitism and other forms of hate.
"Grant pushes historic partnership of seminaries"
What you should be reading: Grant pushes historic partnership of seminaries by JTA (via Washington Jewish Week)
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Why you should be reading it: Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Jewish seminaries come together in a program to improve Jewish education
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Why you should be reading it: Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Jewish seminaries come together in a program to improve Jewish education
Sunday, July 11, 2010
ABC's of Tisha B'Av & the Three Weeks
What you should be reading: ABC's of Tisha B'Av & the Three Weeks by Aish HaTorah
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Why you should be reading it: We are now in the middle of the period of the Three Weeks so you should understand their derivation, laws and customs.
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Why you should be reading it: We are now in the middle of the period of the Three Weeks so you should understand their derivation, laws and customs.
"Presbyterians’ General Assembly rejects Israel divestment"
What you should be reading: Presbyterians’ General Assembly rejects Israel divestment from the Jewish Journal
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The Presbyterian Church USA and Israel/Jewish relations have been rocky for quite some time, though these recent events may have improved the relations somewhat.
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The Presbyterian Church USA and Israel/Jewish relations have been rocky for quite some time, though these recent events may have improved the relations somewhat.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
"Former Lebanese President Emile Lahoud Blames the Jews for the World Financial Crisis"
What you should be watching: Former Lebanese President Emile Lahoud Blames the Jews for the World Financial Crisis from MEMRI
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Why you should be watching it: Former Lebanese president falsely accuses Jews of creating the financial crisis
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Why you should be watching it: Former Lebanese president falsely accuses Jews of creating the financial crisis
"Egyptian Expert on "Jewish Religions" Ahmad Al-Gundi: Bloodthirstiness and Racism Are Innate Characteristics of the Jews "
What you should be watching: Egyptian Expert on "Jewish Religions" Ahmad Al-Gundi: Bloodthirstiness and Racism Are Innate Characteristics of the Jews from MEMRI
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Why you should be watching: Palestinian television broadcasts false and anti-Semitic claims from an "expert" on Jews.
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Why you should be watching: Palestinian television broadcasts false and anti-Semitic claims from an "expert" on Jews.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Planner of Munich Olympics attack dies in Syria
What you should be reading: Planner of Munich Olympics attack dies in Syria by the Associated Press (via the San Francisco Chronicle)
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Why you should be reading it: The mastermind of the terrorist attack against Israel in the 1972 Olympics died, without ever being punished for his crimes.
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Why you should be reading it: The mastermind of the terrorist attack against Israel in the 1972 Olympics died, without ever being punished for his crimes.
PA Mufti: "Enemies of Allah," the Jews, threaten Al-Aqsa
What you should be reading: PA Mufti: "Enemies of Allah," the Jews, threaten Al-Aqsa by Palestinian Media Watch
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Why you should be reading it: The Palestinian Authority regularly publicizes false claims that the Jews are trying to destroy the Al-Aqsa Mosque as a way of getting Palestinians angry at Israel.
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Why you should be reading it: The Palestinian Authority regularly publicizes false claims that the Jews are trying to destroy the Al-Aqsa Mosque as a way of getting Palestinians angry at Israel.
Three Israeli cos make the CNBC most creative list
What you should be reading: Three Israeli cos make the CNBC most creative list by Israel21c
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Why you should be reading it: Shows how Israeli companies are on the forefront of new ideas
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Why you should be reading it: Shows how Israeli companies are on the forefront of new ideas
Thursday, July 1, 2010
"Vatican appoints new official in charge of dialogue with Jews"
What you should be reading: Vatican appoints new official in charge of dialogue with Jews from the World Jewish Congress
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Why you should be reading it: This individual will guide the Vatican in Jewish-Catholic relations
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Why you should be reading it: This individual will guide the Vatican in Jewish-Catholic relations
"Middle East Proximity Talks: Questions for Washington"
What you should be reading: Middle East Proximity Talks: Questions for Washington from the Hudson Institute
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Why you should be reading it: Discusses why the Fatah-Hamas conflict prevents a true Israel-Palestinian peace agreement
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Why you should be reading it: Discusses why the Fatah-Hamas conflict prevents a true Israel-Palestinian peace agreement
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
"the 17th of tammuz"
What you should be reading: the 17th of tammuz from the Orthodox Union
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Why you should be reading it: Explains the reasons and customs of the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz, which is today.
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Why you should be reading it: Explains the reasons and customs of the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz, which is today.
"In Gaza, prisoners twice over"
What you should be reading: In Gaza, prisoners twice over from the Los Angeles Times
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Why you should be reading it: Human Rights Watch, a group that normally spends its time bashing Israel, does a pretty good job explaining the repressive and violent behavior of Hamas to the Gazan people.
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Why you should be reading it: Human Rights Watch, a group that normally spends its time bashing Israel, does a pretty good job explaining the repressive and violent behavior of Hamas to the Gazan people.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
"Venezuela's Chavez: Israel, US 'Empire' Are Foes"
What you should be reading: Venezuela's Chavez: Israel, US 'Empire' Are Foes from the Associated Press (appearing in the New York Times)
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Why you should be reading it: Venezuela's President declares himself as an enemy to the US and Israel
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Why you should be reading it: Venezuela's President declares himself as an enemy to the US and Israel
"Turkish Rally for Flotilla Raises Flag with Nazi Symbol"
What you should be reading: Turkish Rally for Flotilla Raises Flag with Nazi Symbol from Israel National News
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Why you should be reading it: Shows how many of the supporters of the flotilla to Gaza are not just anti-Israel but are also anti-Semitic.
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Why you should be reading it: Shows how many of the supporters of the flotilla to Gaza are not just anti-Israel but are also anti-Semitic.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
"Lights out at Colosseum for Shalit"
What you should be reading: Lights out at Colosseum for Shalit from JTA
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Why you should be reading it: Rome shows the world that it has not forgotten that Gilad Shalit is a hostage of the terrorist group Hamas.
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Why you should be reading it: Rome shows the world that it has not forgotten that Gilad Shalit is a hostage of the terrorist group Hamas.
"Youths attack Jewish dance group in Germany"
What you should be reading: Youths attack Jewish dance group in Germany from the Associated Press
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Why you should be reading it: Shows the increase in Arab anti-Semitism in Europe
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Why you should be reading it: Shows the increase in Arab anti-Semitism in Europe
Sunday, June 20, 2010
"UN expert Richard Falk: PA told me to quit"
What you should be reading: UN expert Richard Falk: PA told me to quit in Ma'an (Palestinian media)
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Why you should be reading it: UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, Richard Falk, admits he was asked by the Palestinian Authority to resign his position.
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Why you should be reading it: UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, Richard Falk, admits he was asked by the Palestinian Authority to resign his position.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
"Back Israel's Right to Self-Defense"
What you should be reading: Back Israel's Right to Self-Defense by AIPAC
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Why you should be reading it: Provides a letter to send to your representatives asking President Obama to support Israel's right to self-defense. This letter has bipartisan support in the US Senate.
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Why you should be reading it: Provides a letter to send to your representatives asking President Obama to support Israel's right to self-defense. This letter has bipartisan support in the US Senate.
"UN Watch's Hillel Neuer Confront UN Terror Apologist Richard Falk"
What you should be watching: UN Watch's Hillel Neuer Confront UN Terror Apologist Richard Falk by UN Watch
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Why you should be watching: Has so many useful facts such as that the Palestinian Authority asked Richard Falk to step down from his role as the UN representative to Palestine because of his strong support of Hamas.
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Why you should be watching: Has so many useful facts such as that the Palestinian Authority asked Richard Falk to step down from his role as the UN representative to Palestine because of his strong support of Hamas.
"Netanyahu's Dilemma"
What you should be reading: Netanyahu's Dilemma from The Atlantic
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Why you should be reading it: Great analysis on the political difficulties Israel is facing.
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Why you should be reading it: Great analysis on the political difficulties Israel is facing.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
"CJHS's "Maritime Martyrs""
What you should be watching: Maritime Martyrs from Children of Jewish Holocaust Survivors (via CAMERA)
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Why you should be watching: Video documentation of the clear violent intent of many on board the Gaza flotilla
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Why you should be watching: Video documentation of the clear violent intent of many on board the Gaza flotilla
Monday, June 14, 2010
"UC Irvine suspends Muslim student group [VIDEO]"
What you should be reading: UC Irvine suspends Muslim student group [VIDEO] in the Jewish Journal (Los Angeles)
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Why you should be reading it: UC Irvine Muslim Student Association found to have lied to campus administration, broken campus rules and broken local law when its members deliberately harrassed Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren during a talk on their campus.
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Why you should be reading it: UC Irvine Muslim Student Association found to have lied to campus administration, broken campus rules and broken local law when its members deliberately harrassed Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren during a talk on their campus.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
"Abbas to Obama: I'm against lifting the Gaza naval blockade"
What you should be reading: Abbas to Obama: I'm against lifting the Gaza naval blockade in Haaretz
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Why you should be reading it: While many in the world want the blockade on Gaza lifted, Palestinian Authority president Abbas points out that this is an obvious security danger since it will become far easier for the Hamas terrorists to get weapons.
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Why you should be reading it: While many in the world want the blockade on Gaza lifted, Palestinian Authority president Abbas points out that this is an obvious security danger since it will become far easier for the Hamas terrorists to get weapons.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
"Ramallah Attracts a Cosmopolitan Crowd"
What you should be reading: Ramallah Attracts a Cosmopolitan Crowd by the New York Times
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Why you should be reading it: Anti-Israel supporters claim that Israel treats the Palestinians like Nazis, yet the West Bank Palestinian town of Ramallah has its nightlife featured in a New York Times Travel article.
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Why you should be reading it: Anti-Israel supporters claim that Israel treats the Palestinians like Nazis, yet the West Bank Palestinian town of Ramallah has its nightlife featured in a New York Times Travel article.
"Jews Flee Swedish Town in Wake of Anti-Semitism"
What you should be reading: Jews Flee Swedish Town in Wake of Anti-Semitism by IsraelNationalNews
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Why you should be reading it: Sweden has been a consistent hotbed of Anti-Semitism
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Why you should be reading it: Sweden has been a consistent hotbed of Anti-Semitism
"Finland: Thousand hold pro-Israel rally"
What you should be reading: Finland: Thousand hold pro-Israel rally by Yediot Aharonot.
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Why you should be reading it: Jewish and non-Jewish Finns protest biased media coverage against Israel
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Why you should be reading it: Jewish and non-Jewish Finns protest biased media coverage against Israel
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
"Blair sides with Israel on Gaza inspections"
What you should be reading: Blair sides with Israel on Gaza inspections by the JTA
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Why you should be reading it: Former British Prime Minister agrees that Israel should be searching ships coming into Gaza
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Why you should be reading it: Former British Prime Minister agrees that Israel should be searching ships coming into Gaza
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
"Common Genetic Threads Link Thousands of Years of Jewish Ancestry"
What you should be reading: Common Genetic Threads Link Thousands of Years of Jewish Ancestry by ScienceDaily: Link To Article
Why you should be reading it: Shows the genetic ties between all Jews
Why you should be reading it: Shows the genetic ties between all Jews
"UN Watch Exposes Syrian Blood Libel, Calls on World Body to Condemn Anti-Semitic Speech"
Title: "UN Watch Exposes Syrian Blood Libel, Calls on World Body to Condemn Anti-Semitic Speech"
Publication: UN Watch
Why It Is Important: Syrian delegate to UN makes false claim that Israeli children sing on the bus about ripping flesh and sucking blood of Arabs.
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Publication: UN Watch
Why It Is Important: Syrian delegate to UN makes false claim that Israeli children sing on the bus about ripping flesh and sucking blood of Arabs.
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"Egypt court rules marrying an Israeli woman ‘the act of a spy’"
Title: "Egypt court rules marrying an Israeli woman ‘the act of a spy’"
Publication: The National (United Arab Emirates)
Why It Is Important: Egypt approves of anti-Semitic ruling on Egyptians who marry Jews.
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Publication: The National (United Arab Emirates)
Why It Is Important: Egypt approves of anti-Semitic ruling on Egyptians who marry Jews.
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Monday, June 7, 2010
"Fauxtography at Reuters: What Was Removed?"
Title: "Fauxtography at Reuters: What Was Removed?"
Publication: Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Why It Is Important: Reuters, which supplies news stories to newspapers and other media throughout the world, was caught using doctored photographs.
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Publication: Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Why It Is Important: Reuters, which supplies news stories to newspapers and other media throughout the world, was caught using doctored photographs.
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"Helen Thomas ends 5-decade career in controversy"
Title: "Helen Thomas ends 5-decade career in controversy"
Publication: The Newsroom
Why It Is Important: Activism following journalist Helen Thomas' Anti-Semitic statements led to her resignation.
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Publication: The Newsroom
Why It Is Important: Activism following journalist Helen Thomas' Anti-Semitic statements led to her resignation.
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
"Suicide Activists on the Gaza Flotilla"
Title: "Suicide Activists on the Gaza Flotilla"
Publication: MediaGoliath
Why It Is Important: Examines media errors and gullibility in covering the Gaza Flotilla
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Publication: MediaGoliath
Why It Is Important: Examines media errors and gullibility in covering the Gaza Flotilla
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
"Hamas, Israel, and the Gaza flotilla: seven facts you need to know"
Title: "Hamas, Israel, and the Gaza flotilla: seven facts you need to know"
Publication: Christian Science Monitor
Why It Is Important: Reviews background issues that affected Israel and the Gaza flotilla.
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Publication: Christian Science Monitor
Why It Is Important: Reviews background issues that affected Israel and the Gaza flotilla.
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"Israel’s naval blockade pitches and rolls with the Law of the Sea"
Title: "Israel’s naval blockade pitches and rolls with the Law of the Sea"
Publication: The Globe and Mail (Canada)
Why It Is Important: A professor of international law shows that Israeli actions were legal.
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Publication: The Globe and Mail (Canada)
Why It Is Important: A professor of international law shows that Israeli actions were legal.
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"Israel obeyed international law: Legally, the Gaza flotilla conflict is an open-and-shut case"
Title: "Israel obeyed international law: Legally, the Gaza flotilla conflict is an open-and-shut case"
Publication: New York Daily News
Why It Is Important: Many are claiming that Israel's activities on the flotilla were illegal. This article explains the legal justification for Israeli actions.
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Publication: New York Daily News
Why It Is Important: Many are claiming that Israel's activities on the flotilla were illegal. This article explains the legal justification for Israeli actions.
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
"Biden: Israel right to stop Gaza flotilla from breaking blockade"
Title: "Biden: Israel right to stop Gaza flotilla from breaking blockade"
Publication: Ha'aretz (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Vice President Joe Biden supported Israel taking action against the Gaza flotilla.
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Publication: Ha'aretz (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Vice President Joe Biden supported Israel taking action against the Gaza flotilla.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
"Gaza Flotilla Update"
Title: "Gaza Flotilla Update"
Publication: Aish HaTorah
Why It Is Important: A great collection of videos on the Gaza flotilla
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Publication: Aish HaTorah
Why It Is Important: A great collection of videos on the Gaza flotilla
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"Gaza flotilla: Why the blockade makes sense for Israel"
Title: "Gaza flotilla: Why the blockade makes sense for Israel"
Publication: Christian Science Monitor
Why It Is Important: Explains the basic rationale behind the Gaza blockade.
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Publication: Christian Science Monitor
Why It Is Important: Explains the basic rationale behind the Gaza blockade.
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"What's To Investigate?"
Title: "What's To Investigate?"
Publication: Slate.com
Why It Is Important: Provides a good look behind the politics of the condemnation of Israel after the Gaza flotilla incident.
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Publication: Slate.com
Why It Is Important: Provides a good look behind the politics of the condemnation of Israel after the Gaza flotilla incident.
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Monday, May 31, 2010
"Close-Up Footage of Mavi Marmara Passengers Attacking IDF Soldiers"
Title: "Close-Up Footage of Mavi Marmara Passengers Attacking IDF Soldiers"
Publication: Israeli Defense Forces
Why It Is Important: Video shows unprovoked attacks by people on the Gaza flotilla on Israeli soldiers.
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Publication: Israeli Defense Forces
Why It Is Important: Video shows unprovoked attacks by people on the Gaza flotilla on Israeli soldiers.
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"Kill Jews for Allah"
Title: "Kill Jews for Allah"
Publication: Palestinian Media Watch
Why It Is Important: Arabic TV videos people on the flotilla to Gaza calling for the killing of Jews.
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Publication: Palestinian Media Watch
Why It Is Important: Arabic TV videos people on the flotilla to Gaza calling for the killing of Jews.
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
"Behind the Headlines: The Israeli humanitarian lifeline to Gaza"
Title: "Behind the Headlines: The Israeli humanitarian lifeline to Gaza"
Publication: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel
Why It Is Important: Goes over the actual amount of aid which comes into Gaza, which is considerably larger than what is portrayed in many media outlets.
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Publication: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel
Why It Is Important: Goes over the actual amount of aid which comes into Gaza, which is considerably larger than what is portrayed in many media outlets.
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Monday, May 24, 2010
"Gaza Opens Olympic Size Swimming Pool"
Title: Gaza Opens Olympic Size Swimming Pool
Publication: Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Why It Is Important: Despite claims that there is a concrete shortage in Gaza, Gazans still managed to build a new Olympic-sized pool.
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Publication: Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Why It Is Important: Despite claims that there is a concrete shortage in Gaza, Gazans still managed to build a new Olympic-sized pool.
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"Video: A Drive Through Jerusalem Reveals Economist, Al Jazeera Obfuscation"
Title: "Video: A Drive Through Jerusalem Reveals Economist, Al Jazeera Obfuscation"
Publication: Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting
Why It Is Important: Prove that claims made to smear Israel in two publications are clearly false.
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Publication: Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting
Why It Is Important: Prove that claims made to smear Israel in two publications are clearly false.
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
"Odd way to treat a Canadian stamp"
Title: "Odd way to treat a Canadian stamp"
Publication: Montreal Gazette
Why It Is Important: Canada issued a stamp celebrating it's relationship with Israel but post office workers will not publically display it.
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Publication: Montreal Gazette
Why It Is Important: Canada issued a stamp celebrating it's relationship with Israel but post office workers will not publically display it.
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"Three EU Diplomats Leave "Anti-Israel Propaganda" Mission"
Title: "Three EU Diplomats Leave "Anti-Israel Propaganda" Mission"
Publication: IsraelNationalNews
Why It Is Important: The European Union (EU) has been pushing Israel about cutting a peace deal while many question the EU's support of the Palestinians and it's neutrality. This article supports the questionability of the EU leader's neutrality.
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Publication: IsraelNationalNews
Why It Is Important: The European Union (EU) has been pushing Israel about cutting a peace deal while many question the EU's support of the Palestinians and it's neutrality. This article supports the questionability of the EU leader's neutrality.
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
"The rightful heirs of Palestine"
Title: "The rightful heirs of Palestine"
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Shows how Napoleon Bonaparte supported a Jewish state in Israel while today's French leaders are less supportive of Israel.
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Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Shows how Napoleon Bonaparte supported a Jewish state in Israel while today's French leaders are less supportive of Israel.
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"Shavuot"
Title: "Shavuot"
Publication: Aish HaTorah
Why It Is Important: Explains the history, laws and customs of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.
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Publication: Aish HaTorah
Why It Is Important: Explains the history, laws and customs of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.
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"2010 Top Ten Anti-Israel Lies"
Title: "2010 Top Ten Anti-Israel Lies"
Publication: Simon Wiesenthal Center
Why It Is Important: Reviews the top lies about Israel and gives the counterpoints to these lies.
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Publication: Simon Wiesenthal Center
Why It Is Important: Reviews the top lies about Israel and gives the counterpoints to these lies.
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"Swedish Candidate Blames Jews for WWII, 9/11"
Title: "Swedish Candidate Blames Jews for WWII, 9/11"
Publication: Israel National News (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Anti-Semitic claims are growing more mainstream in Sweden.
Link To Article
Publication: Israel National News (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Anti-Semitic claims are growing more mainstream in Sweden.
Link To Article
"Church Group Helps Fund Jewish Anti-Zionists"
Title: "Church Group Helps Fund Jewish Anti-Zionists"
Publication: Israel National News (Israel)
Why It Is Important: It is increasingly popular among Christian denominations to fund anti-Israel groups.
Link To Article
Publication: Israel National News (Israel)
Why It Is Important: It is increasingly popular among Christian denominations to fund anti-Israel groups.
Link To Article
Thursday, May 13, 2010
"Growing Up, Kagan Tested Boundaries of Her Faith"
Title: "Growing Up, Kagan Tested Boundaries of Her Faith"
Publication: New York Times
Why It Is Important: Documents how Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan was the first girl at her synagogue to get a Bat Mitzvah
Link To Article
Publication: New York Times
Why It Is Important: Documents how Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan was the first girl at her synagogue to get a Bat Mitzvah
Link To Article
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
"David Horowitz at UCSD"
Title:"David Horowitz at UCSD"
Publication: David Horowitz Freedome Center via YouTube
Why It Is Important: A member of the UCSD Muslim Student Association announces her support for the killing of Jews by Hezbollah. The support comes at the end of the video.
Link To Article
Publication: David Horowitz Freedome Center via YouTube
Why It Is Important: A member of the UCSD Muslim Student Association announces her support for the killing of Jews by Hezbollah. The support comes at the end of the video.
Link To Article
Monday, May 10, 2010
"Israel accepted into OECD"
Title:"Israel accepted into OECD"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Israel was accepted into the pre-eminent world economic body, based on Israel's strong economic success.
Link To Article
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Israel was accepted into the pre-eminent world economic body, based on Israel's strong economic success.
Link To Article
"Security Council Resolution 242 According to its Drafters"
Title: "Security Council Resolution 242 According to its Drafters"
Publication: Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Why It Is Important: UN Resolution 242 is often incorrectly cited by media and world leaders as demanding that Israel return all land from pre-1967 borders. This was never the idea of the authors of UN Resolution 242 nor does the resolution make this claim. This is a well-referenced article that provides quotes from the authors of the resolution that they deliberately did not write that Israel should return all the land captured in 1967.
Link To Article
Publication: Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Why It Is Important: UN Resolution 242 is often incorrectly cited by media and world leaders as demanding that Israel return all land from pre-1967 borders. This was never the idea of the authors of UN Resolution 242 nor does the resolution make this claim. This is a well-referenced article that provides quotes from the authors of the resolution that they deliberately did not write that Israel should return all the land captured in 1967.
Link To Article
Sunday, May 9, 2010
"Hezbollah's Strategic Threat to Israel"
Title: "Hezbollah's Strategic Threat to Israel"
Publication: The Middle East Quarterly
Why It Is Important: The article is a well-researched (with references) on the dangers of Hezbollah and it's connection to Iran and Syria.
Link To Article
Publication: The Middle East Quarterly
Why It Is Important: The article is a well-researched (with references) on the dangers of Hezbollah and it's connection to Iran and Syria.
Link To Article
Saturday, May 8, 2010
"Rocket hits south Israel"
Title: "Rocket hits south Israel"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: New attack on Israel by Gaza terrorists
Link To Article
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: New attack on Israel by Gaza terrorists
Link To Article
Thursday, May 6, 2010
"Abbas: Hamas is smuggling weapons into the West Bank"
Title: "Abbas: Hamas is smuggling weapons into the West Bank"
Publication: Haaretz
Why It Is Important: Hamas is the most powerful faction of the Palestinian Authority government and has repeatedly stated that it is not interested in peace.
Link To Article
Publication: Haaretz
Why It Is Important: Hamas is the most powerful faction of the Palestinian Authority government and has repeatedly stated that it is not interested in peace.
Link To Article
Sunday, May 2, 2010
"Egyptian Cleric Ahmad 'Eid Mihna: The Jews Are Behind the Misery, Hardship, Usury, and Whorehouses, and Any Form of Corruption"
Title: "Egyptian Cleric Ahmad 'Eid Mihna: The Jews Are Behind the Misery, Hardship, Usury, and Whorehouses, and Any Form of Corruption"
Publication: MEMRI
Why It Is Important: Documents that Anti-Semitic claims are common in Arabic broadcasts.
Link To Article
Publication: MEMRI
Why It Is Important: Documents that Anti-Semitic claims are common in Arabic broadcasts.
Link To Article
Saturday, May 1, 2010
"Celebration of Lag BaOmer"
Title: "Celebration of Lag BaOmer"
Publication: Orthodox Union
Why It Is Important: Today is Lag BaOmer! Learn about this Jewish holiday!
Link To Article
Publication: Orthodox Union
Why It Is Important: Today is Lag BaOmer! Learn about this Jewish holiday!
Link To Article
"Ethan Bronner Reveals the Deal on Journalism in the Middle East."
Title: "Ethan Bronner Reveals the Deal on Journalism in the Middle East."
Publication: Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Why It Is Important: The New York Times Jerusalem correspondent tells how the freedom of Israel and lack of freedom in many Arabic countries works against Israel in the press.
Link To Article
Publication: Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Why It Is Important: The New York Times Jerusalem correspondent tells how the freedom of Israel and lack of freedom in many Arabic countries works against Israel in the press.
Link To Article
Thursday, April 29, 2010
""The Lord Said to My Lord . . . ." To Whom Was the Lord Speaking in Psalm 110:1 ? "
Title: ""The Lord Said to My Lord . . . ." To Whom Was the Lord Speaking in Psalm 110:1 ?"
Publication: Outreach Judaism
Why It Is Important: Christian missionaries often misused Psalm 110 in an attempt to support belief in Jesus. Rabbi Tovia Singer demonstrates how this is patently incorrect.
Link To Article
Publication: Outreach Judaism
Why It Is Important: Christian missionaries often misused Psalm 110 in an attempt to support belief in Jesus. Rabbi Tovia Singer demonstrates how this is patently incorrect.
Link To Article
"As Britain votes, Liberal Democrats’ record on Israel draws scrutiny"
Title: "As Britain votes, Liberal Democrats’ record on Israel draws scrutiny"
Publication: JTA
Why It Is Important: As the British Parliamentary elections approach, Jews in Great Britain are concerned about the anti-Israel comments of the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party and his followers.
Link To Article
Publication: JTA
Why It Is Important: As the British Parliamentary elections approach, Jews in Great Britain are concerned about the anti-Israel comments of the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party and his followers.
Link To Article
"British protesters attack Israel's deputy ambassador"
Title: "British protesters attack Israel's deputy ambassador"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: It has become increasingly more common in Europe that Israelis, and Jews in general, are coming under physical attack.
Link To Article
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: It has become increasingly more common in Europe that Israelis, and Jews in general, are coming under physical attack.
Link To Article
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
"Egypt hands life sentences to 3 Hezbollah members"
Title: "Egypt hands life sentences to 3 Hezbollah members"
Publication: Associated Press via Yahoo
Why It Is Important: Documents that Hezbollah is not just a danger to Israel and Lebanon but also to Egypt.
Link To Article
Publication: Associated Press via Yahoo
Why It Is Important: Documents that Hezbollah is not just a danger to Israel and Lebanon but also to Egypt.
Link To Article
"Hamas says Egypt kills 4 tunnel smugglers with gas"
Title: "Hamas says Egypt kills 4 tunnel smugglers with gas"
Publication: Associated Press via Yahoo
Why It Is Important: The press often focus on Israel's battle with Hamas terrorists in Gaza but ignore that Egypt is also fighting Hamas and sealing off Gaza.
Link To Article
Publication: Associated Press via Yahoo
Why It Is Important: The press often focus on Israel's battle with Hamas terrorists in Gaza but ignore that Egypt is also fighting Hamas and sealing off Gaza.
Link To Article
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
"Syria, Iran arm Hezbollah with improved missiles: US"
Title: "Syria, Iran arm Hezbollah with improved missiles: US"
Publication: AFP via Yahoo
Why It Is Important: This is the key quote of the article: "And we're at a point now, where Hezbollah has far more rockets and missiles than most governments in the world." A terrorist group with this many weapons is very dangerous to both Israel and Lebanon.
Link To Article
Publication: AFP via Yahoo
Why It Is Important: This is the key quote of the article: "And we're at a point now, where Hezbollah has far more rockets and missiles than most governments in the world." A terrorist group with this many weapons is very dangerous to both Israel and Lebanon.
Link To Article
"Moran Upsets Jewish Groups Again"
Title: "Moran Upsets Jewish Groups Again"
Publication: The Washington Post
Why It Is Important: Representative Jim Moran has a history of insulting Jews and Jewish groups.
Link To Article
Publication: The Washington Post
Why It Is Important: Representative Jim Moran has a history of insulting Jews and Jewish groups.
Link To Article
Monday, April 26, 2010
Egyptian Hebrew Lit. Professor Ibrahim Farid Denounces the Endorsement of Antisemitic Myths by Arab Media and Institutions
Title: "Egyptian Hebrew Lit. Professor Ibrahim Farid Denounces the Endorsement of Antisemitic Myths by Arab Media and Institutions"
Publication: Middle East Media Research Institute
Why It Is Important: It is rare for anyone in the Arabic world to denounce Anti-Semitism. Further, if you listen to the reporter, it is clear that much Anti-Semitism is assumed to be fact in the Arabic world.
Link To Video
Publication: Middle East Media Research Institute
Why It Is Important: It is rare for anyone in the Arabic world to denounce Anti-Semitism. Further, if you listen to the reporter, it is clear that much Anti-Semitism is assumed to be fact in the Arabic world.
Link To Video
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Al-Jazeera broadcasts according to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion
Title: "Al-Jazeera broadcasts according to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion"
Publication: Palestinian Media Watch
Why It Is Important: It shows how the Palestinian government officials will claim that the Protocols of the Elders of Zion are real, despite being discredited as a forgery approximately 100 years ago.
Link To Article
Publication: Palestinian Media Watch
Why It Is Important: It shows how the Palestinian government officials will claim that the Protocols of the Elders of Zion are real, despite being discredited as a forgery approximately 100 years ago.
Link To Article
Hamas releases cartoon about captured Israeli
Title: "Hamas releases cartoon about captured Israeli"
Publication: Associated Press via Yahoo
Why It Is Important: Hamas is threatening to kill Gilad Schalit in a propoganda cartoon.
Link To Article
Publication: Associated Press via Yahoo
Why It Is Important: Hamas is threatening to kill Gilad Schalit in a propoganda cartoon.
Link To Article
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Establishing Burn Center in Eastern Congo
Title: Establishing Burn Center in Eastern Congo
Publication: MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation
Why It Is Important: The State of Israel helps create the first-ever burn unit for the Congo.
Link To Article
Publication: MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation
Why It Is Important: The State of Israel helps create the first-ever burn unit for the Congo.
Link To Article
Helping Cuban Jewish community thrive
Title: "Helping Cuban Jewish community thrive"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: There are approximately 1,000 Jews in Cuba, many of whom need basic necessities such as medicine.
Link To Article
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: There are approximately 1,000 Jews in Cuba, many of whom need basic necessities such as medicine.
Link To Article
'Iranian nuke scientist seeks asylum in Israel'
Title: "'Iranian nuke scientist seeks asylum in Israel'"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: The scientist may be able to provide information about the Iranian nuclear threat.
Link To Article
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: The scientist may be able to provide information about the Iranian nuclear threat.
Link To Article
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
"Israeli exports grow 11,250-fold in 62 years"
Title: "Israeli exports grow 11,250-fold in 62 years"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot
Why It Is Important: Shows Israeli success over it's 62 years of existence.
Link To Article
Publication: Yediot Aharonot
Why It Is Important: Shows Israeli success over it's 62 years of existence.
Link To Article
"Hizbullah admits receiving Syrian scuds"
Title: "Hizbullah admits receiving Syrian scuds"
Publication: Jerusalem Post
Why It Is Important: Despite Lebanese and Syrian government denials of Hezbollah (Hizbullah) receiving SCUD missiles, Hezbollah has stated they indeed received the missiles.
Link To Article
Publication: Jerusalem Post
Why It Is Important: Despite Lebanese and Syrian government denials of Hezbollah (Hizbullah) receiving SCUD missiles, Hezbollah has stated they indeed received the missiles.
Link To Article
"When Armageddon lives next door"
Title: "When Armageddon lives next door"
Publication: Los Angeles Times
Why It Is Important: Benny Morris, an Israeli who has done his share of Israel detraction, has written a powerful piece on US-Israel relations and Iran.
Link To Article
Publication: Los Angeles Times
Why It Is Important: Benny Morris, an Israeli who has done his share of Israel detraction, has written a powerful piece on US-Israel relations and Iran.
Link To Article
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Locals learn from Israel's water conservation policies
Title: "Locals learn from Israel's water conservation policies "
Publication: KOB (local NBC station)
Why It Is Important: Albuquerque city officials are turning to Israel to improve their water conservation.
Link To Article
Publication: KOB (local NBC station)
Why It Is Important: Albuquerque city officials are turning to Israel to improve their water conservation.
Link To Article
"Government 'opposed' to boycott of Israel"
Title: "Government 'opposed' to boycott of Israel"
Publication: Irish Times
Why It Is Important: The Government of Ireland is refusing to support a boycott of Israel being pushed by the leftist trade unions.
Link To Article
Publication: Irish Times
Why It Is Important: The Government of Ireland is refusing to support a boycott of Israel being pushed by the leftist trade unions.
Link To Article
Saturday, April 17, 2010
"Ten Years, 968 Terror Victims"
Title: "Ten Years, 968 Terror Victims"
Publication: Arutz Sheva (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Most media ignore that almost 1,000 Israelis have been killed and 17,000 wounded by Palestinian terrorists since 2000.
Link To Article
Publication: Arutz Sheva (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Most media ignore that almost 1,000 Israelis have been killed and 17,000 wounded by Palestinian terrorists since 2000.
Link To Article
"El Al honors Druze community"
Title: "El Al honors Druze community"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot
Why It Is Important: Israelis honoring non-Jewish Israeli community.
Link To Article
Publication: Yediot Aharonot
Why It Is Important: Israelis honoring non-Jewish Israeli community.
Link To Article
Friday, April 16, 2010
"Irish unions host 'anti-Israel' parley"
Title: "Irish unions host 'anti-Israel' parley"
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Leftist trade unions in Europe are big supporters of boycotts against Israel.
Link To Article
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Leftist trade unions in Europe are big supporters of boycotts against Israel.
Link To Article
"German court convicts bishop for denying Holocaust"
Title: "German court convicts bishop for denying Holocaust"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Germany shows yet again that it was one of the few countries in Europe to be willing to fight anti-Semitism
Link To Article
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Germany shows yet again that it was one of the few countries in Europe to be willing to fight anti-Semitism
Link To Article
Thursday, April 15, 2010
"A match made in water"
Title: "A match made in water"
Publication: Israel21c
Why It Is Important: Brazil is looking to Israeli companies for their expertise in water technology
Link To Article
Publication: Israel21c
Why It Is Important: Brazil is looking to Israeli companies for their expertise in water technology
Link To Article
"Media Watch: Palestinian Threats Sanitized Or Ignored"
Title: "Media Watch: Palestinian Threats Sanitized Or Ignored "
Publication: The Jewish Week
Why It Is Important: Points out important, ignored facts such as how a terrorist killer of mulitple Jewish families was promoted to a high-ranking Palestinian Authority security position yet this was ignored by almost all media.
Link To Article
Publication: The Jewish Week
Why It Is Important: Points out important, ignored facts such as how a terrorist killer of mulitple Jewish families was promoted to a high-ranking Palestinian Authority security position yet this was ignored by almost all media.
Link To Article
"Parisians protest 'Ben Gurion Promenade'"
Title: "Parisians protest 'Ben Gurion Promenade'"
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Paris has just named a promenade after former Israeli Prime Minister David Ben Gurion. Leftists, communists and pro-Palestinian supporters protested the naming and were upset that a promenade was not named for PLO terrorist leader Yasser Arafat.
Link To Article
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Paris has just named a promenade after former Israeli Prime Minister David Ben Gurion. Leftists, communists and pro-Palestinian supporters protested the naming and were upset that a promenade was not named for PLO terrorist leader Yasser Arafat.
Link To Article
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
"UK bans Kotel from Israeli tourism ad"
Title: "UK bans Kotel from Israeli tourism ad"
Publication: Jerusalem Post
Why It Is Important: The United Kingdom will not allow an Israeli tourism ad to show the Kotel (Western Wall), the last remaining part of the Holy Temple and one of the most popular tourism locations in all of Israel.
Link To Article
Publication: Jerusalem Post
Why It Is Important: The United Kingdom will not allow an Israeli tourism ad to show the Kotel (Western Wall), the last remaining part of the Holy Temple and one of the most popular tourism locations in all of Israel.
Link To Article
"Free 10-Day Trip to Israel for College Students"
Title: "Free 10-Day Trip to Israel for College Students"
Publication: The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America
Why It Is Important: Free leadership trip to Israel for college student
Link To Article
Publication: The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America
Why It Is Important: Free leadership trip to Israel for college student
Link To Article
"The Palestinians’ Dirty War "
Title: "The Palestinians’ Dirty War"
Publication: Hudson Institute
Why It Is Important: One of the best analyses from a top reporter on the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Link To Article
Publication: Hudson Institute
Why It Is Important: One of the best analyses from a top reporter on the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Link To Article
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
"The Suffering Servant In Isaiah 53"
Title: "The Suffering Servant In Isaiah 53"
Publication: Messiah Truth
Why It Is Important: Missionaries commonly point to Isaiah 53 as a prooftext that Jesus was the Messiah. This essay demonstrates the errors in the missionaries' reasoning.
Link To Article
Publication: Messiah Truth
Why It Is Important: Missionaries commonly point to Isaiah 53 as a prooftext that Jesus was the Messiah. This essay demonstrates the errors in the missionaries' reasoning.
Link To Article
"Blood Libel on Hamas TV"
Title: "Blood Libel on Hamas TV"
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: The President of the American Center for Islamic Research falsely claimed on Hamas TV that Jews kill non-Jews and use their blood to make Matzah.
Link To Video
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: The President of the American Center for Islamic Research falsely claimed on Hamas TV that Jews kill non-Jews and use their blood to make Matzah.
Link To Video
"French Government Bans Egyptian Al-Rahma TV – Based on MEMRI Research"
Title: French Government Bans Egyptian Al-Rahma TV – Based on MEMRI Research
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: MEMRI research documenting anti-Semitism on the Egyptian station caused the French government to ban the station.
Link To Article
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: MEMRI research documenting anti-Semitism on the Egyptian station caused the French government to ban the station.
Link To Article
"Syria snubbed request for talks"
Title: "Syria snubbed request for talks"
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: The article points out two important issues: 1. Syria turned down an opportunity to negotiate with Israel for peace. Syria claims to the press that it wants peace but does not show this when an actual option comes up. 2. The article shows that Syria is transferring SCUD missiles to the Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon.
Link To Article
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: The article points out two important issues: 1. Syria turned down an opportunity to negotiate with Israel for peace. Syria claims to the press that it wants peace but does not show this when an actual option comes up. 2. The article shows that Syria is transferring SCUD missiles to the Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon.
Link To Article
"Boxer-Isakson Letter"
Title: "Boxer-Isakson Letter"
Publication American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Why It Is Important: Over 3/4 of the Senate signed this letter to Hillary Clinton in support of Israel
Link To Letter
Publication American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Why It Is Important: Over 3/4 of the Senate signed this letter to Hillary Clinton in support of Israel
Link To Letter
Monday, April 12, 2010
"Israeli mission leads WAAD events at UN"
Title: Israeli mission leads WAAD events at UN
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: As a world leader in medicine, Israel is heading the World Autism Awareness Day. Also interesting, it is co-heading it with Qatar, an Arab country.
Link To Article
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: As a world leader in medicine, Israel is heading the World Autism Awareness Day. Also interesting, it is co-heading it with Qatar, an Arab country.
Link To Article
"Poland’s tragedy is our tragedy"
Title: Poland’s tragedy is our tragedy
Publication: JTA
Why It Is Important: Many of the Polish leaders who died in the plane crash, including Lech Kaczynski, were great friends of Israel and the Jewish people.
Link To Article
Publication: JTA
Why It Is Important: Many of the Polish leaders who died in the plane crash, including Lech Kaczynski, were great friends of Israel and the Jewish people.
Link To Article
Sunday, April 11, 2010
"Anti-Semitic incidents doubled"
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Shows the huge rise in Anti-Semitism over the past year and also demonstrates how anti-Israel anger often turns into Anti-Semitic violence.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Shows the huge rise in Anti-Semitism over the past year and also demonstrates how anti-Israel anger often turns into Anti-Semitic violence.
Link To Article
"Yom HaShoah"
Publication: Hillel
Why It Is Important: Yom HaShoah is the day of rememberance for the victims of the Holocaust.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Yom HaShoah is the day of rememberance for the victims of the Holocaust.
Link To Article
Saturday, April 10, 2010
"UPDATED: (Some) Media Backtrack After “Dead” Palestinian Teen Emerges Alive"
Publication: Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates how even after making a clear error in reporting on Israel, only some news agencies will correct their errors.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates how even after making a clear error in reporting on Israel, only some news agencies will correct their errors.
Link To Article
"Seven solar technologies from Israel that could change our planet"
Publication: Israel21c
Why It Is Important: Highights that Israel is one of the leaders in Green technology
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Highights that Israel is one of the leaders in Green technology
Link To Article
Friday, April 9, 2010
"State condemns Palestinian incitement"
Publication: JTA
Why It Is Important: Pro-Israel supporters have been asking the Obama administration to condemn Palestinian incitement for quite some time.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Pro-Israel supporters have been asking the Obama administration to condemn Palestinian incitement for quite some time.
Link To Article
"E-mails allege Muslim students orchestrated Irvine disruption"
Publication: JTA
Why It Is Important: On February 8, Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren was interrupted 11 times during a speech. The Muslim Student Union claims that it did not stage the event although video from the event shows that it was clearly staged. This article supports allegations that the Muslim Student Union was behind the event.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: On February 8, Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren was interrupted 11 times during a speech. The Muslim Student Union claims that it did not stage the event although video from the event shows that it was clearly staged. This article supports allegations that the Muslim Student Union was behind the event.
Link To Article
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
"UNICEF responds to PMW bulletin on hate ad with UNICEF logo"
Publication: Palestinian Media Watch
Why It Is Important: UNICEF, a branch of the UN, took notice of the misuse of their logo, thanks to Palestinian Media Watch. Advocacy does matter!
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: UNICEF, a branch of the UN, took notice of the misuse of their logo, thanks to Palestinian Media Watch. Advocacy does matter!
Link To Article
"Australian Christian charity funds terrorist "Abu Jihad Youth Center""
Publication: Palestinian Media Watch
Why It Is Important: World Vision Australia, Australia's largest charitable group, funded a youth center named after a Palestinian leader who murdered civilians.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: World Vision Australia, Australia's largest charitable group, funded a youth center named after a Palestinian leader who murdered civilians.
Link To Article
"Inspiration in a doctor’s heart and a child’s spine"
Publication: Cleveland Jewish News
Why It Is Important: HBO is showing a documentary showing the great work in Ethiopia of a Jewish doctor from The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). The JDC is the pre-eminent Jewish group that distributes crisis/medical aid around the world.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: HBO is showing a documentary showing the great work in Ethiopia of a Jewish doctor from The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). The JDC is the pre-eminent Jewish group that distributes crisis/medical aid around the world.
Link To Article
"PM's Office: Street naming in honor of terrorist – appalling incitement"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot
Why It Is Important: Palestinian Authority named a street after a terrorist who targetted civilians.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Palestinian Authority named a street after a terrorist who targetted civilians.
Link To Article
"Israeli Stocks Climb to Record as Growth Accelerates (Update3)"
Publication: Bloomberg via BusinessWeek
Why It Is Important: The Israeli economy has grown despite the majority of the world experiencing an economic downturn over the past few years.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: The Israeli economy has grown despite the majority of the world experiencing an economic downturn over the past few years.
Link To Article
"Israel Aid Pays U.S. Dividends That Exceed Cost: Steve Rothman"
Publication: BusinessWeek
Why It Is Important: The articles demonstrates that the US receives more than it gives when it comes to aiding Israel and shows where US aid is going. For instance, many individuals/groups complain that we are giving away so much money to Israel yet ignore that 70% of all US aid must be spent by Israel on US military equipment so the money never truly leaves the US.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: The articles demonstrates that the US receives more than it gives when it comes to aiding Israel and shows where US aid is going. For instance, many individuals/groups complain that we are giving away so much money to Israel yet ignore that 70% of all US aid must be spent by Israel on US military equipment so the money never truly leaves the US.
Link To Article
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
"Anti-Israel TV show angers Palestinians"
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Turkey has been on a smear campaign against Israel for quite some time. Now even the Palestinians are annoyed at parts of the campaign.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Turkey has been on a smear campaign against Israel for quite some time. Now even the Palestinians are annoyed at parts of the campaign.
Link To Article
"Israeli scientists racing to create 'bionic eye' that could help millions"
Publication: Haaretz (Israel)
Why It Is Important: New Israeli invention that may cure blindness
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: New Israeli invention that may cure blindness
Link To Article
Sunday, April 4, 2010
"UK lawmaker 'sorry' for Israel conspiracy theory comment"
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: A member of the UK parliament has made false and bizarre comments about Israeli control of British politics. Also shows how the Muslim Public Affairs Committee uses neo-Nazi and Holocaust denial sources to support their views
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: A member of the UK parliament has made false and bizarre comments about Israeli control of British politics. Also shows how the Muslim Public Affairs Committee uses neo-Nazi and Holocaust denial sources to support their views
Link To Article
"Papal preacher apologizes for Jewish remarks"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Why It Is Important: The Pope's personal minister apologized for comparing criticism of the Catholic Church due to child abuse to anti-Semitism.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: The Pope's personal minister apologized for comparing criticism of the Catholic Church due to child abuse to anti-Semitism.
Link To Article
"Gaza Teen Alive and Well after Being 'Killed by IDF' "
Publication: Ma'an (Palestinian)
Why It Is Important: Documents that claims that Israel killed a child, made by the Health Ministry in Gaza and widely reported around the world, were completely false.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Documents that claims that Israel killed a child, made by the Health Ministry in Gaza and widely reported around the world, were completely false.
Link To Article
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
"On Al-Aqsa TV, Yousuf Al-Sharrafi, Palestinian Legislative Council Member from Hamas, Calls for Suicide Operations in Israeli Buses and Restaurants"
Publication: Middle East Media Research Institute
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates that a Hamas member of the Palestinian government is calling for attacks on civilians and using anti-Semitic claims to smear the Jewish people on Palestinian television.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates that a Hamas member of the Palestinian government is calling for attacks on civilians and using anti-Semitic claims to smear the Jewish people on Palestinian television.
Link To Article
"Jewish group questions Carter's apology"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot
Why It Is Important: Shows that Jimmy Carter's apology to the Jewish people was questionable.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Shows that Jimmy Carter's apology to the Jewish people was questionable.
Link To Article
Sunday, March 28, 2010
"Israeli advance in stem cell tech"
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Stem cells research and treatment represent the cutting edge of medical technology. This new Israeli advance will make using the technology much easier for scientists, doctors and researchers.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Stem cells research and treatment represent the cutting edge of medical technology. This new Israeli advance will make using the technology much easier for scientists, doctors and researchers.
Link To Article
"Sell Your Chametz Online"
Publication: Chabad.org
Why It Is Important: As Jews are not allowed to own Chametz during Passover, bread and similar products that have risen, Jews must either get rid of all of these products or sell them. Chabad.org has a program that allows you to sell your Chametz online.
Link To Online Sale
Why It Is Important: As Jews are not allowed to own Chametz during Passover, bread and similar products that have risen, Jews must either get rid of all of these products or sell them. Chabad.org has a program that allows you to sell your Chametz online.
Link To Online Sale
"Fast of the Firstborn"
Publication: Chabad.org
Why It Is Important: Explains the Fast of the Firstborn, which begins tomorrow morning.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Explains the Fast of the Firstborn, which begins tomorrow morning.
Link To Article
"OU Kosher for Passover"
Publication: Orthodox Union
Why It Is Important: One of the best guides for keeping Kosher on Passover
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: One of the best guides for keeping Kosher on Passover
Link To Article
Saturday, March 27, 2010
"The Warped Mirror: EU justice for refugees"
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: The Arab world has been demanding a "right of return" for Palestinians that they consider refugees. This article reviews how Europeans have decided refugee status in several recent cases.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: The Arab world has been demanding a "right of return" for Palestinians that they consider refugees. This article reviews how Europeans have decided refugee status in several recent cases.
Link To Article
"Israel finds Australian support"
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Shows support by Australian politicians for Israel's fight against terrorists.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Shows support by Australian politicians for Israel's fight against terrorists.
Link To Article
"Hoyer-Cantor Letter"
Publication: American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Why It Is Important: Following President Obama's reaction to Israel, over 3/4 of the House of Representatives signed on the Hoyer-Cantor letter which outlines recommended principals for approaching Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
Link To Letter
Link To Representatives Supporting The Letter
Why It Is Important: Following President Obama's reaction to Israel, over 3/4 of the House of Representatives signed on the Hoyer-Cantor letter which outlines recommended principals for approaching Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
Link To Letter
Link To Representatives Supporting The Letter
Thursday, March 25, 2010
"Passover"
Publication: Chabad.org
Why It Is Important: Great set of articles and multimedia to educate on the history, laws and customs of Passover. The children's section is also very strong.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Great set of articles and multimedia to educate on the history, laws and customs of Passover. The children's section is also very strong.
Link To Article
"Petraeus Says Reports About His Stance on Israel Were "Flat Wrong""
Publication: American Spectator
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates manipulation of the media to make it appear that a US General is anti-Israel.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates manipulation of the media to make it appear that a US General is anti-Israel.
Link To Article
"NGO Urges UN to Stop Circulating ‘Israeli Organ Blood Libel’"
Publication: UN Watch
Why It Is Important: The UN has a resolution that includes false allegations that Israel is stealing body parts from dead Palestinians for medical use. This is both ridiculous and has no basis in real medicine.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: The UN has a resolution that includes false allegations that Israel is stealing body parts from dead Palestinians for medical use. This is both ridiculous and has no basis in real medicine.
Link To Article
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
"UN Human Rights Council passes 3 resolutions condemning Israel"
Publication: Haaretz (Israel)
Why It Is Important: The UN Human Rights Council (UNHCR) has a history of targeting Israel while ignoring the rest of the world. In this case, they passed three resolutions condemning Israel and had another resolution that was directed at Israel. Only three other countries had resolutions targetting them: Myanmar, Congo and North Korea. So, the UNHCR had more resolutions regarding Israel than it did for every other country in the world-combined!
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: The UN Human Rights Council (UNHCR) has a history of targeting Israel while ignoring the rest of the world. In this case, they passed three resolutions condemning Israel and had another resolution that was directed at Israel. Only three other countries had resolutions targetting them: Myanmar, Congo and North Korea. So, the UNHCR had more resolutions regarding Israel than it did for every other country in the world-combined!
Link To Article
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
"Former SS soldier sentenced to life"
Publication: JTA
Why It Is Important: Most Nazis escaped punishment for their crimes. Later better than never, this Nazi was caught.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Most Nazis escaped punishment for their crimes. Later better than never, this Nazi was caught.
Link To Article
"A revolution in heart disease diagnosis"
Publication: Israel21c
Why It Is Important: New heart imaging device designed in Israel may save many lives but detecting heart disease earlier than is currently possible.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: New heart imaging device designed in Israel may save many lives but detecting heart disease earlier than is currently possible.
Link To Article
"Hamas Official Ismail Radhwan: Whoever Refrains from Supporting Jerusalem Will End Up in the Hellfire with the Apes and Pigs – the Jews"
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: Hamas is in charge of the Palestinian Authority, the government of the Palestinian people and regularly fills it's airwaves with pure hate speech.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Hamas is in charge of the Palestinian Authority, the government of the Palestinian people and regularly fills it's airwaves with pure hate speech.
Link To Article
"Iranians Boost Efforts to Arouse the Palestinian Masses"
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: Many individuals claim that Iran has never called for Israel's destruction. However, this article documents Iran calling for Israel's destruction.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Many individuals claim that Iran has never called for Israel's destruction. However, this article documents Iran calling for Israel's destruction.
Link To Article
Monday, March 22, 2010
"Pesach Is Here"
Publication: Torah Tots
Why It Is Important: This is one of my favorite websites for Jewish children's holiday activities such as for Passover
Link To Website
Why It Is Important: This is one of my favorite websites for Jewish children's holiday activities such as for Passover
Link To Website
"Roundup of Information on PC(USA) Israel Debate"
Publication: the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Why It Is Important: The Presbyterian Church (USA) may again be passing declarations demonizing Israel and misrepresenting the history of Israel at it's annual meeting.
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: The Presbyterian Church (USA) may again be passing declarations demonizing Israel and misrepresenting the history of Israel at it's annual meeting.
Link To Article
"ADL blasts recent Farrakhan speeches"
Publication: Jerusalem Post
Why It It Important: Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, drives African-Americans to Anti-Semitism
Link To Article
Why It It Important: Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, drives African-Americans to Anti-Semitism
Link To Article
"At Brandeis, Israel's guilt and innocence on display"
Publication: Boston Globe
Why It Is Important: Documents debate between Goldstone and Israeli Ambassador Dore Gold on the Goldstone Report. This section particularly questions the accuracy of Goldstone's findings: "It was a powerful presentation - so powerful, in fact, that Goldstone regretted not having seen it earlier. “The sort of information shown to us by Ambassador Gold,’’ he said, “should have been shown to us during the [UN] investigation.’’"
Link To Article
Why It Is Important: Documents debate between Goldstone and Israeli Ambassador Dore Gold on the Goldstone Report. This section particularly questions the accuracy of Goldstone's findings: "It was a powerful presentation - so powerful, in fact, that Goldstone regretted not having seen it earlier. “The sort of information shown to us by Ambassador Gold,’’ he said, “should have been shown to us during the [UN] investigation.’’"
Link To Article
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Topic: Israel and Helping the World
Title: "Burns are deadly in the heart of darkness"
Publication: Israel21C
Why It Is Important: Israel is training Congo's first-ever burn specialist, hoping to save many victims who die in the Congo due to lack of medical knowledge on how to treat burn victims.
Link To Article
Publication: Israel21C
Why It Is Important: Israel is training Congo's first-ever burn specialist, hoping to save many victims who die in the Congo due to lack of medical knowledge on how to treat burn victims.
Link To Article
Topic: Holocaust
Title: "Holocaust by Bullets: Father Patrick Desbois in conversation with Paul LeClerc"
Publication: New York Public Library
Why It Is Important: Father Patrick Desbois has done an incredible job documenting the Holocaust as it occurred in the Former Soviet Union and works tirelessly to find the unmarked graves (often mass graves) of the victims. This is a link to a video interview showing his work.
Link To Article
Publication: New York Public Library
Why It Is Important: Father Patrick Desbois has done an incredible job documenting the Holocaust as it occurred in the Former Soviet Union and works tirelessly to find the unmarked graves (often mass graves) of the victims. This is a link to a video interview showing his work.
Link To Article
Topic: Israel and Peace
Title: "Militants in Gaza fire Qassam rockets into Israel, killing Thai civilian"
Publication: World Jewish Congress
Why It Is Important: Shows increase in Gaza terrorist attacks against Israel
Link To Article
Publication: World Jewish Congress
Why It Is Important: Shows increase in Gaza terrorist attacks against Israel
Link To Article
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Topic: Anti-Semitism and Palestinian TV
Title: "Hamas children's TV program again calls for the 'slaughter of Jews'"
Publication: Jerusalem Post via Palestinian Media Watch
Why It Is Important: Documents calls for slaughtering of Jews on Palestinian children's television
Link To Article
Publication: Jerusalem Post via Palestinian Media Watch
Why It Is Important: Documents calls for slaughtering of Jews on Palestinian children's television
Link To Article
Topic: Passover
Title: Passover
Publication: Aish HaTorah
Why It Is Important: Gives information and resources to celebrate Passover, including activities for children.
Link To Article
Publication: Aish HaTorah
Why It Is Important: Gives information and resources to celebrate Passover, including activities for children.
Link To Article
Topic: Israel and Arab Jews
Title: "Question of Jewish refugees from Arab countries discussed in Knesset"
Publication: World Jewish Congress
Why It Is Important: The Palestinians and Pro-Palestinian supporters often talk about the return of "Palestinian refugees" but almost all countries and organizations have ignored the plight of 850,000 Jewish refugees that were displaced and forced out of the Arab world after Israel was created.
Link To Article
Publication: World Jewish Congress
Why It Is Important: The Palestinians and Pro-Palestinian supporters often talk about the return of "Palestinian refugees" but almost all countries and organizations have ignored the plight of 850,000 Jewish refugees that were displaced and forced out of the Arab world after Israel was created.
Link To Article
Topic: Israel and the White House
Title: "Obama's Mideast double standard"
Publication: Politico
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates how the White House reacts strongly against Israel but ignores much of Palestinian misbehavior
Link To Article
Publication: Politico
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates how the White House reacts strongly against Israel but ignores much of Palestinian misbehavior
Link To Article
Topic: Jewish Life in Europe
Title: "London Jewish Museum Reopens After Major Facelift"
Publication: Associated Press via CBS
Why It Is Important: Impressive Jewish museum reopens in London
Link To Article
Publication: Associated Press via CBS
Why It Is Important: Impressive Jewish museum reopens in London
Link To Article
Topic: U.S. and Hamas
Title: "Hamas' Al-Aqsa TV Placed Under Sanctions By U.S. Treasury Department"
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: U.S. Treasury Department froze U.S.-held assets to two Hamas-linked groups
Link To Article
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: U.S. Treasury Department froze U.S.-held assets to two Hamas-linked groups
Link To Article
Topic: Israel and the White House
Title: "Abbas slams Obama for saying Jerusalem to stay Israel's undivided capital"
Publication: Haaretz
Why It Is Important: President Barack Obama is putting pressure on Israel to ultimately give some section of East Jerusalem to the Palestinians as a capital. However, as a candidate, he stated that he was for Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Jerusalem.
Link To Article
Publication: Haaretz
Why It Is Important: President Barack Obama is putting pressure on Israel to ultimately give some section of East Jerusalem to the Palestinians as a capital. However, as a candidate, he stated that he was for Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Jerusalem.
Link To Article
Topic: Israel and Anti-Semitism in Venezuela
Title: "OAS Report Denounces Human Rights Violations in Venezuela"
Publication: Simon Wiesenthal Center
Why It Is Important: The Organization of American States call out Venezuela and it's president, Hugo Chavez, for the rise of Venezuelan anti-Semitism.
Link To Article
Publication: Simon Wiesenthal Center
Why It Is Important: The Organization of American States call out Venezuela and it's president, Hugo Chavez, for the rise of Venezuelan anti-Semitism.
Link To Article
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Topic: Israel and the White House
Title: "Obama's Rage and the Palestinians' 'Days of Rage'"
Publication: The New Republic
Why It Is Important: Identifies errors in Obama's handling and thought proces regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Link To Article
Publication: The New Republic
Why It Is Important: Identifies errors in Obama's handling and thought proces regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Link To Article
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Topic: Israel and Peace
Title: "Hurva Synagogue rededicated"
Publication: JTA
Why It Is Important: Shows that Palestinian leaders, including Abbas' Fatah party, deliberately spread lies about Israel trying to destroy the Al Aqsa mosque. These lies led to violent Arab riots. Also demonstrates that the Hurva synagogue was destroyed multiple times by Arabs, the last time being when Jordan gained the West Bank in 1948.
Link To Article
Publication: JTA
Why It Is Important: Shows that Palestinian leaders, including Abbas' Fatah party, deliberately spread lies about Israel trying to destroy the Al Aqsa mosque. These lies led to violent Arab riots. Also demonstrates that the Hurva synagogue was destroyed multiple times by Arabs, the last time being when Jordan gained the West Bank in 1948.
Link To Article
Topic: Goldstone Report
Title: "New Revelations About the UN Goldstone Report that Seriously Undermine its Credibility"
Publicaton: Jerusalem Center For Public Affairs
Why It Is Important: Identifies major errors and false accusations made by Desmond Travers, the only member of the Goldstone Commission with military background.
Link To Article
Publicaton: Jerusalem Center For Public Affairs
Why It Is Important: Identifies major errors and false accusations made by Desmond Travers, the only member of the Goldstone Commission with military background.
Link To Article
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Topic: Israel and the Media
Title: Johann Hari: Back With a Vengeance
Publication: HonestReporting
Why It Is Important: Hari is a writer for one of the most popular English newspapers, The Independent. This article demonstrates how he makes absurd and false accusations against Israel in his writing for The Independent, which mislead the British public.
Link To Article
Publication: HonestReporting
Why It Is Important: Hari is a writer for one of the most popular English newspapers, The Independent. This article demonstrates how he makes absurd and false accusations against Israel in his writing for The Independent, which mislead the British public.
Link To Article
Topic: Goldstone Report
Title: Hamas and the Terrorist Threat From the Gaza Strip (Malam Report)
Publication: Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
Why It Is Important: This is the English language version of the Malam Report. The Malam report is a separate investigation of Operation Cast Lead, bringing in many facts that the Goldstone Report ignored and identifies mistakes of the Goldstone Report. The Israeli government and military did not participate in the Goldstone Report since they were aware that the mandate was horribly flawed and designed as a political weapon. The Israeli government released much previously unreleased information through the Malam Report.
Link To Article
Publication: Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
Why It Is Important: This is the English language version of the Malam Report. The Malam report is a separate investigation of Operation Cast Lead, bringing in many facts that the Goldstone Report ignored and identifies mistakes of the Goldstone Report. The Israeli government and military did not participate in the Goldstone Report since they were aware that the mandate was horribly flawed and designed as a political weapon. The Israeli government released much previously unreleased information through the Malam Report.
Link To Article
Topic: Jewish Life in Europe
Title: "Op-Ed: Lithuanian Jewry needs help to fuel renaissance further"
Publication: JTA
Why It Is Important: Contrary to many Jews' beliefs, there is still a large and active Jewish community in the former Soviet Union which can use help from the rest of the Jewish world
Link To Article
Publication: JTA
Why It Is Important: Contrary to many Jews' beliefs, there is still a large and active Jewish community in the former Soviet Union which can use help from the rest of the Jewish world
Link To Article
Topic: Israel, The Media and Peace
Title: "Meshaal urges Arab action on Aqsa"
Publication: Al Jazeera
Why It Is Important: Documents false claims by the leader of Hamas that Israel is trying to destroy the Al Aqsa Mosque. In the 6th paragraph it quotes the leader of Hamas as against a peaceful negotiation to settle land issues over Jerusalem: "Jerusalem belongs to its Arab inhabitants, Muslims and Christians. The future (of the city) will not be settled at the negotiating table but on the ground of confrontation and resistance"
Link To Article
Publication: Al Jazeera
Why It Is Important: Documents false claims by the leader of Hamas that Israel is trying to destroy the Al Aqsa Mosque. In the 6th paragraph it quotes the leader of Hamas as against a peaceful negotiation to settle land issues over Jerusalem: "Jerusalem belongs to its Arab inhabitants, Muslims and Christians. The future (of the city) will not be settled at the negotiating table but on the ground of confrontation and resistance"
Link To Article
Topic: Israel and the White House
Title: AIPAC Alert
Publication: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Why It Is Important: Congressional statements arguing against Israel's treatment by the White House since the recent Biden-Jerusalem construction issue
Link To Article
Publication: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
Why It Is Important: Congressional statements arguing against Israel's treatment by the White House since the recent Biden-Jerusalem construction issue
Link To Article
Monday, March 15, 2010
Topic: Israel and the White House
Title: "Wall Street Journal: Why is Obama against Israel?"
Publication: Yediot Aharonot
Why It Is Important: Points out that discrepancy between how the US treats allies like Israel and enemies like Iran
Link To Article
Publication: Yediot Aharonot
Why It Is Important: Points out that discrepancy between how the US treats allies like Israel and enemies like Iran
Link To Article
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Topic: Israel and BDS
Title: "Running the Numbers"
Publicaton: Divest This!
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates that the Boycott, Divest, Sanction campaign designed to hurt Israel has been a failure to hurt the Israeli economy
Link To Article
Publicaton: Divest This!
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates that the Boycott, Divest, Sanction campaign designed to hurt Israel has been a failure to hurt the Israeli economy
Link To Article
Topic: Israel and Peace
Title: "IDF Arrests Hillel Cafe Terrorist"
Publication: Israel National News/Arutz Sheva (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Emphasizes the continued danger of active terrorists against Israel and demonstrates how the Palestinian Authority freed a dangerous terrorist who they had captured.
Link To Article
Publication: Israel National News/Arutz Sheva (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Emphasizes the continued danger of active terrorists against Israel and demonstrates how the Palestinian Authority freed a dangerous terrorist who they had captured.
Link To Article
Topic: Japan-Israel Cooperation and Technology
Title: "Israel, Japan Unite For First Time to Study Brain, Stem Cells"
Publication: Israel National News/Arutz Sheva (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Recognition of the incredible technological advances of Israel
Link To Article
Publication: Israel National News/Arutz Sheva (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Recognition of the incredible technological advances of Israel
Link To Article
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Topic: Anti-Semitism
Title: Bill punishing Holocaust denial becomes law in Hungary
Publication: World Jewish Congress
Why It Is Important: With Holocaust denial as a form of Anti-Semitism on the rise, it is valuable when denial becomes illegal.
Link To Article
Publication: World Jewish Congress
Why It Is Important: With Holocaust denial as a form of Anti-Semitism on the rise, it is valuable when denial becomes illegal.
Link To Article
Topic: Anti-Semitism In The Arab Media
Title: Egyptian Cleric Ahmad 'Eid Mihna: The Jews Are Behind Misery, Hardship, Usury, and Whorehouses
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates how blatant anti-Semitism is common in many sections of the Arabic media
Link To Video
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates how blatant anti-Semitism is common in many sections of the Arabic media
Link To Video
Topic: Hamas and Anti-Christianity
Title: Hamas Sermon in Gaza: Rome Will Be Conquered by Islam
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: Video of a Hamas religious leader declaring that central to Muslim beliefs is the idea that Rome (a metaphor for Christianity) will be destroyed.
Link To Video
Publication: The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)
Why It Is Important: Video of a Hamas religious leader declaring that central to Muslim beliefs is the idea that Rome (a metaphor for Christianity) will be destroyed.
Link To Video
Topic: Holocaust
Title: Germany approves 91m. euro for Holocaust survivors
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Agreement for money to support elderly and poor Holocaust survivors
Link To Article
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Why It Is Important: Agreement for money to support elderly and poor Holocaust survivors
Link To Article
Topic: Israel and Peace
Publication: Reuters via Yediot Aharonot (Israel)
Title: EU top diplomat: Press Israel to resume talks
Why It Is Important: Highlights European Union (EU) to force Israel to come to a quick solution with the Palestinians over a land for peace deal. Also, while it shows how the EU wants to push Israel for a deal the EU will make no mention of Palestinian concessions for peace.
Link To Article
Title: EU top diplomat: Press Israel to resume talks
Why It Is Important: Highlights European Union (EU) to force Israel to come to a quick solution with the Palestinians over a land for peace deal. Also, while it shows how the EU wants to push Israel for a deal the EU will make no mention of Palestinian concessions for peace.
Link To Article
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Topic: Israel and Anti-Semitism
Publication: Simon Wiesenthal Center
Title: Presbyterian Church USA Ready to Declare War Against Israel: Take Action Now
Why It Is Important: The Presbyterian Church USA is one of the "mainline" Christian churches who are actively trying to hurt Israel (and possibly destroy Israel) while spreading lies about Israel and the Jewish people.
Link To Article
Title: Presbyterian Church USA Ready to Declare War Against Israel: Take Action Now
Why It Is Important: The Presbyterian Church USA is one of the "mainline" Christian churches who are actively trying to hurt Israel (and possibly destroy Israel) while spreading lies about Israel and the Jewish people.
Link To Article
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Topic: Israel and Anti-Semitism
Publication: Jerusalem Post (Israel)
Title: BBC blasted for ‘bigoted fear-mongering’
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates the willingess of the BBC to broadcast false comments about Israel and the Jewish people
Link To Article
Title: BBC blasted for ‘bigoted fear-mongering’
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates the willingess of the BBC to broadcast false comments about Israel and the Jewish people
Link To Article
Topic: Anti-Semitism
Publication: World Jewish Congress
Title: Spanish neo-Nazi given 33-month prison sentence for incitement against Jews
Why It Is Important: An example of the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe over the last few years
Link To Article
Title: Spanish neo-Nazi given 33-month prison sentence for incitement against Jews
Why It Is Important: An example of the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe over the last few years
Link To Article
Topic: Jewish History
Publication: Aish HaTorah
Title: Crash Course in Jewish History
Why It Is Important: An amazing multi-article series which takes you step-by-step through Jewish history
Link To Article
Title: Crash Course in Jewish History
Why It Is Important: An amazing multi-article series which takes you step-by-step through Jewish history
Link To Article
Topic: Israel and The Media
Publication: The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA)
Title: UPDATED: C-SPAN's Washington Journal Caller Problem
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates how a few anti-Israel callers are manipulating C-SPAN by using multiple false identities
Link To Article
Title: UPDATED: C-SPAN's Washington Journal Caller Problem
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates how a few anti-Israel callers are manipulating C-SPAN by using multiple false identities
Link To Article
Monday, March 8, 2010
Topic: Israel and Peace
Publication: Associated Press via Yediot Aharonot
Title: Palestinians approve indirect talks with Israel
Why It Is Important: These talks will dictate the Israeli-Palestinian peace process in the near future
Link To Article
Title: Palestinians approve indirect talks with Israel
Why It Is Important: These talks will dictate the Israeli-Palestinian peace process in the near future
Link To Article
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Topic: US-Israel Cooperation and Green Technology
Publication: Israel21c
Title: BrightSource gets a billion
Why It Is Important: Israeli company is about to build the world's largest solar-thermal plant in California
Link To Article
Title: BrightSource gets a billion
Why It Is Important: Israeli company is about to build the world's largest solar-thermal plant in California
Link To Article
Topic: Israel and Anti-Semitism
Publication: Yedioth Aharonot (Israel)
Title: Erdogan: Heritage sites will never be Jewish
Why It is Important: Prime Minister of Turkey denies Jewish connection of Jewish holy sites
Link To Article
Title: Erdogan: Heritage sites will never be Jewish
Why It is Important: Prime Minister of Turkey denies Jewish connection of Jewish holy sites
Link To Article
Category: Israel and Peace
Publication: Haaretz (Israel)
Title: Abbas: Olmert offered PA land equaling 100% of West Bank
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates the seriousness of peace offers made by Israel to the Palestinians
Link To Article
Title: Abbas: Olmert offered PA land equaling 100% of West Bank
Why It Is Important: Demonstrates the seriousness of peace offers made by Israel to the Palestinians
Link To Article
Category: Israel and Anti-Semitism
Publication: National Post (Canada)
Title: Something's seriously wrong at York University
Why It is Important: Highlights differential treatment of pro-Israel and anti-Israel students at York University
Link To Article
Title: Something's seriously wrong at York University
Why It is Important: Highlights differential treatment of pro-Israel and anti-Israel students at York University
Link To Article
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