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Category Archives: Irish
Too Smart For The Irish
Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff says: “I was in public school for one year. I was a wild kid. The teacher told my mother, “Your son is too bright for the Irish kids, the Italian kids. Send him to a [Jewish] day … Continue reading
Posted in Irish, Italy, Jews, R. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff
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It’s Still About The Country Clubs
From comments to Steve Sailer: * You don’t see many blacks being welcomed into synagogues, or many Gentiles welcomed into the Jews only country clubs that surround New York City. * The smart way, I assume, to keep non-Whites out: … Continue reading
Why Do The Irish Hate Israel?
Kevin Myers writes: What is it about Israel that prompts such a widespread departure from common sense, reason and moral reality? As another insane flotilla prepares to butt across the Mediterranean bringing “aid” to the “beleaguered” people of Gaza, in … Continue reading
Posted in Irish, Israel
Tagged brian keenan, human rights abuses, international red cross, israeli human rights, loud cheers, pence worth
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Ireland Prepares For Swine Flu
Emma: I read in my local paper. They have made 700 burial spots in my city.. just in case the Swine Flue breaks here Emma: In the Lisburn area, several hundred burial sites have been identified as being immediately available … Continue reading
Posted in Irish
Tagged burial sites, Emma, flue, lisburn council, swine flu
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“Jewish-Irish” experience a highlight of the first Los Angeles Irish Film Festival announces line-up
Deborah emails: Dear Luke: Following, please find a press release announcing the line-up for the inaugural Los Angeles Irish Film Festival for your consideration. The festival will showcase the ‘Jewish-Irish Experience,’ with the west coast premiere of "Grandpa…. Speak to … Continue reading
Posted in Hollywood, Irish, Jews
Tagged irish film, jewish shtetl, shalom ireland, traditional irish music, vibrant jewish community, west coast premiere
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