Category Archives: Israel

One Sided Portrait Of Helen Thomas

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Luke Ford

Tom Shales writes: "Thank You, Mr. President," an engaging HBO documentary about the career of journalist Helen Thomas, is a fine little film as far as it goes. It goes only as far as 38 minutes, actually — quite short … Continue reading →

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The Wars of Torah

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Luke Ford

Jonathan Rosenblum writes for The Jerusalem Post: Teenage haredi girls receive a secular education that is on a par with, and likely superior to, the average student in the state education system. Increasingly, haredi women are going into hi-tech, accounting … Continue reading →

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Anti-Israel Columnist Charley Reese

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Luke Ford

Jason Maoz writes: Submitted for your amusement, a tale of two columnists, as different as it is humanly possible to be in their view of the Middle East.      First, four quotes from the columnist who is second to … Continue reading →

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Claiming Your Jewish Identity In Israel

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Luke Ford

Orthodox rabbi Seth Farber writes: As Anna Gostamelsky shattered Israel’s national swimming record for the 100-meter freestyle on Sunday evening in Beijing, once again demonstrating her incredible endurance, I couldn’t help thinking about another battle she has been fighting, this … Continue reading →

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Tamir Goodman Returns To Israel

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Luke Ford

Elliot Resnick writes for The Jewish Press: Nova Southeastern University in Florida. "I’m extremely excited about this opportunity," Goodman told The Jewish Press, having spent his last season in the United States playing for the Premier Basketball League‘s Maryland Nighthawks. … Continue reading →

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