Category Archives: Israel

After Annapolis Thoughts About The Role Of American Orthodox Jews

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Luke Ford

By Rabbi Michael J. Broyde and Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein: The Annapolis Peace Conference has come and gone, and negotiations are really just beginning, some in private and some in public. And while differences of opinion abound within the Orthodox world, … Continue reading →

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Will there be Two Tribes of Israel Baseball in 2008?

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Luke Ford

From TabloidBaby: First Israel’s baseball dream was a reality. Then it was in shambles. Now there may be too much baseball ahead in 2008! In wake of this morning’s announcement that the Israel Professional Baseball League is moving forward to … Continue reading →

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Israeli Court Limits Blogs Freedom of Speech

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Luke Ford

Jameel writes: Orthomom Redux? While Freedom of Speech is protected by the US Constitution, it’s a whole different ballgame in Israel. Disagree with your local municipal council? One blogger did…and found his blogger anonymity disappearing under court order to Google. … Continue reading →

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Israel Baseball Scandal

Posted on November 25, 2007 by Luke Ford

From TabloidBaby: We told you a month ago that Our Man Elli in Israel, who saved lives, changed the course of Israeli sports history and set the future of Israel professional baseball on a straightforward course for its next season … Continue reading →

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Chabad Embraces Conspiracy Theorist Barry Chamish

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Luke Ford

Steven Plaut writes: …I find it regrettable to see one group of Chabadniks promoting the infantile conspiracy "theories" of UFO "investigator" Barry Chamish. This Chabad web site is devoting space to Chamish and the latter’s talk before a couple dozen … Continue reading →

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