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Category Archives: Israel
Ed Asner On Israel
Jason Maoz, Editor of The Jewish Press, writes: Asner, this year’s Schwarzschild’s "honoree," is best remembered for his portrayal of lovably gruff Lou Grant on the old "Mary Tyler Moore" show (CBS, 1970-77) and later on "Lou Grant" (CBS, 1977-’82). … Continue reading
I’ve Lost Patience With Jewish Beggars
They prey on you everywhere. You go to shul and they hit you up for money. You sit at home and they knock at your door and ask for money. You go to the Western Wall of the Holy Temple … Continue reading
Are Israelis Wary Of Befriending Americans?
Because Americans making aliyay (moving to Israel) are so likely to return home. That was an insight in Danit Brown’s new novel, "Ask For A Convertible." Danit replies to my inquiry: "I don’t know if it’s true, and even if … Continue reading
I Found Four Good Israeli Movies
I had to watch a lot of dreck but I finally found some gold in Israeli cinema: * Walk on Water * Bonsior, Monsieur Shlomi * The Syrian Bride * Nina’s Tragedies
Israelis Ignore General Assembly Of Jewish Federations
From The Jerusalem Post: All but ignored by the Hebrew-speaking press as they gathered in Jerusalem this week, American Jewish professionals and activists have lashed out at the Israeli media and society for failing to notice – and learn from … Continue reading
America Vs. Israel
I’m reading a terrific book by Danit Brown — Ask for a Convertible. Here’s an excerpt from page 35 (about a couple from Israel, he’s originally American, who’ve moved to Michigan): "Everyone’s so happy here," Efrat told him on their … Continue reading
Will Barack Obama Be Good For Israel?
Brad A. Greenberg writes: It’s fitting that Omri Ceren is just a dissertation away from having a doctorate in communication. The author of Mere Rhetoric—a blog popular with Republican Jews that deals mainly with American foreign policy, Israel and anti-Semitism … Continue reading
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Says Women Can Lead Israel
From Ynetnews.com: Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, Shas’ spiritual leader, said last week that in principle, a woman could be the prime minister of Israel. The halachic ruling was given in response to a question sent to the rabbi, and clearly stated … Continue reading