Monthly Archives: May 2013

The Fight Over Drafting the Ultra-Orthodox Into the Israeli Army

Posted on May 31, 2013 by TheJewishChannel

The ultra-Orthodox draft begins in Israel; the Oakland Athletics’ Nate Freiman and others share what it’s like to be a Jewish major leaguer; the Gesher Theater brings “Enemies: A Love Story” to the stage; and more.

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Blazer Communications

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Luke Ford

Every few years, I run into some product from Blazer Communications in Sherman Oaks. They put out a Jewish newspaper “Los Angeles Jewish News” and some other stuff. Today I picked up their 2006 book, “Wrestling With The Angels: A … Continue reading →

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Japan – The Land Without Muslims

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Luke Ford

The Jewish Press reports: This country keeps a very low profile on all levels regarding the Muslim matter: On the diplomatic level, senior political figures from Islamic countries almost never visit Japan, and Japanese leaders rarely visit Muslim countries. The … Continue reading →

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Israel Now in Outright Military Conflict With Syria’s Assad

Posted on May 23, 2013 by TheJewishChannel

Latest developments in the escalating conflict between Israel and Syria; Slate’s “Dear Prudence” columnist, Emily Yoffe, discusses Jewish influences on her approach to giving advice; stars shvitz and plotz their way through the Drama Desk Awards; and late Jewish artist … Continue reading →

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The Opposite Of Hillary

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Luke Ford

* So why did the Prime Minister fly back from Paris and convene his cabinet over one death? This is the opposite response to Hillary Clinton yelling about Benghazi, “What difference does it make?” If it is terrorism, it makes … Continue reading →

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