The story of Titanic survivors Leah and “˜Filly’ Aks
2012-04-09
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The story of Titanic survivors Leah and “˜Filly’ Aks
2012-04-09
By Marshall Weiss , other When Titanic departed on its first and last voyage from Southampton, England on Wednesday, April 10, 1912, 18-year-old Jewish immigrant Leah Aks and her 10-month-old son, Philip were on board. Passover had concluded the day before. On sailing day, Leah was pleased to find that theContinue Reading
Toulouse attack leaves French Jewish community shaken
2012-03-28
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Toulouse attack leaves French Jewish community shaken
2012-03-28
By Dana Kennedy, JTA World News Service PARIS (JTA) — When Arie Bensemhoun, a Jewish community leader in Toulouse, woke up on the morning of Tuesday, March 20, he thought for a moment that the horrific shooting of three children and a rabbi at a local Jewish school might have beenContinue Reading
Brooklyn food co-op rejects Israel boycott
2012-03-28
By , JTA World News Service NEW YORK (JTA) — A well-known cooperative grocery store in Brooklyn voted to reject a boycott of Israeli goods. At a special meeting Tuesday night, members of the Park Slope Food Coop rejected by a vote of 1,005 to 653 a proposal to hold aContinue Reading
J Street and Israel are still arguing — but on friendlier terms
2012-03-27
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J Street and Israel are still arguing — but on friendlier terms
2012-03-27
By Ron Kampeas , JTA World News Service WASHINGTON (JTA) — The first Israeli government official to ever appear before J Street received a rousing, whistling, foot-stomping reception. And that was it, as far as the welcome went. The speech delivered Monday night at J Street’s annual conference by Baruch Binah,Continue Reading
Einstein online: Internet archive offers window into physicist’s life and work
2012-03-22
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Einstein online: Internet archive offers window into physicist’s life and work
2012-03-22
By Linda Gradstein , JTA World News Service JERUSALEM — Ever wonder about Albert Einstein’s love life? Now you can get a firsthand glimpse by searching the newly improved Einstein Archives website, which relaunched March 19 with expanded offerings. The online archive now makes available digitally 2,000 documents from Einstein’s papersContinue Reading
In latest clashes, a new technology vies with old grievances and internal power struggles
2012-03-15
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In latest clashes, a new technology vies with old grievances and internal power struggles
2012-03-15
By Mati Wagner, JTA World News Service JERUSALEM (JTA) — If Israel has its way, this is how future conflicts with Gaza-based terrorists will unfold: Israeli aircraft launch surgical strikes on rocket launchers; terrorist leaders are assassinated as necessary; Israeli civilians along the southern frontier are protected by advanced technology thatContinue Reading
Is Hamas trying to change its stripes?
2012-02-09
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Is Hamas trying to change its stripes?
2012-02-09
By Mati Wagner , JTA World News Service JERUSALEM (JTA) — Is Hamas trying to change its stripes? Terrorist attacks against Israelis appear to be on pause, and rocket fire from Gaza is down significantly. The Hamas leader in Damascus, Khaled Meshaal, is trying to distance himself from the Assad regimeContinue Reading
Komen reverses course on Planned Parenthood, but supporters still upset
2012-02-06
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Komen reverses course on Planned Parenthood, but supporters still upset
2012-02-06
By Ben Harris , JTA World News Service NEW YORK (JTA) — It took just hours for the protests against Susan G. Komen for the Cure to begin, and they quickly took on the fury and form of a full-blown movement. Online petitions were started. Calls poured forth to withhold donationsContinue Reading
At Reform biennial, energy, Obama and handwringing over the next generation
2011-12-22
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At Reform biennial, energy, Obama and handwringing over the next generation
2011-12-22
By Uriel Heilman, JTA World News Service NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (JTA) — The metaphors abound. To Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the next president of the Union for Reform Judaism, it’s a gas station. To Rabbi Eric Yoffie, the outgoing president, it’s an anchor. To Stephen Sacks, the incoming chairman of Reform’s board,Continue Reading
Fred Who?: A gay Jewish Republican’s White House run
2011-12-05
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Fred Who?: A gay Jewish Republican’s White House run
2011-12-05
By Jonah Lowenfeld , other LOS ANGELES (Jewish Journal) — In the course of an election campaign, most presidential candidates talk about what they’ll do if — or, if they’re particularly bullish, when — they’re elected. But Fred Karger isn’t like other Republicans running for president, and not just because he’sContinue Reading