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Bibi's priorities: Peace with Palestinians, no nuclear weapons for Iran, and replacing oil as an energy source

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Following is the text of the speech Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered on Monday to the United Jewish Communities convention. My dear friends, leaders of the Jewish communities of North America,   The history of the Jewish people has been marked by a paradox. We are at once both small and […]

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Middle East, USA

Adams, author of ‘From Ghetto to Ghetto’ relates his journey

By Yvonne Greenberg LA JOLLA, California — In  From Ghetto to Ghetto: An African American Journey to Judaism, Dr. Ernest H. Adam’s new book, he movingly describes his childhood living with his family in squalor in a basement apartment  in Harlem, his coming of age during the Black Power Era as a young adult, and

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Adventures in SD History, San Diego Calendar, USA

Valley Center History Museum receives Salomon papers

VALLEY CENTER, California (Press Release)—The personal papers of former United Nations Ambassador Irving Salomon, who lived much of his life as a diplomat, rancher and philanthropist in this northern San Diego County community, have been donated by his family to the Valley Center Historical Society which has established the Salomon Archive. Hundreds of documents, letters,

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Adventures in SD History, San Diego Calendar, USA

Which was more important to Jewish history—Holocaust or creation of Israel?

By Arnold Flick  LA JOLLA, California–In March this year, President Obama, while in Egypt, addressed the Muslim world. In speaking of Israel, he in essence described the founding of Israel as an event proceeding from the Holocaust. The Zionist community, both here and in Israel, has been very upset by this description and has responded

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Middle East, USA

Music review: Israeli musicians hampered by sanctuary's divided seating

By David Amos LA JOLLA,  California — One of my important missions in music is to promote lesser known composers and emerging young musicians worthy of greater recognition and exposure. The future of classical music rests in our younger generations. First of all it is essential that we educate our youth to appreciate, enjoy, and

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Middle East, San Diego Calendar

Israeli researcher: Same hormone stimulates emotions of love and envy

HAIFA, Israel (Press Release)—A new study carried out at the University of Haifa has found that the hormone oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone”, which affects behaviors such as trust, empathy and generosity, also affects opposite behaviors, such as jealousy and gloating. “Subsequent to these findings, we assume that the hormone is an overall

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Federal Court nixes South Carolina's proposed Christian license plate

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (Press Release)–A federal district court ruled Tuesday that a special Christian license plate mandated by the South Carolina legislature violates the constitutional separation of church and state. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie held that the plate, which was to feature a large yellow cross, a stained-glass window and the words “I

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USA

FBI says evidence to date indicates Hasan acted alone

WASHINGTON,D.C. (Press Release)–The FBI issued the following statement on Tuesday regarding its investigation of the mass murder at Ft. Hood, Texas: The FBI continues to work closely with the Department of the Army in the joint, ongoing investigation into the tragic events that occurred last Thursday at Fort Hood. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be

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U.S.expresses hope Lebanon will remain sovereign

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–The White House on Tuesday issued the following statement in response to the formation of a new government in Lebanon: “The United States commends Prime Minister Hariri and President Sleiman for their stewardship during the government formation process, and looks forward to working with the next Lebanese government on behalf of

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USA

Above all, allegiance to the U.S. Constitution

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C–On July 26, 1948, President Truman issued Executive Order 9981 abolishing segregation in the armed forces and ordering, “there shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed forces without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin.”    It was, and he was, politically incorrect for

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Shoshana Bryen, USA

Senate Homeland Security Committee to investigate Ft. Hood murders

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)—Senate Homeland Security Chairman Joe Lieberman ( Independent,Connecticut), and Ranking Member Susan Collins, (Republican-Maine), formally announced on Monday that their Committee will be conducting an investigation into last week’s murders at Ft. Hood, beginning with a public hearing next week. The Senators released the following statements today on their inquiry and intention to

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16th Century Bible looted by Nazis returned to Jewish museum in Austria

NEW YORK (Press Release) – A 16th century two-volume Bomberg/Pratensis Rabbinic Bible is back in the hands of its rightful owners 71 years after it was stolen by the Nazis.  On Monday, November 9, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S.

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