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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

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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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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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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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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Recent U.S. elections strengthen Netanyahu's hand, Koch and Charney agree

  HAIFA (Press Release)–“The big winner is Bibi Netanyahu”, says Leon H. Charney following the re-election of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg last week. Hosting former Mayor of New York City Ed Koch in his “The Charney Report” studio, Mr. Leon H. Charney, American businessman and Chairman of the University of Haifa’s Board of

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Middle East, USA

Despite setbacks, U.S. remains committed to Arab-Israeli peace process–Burns

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Following is a transcript of a speech on U.S. policy in the Middle East delivered on Tuesday, Nov. 10, by William Burns, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, to the Middle East Institute: Thank you very much Wendy for that kind introduction. And thank you for this opportunity to speak again at

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Middle East, USA

Lawrence Family JCC to host Dec. 6 Hannukah Happening

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) — The 26th Annual Hanukkah Happening, co-sponsored by the Nierman Preschool – Glickman-Galinson Education Complex and the JCC Youth Department, will take place at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS on Sunday, December 6, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.   Hanukkah Happening is San Diego’s largest

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San Diego Calendar, USA

Jewish Family Service launches employment program

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– In its continued response to the economic crisis and the increasing unemployment rate in San Diego, Jewish Family Service has launched a new program to serve the many Jewish community members affected with job loss. Building on our already established series of career planning and job search workshops, the Jewish Employment

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Jewish Family Service to host adoption conference

SAN DIEGO–National Adoption Month is the ideal time to learn and discuss the ins and outs of the Adoption process. On Sunday, November 15, Adoption Alliance is hosting Embracing Adoption: A Conference for adoptive families and professionals who work in adoption services.  Adoption Alliance of Southern California is a Hague Accredited non-profit adoption agency licensed

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