KUWAIT CITY (Press release) –A Kuwaiti newspaper reports that the captive Israel soldier Gilad Shalit is already in Egypt accompanied by the head of the Hamas-led Al Qassam Brigades, in preparation for a prisoner exchange with Israel. The paper claims that Shalit was moved to Egypt several days ago and is being kept in a […]
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Middle EastNEW YORK (Press Release)– Anti-Semitism has been injected into a public debate over a proposed monkey-breeding facility in Puerto Rico, with some opponents accusing “Jewish economic interests” of attempting to destroy the island’s environment. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Thursday expressed solidarity with the Jewish community of Puerto Rico, which has faced boycott and protest
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USAWASHINGTON, DC (Press Release)- Marc R. Stanley, Chairman of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC), released the following statement: The National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) is proud to congratulate our good friend and an outstanding Jewish Democrat, Governor Jack Markell (D-DE), on being named Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association (DGA). Markell has worked closely
NEW YORK (Press Release)—EL AL Israel Airlines held a press conference Wednesday to announce a net profit of $12.3 million in the 3rd quarter (July thru September) despite the ongoing financial crisis, increased competition, reduced revenue generated from ticket sales in all classes of service, tremendous losses in the international aviation industry, as well as
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Travel and FoodBy David Amos SAN DIEGO—One of the big challenges in the artistic administration of an orchestra, opera company, or chamber music series is making the right choices of what music to present. Many factors come into play. With less classical music education in our schools and less exposure at home, we have the obvious recipe
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Travel and FoodNEW YORK (Press Release)—The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Wednesday called on the government of Sweden to abandon its “misguided” initiative to adopt the Palestinian position on the status of Jerusalem as an explicit aspect of European Union policy. “Sweden’s initiative is out of step with the recent serious concessions made by Israel to help create
LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) – The 26th Annual Hanukkah Happening, co-sponsored by the Nierman Preschool – GlickmanGalinson Education Complex and the JCC Youth Department, will take place at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS on Sunday, December 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hanukkah Happening is San Diego’s largest Hanukkah
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San Diego CalendarBy Rabbi Philip Graubart LA JOLLA, California –Last month I saw the Coen Brothers new movie A Serious Man. I was curious because I’d heard both Coens’ claim that the movie was their take on the biblical story of Job – and I, I must admit, am a Job fanatic – a follower of all
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Travel and FoodLOS ANGELES (Press Release)–Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner on Wednesday announced at the Museum of Tolerance that insurance companies licensed to do business in California have admitted to holding $12 billion in investments in companies that do business with the Iranian energy, nuclear, banking and defense industries. “I launched this effort six months ago to ensure
By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–The New York Times followed President Obama’s speech on Afghanistan with an article that is devastatingly skeptical. It seems to have been prepared largely before the speech, on the basis of details discussed for days. The article details the corruption high and low in Afghanistan that depends on narcotics, and the dismal
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Compiled by Gail Umeham March of Dimes Opens Campaign Southwestern Jewish Press January 8, 1954 Page 6 The month of January has been set aside by Gov. Goodwin Knight as March of Dimes Month. The campaign opened January 2 and will continue until Feb. 2. No goal has been set but the local chapter has
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Adventures in SD HistoryBEIT ARIEH, Israel (WJC)–Israeli police reportedly arrested the mayor of a Jewish community in the West Bank after settlers blocked security from enforcing a construction freeze. Settler spokesman Yishai Hollender say police apprehended Avi Naim for disrupting a police officer in the line of duty. He said Naim and a group of settlers had blocked
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Middle EastGENEVA (WJC)–Political leaders around the world, especially in Muslim countries, have condemned the decision by Swiss voters to ban the construction of minarets. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said the ban was “deeply divisive” and “clearly discriminatory”, and it was at odds with Switzerland’s international legal obligations. Sweden’s Foreign Minister Carl Bildt,
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Travel and FoodTEHRAN (WJC)–Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said there was no need to hold further talks with the West over Iran’s nuclear program. In a live television interview, Ahmadinejad threatened to downgrade relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): “Friendly relations with the agency are over. We will cooperate as much as they offer us
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