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Prop 8 and the Right To Love
My little friend Jamie, who is 4, was very interested in the recent election. He asked his mother to explain the various political signs stuck into the tidy lawns of his Northern California suburb. She explained the ones proclaiming “Yes on 8” (the proposition aimed at amending the state Constitution to make gay marriage illegal)…
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The Race Is on for Hot Job as Obama’s Liaison to Nation’s Jews
Washington — Speculation about the members of President-elect Barack Obama’s Cabinet and other senior staff has drawn headlines — but there’s also no shortage of interest in who will be the next presidential representative to the American Jewish community, or in how much influence that person will have in a White House chock-full of well-known…
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Yid.Dish: Apricot Glazed Tempeh & Onions
Thanksgiving can be a tough time for a vegetarian. Sure there are a million delicious side acts to choose from, but the star of the show – that juicy, golden-brown turkey, straight out of Norman Rockwell’s fantasy – is strictly off limits. But that’s no reason for meat eaters to have all of the fun….
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Hats Off to Marvin Hamlisch
NOTHING BUT ART AT THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ISRAEL MUSEUM GALA Greeting the more than 600-strong crowd at the October 27 American Friends of Israel Museum “Israel at 60” gala, held at the Waldorf-Astoria, AFIM President Stephen Lash said that “one-third of the guests in the room are under 45 years old” and that “despite…
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As Israel’s Labor Party Declines, a Rival Emerges on the Left
Haifa, Israel — After 40 years as the voice of the left in Israel, the Labor Party appears to be losing its political heft, and many powerful politicians are now moving to form a replacement. Labor and its predecessor, Mapai, have been major forces throughout Israel’s history, either governing or leading the opposition in almost…
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Emanuel’s Record on Israel Is More Dovish Than the Headlines Suggest
Washington — The appointment of Rahm Emanuel as president-elect Barack Obama’s new chief of staff drew a wave of jubilation in Israel at the prospect of the son of an Irgun fighter running the White House, and a wave of condemnation in the Arab world for much the same reason. The Israeli press embraced him as…
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Finally, an Arrest in Bombing of Paris Shul
Canadian police, armed with an arrest warrant issued by two French judges, have arrested a university professor in connection with a bombing of a Paris synagogue 28 years ago, a fatal attack that caused shockwaves across France. Authorities arrested Hassan Diab, 54, who is wanted in France on murder and attempted murder charges on November…
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At UJC Assembly, Speeches About Iran and Fears About the Economy
Jerusalem — The 4,000 North American Jews who visited Jerusalem for United Jewish Communities’ General Assembly were treated to an all-star line up of speakers, including Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, President Shimon Peres and the leaders of the country’s three main political parties. With little consensus among politicians as Israel gears up for elections,…
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Turkey Trouble: Turmoil in Kosher Industry Affects Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving poses new challenges in Jewish households this year, as some kosher consumers face poultry shortages, price increases and the dilemmas of supporting an industry that has made national headlines over the issue of unethical practices. In New York City, one synagogue created a task force to address the ethical questions its congregants now have…
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Former Aipac Staffer Looks for New Start
Washington — After four years of silence, a former pro-Israel lobbyist accused of passing classified information is trying to make his way back to center stage. Steve Rosen, who was in charge of foreign policy at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, is putting himself in the public eye with a new blog, public speeches…
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Mormon AJCongress Official Draws Ire on Prop 8
Los Angeles — As opponents of California’s new gay marriage ban take aim at the Mormon Church for spearheading the campaign to pass it, a Jewish communal professional who is also a Mormon Church lay leader finds himself at the center of a growing storm in Jewish circles on the West Coast. Mark Paredes, the…
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