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U.S., Israel Seek To Delay P.A. Elections
WASHINGTON — Alarmed by growing indications that the Islamist organization Hamas might win the upcoming elections for the Palestinian Authority’s legislative council, the Bush administration and Israel are exploring possible ways to postpone the elections. The elections are currently scheduled for January 25. According to diplomatic sources in Washington, administration officials have discussed possibilities for…
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Columnist Takes Heat for Mideast Views
TORONTO—When Canadian Friends of Peace Now awarded columnist Shira Herzog its first annual Journalism Peace Prize last week, it reinforced a remarkable makeover of her image in Canada’s Jewish community. Herzog, who won the award from the Jewish peace group for her monthly columns on the Middle East in the Globe and Mail newspaper, was…
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Yid.Dish: Scrambled Tofu with Leeks and Greens
1 lb extra firm tofu 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 tsp curry powder 3 big handfuls spinach leaves, stemmed ½ tsp fine grain sea salt, plus more if needed Drain any water from the tofu and press it between a couple of paper towels to release excess…
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Yid.Dish: Brown Rice Singapore Noodles
4 oz rice vermicelli noodles or buckwheat noodles 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1½ teaspoons Madras curry powder ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons peanut or canola oil 1 lb seitan 1 onion—finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger 4 mushrooms—thickly sliced 2 cloves garlic—minced (crushed) 2 cups finely…
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Yid.Dish: Pumpkin Risotto
See the original recipe 6 baby pumpkins-tops cut off and reserved, hollowed out to create a cavity 2 T. butter 2 T. Olive oil 1 shallot chopped 1 clove of garlic-chopped 1 ¾ cups Arborio rice 2 pints boiling vegetable stock 1 cup pumpkin puree ¼ cup of cream 3 T. Mascarpone cheese ¼ cup…
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Bush Says Iraq War Is Good for Israel
In sharp contrast to the growing consensus of Jerusalem’s security and political establishment, President Bush argued this week that Israel’s safety depends on democratization of the Arab world. “If you’re a supporter of Israel, I would strongly urge you to help other countries become democracies,” President Bush declared Monday, in a major address defending American…
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To Ensure Justice for All, Impose Moratorium on the Death Penalty
FORWARD FORUM On Tuesday, Stanley “Tookie” Williams was executed, despite a nationwide outpouring of support for clemency in his case. Those arguing on his behalf maintained Williams’ s innocence, and lauded his abdication of gang life and his contributions to society while on death row. But it was hard not to get the feeling that…
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Lobbyist’s Pal Set To Testify In Florida Fraud Case
For two decades, Adam Kidan, failed Long Island businessman and disbarred lawyer, counted embattled super lobbyist Jack Abramoff among his closest friends. But now, as part of a deal with federal prosecutors, Kidan, 41, is expected to testify against his longtime friend in a high-profile federal wire fraud case. Prosecutors allege that the two men…
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Activists Scramble for Answers As Clock Ticks on Iran Nukes
WASHINGTON — Convinced that time is running out on efforts to block Iran’s quest for a nuclear bomb, Jewish organizations are scrambling for effective ways to take action — but they have not had much success. “There really aren’t any good options,” said David Twersky, director of international affairs for the American Jewish Congress. “Everywhere…
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Hillary Clinton’s Hawkish Stance Riling Critics on the Jewish Left
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton is coming under fire from Jewish anti-war activists who say that her centrist position on Iraq could cost her the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008. In the latest sign of the growing discontent among left-wing activists, Jonathan Tasini, a product of the Labor Zionist movement, launched a bid to unseat Clinton…
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Boycotts Bloom as Religious Conservatives Wage Battle Over Christmas
Religious conservatives are waging a war against “the war against Christmas” — and depending on which critics you ask, the weapons of choice are unfair boycotts or coded anti-Jewish messages. The campaign seems to be driven mainly by Fox News commentators Bill O’Reilly and John Gibson, although Rush Limbaugh, Pat Robertson and others have joined…
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