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Orthodox Disagree With Other Jews on Gaza Pullout, Iraq War
A new poll is underscoring the growing ideological chasm between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews in America. The poll, commissioned by Yeshiva University, found that Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews hold diametrically opposite views on a host of national security issues related to the Middle East conflict. In one example, 59% of the Orthodox respondents said they…
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Right-wing Columnist Calls For Coup To Oust Sharon
A prolific right-wing American Jewish commentator has called for Israeli Prime Minister Sharon to be court-martialed and “relieved of his command of the nation’s military.” Emanuel A. Winston, a regular columnist for the Jewish Press, a prominent Orthodox-oriented newspaper in Brooklyn, issued his call for a military coup in one of the many columns that…
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Hasidim Rally Against Disengagement
Hundreds of Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidim gathered in New York City last week to rally community opposition to Israel’s plan to dismantle settlements in Gaza and the northern West Bank. The rally, held June 23 at the movement’s worldwide headquarters in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, featured Arieh Eldad, a Knesset member from the National Union…
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Speaker Nixed At ZOA Parley
One prominent no-show at the ZOA gathering was Stephen Schwartz, executive director of the Center for Islamic Pluralism. Schwartz, a convert to Islam and a former Washington correspondent for the Forward, was scheduled to speak Tuesday about Saudi Arabia. But days earlier, his name was quietly removed from the press release on the ZOA’s Web…
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Ayalon: West Bank Settlements To Stay
WASHINGTON — In an address to a right-wing American Jewish organization, Israel’s ambassador to Washington pledged that his government would not remove any more West Bank settlements after the planned dismantling of four communities in August. The Israeli ambassador, Daniel Ayalon, made his remarks to members of the Zionist Organization of America during the organization’s…
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Yid.Dish: Plum and Nectarine Cobbler with Candied Ginger
Filling 3 nectarines 12-15 small plums 4 tablespoons brown sugar and or agave nectar 3 tablespoons flour juice of half a lemon or 2 Tbs water (use water if you want a sweeter cobbler) 4 small pieces of candied ginger, chopped finely (optional) Cobbler dough I used a slightly altered version of the basic recipe…
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Yid.Dish: Pecan Tassies
Although pecan is the traditional filling for these Southern tartlets, any pie filling can be substituted. For a pareve treat, substitute standard flaky pastry for the cream cheese pastry. Pastry:(About 24 pastries) 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour Filling:…
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Yid.Dish: Nooant Energy Bar
See original post. 1 lb honey 3/4 cup sugar 1 lb chopped walnuts In heavy pan, boil honey and sugar on a low flame until dissolved. Add chopped nuts and simmer over low flame for 20-30 minutes or until a medium-brown color. Stir carefully with a wooden spoon to prevent burning. Wet a board or…
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Yid.Dish: Lemon Halos
Yields about 48 cookies Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup granulated or brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Meringue: 3 large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling: 3 large egg yolks 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup…
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Yid.Dish: Leaf Cookies
Purchase a commercial leaf-mold — most have two 2 1/2-inch long cutouts — in specialty stores or make your own mold by cutting a leaf shape out of a thick piece of plastic or cardboard. (About fifty 2 1/2-inch or thirty 4-inch cookies) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup finely ground almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, or…
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Yid.Dish: Individual Baklava
Baklava, which means “sweet-of-a-thousand-layers,” is a traditional Purim treat throughout the Middle East as well as enjoyed throughout the year. This version consists of individual pastries. (About 24 pastries) Syrup: 2 cups sugar 1 cup water 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Filling: 4 cups (about 1…
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