richards | July 6, 2017
The contest, which began Monday and lasts an entire week, has received entries from 1,614 Iranian and foreign participants from 74 countries. Four Americans participated in the contest, and two received special recognition for their work.
simmons | July 6, 2017
Menashe is a rarity among American indies: a foreign-language film set in the middle of urban New York City (technically, Borough Park, Brooklyn). Apart from a few lines of English, and a few more in Spanish, the vast majority of the dialogue is in Yiddish, as spoken by the Orthodox Jewish community the movie depicts.
simmons | July 6, 2017
One of the two candidates who will take part in the second round of Labor Party primaries, Amir Peretz, gives a speech. Posted July 5, 2017.(photo byTwitter/fathomjournal) Author:Mazal Mualem Posted July 6, 2017 The enthusiastic response to the fact that the two candidates who will take part in the second round of Labor Party primaries on July 10are from Mizrahi originsdoes an injustice to Knesset members Amir Peretz and Avi Gabai. It ensures that the old debate over ethnic issues remains within the boundaries of an outdated political discourse and diminishes the candidates' achievements
simmons | July 6, 2017
Yemenite Jews 311. (photo credit:REUTERS) In light of the renewed investigation into the fate of immigrant children who went missing in the 1950s, Likud MK Nurit Koren has proposed legislation that would allow the graves of deceased minors suspected of being one of the missing kids to be dug up
simmons | July 6, 2017
Photo Credit: Daniel Retter When you arrive after a five-hour flight from New York to Panama City, you cant help but admire the ultra-modern airport. Although the lines are lengthy, the personnel are all very pleasant, and after 30-45 minutes you clear immigration and customs.
simmons | July 6, 2017
Israel's Environment Minister Amir Peretz (L) is surrounded by journalists during the 18th ordinary meeting of contracting parties to the Barcelona convention and its protocols, Istanbul, Turkey, Dec. 5, 2013.(photo byOZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images) Author:Mazal Mualem Posted July 5, 2017 The winds of change blowing through the Labor Party can be deceptive, even though Knesset members Amir Peretz and Avi Gabai just advanced to the second round in the party's leadership primaries.
admin | July 6, 2017
by Lori Silberman Brauner NJJN Staff Writer July 6, 2017 Only a few months ago, I was standing on the womens balcony of my Orthodox Sephardi synagogue, not so different than the one depicted in the popular Israeli film by the same name. And just like a scene in The Womens Balcony, the women excitedly threw candy during a bar mitzvah ceremony
admin | July 6, 2017
From Painting the World Jewish to Senior Shimmy Belly Dancing to kosher cooking, the Tucson Jewish Community Centers Arts & Culture, Fitness & Wellness, and Jewish Life & Learning departments will offer a wide array of programs for seniors this fall. The Tucson J will partner with Ballet Tucson to host two performances in the J s Sculpture Garden: Putting Your Best Foot Forward, where participants and dancers alike will create their own art that moves on Sunday, Oct
richards | July 6, 2017
Jay-Zs recently released album 4:44 has once again stirred up controversy. The Anti-Defamation League, an international Jewish non-government organization, condemned lyrics off the artists new album for what it says are anti-Semitic implications.
admin | July 6, 2017
The Story of O.J., the black capitalism anthem onJAY-Zs 4:44,has faced a fair amount a blowback for the following lyrics, which have been perceived by some as anti-semitic: You wanna know whats more important than throwin away money at a strip club?
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