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As it turns 15, Birthright Israel takes a closer look at Tel Aviv

As it turns 15, Birthright Israel takes a closer look at Tel Aviv

Program providing young Jews with free trips finally focuses on the White City’s start-up scene and hip vibe Last week, a group of 50 Taglit-Birthright… Read More ›

Kahlon: Oren’s comments on Obama are his personal views

Kahlon: Oren’s comments on Obama are his personal views

Finance Minister in letter to US ambassador Shapiro distances himself from Kulanu party member Oren’s comments on Obama; Kahlon says Obama stands by Israel and… Read More ›

Jordan arrests Palestinian suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jews

Jordan arrests Palestinian suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jews

Mahamed Souhair al-Abassi is suspected of organizing decades-old attack on French restaurant that killed six people and wounded 22. Jordanian authorities have arrested a suspected… Read More ›

Inside the Islamic State: A Nation of Terror

Inside the Islamic State: A Nation of Terror

Locals recently liberated from Islamic State rule describe a reality of fear, death, and tight control under the chaotic rule of Islamic extremism. When the… Read More ›

Analysis: Israel is not facing a Druze refugee crisis, but it is ready for one

Analysis: Israel is not facing a Druze refugee crisis, but it is ready for one

Reports of Druze civilians being killed are baseless, and have led to unrest among members of the Druse communities on the Golan Heights, whose relatives… Read More ›

AIPAC calls Kerry’s Iran remarks ‘disturbing’

AIPAC calls Kerry’s Iran remarks ‘disturbing’

“We’re not fixated on Iran specifically accounting for what they did at one point in time or another,” Secretary of State said on Tuesday.  … Read More ›

The third Lebanon war scenario

The third Lebanon war scenario

The IDF has the capacity to defeat Hezbollah and to bring about a real change in the strategic balance in the north.   AFTER EIGHT… Read More ›

Book Review – Catch The Jew – Interview with Author Tuvia Tenebom

Book Review – Catch The Jew – Interview with Author Tuvia Tenebom

To catch a Jew is a Borat style, Gonzo Journalistic, satirical, patronizing romp through Israel through the eyes of Tuvia Tenebom. Tuvia is raised Orthodox… Read More ›

Israel says prepared for possible Syrian refugee throngs on Golan

Israel says prepared for possible Syrian refugee throngs on Golan

Israel’s top military officer told parliament on Tuesday that preparations were under way to respond to any massing of refugees on the Golan.   Israel… Read More ›

Global Family Reunion a triumph for online genealogy

Global Family Reunion a triumph for online genealogy

NY Comic Con-esque event draws participants from around the world, celebrities, in celebration of relatives near and far What is more unexpected: that Jewish author… Read More ›

South Africa’s near-arrest of one of the world’s most brutal dictators is turning into a complete mess

South Africa’s near-arrest of one of the world’s most brutal dictators is turning into a complete mess

  For a few hours, the future of a country of 38 million people may have hinged on the decision of a South African judge.… Read More ›

Here’s how a talented workforce can grow a state’s economy

Here’s how a talented workforce can grow a state’s economy

CEOs looking to expand their company’s operations will tell you that long before the celebratory ribbon-cuttings take place, their executive teams conducted serious research about… Read More ›

An influential Google Maps exec just got poached to build products at Uber

An influential Google Maps exec just got poached to build products at Uber

  Google’s former head of Maps, once seen as one of Google’s most influential execs, just got poached by Uber, according to Re/code. Business Insider has… Read More ›

Seattle, WA – Amazon Aims To Expand Shipping By Hiring Delivery Staff Using An App

Seattle, WA – Amazon Aims To Expand Shipping By Hiring Delivery Staff Using An App

  Seattle, WA – Amazon is once again working on a new project that would speed up delivery by creating an app that would pay… Read More ›

New York – Bloomingburg Chasidim Versus Board Of Elections Case To Be Heard Next Winter As Judge Refuses To Dismiss Suit

New York – Bloomingburg Chasidim Versus Board Of Elections Case To Be Heard Next Winter As Judge Refuses To Dismiss Suit

  New York – In yet another victory for the fledgling Chasidic community in Bloomingburg, a federal judge has refused to dismiss a motion filed… Read More ›

Mcallen, TX – Is Texas Spending $800M To Create Its Own Border Patrol?

Mcallen, TX – Is Texas Spending $800M To Create Its Own Border Patrol?

  Mcallen, TX – When former Gov. Rick Perry ordered a big reinforcement of security at the Mexico border in 2011, Texas bought six new… Read More ›

Kurdish fighters claim capture of key Syrian border town

Kurdish fighters claim capture of key Syrian border town

Baghdad, Iraq – Kurdish fighters claimed Tuesday to have taken the strategic Syrian town of Tal Abyad from ISIS. The town is close to the border… Read More ›

Why Singapore is putting its oil back into the ground

Why Singapore is putting its oil back into the ground

They’re found 150 meters below the ground, taller than a nine-storey building and, once complete, will store 9 million barrels of oil. The Jurong rock… Read More ›

Iran likely to score concession from West on nuclear deal

Iran likely to score concession from West on nuclear deal

Washington – Secretary of State John Kerry acknowledged Tuesday that the Iran nuclear deal most likely won’t require the country to detail suspected past efforts to… Read More ›

As Foxman leaves, a look at what the ADL stands to lose

As Foxman leaves, a look at what the ADL stands to lose

As the Anti-Defamation League’s longtim leader, Abraham Foxman brought media savvy, with a side of candor, to the table NEW YORK  – If there’s one… Read More ›