31 Jul
Culture, Latest

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By Michelle Albert The Fatah-affiliated Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades have threatened Sacha Baron Cohen's life because of their inclusion in his latest film farce, Bruno. Fashionistas of the world, unite: Save Sacha! Persian Jews live the high life in Los Angeles. According to cartoonist Rich Tenorio, the right beverage can solve even the stickiest problems. Iranian protesters meeting to honor the people killed in the post-June 12 presidential election fracas were met with violence and tear gas. Jewish author Michael Chabon dislikes circumcision. Haaretz examines the rumors that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is a "self-hating Jew" and is turning the Obama administration against Israel.

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Radovan Karadvic
24 Jul
Latest, Misc

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As Jews, we have a responsibility to deny any future genocide. That's why many Jewish groups applauded the arrest of Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadvic. Now it's up to the Hague to fulfill the justice due. Frum Satire wonders what is more Jewish: the bagel or the deli? Two Jewish women are in the running for Miss England 2008. Jewcy has a piece on Jewish mothers and how Sacha Baron Cohen is making his eema crazy. (Via The Jewish Journal) JTA has news about Australian Orthodox Rabbis against gay marriage; a foundation to get Israeli artists to America; and Israel's new tourist helpline. For your next trip to Israel: The Jewish National Fund started a bicycle path connecting Jerusalem to Tel-Aviv. The downhill ride shouldn't take more than five hours! And it looks like...

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