Posts Tagged: israel
Israel and the Boat People
Sunday marks 35 years since 66 Vietnamese refugees, fleeing the communist takeover of their homeland on a small, leaky boat, found deliverance. They...
The Right Anti-Bullying Message
Last year, a Virginia teen -- an honor student and a freshman -- was suspended for the rest of the school year for...
Thou Shalt Attend: Ridley Scott Wants to Take On Moses in New Film
Acclaimed Academy Award - nominated director and producer Ridley Scott, known for legendary blockbusters such as Gladiator, has an eye for a new epic film...
Exclusive Interview: Rita Farouz, Israeli Icon With Iranian Roots
With her musical career spanning three decades, Rita has managed to become the biggest female artist in Israel and one...
Anti-Semitism in Europe on the Rise
Three kippah-wearing men were brutally attacked by a group of ten men of North African origin on Saturday near Lyon, France. According to the...
Mount Masada to Host “Carmen” Opera for Extraordinary Performances
What do French opera composer Georges Bizet, Masada and a Spanish village have in common? They're all part of the most ambitious cultural ...
Lebanese Author: Jews Will Be Punished With Second Holocaust
According to a report by media analysts at MEMRI (Middle East Media Research Institute) an opinion piece written in a Qatari daily newspaper last month...
Israelis All Over Twitter’s 2012 “White Hat Hackers” List
Twitter released its 2012 "White Hat Hackers" list, which honors the users who contributed to enhancing the social media platform's "security protocols", and 4 of...
An Interview With Naftali Bennett: Army Commander, Politician, and Businessman
One of the most intriguing personalities to recently throw his name into the Israeli political ring is 40-year-old Naftali Bennett. A success story in various...
The Silence Abbas and the PA Want You to Hear
The Middle East is becoming quieter. No, the swords are not turning into plowshares, it's not that kind of quiet. Instead, it is the sound...
Tzora Winery: Wines that Blend, Not Bludgeon
Given the excellence of the Tzora Winery and it's evolution of the last few years, it's a crying shame that the last time I profiled...
The Small Businessman Taking on Coca-Cola
For 15 years, Egyptian-Jewish businessman Refael Bigio has been battling a goliath corporate adversary, The Coca-Cola Company. Bigio charges that Coke has been profiting from...
Vanity Fair: Sara Netanyahu Runs the Show
Vanity Fair has published a lengthy profile of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, entitled "The Netanyahu Paradox". David Margolick writes about Netanyahu's political dealings and hardships,...
Anti-Semitism: Where Left Meets Right
Among communal activists, there is widening concern that the clouds are darkening over Europe's Jewish population. On the street, in certain circles, economic turmoil and decline...
