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July 4th, 1976 (Not 1776)
Tomorrow, Independence Day, is important for American Jews, but it is not only our freedom we should be celebrating.On July ...
Teaching Evolution in Jewish Schools
Evolutionary biology thrives alongside serious engagement with the Genesis narrative.
Advocating for Jewish summer camps
Is it really all pray, no play at Ramah camps across the country?This was the question posed by a Forward ...
The Numbers Game
UJC reported this week that the number of young Jews who applied for Birthright Israel was far greater than the ...
In Vienna
I’m currently in Vienna as part of a delegation of (youngish) Jews from New York. The trip is being organized ...
E-giving
We here at MJL have a strong appreciation for the internet. We have to in our line of business. But, ...
What Should Be Done?
Should Israel try to negotiate a “shelf agreementâ€? — a final-status deal that would then be put on the shelf ...
The Israel Interviews
Probably the only Jewish woman in Gaza. (Haaretz) Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter. (The Jerusalem Post) Prof. Uriel Reichman, who ...
Chutzpah Alert
Ynet News recently reported the following story about Rabbi Avraham Yosef: During a radio show on which he replies to ...
The H Word, and Other News
Avi Issacharoff looks at why Israeli media is so unconcerned about Palestinians killing Palestinians. (Haaretz) The haredi in Israel are ...
Gaza/West Bank Fantasies
Nahum Barnea argues that current notions, based on a total Fatah/West bank and Hamas/Gaza separation are based on utterly unrealistic ...