Clashes between religious advocates and politicians sometimes do the former no credit ... by Bruce S. Ticker in Philadelphia


Middle East


Israel

University of Haifa students devise You Tube campaign for Gilad Shalit’s release

Poet Haim Gouri speaks his mind (link to Jerusalem Diaries) .. by Judy Lash Balint

JDate and Nefesh b’Nefesh sponsor singles dating site for North American immigrants to Israel

Now there is aliyah service for family pets

ZOA criticizes JNF for contributing trees to PA


Doctor takes necessary first step (in citizen diplomacy for Palestinian-Israeli peace)... link to The Star to an article by Rabbi Dow Marmur

Inertia, rather than conscious policy, often influences the Israeli-Palestinian conflict ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem

The Obama Administration's Giant Problem: How to Get the Palestinians to Negotiations without Pressure and Threats (from The Rubin Report) ... By Barry Rubin in Herzliya, Israel

The Canary in Israel's Coal Mine ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.

Iran

Iran announces plans for 10 new nuclear sites


Around the Globe

Ivan Demjanjuk war crimes trial underway in Munich

Nuremberg Trials witness Fred Silberstein, 80, dies


The rules of etiquette for modern anti-Semitism ( link to Maggie's Farm)... by Bruce Kesler in Encinitas, California

The Jews Down Under... Roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian
Catholic school students write and perform moving play
New Polish Jewish group strengthens ties
Gold Coast community shocked by rabbi's sudden death
Mumbai survivor marks anniversary of massacre
New president for Rabbinical Council of Victoria
Grandson recalls protest against Naziism
More delays in Zentai extradition




The Arts

Didi’s Magic Keys, a play in Hebrew, to be performed December 10 at SDJA

The Mikveh Monologues to benefit the community mikvah Jan. 30, 31

Music and history abound throughout Israel ... by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel

San Diego

Jewish Grapevine of San Diego County


Rock'n Shabbat at Congregation Beth Am Dec. 11

Companion blog established: We're collecting and posting information about San Diego Jewish pioneers, with particular emphasis on Joseph S. Mannasse and Marcus Schiller

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~January 8, 1954 .... compiled by Gail Umeham
Personals
Cradle
Junior Charity League
Yo-Ma-Co News
Please Note
Unveiling
Double Talk by Janet and Susan Solof
B.J. Sisterhood News
Hadassah News
Jewish Center News



Lifestyles

Silent One Day Sale, Holy One Day Sale ... by Steve Hofstetter in New York

Maybe we can just skip directly to Christmas? (link to Examiner.com) ... By Ben Kamin in San Diego




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