http://jta.org/ Copyright http://blogs.jta.org/wanderingjew/article/2009/11/20/1009326/meet-mayor-cohen Ben Harris http://blogs.jta.org/wanderingjew/article/2009/11/20/1009326/meet-mayor-cohen#When:16:07:00Z Amsterdam Mayor Job Cohen’s office is in a sun-drenched room overlooking the city’s main canal, the Amstel. On table in the center sat four glasses emblazoned with the city’s logo, which also adorns the outside of the building, the ID pass I was issued, and a flag that flies from the building’s roof. The logo: three red "X"’s. Talk about unsubtle.  2009-11-20T16:07:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009325/canadian-liberals-object-after-conservatives-say-theyre-stronger-israel-backers Ron Csillag http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009325/canadian-liberals-object-after-conservatives-say-theyre-stronger-israel-backers#When:15:30:00Z Canada's opposition Liberal Party is crying foul after the ruling Conservatives mailed out flyers extolling themselves as stronger supporters of Israel. Breaking News, World 2009-11-20T15:30:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009323/israel-arrests-five-pa-officers Eric Fingerhut http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009323/israel-arrests-five-pa-officers#When:15:09:00Z Israel arrested five Palestinian Authority intelligence officers in the West Bank. Breaking News, Middle East 2009-11-20T15:09:00-05:00 http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2009/11/20/1009322/ben-ami-responds-to-foxman Eric Fingerhut http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2009/11/20/1009322/ben-ami-responds-to-foxman#When:14:25:00Z The leader of J Street strikes back at the leader of the ADL. 2009-11-20T14:25:00-05:00 http://blogs.jta.org/philanthropy/article/2009/11/20/1009321/rebranding-leonid-nevzlin Ami Eden http://blogs.jta.org/philanthropy/article/2009/11/20/1009321/rebranding-leonid-nevzlin#When:14:16:00Z Last year philanthropist Leonid Nevzlin was convicted in absentia in a Moscow courtroom to life in prison for ordering the murder of five people. Israel has refused to extradite him, and last week he was playing a lead role in Washington at the General Assembly of Jewish Federations of North America, introducing Prime Minister Netanyahu and taking part in a White House meeting with President Obama. Featured 2009-11-20T14:16:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009320/abbas-israel-talking-to-hamas Eric Fingerhut http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009320/abbas-israel-talking-to-hamas#When:14:14:00Z Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Israel is conducting secret negotiations with Hamas. Breaking News, Middle East 2009-11-20T14:14:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009317/abbas-welcomed-by-jewish-pol-in-brazil Marcus Moraes http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009317/abbas-welcomed-by-jewish-pol-in-brazil#When:13:46:00Z Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was welcomed Thursday in Brazil by a state governor who is Jewish. Breaking News, World 2009-11-20T13:46:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009316/south-african-jewish-leader-mendel-kaplan-dies Eric Fingerhut http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009316/south-african-jewish-leader-mendel-kaplan-dies#When:13:14:00Z Prominent South African Jewish leader and philanthropist Mendel Kaplan has died at the age of 73. Breaking News, World 2009-11-20T13:14:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009315/israel-will-send-ship-to-nato-anti-terror-force Eric Fingerhut http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/20/1009315/israel-will-send-ship-to-nato-anti-terror-force#When:12:52:01Z Israel will send a warship to join a NATO anti-terror force, bolstering its ties with the alliance. Breaking News, Middle East 2009-11-20T12:52:01-05:00 http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2009/11/19/1009314/foxman-blasts-j-street-on-palin-questions-its-pro-israel-slogan Eric Fingerhut http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2009/11/19/1009314/foxman-blasts-j-street-on-palin-questions-its-pro-israel-slogan#When:01:51:00Z The head of the ADL said J Street went ‘over the line’ in attacking Sarah Palin for her support of Israeli settlements. Featured 2009-11-20T01:51:00-05:00 http://blogs.jta.org/wanderingjew/article/2009/11/19/1009313/is-geert-wilders-diving-muslims-and-jews Ben Harris http://blogs.jta.org/wanderingjew/article/2009/11/19/1009313/is-geert-wilders-diving-muslims-and-jews#When:00:01:00Z You read all about the problems between Jews and Muslims in Europe, and then you actually see it.  2009-11-20T00:01:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009312/obama-new-iran-sanctions-coming-within-weeks Eric Fingerhut http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009312/obama-new-iran-sanctions-coming-within-weeks#When:22:26:01Z President Obama said that within the next few weeks, the United States and other world powers would be formulating new sanctions on Iran. Frontpage Lead Headline, Breaking News, Politics, World 2009-11-19T22:26:01-05:00 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/article/2009/11/19/1009311/after-prayer-and-punch-foreman-takes-jewish-victory-lap Marc Brodsky and Gil Shefler http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/article/2009/11/19/1009311/after-prayer-and-punch-foreman-takes-jewish-victory-lap#When:21:58:01Z Yuri Foreman, boxer and rabbinical student, asked for a little help from above throughout his title bout with champion Daniel Santos—and his prayers were answered. Soon after he was the guest of honor at a JNF gala and held court at a posh kosher steakhouse. Featured 2009-11-19T21:58:01-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1008899/what-should-we-bring-thanksgiving-foods-that-travel-well Linda Morel http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1008899/what-should-we-bring-thanksgiving-foods-that-travel-well#When:21:04:00Z Some tips for savvy guests to consider when bringing a dish or two to Thanksgiving, or Jewish holiday, meals. Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2009-11-19T21:04:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009019/table-talk-for-a-jewish-thanksgiving Edmon J. Rodman http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009019/table-talk-for-a-jewish-thanksgiving#When:20:56:02Z For what should a Jew be thankful? Here's a discussion for the table and a few answers. Frontpage Sub Headline, Jewish Life, Sub Headline 2009-11-19T20:56:02-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009309/anti-settlement-evacuation-sign-found-at-base http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009309/anti-settlement-evacuation-sign-found-at-base#When:20:11:00Z A sign objecting to the evacuation of West Bank settlements was found at an Israeli army base, a violation of army protocol. Breaking News, Middle East 2009-11-19T20:11:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009308/boycott-products-made-in-settlments-palestinians-told http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009308/boycott-products-made-in-settlments-palestinians-told#When:19:49:00Z Palestinians have been asked to boycott large supermarket chains in the West Bank that sell fruit and vegetables grown in Israeli settlements. Breaking News, Middle East 2009-11-19T19:49:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009307/the-change-has-come-to-jewish-life-in-eastern-europe Ruth Ellen Gruber http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009307/the-change-has-come-to-jewish-life-in-eastern-europe#When:19:33:00Z Twenty years ago, Jewish life in Eastern Europe seemed on the verge of disappearing. Today it looks more like Jewish life in free societies the world over. Frontpage Sub Headline, World, Sub Headline 2009-11-19T19:33:00-05:00 http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2009/11/19/1009306/rosenthal-is-anti-semitism-envoy-choice-announcement-imminent Eric Fingerhut http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2009/11/19/1009306/rosenthal-is-anti-semitism-envoy-choice-announcement-imminent#When:18:47:00Z A knowledgeable source tells JTA that Hannah Rosenthal is the Obama administration’s choice for special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism. The source said an White House announcement is "imminent" on the post, which has been vacant since Gregg Rickman left the position at the beginning of the Bush administration. Rosenthal was the head of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs for five years and is currently vice president of community relations at the not-for-profit WPS Health Insurance Company. 2009-11-19T18:47:00-05:00 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/article/2009/11/19/1009305/whos-to-blame-for-abbas-resignation Uriel Heilman http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/article/2009/11/19/1009305/whos-to-blame-for-abbas-resignation#When:15:39:00Z Mahmoud Abbas wants to resign as Palestinian Authority president. Who’s to blame? 2009-11-19T15:39:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009010/a-very-ex-pat-american-thanksgiving Marcy Oster http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009010/a-very-ex-pat-american-thanksgiving#When:15:12:00Z One expat American says she sees no contradiction in celebrating a quintessential American holiday in Israel. Frontpage Sub Headline, Middle East, Sub Headline 2009-11-19T15:12:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009009/some-ex-pat-american-israelis-do-thanksgiving-others-dont Marcy Oster http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009009/some-ex-pat-american-israelis-do-thanksgiving-others-dont#When:15:06:01Z A look at how some Americans now living in Israel continue to mark the bountiful American holiday -- and others leave the tradition behind. Middle East, Sub Headline 2009-11-19T15:06:01-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009301/world-powers-to-meet-on-iran http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009301/world-powers-to-meet-on-iran#When:14:52:00Z World powers will meet to discuss Iran's nuclear program after the Islamic Republic said it would not export its uranium for further enrichment. Breaking News, World 2009-11-19T14:52:00-05:00 http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2009/11/19/1009304/the-gilo-announcement-more-than-just-an-announcement Ron Kampeas http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2009/11/19/1009304/the-gilo-announcement-more-than-just-an-announcement#When:14:48:00Z Lara Friedman at Americans for Peace Now writes in to correct me about the nature of Israel’s Gilo announcement. 2009-11-19T14:48:00-05:00 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/article/2009/11/19/1009303/british-tv-on-the-pro-israel-lobby Uriel Heilman http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/article/2009/11/19/1009303/british-tv-on-the-pro-israel-lobby#When:14:41:00Z Filled with sinister music and conspiratorial insinuations, a TV program on the Israel lobby in Britain is a one-sided broadside that portrays supporters of Israel in England as a shady, moneyed lobby manipulating members of Parliament and the media at will. Featured 2009-11-19T14:41:00-05:00 http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/article/2009/11/19/1009302/what-do-h-h-and-b-h-have-in-common Ami Eden http://blogs.jta.org/telegraph/article/2009/11/19/1009302/what-do-h-h-and-b-h-have-in-common#When:14:36:00Z Two of New York’s iconic stores—H & H Bagels and B & H electronics—are facing legal problems. The New York Times lumps them together, but not in a Jewish way. Which has JTA Editor Ami Eden scratching his head. Featured 2009-11-19T14:36:00-05:00 http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2009/11/19/1009300/another-thing-to-complain-about-white-house-party-guest-lists Eric Fingerhut http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2009/11/19/1009300/another-thing-to-complain-about-white-house-party-guest-lists#When:14:21:01Z The Jerusalem Post reports on complaints about the size of the White House Chanukah Party guest list 2009-11-19T14:21:01-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009299/ex-waiter-charged-with-killing-six http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009299/ex-waiter-charged-with-killing-six#When:13:56:00Z A fired waiter, a Russian immigrant to Israel, was charged with killing his ex-employer and five members of his family. Breaking News, Middle East 2009-11-19T13:56:00-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009298/lebanese-man-accused-of-spying-for-israel http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009298/lebanese-man-accused-of-spying-for-israel#When:13:19:01Z A Lebanese citizen accused of spying for Israel was arrested by the Lebanese security service. Breaking News, Middle East 2009-11-19T13:19:01-05:00 http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009297/arab-man-stabbed-in-jerusalem http://jta.org/news/article/2009/11/19/1009297/arab-man-stabbed-in-jerusalem#When:12:59:00Z An Arab man was stabbed in Jerusalem by a Jewish teenager. Breaking News, Middle East 2009-11-19T12:59:00-05:00