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Posted in: Rubashkin released from prison
I can't understand how justice is served by releasing him since he has no problem breaking laws of the United States--obviously the laws of halacha have provided him no guide to living.
Posted in: Orthodox group: Rabbi violated rules by joining National Prayer Service
It's interesting that the same people who hope to have "speaking privileges" regarding Israel in President Obama's administration look for ways to not earn that very privilege. I really respect Rabbi Lookstein for his decision to participate--he obviously has the emotional intellect to be a great leader!
Posted in: 'All Jews' on trial over Madoff
Jews are not on trial over or with Madoff. Madoff is on trial and his industry is on trial as long as it doesn't clean itself up. If anyone wants or needs to accept any of Madoff's blame or guilt it is there own problem--and it's very sad. There are Jewish crooks, Gentile crooks, Muslim crooks, etc. No one group is "pure".
Posted in: Postville Jewish community struggles to survive after raid
Rubashkin can no longer be trusted to lead any company responsible for conducting a "Kosher" business. While I understand the angst of our fellow Jews in Postville, I find it distressing that they are judging Rubashkin on what he provided for them rather than what he did to so many victims. Also, it is, in my opinion, the responsibility of the presidents of the Major Jewish Organizations to clean up this mess. This is, when you strip away all the nonsense, a problem created by a Jew that effects many many people--it is our responsiblity as a Jewish community to lead the effort to make Postville "whole" again.
Posted in: Peres hails Obama victory
This is exactly why Shimon Peres has the love and support of so many people around the world. He sees the big picture. He understands "history". He sees opportunities while others see reasons to hide or to act out foolishly. Many members of the "Jewish Leadership" in the US should learn from Shimon Peres' vision and Edgar Bronfman's actions. This was a great victory for the 70+ percent of us who understand that unless America gets "fixed" we can be of no meaningful help to any other nation--including Israel.
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Updated 11/22/09 @ 05:02PM EDT
- Hundreds of Jewish and non-Jewish Brazileans protested in Rio de Janeiro on the eve of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit.
- "Real progress" has been made in negotiations to release a captured Israeli soldier, President Shimon Peres confirmed.
- The online auction Web site eBay said it took down an ad offering biological samples from Benito Mussolini before anyone could bid on them.
- Turkey has given Israeli defense contractors 50 days to deliver 10 promised drone aircraft.
- Iran began an air defense drill designed to protect its nuclear program, Iranian state television reported.
- Brazileans protest Ahmadinejad visit
- Peres: ‘Real progress’ in Shalit talks
- The Mofaz plan—state now, ask questions later
- eBay removes Mussolini brain, blood samples
- Turkey demands delivery of Israeli drones
- Iran begins air defense drill
- More Israeli recruits seeking to join combat units
- Haredim return to protest Jerusalem Intel factory
- Female Orthodox scholars helping women talk about sex
- Obama half-brother has Jewish roots
- Lieberman: Fort Hood could be terror attack
- J Street confab shows generational divide on Israel
- What really happened at the Reform biennial in Toronto
- Rubashkin convicted on 86 charges
- Pro-Israel fliers confiscated at campus speech
- Obama shifts to Israel’s corner, but tries not to show it
Posted in: Toledo Blade calls out local YMCA/JCC for overpaying employees
07/30/09 04:34 PM
A golf tournament that has $4.3 million in revenue? I think someone needs to check that figure and get back to the readers.