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Plans for new Palestinian city in West Bank raise hopes
The Ramallah-based developers of the first planned Palestinian city hail the project as a prized and much-needed example of Palestinian economic development. Israeli officials are among those citing it as a symbol of Palestinian progress. Read more »
Female Orthodox scholars helping women talk about sex
The emergence of yoatzot halachah -- women scholars serving as authorities in Jewish law -- marks something of a quiet revolution in an Orthodox world dominated by male authorities. It also is enabling women to ask the questions they have about one of the most important areas of Jewish law: sex. Read more »
Is Natan Sharansky Jewish Agency’s last, best hope?
At the Jewish Agency's board meeting, chairman Natan Sharansky outlines a plan to help the agency make up a budget shortfall that has some warning of bankruptcy. The question is, can it work? Read more »
Wikipedia striving for balance on divisive issues
Co-founder Jimmy Wales says the online, ever-evolving encyclopedia, which has drawn criticism for being inaccurate at times and subject to agenda-driven contributors, ultimately is able to forge balanced entries even when it comes to even the most contentious issues. Read more »
‘Lebanon’ latest film to explore Israel’s Vietnam
Three recent Israeli films on the Lebanon War are a reminder that its impact on Israeli society and those who fought in the war are still playing out 25 years later. Read more »
Beating swords into green plowshares in Israel
Israel, which long has been a global leader in military technology, is adapting its technologies to develop green advances. Read more »
By adapting, kibbutz movement finds success
A century after the first kibbutz was founded along the shores of the Kinneret, the kibbutz movement is finding success by shifting from its more ideological, socialist and agricultural roots to industry and, in a growing number of cases, varying degrees of privatization. Read more »
Two decades later, FSU immigrants making their mark in Israel
Twenty years since the beginning of the historic wave of immigration that brought approximately 1.1 million newcomers to Israel from the former Soviet Union, the immigrants have worked to enter Israeli society under their own terms, determined to integrate while preserving their own culture. Read more »
For top stars like Madonna, Israel gig becoming more common
Audiences, local promoters and officials are hoping the Material Girl's magic will linger and boost an already emerging trend in which Israel is becoming a draw for big-name artists in relatively large numbers. Read more »
New ‘Shalom Sesame’ using Grover to bridge Israel-Disapora gap
"Sesame Street" is filming a new 12-part series, "Shalom Sesame," geared toward Jewish-American children and designed to help forge a Jewish identity and affinity with Israel. Read more »
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Updated 11/22/09 @ 05:43AM EDT
- The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog encouraged Iran to accept an offer to process its enriched uranium abroad, but also said he opposed additional sanctions if it did not.
- Canada's opposition Liberal Party is crying foul after the ruling Conservatives mailed out flyers extolling themselves as stronger supporters of Israel.
- Israel arrested five Palestinian Authority intelligence officers in the West Bank.
- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Israel is conducting secret negotiations with Hamas.
- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was welcomed Thursday in Brazil by a state governor who is Jewish.
- IAEA head to Iran: Accept enrichment offer
- Canadian Liberals object after Conservatives say they’re stronger Israel backers
- Israel arrests five P.A. officers
- Abbas: Israel talking to Hamas
- Abbas welcomed by Jewish pol in Brazil
- South African Jewish leader Mendel Kaplan dies
- Israel will send ship to NATO anti-terror force
- Obama: New Iran sanctions coming within weeks
- 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
- Obama shifts to Israel’s corner, but tries not to show it
- Pro-Israel fliers confiscated at campus speech
