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Conservatives and Liberals Clash at Western Wall

Posted on May 14, 2013 by orens

Conservative, religious Jews gathered at the Western Wall on Friday in an attempt to stop a group of liberal Jewish women from praying at the wall. The women were wearing prayer garbs traditionally worn by men. Police had to keep … Continue reading →

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Israel Strikes Syria

Posted on May 6, 2013 by orens

Israel deployed missiles and warplanes over the weekend to destroy targets in Syria. Although Israel has neither confirmed nor denied these claims, it is widely believed the strike was aimed at destroying Iranian missile bound for Hezbollah in Lebanon. Syria … Continue reading →

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Israeli Airline Workers May Strike

Posted on April 23, 2013 by orens

Israeli airline workers may go on strike this Sunday, April 21st to protest the Open Skies initiative. Open Skies was proposed a few years ago with the aim of deregulating and merging air travel in Israel and Europe. Although Open … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Trip to Israel a Public Relations Success

Posted on March 29, 2013 by orens

Obama’s recent trip to Israel, which was designed to boost his approval rating among Israelis and American Jews and to discuss Middle East policy, appears to have been a success Jewish news sources say, at least in boosting opinions of … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Trip to Israel Comes at Significant Time

Posted on March 19, 2013 by orens

Israel will be hosting US President Barack Obama for a three day trip this week. President Obama is billing the journey as a “listening trip” in which he will hear concerns be Israelis and Palestinians. Obama stressed that no decision … Continue reading →

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Jewish Groups Disappointed Over Hagel

Posted on March 5, 2013 by orens

Many prominent pro-Israel lobbying organizations have expressed a quiet disappointment over the nomination of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. Organizations that typically avoid partisan politics are wondering if maybe they should get more involved in future confirmation fights in which they … Continue reading →

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The Future of Gender Segregation at the Western Wall

Posted on February 19, 2013 by orens

Debate renewed last week about gender segregation at the Western Wall when 15 female rabbis donned traditionally male prayer attire and prayed at the Western Wall. Following their prayer, some were taken into custody by police officers who were standing … Continue reading →

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Israeli Flu Outbreak

Posted on January 30, 2013 by orens

American newspapers have been filled with news on the current flu epidemic in recent days. The disease is spreading through urban centers and hospitals. Although it tends to not pose much of risk for adults, the elderly, babies and the … Continue reading →

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King Herod Exhibit To Open in Israel’s National Museum

Posted on January 21, 2013 by orens

Israel is known to be rich in archeological treasures. These treasures will be on full display in the coming months as the Israeli National Museum opens its immersive exhibit devoted to King Herod. The exhibit will contain over six tons … Continue reading →

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Israeli Security Documentary “The Gatekeepers” Opens to Accolades

Posted on January 15, 2013 by orens

The Gatekeepers, a documentary about Israel’s Shin Bet security service, has received positive reviews during its limited release. The film is scheduled to have a more extensive release on April 12th. The film is composed primarily of interviews with former … Continue reading →

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