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Former secretary of state... No! I'm not referring to HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON and her private (and not so private) emails, although that's all we seem to be hearing about in the news these days (at least as I write this column in advance), Rather, I'm referring to HENRY KISSINGER, who served as secretary of state to Presidents Nixon and Ford. I recently received this bit of news from the World Jewish Congress (WJC) Digest and pass it along to you: "Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry A....
WASHINGTON (JTA)—At the AIPAC conference, a sea of 16,000 Israel supporters spent their time talking Iran policy amid the swirling controversy over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. To the sidelines fell discussion of the Israeli elections, the peace process and Israeli innovation— as well as another quieter aim of the three-day forum: courting progressives. Sprinkled through the dense program were several well-attended sessions devoted to presenting Israel’s deep connection to progressive values. In plenary session...
A delegation of 17 students from UCF, along with Central Florida Hillel executive director and CEO Aaron Weil and chairman Hank Katzen, attended the AIPAC conference in Washington, D.C. The students met with congressmen and women, sat in various plenary sessions and breakout panels, and realized the importance of being there in person to show support for Israel. "As a Jew, the AIPAC Policy Conference served as a reminder that the Jewish people are small but mighty; when we all come together with...
After speaking to Congress on March 3 despite the objections of the Obama administration, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that “a prime minister in Israel must be able to stand up even to our closest ally and tell the truth.” In an interview published Friday by Israel Hayom, whose English-language content is distributed exclusively by JNS.org, Netanyahu said his speech about the Iranian nuclear threat was “well worth the cost of confrontation” with President Barack Obama. The White House had opposed the speech on the grounds...
CJC’s second night Passover seder dinner service will take place on Saturday, April 4th, 6:30 pm at Celebration’s Heritage Hall, under the leadership of their rabbi, Dr. Richard Cowin. Rabbi Cowin has selected a Haggadah that will allow for a comprehensive, yet expeditious Seder service. As in the past, fabulous Kosher-style cuisine will be prepared by TooJay’s Catering of Orlando, recognized by the Zagat Survey as an outstanding delicatessen/restaurant. The seder dinner buffet menu contains traditional Passover favorites for adults and child...
Rabbi Karen Allen will lead Congregation Beth Sholom in a Passover seder on April 4 at 5:45 p.m. at Pennbrooke Fairways, 501 State Road 44 in Leesburg. Catered by Deanna’s Catering, the menu features gefilte fish, Matzo ball soup, an entree choice of oven-roasted beef brisket or baked salmon, with carrot tzimmes and oven-roasted potatoes. A variety of Passover cakes and cookies will be served. The cost is $36 per adult or teen. A children’s meal of grilled chicken fingers is available for $15 for children 6-12, with no charge for children 5 a...
Discover the taste of freedom and experience spiritual liberation at the second-night seder at Temple Israel led by Rabbi Joshua Neely, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. Catered by Brown’s New York Deli, the menu will include choice of brisket, chicken or a vegetarian entrée and wine, grape juice, assorted beverages and a dessert buffet. The cost will be $38 for adult Temple Israel members and $48 for adult nonmembers. Children up to age 12 are free. Make your reservations online at www.tiflorifa.org/events/second-night-seder-2015-04-04, email us at of...
With the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 powers (U.S., U.K., France, Russia, China, and Germany) approaching a March 24 deadline for a "political framework agreement," Israel's objections to the parameters of the emerging deal have been highly publicized. But lesser known is the growing unease about the negotiations among many leading Arab states. For nations such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, which all have Sunni Muslim-majority populations, Iran-which is...
At odds over Iran stance, Netanyahu tried to nix Mossad briefing for U.S. senators JERUSALEM (JTA)—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly tried to cancel a Mossad briefing for visiting U.S. senators because of the Israeli security agency’s warnings on an Iran sanctions bill. Netanyahu removed the Jan. 19 briefing from the itinerary of six senators visiting Israel, led by Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Time magazine reported Saturday. Corker reportedly threatened to abort the trip to Israel to...
