Issue Number 10 Volume 49
Iraq war and Israel
JERUSALEM (JTA)—The execution of Saddam Hussein has renewed the debate in Israel over the effect of the American invasion of Iraq on Israel's regional position. read more »
New day on the Hill
WASHINGTON (JTA)—For Betsy Sheerr, it was the perfect 21st-century moment: A woman had just ascended to within two heartbeats of the presidency, and Sheerr was spreading the news by text message. read more »
Capitol Hill assignments favor Jewish interests
WASHINGTON (JTA)—The new Congress doesn't just feature more Jews in powerful positions than the community has seen in more than a decade—it also features more friendly faces across the board, Jewish leaders say. read more »
Scandals shake Israelis' faith in government
JERUSALEM (JTA)—A year after Ariel Sharon was felled by a stroke, Israelis are talking about another crippling malaise in the top office. This time, however, it's a metaphor for the corruption and outright criminality that many believe have taken root among those closest to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and other national institutions. read more »
Jordan's accordion draws tots to Shabbat
A door-to-door salesman successfully peddled his wares at the childhood home of Jordan Epstein. He didn't come to sell the family a set of 1950 encyclopedias or an illustrated Bible. Rather, an accordion and music lessons. read more »
Men explore politics, MJCC on Night Out
Two veteran White House insiders—one with President Bill Clinton, the other with President George W. Bush—will be the featured guests at the annual Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Men's Night Out, Jan. 30 at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. read more »
Portlander joins team, skates for Israel
A women's hockey team representing Israel didn't win medals at a recent Canadian tournament, but for a local participant, the thrill of competition was more than satisfactory. read more »
Soloveitchik isn't dead
As a 30-year-old today who grew up in Los Angeles, filmmaker Ethan Isenberg had no opportunity to meet the subject of what was to be his first documentary film. read more »
Cousin Marty fears for values agenda in new Congress
It's the day after the 110th U.S. Congress has convened. My cousin Marty, looking troubled, drops by my office.
"Marty, you seem upset," I say. read more »
Mayor of Jerusalem from 1965-1993 remembered
TEL AVIV (JTA)—Teddy Kollek, the longtime Jerusalem mayor who died this month at the age of 95, is being remembered as the most prolific builder of the city since King Herod. read more »
