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Biggest Battlefield in Terror War is on the Internet
There is one war that the terrorists are winning and if we don’t act, more Boston-style massacres, more horrific atrocities on the streets of democratic nations, like the unspeakable beheading Wednesday in London– and worse— are inevitable. The battlefield is the Internet’s dynamic world of social networking where the most popular technologies have been leveraged to provide unprecedented...
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Cleveland Kidnappings Victims to be Represented by Jewish Man’s PR Firm
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While Jerusalem Day Is Celebrated Above Ground, Archaeological Discoveries Reveal City’s Layers
EXCLUSIVE: Gal Gadot on Jewish Identity, American Films and Representing Israel in Hollywood (INTERVIEW)
Cleveland Kidnappings Victims to be Represented by Jewish Man’s PR FirmBlack Jazz Musician Encounters Mixed Reactions to Subway Renditions of Hatikvah, Hava HagilaWhile Jerusalem Day Is Celebrated Above Ground, Archaeological Discoveries Reveal City’s LayersEXCLUSIVE: Gal Gadot on Jewish Identity, American Films and Representing Israel in Hollywood (INTERVIEW)
May 23, 2012 10:49 am
NY Rabbi Meets Cuban Diplomats to Urge Release of Alan Gross
Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadi met with top Cuban diplomats in New York and Washington, DC, from May...
May 22, 2012 5:21 am
Gaga Gets the Boot from Indonesia and Netanyahu’s Mysterious Partner for Peace
A few quick thoughts today: I’m amazed that mainstream American media outlets havn’t...
May 21, 2012 3:48 pm
The Attacks on Israelis You Won’t Read About Anywhere Else, May 18-21
Using resources from across Israel, The Algemeiner will...
May 21, 2012 12:43 pm
Turkey And Israel: Now Is The Time To Reconcile
I strongly believe that the time is right for Turkey and Israel to mend their critically...
May 21, 2012 1:00 am
“Nakba Day” Fizzles
Upheavals in the Middle East have led to a de-emphasis on Palestinians and their cause against...
May 18, 2012 7:58 pm
Child Molesters and Those Who Protect Them, Cannot Be Called Religious Jews
One could pray 100 times per day, don a yarmulke, tefillin and tzitzit; yet those acts exclusively...
May 18, 2012 12:45 pm
Love for Pole Dancing in Israel
Pole dancing as a modern sport connects the world of dance—jazz, ballet and cabaret—with...
May 18, 2012 12:22 pm
Cardinal Pell’s Foot (VIDEO)
The Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Australia, Cardinal George Pell, recently took on the noted...
May 17, 2012 2:00 pm
If Only it Were 99 Percent — or Even 80 Percent — Versus the Rich
We’ve heard the mantra over and over. One percent of the richest Americans control 40...
May 17, 2012 12:01 am
Media Bias: Why Don’t They Just Admit It?
Most media outlets claim not bear any bias at all. As the owner of a Public Relations Agency,...
May 17, 2012 12:00 am
U.S. Commits to Increased Iron Dome Funding
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak is in Washington this week to accept a package of nearly...
May 16, 2012 1:28 pm
Discovering the Holy Land, Hollywood Style
Sitting with AnnaLynne McCord at Jerusalem’s Inbal Hotel on Sunday morning, the blond...
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Arts and Culture Blogs
Film Review: Fill the Void (VIDEO)
Rama Burshtein’s Fill the Void (Lemale et ha’halal) is the second film in as many years to emerge from Israel with not only a strong international presence, but a unique perspective on religious Judaism. Just as Footnote before it, this was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards after a run of significant festival appearances (including winning Best Actress at the 2012 Venice Film Festival). The film represents the crowning jewel of an emerging religious women’s cinema [...]
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EXCLUSIVE: Gal Gadot on Jewish Identity, American Films and Representing Israel in Hollywood (INTERVIEW)
Gal Gadot is arguably Israel’s second hottest export at the moment. The former Miss Israel 2004 and Miss Universe contestant has a starring role in the most recent film from the Fast and the Furious Franchise and is one of the faces of Israel’s largest clothing brands, Castro. Now she’s teaming up with Vine Vera skin care products,which incorporates the breakthrough ingredient Resveratrol, which she tells The Algemeiner is “a new innovative discovery which helps slow down the aging process [...]
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Jonathan Ames, ‘Herring Wonder’ and HBO Series Creator, Does Israel
Writer Jonathan Ames, creator of the HBO television series “Bored to Death,” is known for his fearless and exhibitionistic persona. One can find YouTube videos of him eating herring and boxing at the same time, having knives thrown at him by a person called “Throwdini,” and ranting drunkenly at an awards ceremony. And when it comes to writing, Ames’s essays tend to cover racy topics. Given these exploits, it’s a bit surprising to learn that Ames’s recent trip to Israel [...]
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Jewish Presence in Contemporary Art
The Jewish presence and identity in the contemporary world of art is one truly worth noting. At the 3rd annual conference of “Jewish Arts & Identity in the contemporary world” in Baruch College’s Jewish Studies Center, at a panel entitled “Jewish Ways of Seeing: The Visual Arts and the Jewish Tradition”, the Jewish impact on the creative world is exemplified through the discussion of artist Audrey Flack and her various works. Flack was born in 1931 to a fairly Orthodox [...]
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Blogs Features
Black Jazz Musician Encounters Mixed Reactions to Subway Renditions of Hatikvah, Hava Hagila
At first you may be skeptical of Isaiah Richardson Jr. He doesn’t look like somebody who would be playing Hava Nagila for passengers waiting for their train in the subway. Firstly, he seems too young, and secondly, he’s a black kid from the Bronx, dressed sharply, derby hat and all. But when upon meeting Isaiah, the 32-year-old ticked off “Hevenu Shalom Aleichem,” “Bashana Haba’ah,” and “Zum Gali Gali” as some of his favorite songs to play passing crowds, I knew [...]
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Blogs Music
Mother’s Day Performer Blends Israeli Independence and the Jewish Side of Verdi
This Mother’s Day, the music of opera singer Sharon Azrieli Perez will integrate the varied threads that have made up the fabric of her life. Perez, in a Mother’s Day concert May 12 at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, will weave a musical experience that brings together intimations of Israeli independence, Giuseppe Verdi’s use of Jewish melodies, medieval Ladino music, and modern Jewish show music. These musical elements are particularly personal for Perez, whose Juilliard education has [...]
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Blogs Jewish 100 Social
Harvey Weinstein to Elie Wiesel: Without You There Would be no ‘Schindler’s List’ (VIDEO)
Famed film producer Harvey Weinstein presented Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel with the Algemeiner newspaper’s ‘Warrior for Truth’ award at its recent star studded 40th anniversary ‘JEWISH 100’ Gala. “My mother, the Miriam of Miramax […] was so thrilled when she heard that I was presenting to Professor Wiesel,” Weinstein said as he called on the professor to accept the award. “I am happy to be here on the Algemeiner’s 40th anniversary and to celebrate their top 100,” Weinstein added. Commenting [...]
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Israel Sports
Israeli Soccer Star Victim of Anti-Semitic Abuse on Twitter
Israeli soccer star Yossi Benayoun, who currently plays for FC Chelsea in the English Premier League, was recently the victim of anti-Semitic abuse on Twitter. After thanking his Twitter followers for sending him birthday wishes, Benayoun, who many consider to be the greatest Israeli soccer player ever, was sent the following message: “f***in Jew a**hole.” Benayoun posted a response, saying, “Some nice people in the world.” His team has called on the police to investigate the matter, according to the Britain’s [...]
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