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Opinion. Tradition . DELTA, YOU ARE JUDGED BY THE COMPANY NY YOU KEEP A2. THE THE JEWISH A9. PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION. SARAH PALIN HATED FOR RIGHT REASONS A11 algemeiner JOURNAL 1.00 PRINTED IN NEW YORK FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2011 29 SIVAN 5771 VOL. XXXVIII NO. 2016 Dutch Legislators Vote to Ban Kosher Slaughter Princess Opens Forum for Religious Dialogue BY MAXINE DOVERE At an historic interfaith dialogue, Her Royal Highness, Princess Mathilde of Belgium joined Rabbi Elie Abadie

A2 FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2011 Opinion . Get it Of course others are guilty perhaps the US government is at the helm. But that is never an excuse it is the culture of moral ambivalence and apathy that has facilitated the suffering of millions around the world. When approached by Saudi Arabian Airlines, the correct response from Delta should have been we will have no dealings, no benefit and no partnership with one of the worlds worst human rights violators and as such, will not allow your admittanc

www.algemeiner.com World News ADVERTORIAL . A3 Find Your Fave Pomegranate Delights at Crunchies in Woodridge I didnt come up here to stand over a hot bungalow stove declares Rifka Shapiro. I need a real vacation, says the mother of six, and thats why I go to Crunchies to buy Pomegranates delicacies and dips. Theyre at the top of my shopping list And she is not alone. As thousands of Brooklynites head for the country this summer, they want to leave everything in the city behind except the co

A4 FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2011 U.S News . Godgiven right of selfgovernance and selfdefense upon their own lands, recognizing that Israel is neither an attacking force nor an occupier of the lands of others, and that peace can be afforded the region only through a united Israel governed under one law for all people. While local legislatures do not enjoy any control over foreign policy in the United States, the measure is a harsh indictment of the Presidents current handling of affairs in the region.

www.algemeiner.com World News . A5 The Globe at a Glance June 20 A girl of nine was kidnapped on her way to school in Peshawar, Pakistan, by terrorists who tried to use her as a human bomb. The militants forced her to wear a remotelycontrolled suicide jacket, but she escaped her captors as they prepared to send her towards a paramilitary checkpoint. The suicide jacket contained nearly 20lbs of explosives and seemed to be designed to be set off remotely. Oregons biggest city sent 8 million ga

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www.algemeiner.com Opinion . A7 Delta and Saudi Arabia Flying the Friendly, AntiSemitic Skies SHMULEY BOTEACH N E W YO R K Its no secret that Saudi Arabia bars passengers with Jewish sounding last names and any passport with an Israeli stamp from its flights. Its therefore inexplicable why Delta Airlines would partner with Saudi Arabian Airlines knowing that the partnership would, at best, passively endorse Saudi Arabias antiSemitic policies. Even more bizarre is the defense Delta offered o

A8 FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2011 Impressions Continued from the Front Page Princess Opens Forum . before the conference, being chosen for the summit lent a legitimacy to my project in my eyes. From the very first moment, we were treated like important foreign dignitaries representing different ideas for positive change in Jewish life. The keynote speakers, while extremely accomplished, repeatedly told us that they felt humbled in our presence. This included Daniel Birnbaum, the AmericanIsraeli entrep

www.algemeiner.com A9 Tradition. The Jewish Principles of Conflict Resolution JONATHAN SACKS LOND ON, UK mid the epic themes of Chukat the mysterious ritual of the Red Heifer, the death of Miriam and Aaron, Moses striking the rock it is easy to miss the significance of a short passage toward the end. It is brief, cryptic, almost unintelligible and certainly does not seem to represent a major idea. Yet the sages gave it an interpretation that we would do well to reflect on. The context is t

A10 FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2011 Tradition . is the difference between life and death Do we see a person, even a very blocked one, as an impenetrable rock Do we see a person whose trust has been lost and betrayed as irreparable damaged goods Or does every soul retain its purity, even as it may lay hidden and silent beneath layers of armor Gd was telling Moses speak to the stone, do not strike it. Have confidence that you can get through to the person. You may not see immediate results, you may not

www.algemeiner.com Social . Being Marilyn by Choice BY MIRI BENDOR A11 In a wide ranging and generous interview conducted by her friend of over thirty years, Dr. Judy Koriansky, Marilyn Michaels reminisced, recalled, and recounted a life of music and humor, art and accomplishment. She detailed her diverse career of a woman passionate about her art whatever its form. This was a dialogue between two friends, open, warm and informative. Dr. Judy opened multiple doors and windows Marilyn steppe

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