Opinion . Tradition . BIN LADEN A2. IS DEAD, EVIL LIVES ON DOUBLE JOY A9. THOUGHTS ON THE ELECTION OF 2012 A2. algemeiner THE JOURNAL 1.00 PRINTED IN NEW YORK FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011 2 IYAR 5771 VOL. XXXVIII NO. 2009 Israeli, American Jewish Groups on Alert Fearing Reprisal over Bin Laden Killing AJC Finding Friends at the Forum BY MAXINE DOVERE Perhaps the single most interesting sentence this observer heard at the American Jewish Committees Global Forum was one said perhaps in jest.
A2 FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011 Opinion . Bin Laden is Dead, Evil Lives on DOVID EFUNE NE W YO R K On Sunday evening in the presence of survivors I attended a stirring Holocaust memorial service at a prestigious New York synagogue that included video footage of Nazi crimes, testimonies, prayers and the recital of harrowing poetic works. Following the service I approached one of the survivors who I have known for quite some time and remarked on the moving nature of the ceremony. This is nothing he r
www.algemeiner.com World News . A3 Israels Technion Develops Electronic Nose to Detect Cancer BY TzVI BEN GEDAlYAhU Researchers at Israels Technion Israel Institute of Technology are developing anelectronic nose that can smell headandneck cancer, which often is discovered too late. The initial study by the Israeli research team was recently published in the British Journal of Cancer. The Technion scientists collected breath samples from 82 patients, some of whom were healthy and some of whom
A4 FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011 World News . BY hAARETz in the green Libyan flag and was topped with a wreath of flowers that were wilting in the heat. We demand revenge for our martyrs. Libyan officials said 29yearold Seif alArab was killed late Saturday along with three of Gadhafis grandchildren when NATO bombed the familys compound in Tripoli. Gadhafi and his wife were present during the attack but were unharmed, they said. Some countries criticized the strike, saying it exceeded the UN mandate of
www.algemeiner.com A5 World News The Globe at a Glance April 26 1 Syrian security forces shot dead at least 400 civilians in their campaign to crush monthlong prodemocracy protests, Syrian human rights organization Sawasiah said. The group, founded by jailed human rights lawyer Mohannad alHassani, said the U.N. Security Council must convene to start proceedings against Syrian officials in the International Criminal Court and reign in the security apparatus. This savage behavior, which is aime
A6 FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011 U.S. News . Americans Respond to a Terrorists Death BY MAXINE DOVERE Throughout America, and particularly in New York, news of the elimination of Osama Bin Laden has been welcomed. The thoughts of political and community leaders have ranged from the congratulatory to the cautious. A few follow... Congressman Jerrold Nadler, in whose district the World Trade center is located, commented that President Obamas announcement of the death of Osama bin Laden is important and
www.algemeiner.com Opinion evil. Proverbs 8 declares, The fear of the Lord is to hate evil. Amos 5 demands, Hate the evil and love the good. And Isaiah 5 warns, Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil. And concerning the wicked King David declares unequivocally, I have hated them with a perfect hatred. They are become enemies to me. Psalm 139 Hatred is a valid emotion, the appropriate moral response, to the human encounter with inhuman cruelty. Mass murderers most elicit our deepest ha
A8 FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011 Impressions . The First Step BY ARI TEMAN Where do we start Just show me where to begin... Whats the first step These are common questions from wouldbe entrepreneurs. Yet, if youre asking them, you may be doomed to remain a wouldbe entrepreneur. Ive been blessed to be a part of many startups and to see many more. A few have been successful. All have been learning experiences. And one of the key lessons is Innovators dont look for a starting point, they just start. The
www.algemeiner.com Tradition . A9 Continuations continued from page A1 Israel , US Jewish Groups on Alert Double Joy JONAThAN SAcKS lOND O N, U K This weeks sedra outlines the festivals that give rhythm and structure to the Jewish year. Examining them carefully, however, we see that Sukkot is unusual, unique. One detail which had a significant influence on Jewish liturgy appears later on in the book of Deuteronomy Be joyful at your Feast . . . For seven days celebrate the Feast to the Lord
A10 FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011 Tradition . Changing The World SIMON JAcOBSON NE W YO R K A short Omer story I heard a story from my grandfather Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi that the holy R Avrohom the son of the Maggid of Mezeritch would direct his kavanah intention in the days of the Omer on Moshiach. Once he someone was sick, and R Avrohom sent him to immerse in a mikveh and focus his intention on the corresponding sefirah of that day. What is the connection between the two Moshiach represents
www.algemeiner.com Social . CAMERA Commemoration at Chelsea Piers BY MIRI BENDER A11 Swiss Consul General Francois Barras joined Israeli Consul General Ido Aharoni at a ceremony commemorating Swiss Diplomat Carl Lutz, whose efforts saved 62,000 Jewish lives. Rabbi Arthur Schneier, of Park East Synagogue, stands to their right. Photo Maxine Dovere Maria Rabb, daughter of Ilona Lukacsi and niece of Jolan Lukacsi, both listed among the Righteous by Yad VShem, received its medal and Certificate
www.algemeiner.com ISRAEL FILM FESTIVAL New York MAY 519, 2011 AMC LOEWS 84TH STREET 6 2310 BROADWAY 212 8773892 25th IsraFest Foundation, Inc. Presents OPENING NIGHT GALA Thursday, May 5, 2011 VIP Reception 530 PM The Plaza Hotel 768 5th Avenue, New York Awards Presentation Premiere of INTIMATE GRAMMAR, Directed By Nir Bergman 730 PM The Paris Theatre 4 West 58th Street, New York Join celebrities, dignitaries, Israeli filmmakers, sponsors and supporters at this red carpet event celebr
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