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Goldberg smears JVP after ‘NYT’ columnist mentions them for defending Hagel
After New York Times columnist namedropped Jewish Voice for Peace in a column today, Atlantic writer and Israel-discourse police officer Jeffrey Goldberg responded on Twitter by smearing the organization.
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Matthews revisits neocon ‘bomber boy’ saying Iraq war would be over in 2 months
Sam Stein says Hagel is a “clean break” on Bush war policy, coincidentally referring to neocon manifesto of that name
Why Netanyahu put the brakes on his plan to build in E1
Plans to build in the E1 corridor in Jerusalem have been put on hold for now. The international constraints on building there were too great. But while E1 won’t be built in for now, a building approval binge has taken place in other areas in Jerusalem.
Posted in American Jewish Community, Israel Lobby, Israel/Palestine, Settlers/Colonists, US Politics
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Neocon smear of Hagel ricochets around web before ‘Atlantic’ article strikes it down
The neocon publication ‘Washington Free Beacon’ attempted to smear Chuck Hagel by reporting that, in the midst of a dispute over whether to close the USO port in Haifa in the late 80s, Hagel said ‘Let the Jews pay for it’ in a meeting with Jewish leaders. But other reporting in The Atlantic makes clear that the Free Beacon’s source is wrong.
More than 700 rabbis, cantors and rabbinical students protest E1 construction
Despite an announcement on Friday from the Prime Minister’s office that Benjamin Netanyahu delayed construction in the E1 corridor between Jerusalem and the West Bank, more than 700 American rabbis, cantor and rabbinical students continue to decry the controversial settlement plan.
Jews for Palestinian right of return
A statement from Jewish activists, writers, artists and academics calling for “all supporters of social justice to stand up for Palestinian Right of Return and a democratic state throughout historic Palestine — “From the River to the Sea” — with equal rights for all.”
Exchange on anti-Sephardi racism on the left
David Shasha and Rabbi Brant Rosen have an exchange on anti-Sephardi racism on the left.
Exile and the Prophetic: Redeeming the Christmas season?
At the heart of Christianity – and Islam – and Judaism – and modernity – is beauty and violence, a violence we partake in or suffer from. All the religious symbols I know of are held hostage by their history of violence.
Exile and the Prophetic: The day I spoke at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Some different sides of the Holocaust brand – One comes from some years ago when I spoke my piece as an officially invited speaker at the research arm of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
The wrong way to defend Chuck Hagel from neoconservative smears
Liberals have taken to defending Chuck Hagel from an onslaught of neoconservative smears. But they’re doing it all wrong. Instead of highlighting the fact that on some issues, Hagel challenges Washington orthodoxy, they’re running away from that and telling the world that Hagel loves Israel just as much as everyone else does.
So you’re thinking of Birthright: A primer by students who went on birthright for those still considering the trip
A publication by students who went on birthright for those still considering the trip. A Tufts Students for Justice in Palestine publication.
Who funds Pamela Geller? In 2010, it was a former Israel Project board member
A foundation called the Alan and Hope Winters Foundation gave $5,000 to the American Freedom Defense Initiative in 2010, the Geller-led outfit behind recent anti-Muslim advertisements. The money was used to fund Geller’s anti-mosque crusade in lower Manhattan. Who is Hope Winters? In 2006 and 2007, she served on the board of The Israel Project.
‘Jews Against Islamophobia’ condemns latest round of Geller ads in NYC
The Jews Against Islamophobia (JAI) Coalition condemns the latest hate-mongering ads, sponsored by the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI), that are scheduled to appear in New York City subway stations today.
Roots of Resistance: Kairos Jewish/Palestine (on the 25th anniversary of the Palestinian uprising)
Israel’s crushing of the first intifada split the Jewish community at its roots. The Palestinian Uprising precipitated a Jewish civil war that continues to be waged. In fact, the sides are now so far apart that a fissure has opened that might never be bridged. This post is part of the series “Roots of Resistance: 25 year retrospective on the first intifada.”
Exile and the Prophetic: Clinton’s dinner with Elie Wiesel
Guess who the go-to politically savvy expert the Times interviews for an informed opinion on Hilary’s political future. Yes, it’s none other than – Elie Wiesel. How does Wiesel qualify as an expert on the subject? He recently had dinner with the Secretary of State and her husband.
Rise of Hamas and failed peace process lead Israeli leaders and media to warn of ‘third Intifada’
Israel grows jittery of new Palestinian uprising JERUSALEM (AP) — The rising confidence and bellicosity of Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, combined with rapidly deteriorating relations with Israel’s would-be peace partner in the West Bank, are raising jitters in … Continue reading
Exile and the Prophetic: Question for B’nai Jeshurun – What red line needs to be crossed for you to speak out without reservation?
Rabbi Gordis and the Rabbis and lay leaders of B’nai Jeshurun please tell me when I can speak and retain my Jewish authenticity.
Tapper grills Carney on special relationship: ‘There’s no consequences. They’ll do whatever and you’ll–’
Jake Tapper of ABC asks the White House whether Netanyahu surprised them with his announcement of more settlements, and whether there will ever be consequences for Israeli actions.
UN: 120 houses destroyed, 3000 displaced during latest Israeli attack on Gaza
500 Israeli soldiers ransack homes in Burqa Around 500 Israeli soldiers invaded the village of Burqa, north-west of Nablus, in the middle of the night, ransacking homes and causing damages amounting to thousands of euros. Soldiers arrived in over 30 … Continue reading
New York panel on Islamophobia talks U.S. empire, Zionism and how to fight back
70 people gathered in the basement of Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village to hear about anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S. The event was organized by the Jews Against Islamophobia coalition.
One day later: B’nai Jeshurun leaders regret voicing support for Palestine UN bid
Yesterday, Phil wrote about how the leaders of the renowned Upper West Side synagogue B’nai Jeshurun sent out an email applauding Palestine’s new nonmember state status. Today, the story is their craven backpedaling.
New J Street spokesperson promoted GOP ‘Palestinian culture of hate’ comments in his last job
J Street says it wants to redefine what it means to be pro-Israel in America, but its new spokesperson is on the record claiming Palestinians have a “culture of hate.”
Why I joined Mondoweiss
Mondoweiss’s new publisher Scott Roth explains how he came to the issue of Israel/Palestine and his interest in Mondoweiss.
Israeli army officer in South Hebron Hills: ‘Today we demolish the mosque but as soon as we get the court order we will demolish your house as well’
Demolition in Mufaqra Perhaps you have read in recent days about the decision of the Israeli government to build more houses in settlements throughout the West Bank as a response to the Palestinian appeal to the UN. But most probably … Continue reading
Exile and the Prophetic: The recycled air of the Jewish establishment
The problem with recycled air – and recycled Jewishness – is that there’s nothing fresh coming into the system. Innovative ideas, even communal themes from the past that might raise questions for the future, are blocked.
