Stars of David
Remembering Ari Halberstam, 18 Years Later
March 6 is a day that etched indelibly into my heart and soul. In 1994, my son Ari was shot by a by a terrorist on the Brooklyn Bridge on March 1. Five days later, he died. I cannot believe that he is dead longer than he lived. Only a mother who lost her child could imagine how, 18 years later, grief can be as fresh today as it was then. It’s as if a bone is lodged in your throat choking you, not...
January 11, 2012 11:33 am
Brooklyn Based Champion Boxer Punches Fitness Into the Community
Jewish boxing champion Dmitry Salita – dubbed “the star of David” - is...
October 18, 2011 10:45 am
EXCLUSIVE: Britain’s Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks on Shalit Release, Occupy Wall Street
DE: If the great cause of the last century was Zionism as a focal point...
September 23, 2011 12:35 pm
The Elevator Interview – Elie Wiesel (Exclusive)
Exclusive Algemeiner Interview, by Dina Kupfer DK: As a Holocaust survivor and Jewish...
June 15, 2011 1:19 pm
A Jewish King and Queen of England? It’s Possible
Two unrelated Jews from different walks of life meet in an unlikely place and discover they...
March 23, 2011 12:44 pm
One on One with Tal Brody
An iconic figure in the world of sports, famous for his prestigious tenure playing with the...
January 27, 2011 11:54 am
The Elevator Interview – Yigal Azrouel
CW: What got you into fashion design? Was it a childhood dream? YA: It wasn’t per...
December 1, 2010 1:42 am
Dmitriy Salita – Back in the Ring – Exclusive Algemeiner interview
Dimitriy Salita is a professional boxer and devoted Orthodox Jew. On December 16th, Dmitriy...
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Arts and Culture Mitzvos
Beatles, Spice Girls, and Newsies Should be on Your Chanukah Playlist
Musical ideas for celebrating Hanukkah.
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Food US & Canada
Jewish Prophet Daniel Inspires Weight Loss Diet
The Daniel Fast, named after the Old Testament prophet, recommends eating fruit, vegetables and whole grains and drinking water, while avoiding meat, fish, bread and sweetened or processed foods,the UK’s Daily Mail reported on Thursday. Susan Gregory, author of The Daniel Fast, told the newspaper that the plan is drawn from the Book of Daniel, which describes the prophet’s response to a command from King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon to eat the same food he was eating to gain strength. But Daniel refused [...]
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Arts and Culture Spirituality/Tradition
Moshav and Matisyahu’s ‘World on Fire’ Music Video Released for the Holidays (VIDEO)
In time for Chanukah, Moshav released its new music video, “World on Fire” featuring Grammy-nominated artist, Matisyahu. At a time when holiday shoppers are tripping over each other to buy presents, the video shows that the greatest of gifts require very little money. The camera follows a $20 bill as it passes through the hands of children and adults that have different hopes and hardships. Produced by my company, Bancs Media, the video boasts a stellar cast of actors. Moshav, whose first studio album was titled ”The [...]
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Jewish History Lifestyle
Near East’s Oldest, Largest Wine Cellar Unearthed in Israel, With a Festive Surprise
A team of archeologists has found what it describes as the “oldest and largest palatial wine cellar” ever discovered in the Near East.
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Featured Israel Music
Mourners Bid Farewell to Arik Einstein
Jerusalem Post – The Israeli public gathered on Wednesday afternoon to mourn the death of iconic singer Arik Einstein.
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Blogs Profiles
Billy Crystal Shows Serious Side
After suffering a tough personal loss early in life, there has always been a serious side to the comedy of famed Jewish entertainer Billy Crystal.
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Education
New York’s Bard College Will Stay with Al-Quds Alliance
Jerusalem Post – The U.S. university with the closest ties to Al-Quds University, Bard College in New York, has announced it will continue its partnership, despite two other American colleges severing ties with the Palestinian school.
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Book Reviews Commentary
Anti-Semitism is Rife Among America’s Far Left (REVIEW)
A review of Antisemitism and the American Far Left (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2013), by Stephen H. Norwood.
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