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InDepth / The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Jewish Press Radio: Israel At Home and Abroad

By Moshe Herman

Malkah shares her exciting adventure helping a young family handle a new arrival on the holiday of Passover. Second, The world’s ‘Happiness Index’ and how Israel ranks in contrast to the world’s other countries. Third, Yishai is joined by Mordechai Taub, a political analyst who formerly worked for the Republican National Committee and now works for Israel’s Likud party, to discuss the American politics and the upcoming election. Finally, Yishai comments on a recent interview from the Charlie Rose show featuring Peter Beinart, a well-known author, political pundit, and associate professor.

Knesset Corner

Whither Kadima?

By Jeremy Saltan

Tzipi Livni must decide on her first step. If she comes up short on the number of MKs needed to break away or if she decides against a split, she will most likely resign rather than stay on under Mofaz’s leadership. Whether or not Livni leaves, Kadima will break into two camps- those who will support Mofaz and those who will try to find another political home.

US / News Briefs

Obama Off-the-Record: I Will Have Greater Flexibility on Foreign Policy After Presidential Election

By Jewish Press Staff

President Obama was unaware that he was within microphone range at the Seoul Nuclear Summit when he made the comments to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Chicago Billionaire Fundraiser Drops Obama for Romney Over 67 Border

By Tibbi Singer

Susan Crown, a philanthropist and member of the billionaire Crown family, says she has switched sides this election year, after supporting candidate Barack Obama in 2008. She will be bundling donations for candidate Mitt Romney this year.

Moshe Feiglin

Guard Our Freedom

By Moshe Feiglin

I oppose the proposed Biometric Law because of how easily it can chip away at a citizen's liberty, without him feeling a thing.

Editorial

Lew Fidler For State Senate

By Editorial Board

The Jewish Press urges its readers in the 27th Senate District to vote for Lew Fidler in the special election on Tuesday, March 20. As New York City Councilman representing Marine Park, Mill Basin, Sheepshead Bay and Madison, Mr. Fidler has ably represented the interests of his Orthodox Jewish constituents and deserves their support.

US

Santorum Continues to Challenge Romney for Republican Nomination, Wins Two More States

By Jewish Press Staff Writer

Thus far, Romney has received the votes of 494 Republican delegates to Santorum's 251, while Gingrich trails far behind with 131. A candidate needs 1,144 delegates to win the Republican nomination.

NY

Fidler/Strobin Debate for the 27th District Race

By Jewish Press Staff

Democrat Lew Fidler and Republican David Storobin recently took part in the one and only debate between them.

Holidays

GOP Offers Netanyahu the Presidency

By Tzvi Fishman

After his astounding speech in Congress, the GOP has been working behind the scenes to get Israeli PM Netanyahu to run for President of the U.S.A.

US / News Briefs

Romney Leads, Republicans Pick Jewish Senate Candidate, and Kucinich Loses

By JTA

Super Tuesday Republican primaries were a race between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, Republicans selected a Jewish veteran for Ohio's Senate run, and Dennis Kucinich lost his bid for reelection. Ten states went to the polls Tuesday in what is the biggest election day of primary season.

US

Jewish House Majority Leader Endorses Romney for President

By Jewish Press Staff Writer

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor: Romney "by far the right man for this historic election and the only one in the race who has put forward these kind of solutions and I believe he can beat Barack Obama."

News Briefs

Ahmadinejad's Sister Lost in Iran Election

By Jewish Press News Desk

CNN reports that Parvin Ahmadinejad, the Iranian President's sister, lost her bid for a seat in the parliamentary elections, which is viewed as a blow to the leader and, according to one analyst, a "possible sign of fraud." Running in her family's hometown of Garmsar, Ahmadinejad was defeated by a conservative rival in Friday's elections […]

Business/Finance

An Estate Tax in Israel?

By Shimon Galitzer

Is an Estate Tax in Israel in the works? 30 years ago they tried, but it never took off. Will the new socio-political atmosphere make it possible?

Jewish / US

NH Town to Vote on Changing Name of Jew Pond

By Tibbi Singer

The Watertown Daily Times of New Hampshire reported Saturday that voters in the small town of Mont Vernon, NH, will have the final say on whether to change the controversial name of a local pond. The small pond near the middle of Mont Vernon is known as Jew Pond. Town officials say it got its […]

Moshe Feiglin

A Post-Primary Message

By Moshe Feiglin

Before we wrap up the primary campaign, I wish to express a heartfelt thanks to all of my supporters. To push the faith-based alternative uphill, over long years and against all odds, is a task that I could never have done alone.

Op-Eds

Likud Elections Exposed

By Jeremy Saltan

A few weeks ago I was asked by a friend in Likud to offer my services as a non-partisan ballot member for the upcoming Likud elections. I was a perfect fit since I have never been a Likud member and have never endorsed a candidate in any Likud primary election. So I stepped up and got the job.

Analysis / Israel

Jewish Press Exclusive: Likud Elections Exposed

By Jeremy Saltan

An official ballot member and secretary for the Likud primary gives a first-hand account of the controversy surrounding the election.

Israel

Feiglin Camp Alleges Election Fraud in Likud Primary

By Rafi Harkham

High-ranking officials from the Jewish Leadership faction of the Likud cite numerous discrepancies in vote tallies around the country.

Op-Eds

The Mufti Influences An American Election

By Dr. Rafael Medoff

A Palestinian mufti has called for violence against Jews, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is demanding Palestinian leaders disavow him and America's presidential race could be affected.

News Briefs

Hamas Terror Chief to 'Resign'

By Jewish Press Staff

Khaled Mashaal has served as chairman of the Palestinian terrorist group since 1996.

News Briefs

Vice PM Yaalon Disappointed By Obama's Hesitation On Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Yaalon contrasted Obama's stance with that of France and Britain.

Israel

Shalit Says Knesset Run Won’t Involve Gilad

By JTA

Noam Shalit, fresh off his successful campaign to have his son, Gilad, freed in exchange for over a thousand Arab security prisoners, will attempt to win a Knesset seat with the Labor party.

Interviews and Profiles

‘I Will Absolutely Fight For You’: An Interview With Would-Be State Senate Candidate David Storobin

By Elliot Resnick

If the stars are aligned in his favor, attorney David Storobin will become the first immigrant from the former Soviet Union to serve as a New York state senator.

Serials

Getzlight - Chapter I

By Ruchama Feuerman

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