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Israel / Jewish / Media

165,888 Ways to Make a Star Of David

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Genius Star is a logic game with a difference.

The Walter Bingham File

The Walter Bingham File - The Spying Game and Extremists Inciting Our Youth Is Wrong

By Israel News Talk Radio

Israel is the target of secret surveillance by so-called friendly intelligence organizations.

Daniel Greenfield

America Has No Foreign Policy

By Daniel Greenfield

America needs a foreign policy that is bigger than its defensive needs but smaller than progressive ambitions of global citizenship.

News Briefs

Writing on the Wall, Anyone? British Soccer Fans Again Face Antisemitic Slurs

By JTA

Fans of a popular British soccer club spewed anti-Semitic taunts and chants at fans of a second British club whose fans are sometimes referred to as the "Yid Army." West Ham United fans on Sunday sang anti-Semitic songs about Adolf Hitler to supporters of the home team, the Tottenham Hotspurs, and referred to the stabbing […]

Daniel Greenfield

The Numbers Game

By Daniel Greenfield

The key to winning the game is in the numbers. Demographics.

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs

Israeli War Games Simulate Strike on Iran

By Malkah Fleisher

A massive war game simulation by the Institute for National Security Studies of the IDF’s engagement after a strike on Iran recently took place, illustrating Israel’s increasing preparedness for putting a military end to the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Politics / News Briefs / Media

Clinton Takes 'Responsibility' for Benghazi, But Not Blame... (Video)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hillary told CNN that she takes “responsibility” for what happened in Benghazi, “what I want to avoid is some kind of political gotcha or blame game.”

News Briefs

Two American Economists, One Jewish, Win Nobel Prize

By JTA

Alvin Roth and Lloyd Shapley, American economists with ties to Israeli universities, won the Nobel Prize for Economics. The professors won the prize, called the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, for their research in how to make economic markets work better by more precisely matching supply with demand. Shapley used game theory to study […]

Parsha

Parshat Bereishit

By Rabbi Dr. David Hertzberg

With the campaigns for the presidency of the United States in full swing people are beginning to imagine the inaugural address that will be delivered this coming January 20. Especially this year, when the candidates offer such different visions for America, rhetoric enthusiasts are expecting whoever wins to deliver an inspiring speech designed to provide a strategy and game plan for the country to move forward.

CIFWatch

Ahmadinejad more Popular than Obama? Iranian News Agency Tricked by the Onion

By Adam Levick

The satirical news website, The Onion, published a story on shocking poll results, showing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - who is widely viewed with disdain in the U.S - to be more popular than President Barack Obama among rural whites in the U.S. The Iranian FARS News Agency was quick to republish the obviously fake story. When the agency realized its mistakes they claimed that "if a free opinion poll is conducted in the US, a majority of Americans would prefer anyone outside the US political system to President Barack Obama and American statesmen."

US / News Briefs / Sports

Baltimore Sun Features Sports Fans' High Holidays Dilemma

By Malkah Fleisher

An article in the Baltimore Sun featured the conflict fans of the Baltimore Orioles have with the yearly Yom Kippur observance, showcasing how lovers of baseball keep their finger on the pulse of sports as the Day of Atonement takes place.

Lessons In Emunah

All’s Well That Ends Well

By Valerie Shalomoff

On August 29, 2011, I took my three kids to a New York Mets baseball game and was sitting in the front row. During the last inning, my 12-year-old son Eliezer was hit in the face by a line drive (the clip is on YouTube, “Baseball hits boy, Mets-Marlins”). He was rushed to the hospital and received eight stitches; he was discharged the next day.

News Briefs

Israel Beats Spain, One Win Away from Qualifying for World Baseball Classic

By JTA

First baseman Nate Freiman hit two home runs as Israel beat Spain 4-2 in the qualifying round of World Baseball Classic, putting the Israeli team one win away from a guaranteed spot in the tournament in March. Nate Freiman, a standout first baseman for the San Diego Padres' Class AA San Antonio Missions, matched his […]

Sultan Knish

Countdowns in Tehran and Jerusalem

By Daniel Greenfield

The liberal West has its illusions about the enemy. Israel has little room for those illusions. It will act when Washington is too busy fighting itself to focus on restraining it. It will act because it is alone as few other countries on earth are. It will act because it has no real choice but to act. It will act because for it this is not a set of talking points, a diplomatic program or a regional agenda, it is life or death. It will act, because for all its flaws, its survival is on the line.

Editorial

In The Matter Of Paul Ryan

By Editorial Board

Time will tell whether Mitt Romney’s choice of Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate is a game changer with respect to the outcome of November’s presidential election. But it already is clear that the Ryan selection has served to sharpen the policy differences between President Obama and Governor Romney.

News Briefs / Sports

Combat IDF Sergeant's Team Finishes Second at World Bridge Championship

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

A combat soldier in the Kfir Infantry Brigade, Sgt. Lee Rosenthal, is also one of the best bridge players worldwide. Just last week the Israeli bridge team placed second in the world bridge championship for competitors under the age 21 held in Taicang, China a week ago. The skillful players overcame teams from China, Italy and dozens of other countries, defeated only by the Dutch team by a single point. Among the team members are two IDF soldiers, completing their full service.

Op-Eds

Back In Black: In Defense Of Jewish Diversity

By Rabbi Simcha Weinstein

It’s being called a game changer. Everybody seems to be talking about the recently released Jewish Community Study of New York and its surprising findings regarding New York’s changing Jewish demography.

Sultan Knish

When Governments Elect Another People

By Daniel Greenfield

Demographics is destiny. The left is reshaping countries to match its demographic targets. It is turning nations into one great gerrymandered district composed of populations that are more likely to support it. It is doing this using immigration, economics, social policy and every tool at its disposal. And if conservatives don't start understanding the demographic game of thrones, then they will lose the war.

Marriage and Relationships

Making Peace With Your Mother-In-Law

By Dr. Yael Respler

Dear Dr. Respler: I have a problem with my mother-in-law. My in-laws and I have always had a good relationship, so this unexpected problem is really bothering me. Let me explain. Recently, my in-laws invited my husband to a baseball game; they had an extra ticket. My husband wanted to go, and it was our […]

Features On The Jewish World / Potpourri

NCFJE’s Toys For Children: Bringing Cheer To Those Who Need It Most

By dvora

Huge plush teddy bears greet me as soon as I walk through the door. Puzzles line the shelves along with boxes of Lego and dress-up clothes. Every few inches another toy. Another game. Another child’s dream.

Sports

Cultural Intersection: The Globetrotters in Jerusalem

By Rich Brownstein

Despite a few uncomfortable moments, I came away from the game with a very thankful 13-year-old, with great father-son memories, and happy, knowing that, given the opportunity, the Globetrotters are still fully capable of being America's ambassadors to the world.

Sports

All Star Israel Softball League: Smooth sailing for Segwayz

By Monty Wayland

In a rematch of last season's Holyland Series, Lobos looked for revenge, but it was Café Rimon who prevailed – though all agreed that this encounter would pale in significance to a potential postseason meeting.

Sports

Big Opening Day in All Star Israel Softball League

By Monty Wayland

Opening day action in the All Star Israel Softball League was marked by action and excitement, as fans were treated to two tight pitchers’ duels and two big slugfests.

Op-Eds

Some Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Jewish Major Leaguers

By Peter Ephross

Nearly all fans of baseball history have heard of Hank Greenberg. Most have heard of Al Rosen. But fewer have heard of Cal Abrams, and hardly any, it’s safe to say, have heard of Lou Limmer. All four are members of a compelling team – American Jews who played Major League Baseball.

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.

Sports

Basketball Semifinals: Lobos vs. Yak Pak, Hawke & Co. vs. Jerry’s Kids

By Yonatan Efrat

Lobos will meet Hawke & Co. in the finals, and attempt to pick up their second consecutive championship title.

News Briefs

Texas Orthodox Jewish School Loses Bball Final

By Jewish Press News Desk

The NY Times reports that Robert M. Beren Academy, an Orthodox Jewish high school which succeeded in its appeal to reschedule a semi-final game of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools from Shabbat to Friday afternoon last week, on Saturday night lost to Abilene Christian, 46-42, in the state championship game. The final, […]

News Briefs

Congrats! Texas Jewish School Gets to Play Ball Friday Afternoon, Observe Shabbat

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Robert M. Beren Academy, an Orthodox Jewish high school, was expecting to have to forfeit their game against the Covenant School of Dallas, which was scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday. The school appealed to the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (Tapps), organizers of the event, but the association initially said it was […]

Jewish / US

Boxed Out: No Exceptions for Orthodox School in Texas Scheduled to Play Bball on Shabbat

By Rafi Harkham

The Robert M. Beren Academy has reached the semifinals of its league play, but players and coaches are adamant that they won't play the game, which is scheduled for Friday night. The Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools was unmoved by the school's appeal and has replaced Beren with the team it had vanquished to reach the semifinals.

Op-Eds

Going To War Against Anti-Israel Hackers

By Micah D. Halpern

The real heroes of our age are pencil-protector geeks. They sit at home, behind their keyboards, determining the rules of the game that you and I live by – and we trust them to do so. They love toys. They love games. They enjoy battle. They are at the forefront of the cyber war that is enveloping the world.

Sports

Israeli Sports League: Big Apple Wins Again; Hawke&Co., Yak Pak Share First Place

By Yonatan Efrat

Yak Pak moved into a tie for first place with two wins and a Lobos loss.

Parenting Our Children

Literacy Illuminated (Conclusion

By Rifka Schonfeld

In the previous two columns, we focused on phonics, sight-reading, comprehension and fluency. While phonics and sight-reading are different approaches to reading instruction, comprehension and fluency measure the level at which a student reads.

Sports

Israeli Sports League: Potomac18, Big Fish, Jerry's Kids Win Thrillers

By Yonatan Efrat

Week 4 of the “Red and Dr. Murray's” Israel Basketball league saw three games go down to the wire in thrilling fashion.

Sports

Big Apple Grabs a Piece of the Pie

By Yonatan Efrat

“If I’m behind the arc, and I see an open teammate, I love the deep dish” said piping hot three-point artist Josh Friedman. “But Big Apple knows how to serve up the treys – we always deliver”.

News Briefs

Local Authorities in Israel to Continue Strike

By Jewish Press Staff

Institutes serving children with disabilities will open Tuesday.

Sports

“Red and Dr. Murray’s” Israel Basketball League Tips Off

By Yonatan Efrat

In this week’s drama-filled showdown between Katzenstein and Bienenfeld, both teams played a solid all-around team game, splitting the scoring equally.

Serials

Getzlight – Chapter VI

By Ruchama Feuerman

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