Bulletin Board: Week of June 25-July 1
richards | June 30, 2012
Saratoga Springs All-American July 4th Celebration: Day-long event, Wednesday, July 4, begins at 10:15 a.m.
Olympic Viewing Guide: Ervin Eyes Comeback
richards | June 30, 2012
The major U.S. Olympic trials are under way through July 2 in preparation for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Live coverage of many events can be found on the NBC Sports Network, and selected videos will appear on NBCOlympics.com
Prof. Yonah Alexander @ Middle East Security and the Changing Trans-Atlantic Partnership – Video
simmons | June 29, 2012
29-06-2012 09:08 Watch an interview with Professor Yonah Alexander, Senior Fellow and Director, International Center for Terrorism Studies, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, at the B'nai B'rith and Potomac Institute forum on Middle East Security and the Changing Trans-Atlantic Partnership. Hosted on June 28, 2012, at the National Press Club in DC, the program focused on the unfolding security challenges in the Middle East, including the Arab Spring uncertainties, the civil war in Syria, and Iran's nuclear ambition, require reconsideration from the trans-Atlantic strategic partnership. These and other related issue in the region were discussed by a panel of experts, both academics and former government officials
Israeli cherries sold in Iran – Video
simmons | June 29, 2012
28-06-2012 19:57 The Islamic Republic's media reported Israeli cherries are sold in Iran.
Pathways in Jewish History #14: laws and values – Video
simmons | June 28, 2012
28-06-2012 11:40 What is the balance between laws and values? Jews in Israel after the destruction of 2nd Temple. Halacha & Aggadah.
Putin:Russia recognizes ‘Palestine’ – Video
simmons | June 28, 2012
27-06-2012 19:08 Russia reinserted itself into the Israeli-Palestinian "peace" process with a highly publicized visit by President Vladimir Putin. While meeting with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday, Putin said that Russia had no problem recognizing an independent Palestinian state, noting that Moscow had already done so during the days of the Soviet Union.
Barron loses in Brooklyn congressional primary
richards | June 27, 2012
June 26, 2012 NEW YORK (JTA) -- New York City Councilman Charles Barron, a fierce critic of Israeli policy who was opposed by Jewish lawmakers and top party officials, lost in his bid to secure the Democratic nomination in a Brooklyn congressional race.
Russia’s Putin in rare West Bank trip for talks – Video
simmons | June 26, 2012
26-06-2012 09:48 Russian President Vladimir Putin was to meet Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in the West Bank town of Bethlehem on Tuesday during a rare trip aimed at boosting Russia's regional role. Duration: 00:32.
Song dedicated to Palestinian prisoners honors arch-terrorists, on PA TV – Video
simmons | June 26, 2012
26-06-2012 09:06 Transcript: Text on screen: "Dedicated by the Alashekeen band to our brave prisoners." Clip of Mahmoud Abbas speech: "We will not rest until all [prisoners] are freed, and the prisons are emptied." Lyrics of song: "We are pledged to the promise and the revolution. Our hearts are full of faith
Palestinian traditional dresses take Jordanian runway – Video
simmons | June 26, 2012
26-06-2012 08:13 The Palestinian folk dance group Hanouneh held a fashion show in the Jordanian capital of Amman on Saturday showcasing a number of traditional Palestinian dresses. Hannouneh was formed in 1993 with an aim to promote and preserve the Palestinian folkloric traditions through music and dance
