Israeli actress portrays an Iranian immigrant named Ava in new show.
Israel’s lack of absentee voting reflects a country’s hang-ups about citizens who leave its borders and the Zionist ethos of Israel’s founders.
The American-Israel relationship is all about the Benjamins, reflecting the shared values of “the first American,” Benjamin Franklin, and modern Zionism’s founder, Benjamin Ze’ev Herzl.
The role of Anglos in Israeli politics has lately been the subject of much discussion.
Sara’s Place in Ra’anana serves up kosher dishes with an American flare.
So the American Jews can enjoy Thanksgiving and have their turkey too.
Beyond the parade and the food, the festive tablescapes and the turkey bingo, is the real meaning of Thanksgiving – thankful for being alive another day to celebrate.
While Israelis see themselves as custodians of the Jewish homeland, the American Jewish community simply cannot see beyond their decades-old role as benefactors of the Zionist dream.
The two calls were traced back to the teenager who is currently awaiting trial at the Nitzan prison in the central Israel town of Ramle.
Jewish philanthropy need not be a zero-sum game.
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