IsraNews - 17 Sivan 5771 - 19 June 2011
Parashat Korach - Numbers 16:1 - 18:32
"Some Things Don't Add Up"
by Jerry Waxman
Why is Gilad Schalit still in the hands of Hamas while half the world is pressuring Israel to bend over backwards for a "peace" deal with the Palestinians?
Why is Jonathan Pollard still in prison? And why can't he even get a few hours to go to his Dad's funeral? And why don't people in high places do anything about it?
Gilad Schalit; every soldier's
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
IsraNews - 10 Sivan 5771 - 12 June 2011
IsraNews - 10 Sivan 5771 - 12 June 2011
Parashat Sh'lach
"Israel Is Set Apart"
by Jerry Waxman
This is the first installment of our weekly news round-up. As most other news accounts concerning Israel focus largely on its security measures and problems with its enemies, at Israel MagNet we look for a different story. While politicians and journalists only concern themselves with violent clashes and heated disputes over land rights (and wrongs) we find stories of accomplishment and
Parashat Sh'lach
"Israel Is Set Apart"
by Jerry Waxman
This is the first installment of our weekly news round-up. As most other news accounts concerning Israel focus largely on its security measures and problems with its enemies, at Israel MagNet we look for a different story. While politicians and journalists only concern themselves with violent clashes and heated disputes over land rights (and wrongs) we find stories of accomplishment and
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Harvard's First Woman President Understands Her Significance As Role Model
Harvard's First Woman President Understands Her Significance As Role Model
(VOA News) Drew Gilpin Faust is prestigious university's 28th president Harvard University is arguably one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1636, it is among the oldest in the United States.
In 2007, Harvard named historian and scholar Drew Gilpin Faust its 28th president. She is the first woman to hold that position.
“At a press conference right after the announcement of my appointment, I was asked something about what it was like to be the first woman president of Harvard,” Faust recalls. “My response, which I had not predetermined, was to
(VOA News) Drew Gilpin Faust is prestigious university's 28th president Harvard University is arguably one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1636, it is among the oldest in the United States.
In 2007, Harvard named historian and scholar Drew Gilpin Faust its 28th president. She is the first woman to hold that position.
“At a press conference right after the announcement of my appointment, I was asked something about what it was like to be the first woman president of Harvard,” Faust recalls. “My response, which I had not predetermined, was to
Monday, June 6, 2011
Shavuoth 5771
Chag Shavuot Sameach חג שבועות שמח
This story is in honor of the Shavuot Holiday: Feel free to comment.
The Old Man Was Wierd
by Jerry Waxman
The old man was weird. I'm sorry, I don't mean any disrespect. He was just weird. He was always, I don't know . . . joyful. He didn't have any reason to be, from what I saw. But there he was, always grinning and happy like it was the best day in his life. Weird.
He showed up at all the events; weddings, bar mitzvahs, even my
This story is in honor of the Shavuot Holiday: Feel free to comment.
The Old Man Was Wierd
by Jerry Waxman
The old man was weird. I'm sorry, I don't mean any disrespect. He was just weird. He was always, I don't know . . . joyful. He didn't have any reason to be, from what I saw. But there he was, always grinning and happy like it was the best day in his life. Weird.
He showed up at all the events; weddings, bar mitzvahs, even my
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Israel MagNet Magazine
Israel MagNet Magazine
The first edition of Israel MagNet Magazine is out, and it's FREE.
Pick up your free copy HERE
Some of the stories in this edition . . . .
First Edition (Who are we?)
Why a Website? ( What is the website for?)
"Don't Blame Obama"
Feature Story "The 11th Commandment"
. . . and More . .
Okay, the first edition is a little rough. But we'll work out the kinks, eventually. Why don't you help?This magazine is of, for, and by Jews. It's a lot
The first edition of Israel MagNet Magazine is out, and it's FREE.
Pick up your free copy HERE
Some of the stories in this edition . . . .
First Edition (Who are we?)
Why a Website? ( What is the website for?)
"Don't Blame Obama"
Feature Story "The 11th Commandment"
. . . and More . .
Okay, the first edition is a little rough. But we'll work out the kinks, eventually. Why don't you help?This magazine is of, for, and by Jews. It's a lot
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