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26th November 2007 |
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| Tasty kosher smoked salmon |
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| If there is one food that is synonymous with being Jewish, it is of course smoked salmon. Now, tinned food giant John West has recently introduced smoked salmon to its range that is not just kosher supervised but actually quite good. |
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25th November 2007 |
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| Celebrate Chanukah |
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| A few years back Smooth-E aka Eric Schwartz gave us a Chanukah version of the Outkast class Hey Ya! and called it Hanukkah Hey Ya! which featured the very Jewtastic line of Oy is Yo Backwards. |
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24th November 2007 |
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| Midrash |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "Midrash is the medium for discussing theology in Judaism rather than using rational philosophy." Find out more about what Rabbi Rosen has to say. |
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23rd November 2007 |
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| Gest to make musical appearance |
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| Reality TV star David Gest will take to the stage in a new musical about his life. David Gest Is Nuts… My Life As A Musical, see the music producer revealing throug song and dance his life story. |
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22nd November 2007 |
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| Tours for disabled to Israel |
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| Travelling to Israel for those who are disabled or with limited mobility can be very daunting, but there's help being offered by a tour company who can put together tours to experience everything the country has to offer. |
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21st November 2007 |
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| Get Ilford on your chest |
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| British Jewish things don't generally feature on hipster shopping services – until now, that is. We find the ultimate Ilford shul T-shirt with its address emblazoned with black text on a standout yellow background. |
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20th November 2007 |
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| Albert donates $30m |
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| Trumpeter Herb Alpert has donated $30 million to pay for a new music school at the University Of California, Los Angeles. The music mogul gave the money to the university’s Los Angeles campus via his Herb Alpert Foundation. |
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19th November 2007 |
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| Vienna goes turkey |
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| Looking for something that is quick, easy and tasty to eat? Then in less than a minute you can have two turkey viennas from Yarden. Coming in as a packet of eight and costing around £2, the viennas are a handy snack. |
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18th November 2007 |
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| Jewish radio for Leeds |
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| The UK’s first full-time Jewish community radio station licence has been awarded to Radio Jcom in Leeds. According to a spokesman, the station will be “inclusive” to all parts of the 10,000 strong Leeds community. |
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16th November 2007 |
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| Zucker's luck |
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| Think of the Zucker brothers and Airplane comes to mind, but there are more than one set of brothers who have the last name Zucker and who work in entertainment. Two other Zucker brothers are delighting web users with short animations. |
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15th November 2007 |
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| Haifa |
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| Travel to Haifa and discover the city's terraced landscape which offers a rich variety of breathtaking panoramas, giving the observer the sensation of being on a heavenly peninsula. |
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14th November 2007 |
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| Fido's Jewish treat |
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| Next time someone says throw me a frickin’ bone, throw them something Jewish. The good folks at Chosen Couture is offering a choice of two plush toys for households who want to give their dogs a fun plaything with a Jewish flavour. |
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13th November 2007 |
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| Jewish trio |
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| Looking for something to play on your MP3 player? Caroline Westbrook makes suggestions based on what she is listening to at present. Find out more aobut her trio of sounds from Naftule's Dream, Lilah Tov and Gogol Bordello vs Tamir Muskat. |
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12th November 2007 |
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| Jewish trio |
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| Looking for something to play on your MP3 player? Caroline Westbrook makes suggestions based on what she is listening to at present. Find out more aobut her trio of sounds from Naftule's Dream, Lilah Tov and Gogol Bordello vs Tamir Muskat. |
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11th November 2007 |
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| I'm A Celebrity Jew! |
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| Malcolm McLaren, the former manager of punk legends The Sex Pistols and PR guru Lynne Franks, are this year's Jewish contestants taking part in ITV's I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! |
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10th November 2007 |
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| Faith schools |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "In principle, as a confirmed believer in separating state from religion, I do not believe states should support religious or denominational schools directly." Find out more. |
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9th November 2007 |
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| Film raises funds |
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| A spontaneous collection at a UK Jewish Film Festival screening of My Mexican Shivah took place which helped to raise awareness and funds to help victims of the recent Mexican flood in the Tabasco region of the country. |
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6th November 2007 |
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| Winehouse has eyes for Ronson |
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| Singer Amy Winehouse is so pleased with her recent collaboration with fellow kosher producer Mark Ronson , she does not trust anyone else to produce her next album. |
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4th November 2007 |
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| MC Rebbe up for award |
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| Jewish entertainer, MC Rebbe has been named as a finalist in the world’s largest blog competition, the 2007 Weblog Awards. Known as "The Rapping Rabbi" MC Rebbe’s three-year-old blog was chosen from a shortlist of several thousand. |
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3rd November 2007 |
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| Multiculturalism |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "Multiculturalism is under attack. There is indeed heightened racial and communal tension in Europe. But is it multiculturalism’s fault?" Find out more. |
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2nd November 2007 |
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| Portman to make directorial debut |
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| Natalie Portman is set to make her feature film directorial debut by taking charge of a planned film adaptation of Israeli novelist Amos Oz’s A Tale Of Love And Darkness. |
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30th October 2007 |
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28th October 2007 |
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| Baron Cohen And Fisher Name Baby |
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| Actress Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have named their new baby daughter Olive. The Wedding Crashers star, 31, and her funnyman fiance welcomed their first child last week in Los Angeles. |
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27th October 2007 |
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| Abraham |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "Every time I read the Biblical narratives about Abraham I am reminded of the differences between his day and ours. And the fact is that I usually think the comparison favours his." |
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26th October 2007 |
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| Portman becomes album compiler |
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| Actress Natalie Portman has compiled an album of 16 of her favourite songs to raise money for charity. The proceeds which will go to FINCA International, an organisation that provides financial services to low-income entrepreneurs. |
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23rd October 2007 |
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| Robbie eyes Ronson |
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| Kosher uberproducer Mark Ronson is in talks to record a comeback album with Robbie Williams. Ronson, who has worked with stars Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse, last teamed up with the singer on his 2006 album Rudebox |
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21st October 2007 |
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| Kiss on your teeth |
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| Veteran rockers Kiss have released a pioneering new toothbrush which transmits the group’s Rock & Roll All Night hit via vibrations in the bristles to the inner ear, while brushing. |
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20th October 2007 |
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| Middle Eastern books |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "My summer reading included some fascinating contrasts. It started with Amos Oz. I have to confess I am so far removed from secular Jewish angst that I have tended to steer clear of secular Israeli literature." |
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19th October 2007 |
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| Peres Eyes Streisand |
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| Israeli president Shimon Peres has asked Barbra Streisand to perform at the country’s 60th anniversary celebrations next year. Peres praises the singing diva’s rendition of Avinu Malkeinu. |
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16th October 2007 |
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14th October 2007 |
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| Prince Wants Winehouse |
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| Superstar Prince is hoping to persuade British jazz songstress Amy Winehouse to collaborate with him on a track - by inviting her to Christmas dinner. “I’m honoured. I’m a massive fan. I would love to work with him,” she says. |
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13th October 2007 |
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| Hygiene |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "In my callow youth I used to think it absurd to have, as Jewish law requires, to wash and make a blessing every time I went to the toilet." Find out more. |
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12th October 2007 |
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| UK Jewish Film Festival |
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| This year's UK Jewish Film Festival, which runs from October 29-November 15, promises an exciting selection of Jewish-themed movies from all over the world. Caroline Westbrook chooses the essential films to see. |
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10th October 2007 |
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| Blow up Menorah |
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| With Chanukah fast approaching, now is the time to think carefully about what Chanukah kitsch you need to grace your home. Why not go for something big and full of attitude. How about an in yer face inflatable menorah. |
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9th October 2007 |
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| Adams Rocks For Peace |
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| Canadian rocker Bryan Adams will headline a concert to promote peace in the Middle East next week. The Summer Of ‘69 star will perform in Tel Aviv on 18 October to raise awareness for a peace campaign launched by non-profit organisation One Voice. |
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7th October 2007 |
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| Shalit goes for Global TV |
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| Music manager Jonathan Shalit is to further expand his Shalit Global agency into managing additional TV stars. |
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6th October 2007 |
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| Creationism |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "Science is one kind of process and religion is another and the two are neither mutually exclusive nor necessarily contradictory but ideally complementary." Find out more. |
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5th October 2007 |
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| Kaplinsky In Mega News Deal |
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| BBC newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky is defecting to commercial broadcaster Five to front its news programme in a deal said to be worth £1m a year. Kaplinsky starts he new role at Five in early 2008 and will be on-screen for its 5.30pm and 7pm news shows. |
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3rd October 2007 |
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| Expressing yourself |
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| Looking for something a bit more upmarket and classy when it comes to your Judaica. Then, you should pay a visit to Jewish Expressions and its range of products which include 3D art. |
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2nd October 2007 |
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| Radio 1 Jews |
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| Since the BBC's pop music station Radio 1 first burst on to the airwaves in 1967, it's played host to hundreds of DJs from all backgrounds. As the station celebrates its 40th anniversary, SJ recalls its kosher presenters. |
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1st October 2007 |
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| Castel Grand Vin |
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| Having thoroughly enjoyed the delights of Castel Du Blanc (a white wine)from Domaine Du Castel, I had the opportunity to also try a bottle of their red - Castel Grand Vin – and happily it lived up to expectations. |
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30th September 2007 |
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| Beastie Boys And Cohen Up For Hall Of Fame |
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| The Beatie Boys and Leonard Cohen are among the acts on the ballot for next year’s Rock + Roll Hall Of Fame induction. To be eligible for induction, nominees must have released their first single no later than 1982. |
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29th September 2007 |
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| Succot |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "We who are part of a minority within a minority, ‘religious’ Jews of various hues and degrees, are in the midst of a fascinating, exhausting, but, for me at any rate, uplifting and exciting month." |
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28th September 2007 |
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| Dylan at shul |
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| Bob Dylan returned to his Jewish roots at the weekend when he attended services for Yom Kippur in Atlanta, Georgia. The folk rocker was a special guest at Chabad-Lubavitch of Georgia, where he was called up by his Hebrew name Zushe ben Avraham. |
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27th September 2007 |
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| Temple stones |
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| The Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Sunday the discovery of a quarry that supplied large stones used to build the Second Temple compound during King Herod's time. |
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26th September 2007 |
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| Flipping and flopping |
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| We all know you can buy fab and funky Jewish tees and even kosher slogans on underwear, but what about your feet? Yes, that's right. Jewish flip flips are now out. |
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25th September 2007 |
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| Shemspeed goes global |
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| Busy as a beaver DJ Handler is set to put on his Shemspeed Jewish music club night across several different cities including New York and London in the space of just a few days in October. |
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24th September 2007 |
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| Understanding salt |
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| Why does one person love the taste of salty snacks, and another dislike it? An Israeli researcher has discovered that babies born with low sodium levels in their blood, have a particular fondness for salt that lasts throughout their lives. |
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23rd September 2007 |
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| Duran Duran Tel Aviv theme |
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| Israeli tourist chiefs are hoping to gain permission from pop group Duran Duran to use an obscure song recorded by them to use as the background music for an advertising campaign to promote Tel Aviv. |
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22nd September 2007 |
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| Atonement |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "For all its failings, or manifest limitations, does not religion offer us a vision of something more, even if it is a measure too far for us?" Find out more. |
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21st September 2007 |
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| Winehouse wins awards |
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| Troubled jazz songstress Amy Winehouse has triumphed at two music awards on the same night. The Rehab singer was named Best Female at the MOBO Awards and Best Live Female across at the Vodafone Live Music Awards. |
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20th September 2007 |
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| Vatican to Israel |
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| Israel's Ministry of Tourism has teamed up with the Vatican's new charter flight service in a joint bid to increase the number of Catholic pilgrim visitors to Israel. |
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19th September 2007 |
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| Selling Yom Kippur |
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| Can every Jewish festival be commercialised? Sure, you can sell gifts based around Chanukah, Passover and Purim, but what about Yom Kippur? Yes, there's a Yom Kippur throw pillow, drinking mug and even mousepad. |
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18th September 2007 |
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| Winehouse back to work |
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| Troubled jazz songstress Amy Winehouse is proving she has recovered from her recent drug problems by heading back to the studio. The Rehab hitmaker - who recently spent two short spells in rehab - has announced plans for a new album. |
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17th September 2007 |
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| Bloom's goes to Edgware |
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| Bloom's has always been a Jewish landmark. First in the East End, then in Golders Green and now in Edgware. Having recently revamped its Golders Green branch, Bloom's has now opened up in Edgware on the site of the old Kinneret. |
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16th September 2007 |
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| Kol Nidre Live Online |
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| Jewish entertainment and information website, JewishTVNetwork.com is to broadcast online a Kol Nidre service from Los Angeles’ oldest synagogue. The service will be streamed from Wilshire Boulevard Temple on Friday September 21. |
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14th September 2007 |
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| Brian Tesler interview |
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| After a career in TV which spanned five decades, former London Weekend Television chairman Brian Tesler has turned his hand to writing, penning his memoirs. Caroline Westbrook meets him and talks about his past, unusual surnames and more. |
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13th September 2007 |
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| New Year travels |
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| 12,000 Israelis will travel for Rosh Hashana to the grave of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov in the Ukrainian city of Uman, while 3,000 people (including Madonna) will arrive in Israel for Rosh Hashana for the International Kabbalah Center Conference. |
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12th September 2007 |
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| Good Yontifications |
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| Looking for that something special gift to give to a batmitzvah girl or just the special woman in your life, then it doesn't get any better or more affordable than jewellery from Yontifications. |
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11th September 2007 |
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| Dylan back on air |
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| Bob Dylan’s highly acclaimed Theme Time Radio Hour satellite radio show will return to US airwaves for a second season on 19 September. |
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10th September 2007 |
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| Blanc Du Castel review |
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| Independent Israeli wine maker Domaine Du Castel has been causing a bit of a stir over recent years, and having sampled its 2005 Blanc Du Castel, Leslie Bunder is captivated and comments that this is a "gracious white wine". Find out more. |
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9th September 2007 |
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| Mercury Prize Jewish winner |
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| Drummer Steffan Halperin is celebrating after his band The Klaxons scooped the prestigious Nationwide Mercury Prize for their album Myths Of The Near Future. |
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8th September 2007 |
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| Sabbatical |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "As 5767 ends and we start 5768 we will enter another Sabbatical, the Seventh Year Release referred to in the Bible (Leviticus 25 and Deuteronomy 15) called Sheviit or Shmita." Find out more. |
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7th September 2007 |
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| RyanDan interview |
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| Canadian twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky are set to make their mark on the music world with the release of their debut single, Like The Sun, and their self-titled debut album later this month. Caroline Westbrook talks to them. |
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6th September 2007 |
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| When in Rome... |
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| The opening of a new glatt kosher hotel in Rome, only a few steps from the lavish Navone Piazza, is just another indication of the growing number of observant Jews who are traveling to this ancient city, rich in archeological sites. |
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5th September 2007 |
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| New Year's fortune |
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| It's that time of the year when we all start gearing up for Rosh Hashanah and welcome in the New Year and hope it will being us another year of delights. And what can be more delightful than to get hold of some wonderful fortune cookies. |
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4th September 2007 |
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| Rosh Hashana girl |
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| She’s funny, cute, sexy and just downright adorable and now Michelle Citrin can add another skill to her skillset, making cool videos. |
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2nd September 2007 |
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| Jewish TV plans |
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| A Jewish Russian millionaire banker turned politician is behind plans to launch a global English language Jewish TV station that aims to start broadcasting during 2008. Vladimir Sloutsker believes Jews need their own channel. |
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1st September 2007 |
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| Song |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "Recently the major Charedi rabbis of Israel announced a ban on mixed concerts, even when the sexes are seating separately and the performers themselves are very, very kosher." Find out more. |
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28th August 2007 |
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| Fans call for award for Bolan |
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| Fans of tragic Marc Bolan have asked Brit Award bosses to hand the singer a posthumous prize, to mark the 30th anniversary of his death. Bolan was just 29 when he was killed in a car accident in 1977. |
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27th August 2007 |
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| Put some licorice in your life |
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| LicoLife, a new Israeli innovation from the licorice root, is a natural additive that is a breakthrough in the treatment of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and strokes. |
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26th August 2007 |
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| Winehouse up for award |
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| Troubled singer Amy Winehouse is leading the nominations for this year’s Mobo Awards. The Rehab hitmaker is up for Best UK Female, alongside Beverley Knight, Corinne Bailey Rae, Jamelia and Joss Stone. |
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25th August 2007 |
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| Yeshivas and money |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes of the state of some yeshivas. "I am pretty sure the money goes to the private accounts of the nepotistic families which own and run these institutions." Find out more. |
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23rd August 2007 |
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| New discoveries in Old Israel |
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| Israel is full of romantic potential. Marcus J Freed and Natalie Marx explore the excitement of the holy land via the new ISSTA service, and travels to the Dead Sea for some natural vitality. |
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21st August 2007 |
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| Johansson's new album |
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| Actress Scarlett Johansson feels guilty about how easily she secured a record contract for her upcoming album of Tom Waits covers, because she has musician friends who dream about releasing an album. |
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20th August 2007 |
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| Dorot expands in USA |
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| Dorot Garlic & Herbs from Kibbutz Dorot has decided to establish a subsidiary in the USA to deal with importing the company’s trays of fresh garlic, herbs and spices from Israel as well as to manage logistics, marketing and sales across the USA. |
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19th August 2007 |
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| Sing a song |
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| Following last year’s inaugural X-factor style contest to find the Jewish community’s best vocal talent, The Big Voice is back again with the top prize of a recording session at rock star Bryan Ferry’s studio. |
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18th August 2007 |
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| Covering your hair |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "Some fifty years ago it was unusual, in the west, to find an Orthodox rabbi’s wife who covered her hair outside of a synagogue. Nowadays, hair covering for women is almost the definition of Orthodoxy." Find out more. |
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17th August 2007 |
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| Douglas returns to his roots |
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| Acting legend Kirk Douglas is set to return to New York for his only appearance in the State to talk about his autobiography Let's Face It. The actor, who is now 90, will be telling stories about his life at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. |
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16th August 2007 |
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| Tourists back in Israel |
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| A year has passed since the second Lebanon war and the tourists are back in Israel. 214,300 tourists arrived in Israel in July 2007, a 43% increase compared to July 2006 and a 7% increase compared to July 2005. |
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15th August 2007 |
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| Jewish school days |
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| With around a month to go before it is time to go back to school, Chosen Couture is offering a range of themed items to brighten up the new school year. |
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14th August 2007 |
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| Roth back in Van Halen |
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| Van Halen will tour North America with singer David Lee Roth for the first time since 1985, it was confirmed at a Los Angeles press conference on Monday. Roth has reunited with original band members Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen. |
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13th August 2007 |
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| New Israeli tomato |
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| Scientists from the Neve-Yaar Research Center in Israel have developed a new strain of tomato with rose and lemon fragrances. The development was discovered during research to improve the taste of various fruit and vegetables. |
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12th August 2007 |
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| Schwarzenegger Becomes Barmitzvah Hit |
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| California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is in demand at barmitzvahs after agreeing to send a videotaped message to the nephew of Terminator 3 co-star Clare Danes’ ex Ben Lee. |
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11th August 2007 |
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| Abuse is never justified |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "If there are still some Jewish men whose mindset is barbaric, it is not the Bible to blame or Jewish law, but a clear deficiency in human sentiment." |
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10th August 2007 |
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| Cassandra gets release |
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| Woody Allen’s new film Cassandra’s Dream will get a UK release, his spokesman has confirmed. The drama, will not follow in the footsteps of the filmmaker’s 2005 cinematic offering Scoop - which failed to make British cinemas. |
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8th August 2007 |
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| Celebrate Sammy David Jr. |
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| As the one of the most famous converts to Judaism, Sammy Davis Jr. is one Jew to celebrate. Chosen Couture is offering a t-shirt with his face and printed below is the simple but very effective text saying Mensch. |
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7th August 2007 |
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| Winehouse becoming fashion-able? |
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| A range of jeans and other clothing bearing a moniker from jazz songstress Amy Winehouse could be in clothing stores in 2008 and the star is looking to take a “full hands on approach” to the fashion range. |
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6th August 2007 |
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| Indian delight from Kelman's |
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| Kelman's is one of London's longest established butchers and as well as selling you fresh products, the company also produces a range of pre-cooked fresh and frozen products including Chinese and Indian meals. We tried out two. |
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5th August 2007 |
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| Parker gets fashion-able |
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| Sarah Jessica Parker chose to launch her clothing line with US discount store Steve & Barry’s - because she wanted to make her fashion affordable. Parker is promoting the Bitten range with a t-shirt that states “Fashion Is Not A Luxury”. |
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3rd August 2007 |
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| Fashionable Scarlett |
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| Scarlett Johansson’s role in Girl With A Pearl Earring has inspired a new campaign for French fashion house Louis Vuitton. The 22-year-old actress appears alongside screen icon Catherine Deneuve and former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev in the new advert. |
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2nd August 2007 |
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| Ashkelon |
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| The ancient pet cemetery is just one of Ashkelon’s many archeological treasures. Among the more modern sites are the beautiful marina, the blossoming promenade, seafront hotels, a colorful marketplace and a beer museum. |
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1st August 2007 |
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| Jew talkin' |
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| So you want to show a bit of Jewish attitude to your fellow Jew or indeed non-Jew? Then how about paying respect to Robert Deniro and the classic Taxi Driver with a Jewish flavoured t-shirt to celebrate the iconic movie. |
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31st July 2007 |
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| Dylan says yes to Ronson |
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| Kosher uber-producer Mark Ronson has spoken of his “honour” at becoming the first artist to receive Bob Dylan’s approval for a remix. Ronson has created a hip-hop version of classic 1966 song Most Likely You’ll Go Your Way (And I’ll Go Mine). |
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30th July 2007 |
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| Putting Hermolis to the test |
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| What do you do if you can't be bothered to cook something from scratch and can't be bothered to go out and get a takeaway and bring it home? Recently we put a lamb meal to the test to see how good Hermolis is. |
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29th July 2007 |
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| Stevens No Specs Appeal |
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| Former S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens’ pop career may have nosedived but she’s still got the X-factor when it comes to being the face of something. And this time round, she’s not so much the face but the eyes of disposable contact lens brand Focus Dailies. |
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28th July 2007 |
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| Jews talk |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "We all know Jews love talking, and there’s no better place to talk till you drop than a conference. Israel has been organising conferences forever. It’s not just for tourist bucks." Find out more. |
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27th July 2007 |
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| Steve Jameson interview |
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| Comedian Steve Jameson has made a name for himself with alter-ego Sol Bernstein, a foul-mouthed Jewish pensioner given to making outrageous remarks. Jameson chats to Something Jewish about Sol, stand-up comedy and Suzie Gold. |
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26th July 2007 |
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| Tel Aviv Euro city? |
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| Tel Aviv Municipality is asking the European Union to declare the city a European Capital of Culture. Every year since 1985, the EU chooses a city as the Capital of Culture for a period of one year and Tel Aviv wants to be that city. |
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25th July 2007 |
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| Something fag-tastic to wear |
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| So you are a straight Jewish female and you have loads of gay male friends, what can you wear to celebrate the fact? How about a Jewish inspired fag hag tee? |
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24th July 2007 |
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| Erran Baron Cohen interview |
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| Erran Baron Cohen – the brother of Borat and Ali G creator Sacha – made a name for himself a few years ago with the band Zohar. SJ talks to him about his involvement in the Sacred exhibition at London's British Library and his famous sibling. |
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23rd July 2007 |
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| Hi Honey I'm healthy |
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| Lin’s Bee Farm, a family run enterprise, is one of Israel’s leading manufacturers of honey and honey-based health products. Find out more about their products. |
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22nd July 2007 |
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| An evening with Streisand |
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| Matthew d'Ancona spends an evening with Barbra Streisand at the O2 arena in London. He says: "This was about the soundtrack not only to lives, but to generations". Find out more. |
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21st July 2007 |
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| Immigration |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "Both Britain and the US are currently struggling with the issue of immigration. A lot of what can be said of Jewish immigration into Britain also applies to Jewish immigration into the US." |
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20th July 2007 |
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| Angels in America review |
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| Marcus J Freed discovers that celestial bodies wear mascara in the Lyric’s production of Angels in America which is on until July 22. He says it is "a unique theatrical event and an absolute treat for any theatregoer." |
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19th July 2007 |
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| Tourists for one day |
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| About 25,000 tourists from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries have arrived in Israel since February without having had to go through the normal process of applying for a visa. |
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18th July 2007 |
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| Rug a dub a Jew |
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| Looking for a new rug for your children's bedroom? How about something with a Jewish theme to it? Over at School Outfitters, they've got a rug that features all the main festivals neatly put on it. |
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17th July 2007 |
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| Winehouse up for award |
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| Jazz songstress Amy Winehouse has been shortlisted for the prestigious Nationwide Mercury Prize. Winehouse's well received Back To Black album goes up against 10 other finalists including last year's winner Arctic Monkeys and 2003 winner Dizzee Rascal. |
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16th July 2007 |
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| Ralphy's review |
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| At first glace, Ralphy's in Edgware looks like a place you want to go to. It’s billed as a "traditional kosher New York Grill Restaurant full of American classics", so with that Leslie Bunder entered on a Sunday. Find out how he got on. |
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15th July 2007 |
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| Susie Essman interview |
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| Best known for being the loud and foul-mouthed Susie Greene in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Susie Essman is much more than just a supporting actress on Larry David's hit show. SJ talks to Essman about her UK tour, working with David and swearing at strangers. |
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14th July 2007 |
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| On fasting |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "Why is it that religions, all religions, seem to be associated with self-denial, fasting and smelling badly? It's one of the least appealing aspects, this holier-than-thou." Find out more. |
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13th July 2007 |
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| Comedy night memorial |
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| A packed crowd at London's Comedy Store helped to raise over £8000 as part of a memorial event to remember Miriam 'Mim' Hyman, who was a victim of the London Bombings of July 7 2005. Among comedians taking part were Jon Culshaw and Mark Maier. |
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12th July 2007 |
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| Just New York it! |
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| Check out our essential guide to the best sights, smells, shops and scenes that New York has to offer. If you only do 10 things during your stay, make sure they include these. |
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11th July 2007 |
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| T for Jew |
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| Want to show your support for the boys and girls in the Israeli Defense Forces? How about adorning your body with some IDF t-shirts emblazed in Hebrew. Israeli-T is offering a wide range of shirts and at ultra-cheap prices. |
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10th July 2007 |
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| Oi Va Voi concert review |
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| Oi Va Voi are back after two tumultuous years with an eponymous second album. Elly Goodman went to London's Scala to see the band play material from it to a packed audience and find out if the wait for the album and gig was worth it. |
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9th July 2007 |
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| Aunt makes it good |
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| Israel's Aunt Berta's has taken the fruits of the orchards and turned them into natural preserves, marmalades, sauces and spreads. Among its delights are pomegranate jelly, pink grapefruit marmalade and lemon and mint sauce. |
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8th July 2007 |
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| Green's £5m donation |
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| Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green is to give £1m a year over the next five years to Jewish Care. The owner of high street stores Top Shop, Bhs and Burton previously gave a £4.5m donation to the charity in 2005. |
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6th July 2007 |
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| Merchant on stage |
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| Marcus J Freed goes to The Globe in London to see the latest production of Shakespeare's classic The Merchant Of Venice. He says of it: "deftly combines comedy with the play’s darker themes and provides an outstanding evening’s entertainment." |
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5th July 2007 |
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| Budapest delights |
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| Budapest has a long Jewish history and Marcus J Freed goes there to find out more about what the city has to offer. He's impressed with what he finds especially the Great Synagogue. |
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4th July 2007 |
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| My Yiddishe bag-lady |
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| Always offering something a bit different and something you look at and say, wow, that is different is the rather lovely and very glam Rabbi's Daughters. And now, you can get a rather delicious bag from them. |
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3rd July 2007 |
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| Mark Ronson interview |
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| Musician and producer Mark Ronson has made a name for himself by twiddling the knobs for the likes of Lily Allen and fellow kosher hitmaker Amy Winehouse. Caroline Westbrook chats to the man himself about being Jewish, making music and telling jokes. |
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1st July 2007 |
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| Scent of Caprice |
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| Model Caprice Bourret will release her own brand of perfume early next year. Hot on the trail of Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton - who have all released their own fragrances - the star is hoping to cash in on the celebrity scent trend. |
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30th June 2007 |
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| Education in Israel |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "There are internal challenges to Israel’s existence nearly as pressing as the external ones. The tension and gulf between the secular and the religious is one of them. One of the battlegrounds is Education." |
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29th June 2007 |
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| Streisand In Concert |
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| If you can't make it to one of Barbra Streisand's live shows in the UK next month, then the good news is that a new album recorded live in concert last year is now out. Caroline Westbrook offers her verdict. |
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28th June 2007 |
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| Jurassic Adventures |
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| One unique, distinguishing and impressive fact separates the Dominican Republic from every other country on the planet. It was the only place to officially welcome Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. Marcus J Freed finds out more. |
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27th June 2007 |
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| Talit clip goes glam |
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| If you are female and wear a tallit, you'll probably get a little fed up that the only type of tallit clip you can get is the standard silver or gold that most men have. But thanks to Jewish accessories company Yontifications, now you can get something. |
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26th June 2007 |
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| Dylan tops angry poll |
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| Folk rock legend Bob Dylan has topped another music poll - this time for recording the angriest love song. Dylan’s Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right has claimed the top spot in an online Rolling Stone magazine poll. |
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25th June 2007 |
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| Yemenite soup in London |
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| Leslie Bunder is always on the look out for something different that's kosher but when it comes to soup and eating out, your choice is pretty much down to chicken soup. So on his quest for something different, he decided to try out The Whitehouse's Yemenite soup. |
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24th June 2007 |
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| Drescher enlists Jolie |
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| Angelina Jolie is set to honour her late mother’s cancer battle by appearing in a new public service announcement with comedienne Fran Drescher. Drescher, a cancer survivor, has founded the Cancer Schmancer movement. |
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22nd June 2007 |
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| Allen to direct opera |
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| Veteran filmmaker Woody Allen is to direct an opera in California. Spanish tenor Placido Domingo, general director of the Los Angeles opera, has invited Allen to direct an epic in September 2008. |
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21st June 2007 |
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| Budget flights to Israel |
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| The first low-cost no-frills airline to fly to Israel from Manchester and Luton is due to take off from November. Thomsonfly, will offer direct flights to Tel Aviv starting from £79.99 one way and £139.98 return. |
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20th June 2007 |
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| Going baseball crazy |
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| Now that the Israel Baseball League is a reality with teams playing as well as fans being able to watch the game, a range of merchandise is now on offer. |
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19th June 2007 |
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| Solomon Sisters on tour |
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| Jewish musical duo the Solomon Sisters are bringing their show to London, ahead of performing at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Yiddish Cabaret And Klezmer sees the pair reviving classic songs from the golden age of New York’s Yiddish Theatre. |
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17th June 2007 |
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| Most fanciable Jews revealed |
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| Former Friends star David Schwimmer and Emmerdale actress Georgia Slowe have emerged as the most fanciable Jewish celebrities. Coming second in the male category was Adam Levine while for females it was Rachel Stevens. |
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16th June 2007 |
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| Shimon Peres |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "I am pleased that Shimon Peres is to be the president of Israel. Apart from his unfortunate pronunciation of the ‘piss process’, he is an articulate and elegant spokesman for Israel’s cause." |
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15th June 2007 |
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| Dylan wins award |
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| Veteran rocker Bob Dylan has been honoured with Spain’s prestigious Prince Of Asturias award in recognition of his contribution to the arts. The 66-year-old follows in the footsteps of movie director Woody Allen who has previously won the award. |
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14th June 2007 |
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| Jerusalem by ear |
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| The Jerusalemp3 project for the city's Municipality was launched a few weeks ago, offering visitors the opportunity to download guided tours of the city free of charge. Find out more. |
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13th June 2007 |
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| A Matzo baby |
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| Looking to dress up your little one in Jewish kitsch? Even though we are months away from Passover, you can still order a body suit for your baby that is matzo themed. |
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12th June 2007 |
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| Jeff Wayne interview |
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| Composer Jeff Wayne is best known for his 1978 album and musical The War Of The Worlds. As a new highlights album is released and he prepares to take the musical on tour, SCaroline Westbrook talks to him. |
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11th June 2007 |
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| Yarden gets beefy |
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| Think of Yarden and what comes to mind? Chicken, turkey and more chicken and turkey. But recently, beef products from this Israeli food giant have been arriving in the UK and offering some competition to existing pre-sliced deli suppliers. |
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10th June 2007 |
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| Cowell's Jew Factor |
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| Looks like showbiz mogul Simon Cowell can trace his roots back as a member of the tribe. The American Idol to Britain’s Got Talent judge has paternal grandparents who were married at an East London synagogue. |
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9th June 2007 |
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| Blood libels |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "It will come as no surprise that the Blood Libel is making a big comeback in the Muslim world and is repeated and exaggerated on state sponsored television throughout that culturally benighted part of our planet." |
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8th June 2007 |
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| Gest's Jewish connection |
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| He’s known for his flamboyant lifestyle and dress sense. He is also known for wearing two diamond-encrusted crosses. But behind the facade, David Gest is actually a nice Jewish boy from California. |
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7th June 2007 |
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| Coming out to Israel |
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| Israel's Ministry of Tourism is looking to increase the number of gay and lesbian tourists to visit Israel. An advertising campaign will feature a same-sex couple on a camel and two men in yarmulkes kissing in Jerusalem. |
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6th June 2007 |
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| Wear’s the rabbi? |
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| Those fun folks at Shalom Shirts have been bringing out a range of quirky and off-beat Jewish themed tees for quite a while, among them is Trust Me, I'm A Rabbi. |
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5th June 2007 |
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| Getting Winehouse endorsement |
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| Drink companies in Japan as well as the USA and UK are looking to snap up jazz songstress Amy Winehouse to front advertising campaigns, on TV, billboards and print. |
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4th June 2007 |
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| Land of hummus and pita |
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| Hummus is the common denominator for all Israelis. Ask an expatriate what he misses most, watch two Israelis argue for hours about where the best hummus is served, or try driving through the hummus-eateries filled streets of Jaffa on a Saturday and you'll understand. |
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3rd June 2007 |
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| Miss Jewish World? |
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| Samantha Freedman, an 18-year-old Jewish student studying for her A Levels has taken another step closer for the chance to become the next Miss England and represent her country at the annual Miss World competition by winning Miss Hertfordshire |
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2nd June 2007 |
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1st June 2007 |
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| Fiddler On The Roof review |
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| Six months after its hugely successful run at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, the latest production of classic musical Fiddler On The Roof, starring actor Henry Goodman, has arrived in London's West End. SJ's Caroline Westbrook offers her verdict. |
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31st May 2007 |
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| Dead Sea hotel expansion |
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| The Israeli government has approved a plan for the construction of new hotels with a total of 3,200 rooms in the northern part of the Dead Sea. In addition, a four-lane, well lit highway that is being built, will shorten the journey to Jerusalem. |
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30th May 2007 |
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| Mensch of the Day |
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| With Mother's Day now over, all thoughts turn to what to give to dad for Father's Day. If your dad is a baseball kind of guy, then how about a Mensch baseball that sits on top of some imitation green grass?
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29th May 2007 |
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| Winehouse duet with Sir Elton |
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| Jazz songstress Amy Winehouse is set to duet with music legend Sir Elton John. According to an industry insider, Sir Elton is smitten with the recently wed north Londoner and wants to work with her. |
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28th May 2007 |
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| Chickpeas for life |
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| Researchers have long claimed that the nutritional benefits of chickpeas could be one of the reasons for the rise of civilization in the fertile crescent of Mesopotamia, now a team of Israeli scientists believe they have discovered the reason why. |
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27th May 2007 |
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| New Jewish London guide |
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| The latest edition of the Jewish London Guide which covers arts and cultural events in the capital is now out. Supported by London Mayor Ken Livingstone, the guide offers 30 pages of events happening in the spring and summer. |
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25th May 2007 |
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| Simons in Eastenders |
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| Rita Simons, a niece of loudmouth electronics tycoon Sir Alan Sugar - currently firing people in the latest series of The Apprentice - is set to star as a feisty relative of the Mitchell family in long-running soap EastEnders. |
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24th May 2007 |
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| Mini Israel for you |
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| Israel's popular miniature park, Mini Israel, now offers a new service in which customers will be able to see models of their own buildings or homes at the miniature site. |
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23rd May 2007 |
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| Wazzup in Hebrew? |
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| In the immortal words of that famous TV commercial - wazzup. And if you want to take a bit of Bud to your chest, then how about the Budweiser in Hebrew? Israeli t-shirt and clothing company Zahal is offering for a mere $11.99 a Hebrew Bud tee |
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22nd May 2007 |
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| Klezmer Comes To London |
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| Klezmer fans are in for a treat this weekend with three klezmer acts performing at the Klez In The City event in East London. Among those taking part are London-based group Kosmos and eccentric Canadian musician Geoff Berner. |
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21st May 2007 |
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| Dairy rise in Israel |
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| Sales of dairy products in Israel have gone up by 70 percent in the last week, ahead of the Shavuot holiday Tuesday, and cheeses comprised 45 percent of all dairy products sales, compared to 36 percent in an ordinary week. |
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20th May 2007 |
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| Johansson to become Scots Mary |
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| Sexy actress Scarlett Johansson will star as tragic monarch, Mary, Queen of Scots in a new movie. The Lost In Translation star, 22, will take the lead in director James Curran’s Mary, Queen of Scots. |
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19th May 2007 |
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| Revelation |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "The biblical harvest festival of Shavuot, which comes round again this week, is also the anniversary of the Sinai Covenant which is the defining moment of Judaism as a religious and civil system." |
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18th May 2007 |
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| Seinfeld takes the bee |
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| Comedian Jerry Seinfeld took a huge leap of faith to promote his new film Bee Movie at the Cannes Film Festival in France yesterday - by jumping from a hotel roof, dressed as an insect. |
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17th May 2007 |
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| New Masada museum |
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| The story of Masada comes to life in a new museum. The site – a symbol of Jewish perseverance and sacrifice – now offers guided tours by Josephus Flavius and archeologist Yigal Yadin. |
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16th May 2007 |
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| Go, Go, Go |
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| What can you get to make your bathroom a little bit Jewish? Well, how about a toilet seat cover? Yes, for $18 from Chosen Couture you can get a matzo print cover for your toilet seat so that every time you want to go, you know why you are gong.
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15th May 2007 |
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| Streisand plays another date |
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| Legendary singer Barbra Streisand has added an extra date to her UK tour. Streisand, who will be joined on tour by a 58 piece orchestra, will now play three nights at London’s O2 Arena, on July 18, 22 and 25.
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14th May 2007 |
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| Coke is it |
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| Over the past few years, health food trends have been taking the world by storm, but only in Israel will the world's most popular soft drink be manufactured without preservatives or artificial food coloring. |
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13th May 2007 |
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| Winehouse fit for a Prince |
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| Jazz songstress Amy Winehouse has vowed to “drop everything” to secure a duet with her musical idol Prince. The superstar has already invited Winehouse to join him on the London stage this summer. |
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12th May 2007 |
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| Ghetto life |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "I am always surprised that whenever I am critical, some of my readers assume that I am depressed. So let me admit that this piece is indeed influenced by spending time in one of the world’s great ghettos, Antwerp." |
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11th May 2007 |
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| Annabel Karmel interview |
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| Over the past decade, Annabel Karmel has made a name for herself with her recipes for babies and children, and her attempts to change the way we feed our families. SJ's Caroline Westbrook talks to Karmel who is appearing at the Baby Show in Birmingham. |
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10th May 2007 |
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| 5th Ave in Jerusalem? |
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| Jerusalemites might not know it yet, but they will soon have their own version of the Fifth Avenue in their hometown. The shopping area is scheduled to open shortly on Mamila Street in the David Village's neighborhood located outside the Old City's walls. |
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9th May 2007 |
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| Kosher plates |
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| If you have ever forgotten which of your dishes are for meat and which ones are for diary products, Chosen Couture can offer some help. The hip Jewish shopping site is now offering plates with either Meat or Dairy on them. |
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8th May 2007 |
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| Maroon 5 make history |
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| Adam Levine’s Maroon 5 have made US pop chart history after scoring the biggest jump to number one ever on the Billboard Hot 100. The group’s Makes Me Wonder has shot up the chart from number 64 to number one, beating Kelly Clarkson’s previous jump from 52 to the top spot. |
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7th May 2007 |
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| Kosher conference |
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| Passover mazot for celiac patients, rabbinical supervision via the internet, and second-rate Chinese seafood as kosher shrimps – these are only some of the gastronomic innovations discussed at a four-day-long kosher convention held in Jerusalem. |
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6th May 2007 |
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| Dancers wanted! |
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| Choreographer Arlene Phillips is looking to find the best dancers in Britain for a new BBC1 TV show to be shown in the summer. The founder of the raunchy 1970s and 1980s dance troupe Hot Gossip will be fronting Dance X. |
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5th May 2007 |
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| Strange folk |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "How is it possible to love all Jews let alone all human beings even if we are all precious in the eyes of God and He loves us all?" |
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4th May 2007 |
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| Charlotte Mendelson interview |
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| Having made her mark on the literary world with her first two novels Love In Idleness and Daughters Of Jerusalem, author Charlotte Mendelson is back with her latest effort, When We Were Bad. Caroline Westbrook talks to the 34-year-old author. |
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3rd May 2007 |
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| Jerusalem 40 |
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| Jerusalem is one of those rare places that one can explore for weeks without visiting the same place twice. In honour of the 40th anniversary of the city's reunification, here is list of attractions and events that can interest both visitors and residents. |
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2nd May 2007 |
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| Jewish mother's day |
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| With mother's day fast approaching in the United States and Canada, what do you give to the mother who has just about everything? Why not a Rabbi's Daughter hip and happening t-shirt? |
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1st May 2007 |
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| Infected Mushroom |
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| It has been a while since trance music took over Tel Aviv's clubs, invaded mainstream radio stations, was played at bar mitzvot and featured on MTV. Still, the first image that comes to mind when you ask an Israeli about trance is Infected Mushroom. |
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30th April 2007 |
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| Israel wines in Asia |
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| Israeli wines were featured at a wine tasting event in both South Korea and Japan in March, with one objective: Promoting sales and penetrating Israeli wine into these countries. |
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29th April 2007 |
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| Sacred exhibition |
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| At a time when great religions are in conflict, both with each other and among themselves, it is an act of faith - in more than one sense - for the British Library to highlight what unites three of them in Sacred, a summer exhbition. Find out more. |
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28th April 2007 |
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| Why? |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "A principle of all Western religions is ‘Benevolence’, that God cares and is involved in human life, rewards the good and punishes the bad. But most of us just don’t see it working that way." |
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27th April 2007 |
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| Calder tops music list |
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| Record company mogul Clive Calder has emerged as Britain’s only music billionaire according to the annual Sunday Times Rich List. With an estimated £1.3bn, South African-born Calder, 61 founded Zomba, home to Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys. |
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26th April 2007 |
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| El Al's check-in |
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| Hate the lines at the airport's check-in counters? Israel's national airline El Al, announced a "Pre-Flight Service from Home" program. |
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25th April 2007 |
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| I love Winnie |
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| When it comes to sheer chutzpah, it doesn't get any better or more brilliantly than Shalom Shirts and its Winnie The Jooh offering. Your favourite huggable bear now sports traditional Chasidic gear with a black hat and payis on the side of his head. |
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24th April 2007 |
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| Shaiman wins award |
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| Composer Marc Shaiman has claimed the Henry Mancini Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements and contributions to the music of film and television at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Film and Television Music Awards. |
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23rd April 2007 |
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| Israeli healthy eating |
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| A giant health food and organic supermarket is set to open in June in Israel's Netanya's Poleg commercial area. The store, which will be called Eden Teva Market, was built with a $6 million investment by businessman Guy Provisor. |
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22nd April 2007 |
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| Dylan gets second series |
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| Bob Dylan’s stint as a radio DJ has earned the rocker another season as the host of a themed XM Satellite Radio series. The first season of Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour recently concluded with a show dedicated to spring cleaning but a second series will begin in September. |
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21st April 2007 |
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| Hatikvah |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes of the Israeli National Anthem: "If we insist on an anthem, let it be one that incorporates all its citizens. It’s not a text that is hallowed by religion or tradition". |
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20th April 2007 |
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| MC Rebbe up for award? |
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| Jewish rapper, musician and comic MC Rebbe is up for an award as one of Britain’s best bloggers. The bearded star of small screen and stage has been shortlisted for a Best of Brit Blog Awards. |
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19th April 2007 |
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| Delta expands Israel service |
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| Delta Airlines will begin offering daily services between New York City's John F. Kennedy Airport and Tel Aviv in addition to the Tel Aviv-Atlanta flights the company reinstated last year. |
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18th April 2007 |
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| Wear Yiddish |
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| Another Wednesday shopping story and another Jewish t-shirt to go out and buy. This time it's The Yiddish Guide to the Perfect Word. |
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17th April 2007 |
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| Yad Vashem freestyle |
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| Teenagers opt to spend Holocaust Memorial Day watching DVDs? Hip-hop artist Subliminal and Grammy award-winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari think they have a solution. |
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16th April 2007 |
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| Israel's number 1 |
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| Dairy company Tnuva's milk in a carton with a twist-on cap is Israel’s leading food product, outselling the top twenty most popular food products in the country. |
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15th April 2007 |
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| Miss Jewish World? |
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| A Jewish student studying for her A Levels could become the next Miss England and represent her country at the annual Miss World competition. Radlett and Bushey Reform Synagogue member Samantha Freedman will compete next month in a local heat. |
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14th April 2007 |
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| Am I a believer? |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "Declaring a belief in God does keep ones mind and senses open to more possibilities than if it is shut out completely. It leaves the door open. And this is where mysticism comes in useful." |
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13th April 2007 |
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| Angel up for porn award |
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| Kosher porn queen Joanna Angel, actor/director Seymore Butts and former Saved By The Bell Star Dustin Diamond have made it to the shortlist for this years F.A.M.E Awards. |
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12th April 2007 |
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| Israeli teepees |
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| Sleep in the outdoors in a teepee. You don't need to go to America to do this, you can go to Israel and visit The Indian Village, situated in the Golan. |
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11th April 2007 |
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| Free Ben & Jerry's |
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| Nice Jewish boys Ben and Jerry who founded their own namesake ice cream company have a special post Passover treat - free ice cream. On Tuesday April 17 from 1pm to 5pm, Ben & Jerry's will celebrate their 29th annual free cone day. |
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10th April 2007 |
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| Max Pashm review |
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| Weddings, Barmitzvahs and Funerals, by Brighton based musician Max Pashm, was originally released in 1997 – but it still sounds good 10 years on. SJ's Caroline Westbrook offers her verdict, |
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9th April 2007 |
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| Old school matzo balls |
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| Can't cook like your mother, but still want to offer the matzo balls just like mamma used to make? Well, you can always fake it by buying a glass jar of Manischewitz Matzo Balls in Broth. |
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8th April 2007 |
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| Brits love Johansson |
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| Sexy Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has topped a poll of women who most men want to marry according to British Esquire magazine. The Lost In Translation actress was number one for going under a chupah with. |
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7th April 2007 |
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| Does prison work? |
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| Rabbi Jeremy Rosen writes: "Sometimes even if a solution is inadequate, it may still be better than the alternative. If prison, awful as it is, does in fact keep violent criminals | | | |
