The Reading List: The Next Maccabeats?

By Ben Sales March 2, 2011

Better late than never: Not as good as those Hanukkah dreamboats, I think, but still fun. [Ein Prat Fountainheads] And you thought Natalie Portman couldn’t get any more amazing. [NYT] Turns out Italy isn’t as Catholic as it seems. [Pink Pangea] Where do you go if you’re a student in Egypt and things get ugly?…

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J Street U has come a long way, and has a long way to go

By Harpo Jaeger March 2, 2011

Update: I’ve issued a correction to some of the information in this post. I’m really impressed with the passion that the leaders of J Street U bring to their work.  At the student session on Sunday night of the J Street conference, they emphasized the role that students can play in the larger movement.  This…

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Kicking off JAM!

By akinman March 2, 2011

Kicking off the start of JAM, Jewish Awareness Month, tonight Alan Dershowitz, Esq. will be speaking at the University of Florida. Hosted by UF Hillel, ACCENT, and the Jewish Student Union, at tonight’s discussion, Mr. Dershowitz will be holding a conversation forum with the President of the University of Florida, Dr. Machen, followed by a…

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What Israel Can Learn from Syria

By Harpo Jaeger March 2, 2011

Egyptians are celebrating in the streets, but Israel is worried. Here’s why Israel should support the democratic revolution in Cairo–and follow the example of Syria in 1979.

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Breaking it down with Balkan Beat Box

By mmoncaster March 2, 2011

While most were prepping for the week ahead, a contingent of dedicated dancers was breaking it down at Vancouver ’s Commodore Ballroom. It was a chilly Sunday night, but the allure of seeing Israeli band Balkan Beat Box perform live proved to be irresistible. BBB did not disappoint. Their eclectic style of music is innovative…

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