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3 million (free) books on, PJ Library eyes expansion - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
One Jewish educational professional who asked not to be named said Jewish communities are wasting money delivering free books to mostly middle-class children whose families are, for the most part, already involved in Jewish life.
Battle lines drawn in the West Bank's Ulpana neighborhood, with far-reaching ... - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
They may also step up the 'price tag' attacks," the source said, referring to attacks by settlers against Palestinian property. Thousands of structures that the government has promised the courts it will demolish are scattered throughout the West Bank, ...
Producer threatens LA Jewish film fest over rejection of sex-abuse documentary - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
“[Helstein] was overly sensitive to a particular portion of her donor base and audience and did not consider the value the film would provide to the community at large,” said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “The festival has always had ...
No surprises in Putin victory, but question for Russian Jews is what comes next - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The protesters don't know how he's going to react,” said one Jewish observer who lives in Russia and insisted on anonymity. “There's no question that December was a game changer,” the observer said. “This term will be different than previous terms.
Ahead of French elections, Sarkozy makes pitch to Jews - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
One Sarkozy supporter who asked not to be named said that Sarkozy “didn't do everything perfectly, but the reality is that the alternative would be worse.” Perhaps more than his record on Israel, France's economic woes are diluting support for the ...
Is Hamas trying to change its stripes? - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
An Israeli official who insisted on anonymity said the international community must make clear to Abbas that joining forces with Hamas -- which the United States, Israel and many European countries consider a terrorist organization -- is a step away ...
On Israel, think tank adopts a more cautious approach, even as anger at critic ... - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
But figures close to the think tank, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they perceive Block's efforts as an attempt to keep views critical of Israel out of the discourse or challenge what they see as pieties about the dangers posed by Iran.
Obama assassination column raises question: Why do some Jews see Obama as so ... - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
One New Yorker who insisted on anonymity said, “He's not a Hitler in the sense that he's anti-Semitic and wants to put every Jew into a concentration camp -- at least not as we see things right now.” He also said he believes that if Obama hangs on for ...
US expects Iran sanctions to bear results within two months - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
31, a senior administration official said Wednesday in a briefing for Israeli and Jewish media. The sanctions in the law target third parties that deal with Iran's financial and energy sectors; for years the United States has banned dealings by its own ...
Administration gets some of the leeway it sought in new Iran sanctions - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
A spike in oil prices would drive away nations they had hoped to co-opt, administration officials said then, and would create more funds for Iran to advance its suspected nuclear weapons program. “Iran would in fact have more money to fuel its nuclear ...
In Sherman-Berman race, grass-roots strength faces off with Capitol Hill heft - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
“These are two guys who are extraordinary leaders on issues of importance to those who care about Israel,” said a pro-Israel insider in Washington who, like many others in the community, asked not to be identified in order not to offend either ...
Republicans' 'Starting from zero' aid proposal startles pro-Israel community - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
“We have seen a ton of money in places, and zero comes out of it,” the source said, explaining that starting from zero would “force a culture of accountability. The Pakistanis think they have us over a barrel. It's one thing to have influence, ...
At GA, new federation plan for overseas seen as blow to Jewish Agency - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
“It will be those who sit closest to the trough who eat first,” said one opponent of the plan who spoke on condition of anonymity. What is almost certain is that the Global Planning Table will add a layer of complexity, work and deliberation to ...
With Perry surging and Romney slipping, GOP Jews grapple with a changed field - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
“This race is between Romney and Perry and the other candidates are filler for campaign reporters,” said one Jewish political strategist who requested anonymity. Both Perry and Romney are seen by Jewish Republicans as strongly pro-Israel, ...
In tapping Ira Forman to be Jewish point man, Obama campaign goes with an insider - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
... of the administration, there's not been a serious attempt at having a full-time Jewish liaison with connectivity and knowledge of the Jewish community,” said an official with a Jewish community organization who spoke on condition of anonymity. ...
Senate Democrats to Jews: Help us on budget, defending Obama - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
One of the Jews present who asked not to be identified because of an agreement at the meeting not to describe what others said, characterized the senators' response as follows: “They basically said: 'If you want these things, help us pass the budget. ...
The rise and fall of Anthony Weiner - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Officials did not want to be identified by name because of the party's eagerness to put the Weiner scandal behind them, particularly in media coverage. As much as he tacked to the left on economic issues, the congressman leaned to the right on Israel ...
Democrats launch major pro-Obama pushback among Jews - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
"We're stepping up our game with Jewish donors and other potential Jewish supporters that feel like Obama turned his back on them," an RNC official who is not authorized to speak on the record told JTA. Obama's appointment earlier this year of ...
What are the options to derail Palestinian statehood at the UN? - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The official, who asked not to be named under his government's rules of speaking to journalists, said follow-up is critical. “Obama's speech is considered important and courageous,” the official said. “We need now to try looking at concrete steps that ...
Jewish atheists look for their place in Jewish life - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The donor, who requested anonymity, said he grew up “hating Judaism,” although he is now very involved in the Jewish Humanist movement and has served on the board of his local Jewish federation. Like Levine, he believes there are many more like him, ...
Can umbrella groups hold Jewish Europe together? - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
One Western European Jewish student who attended the meeting but did not want to be identified by name said he felt manipulated. "We had the sense that we were roped into endorsing something just by our presence,” the student said. ...
Palin, Trump may be media darlings, but they don't excite Jewish Republicans - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Leading Jewish Republicans, many speaking off the record, confirm what the rank and file is happy to say on the record: These two GOP “likelys” consuming so much publicity are not likely to last. “All politicians enjoy the title 'likely' -- it gives ...
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's leftist daughter, Adina Bar Shalom, talks about meeting ... - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The article cited an anonymous source at Shas as saying, "No doubt that our Rabbi Ovadia Yosef is not behind this." In the peace camp, Bar Shalom's presence is highly prized. “She brings us something from a public that is not automatically identified ...
Jews of Yemen staying put - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
“They refuse categorically to leave,” said the Jewish organizational official, who insisted on anonymity. “They have been under a barrage of phone calls from relatives encouraging them to leave. Prominent ex-Yemenite rabbis were drafted as well and ...
A Jewish community president who can't be called to the Torah? Meet Bulgaria's ... - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
“I cannot agree that we have to lower the standards just because most people are not observing the same level,” said a member of the Sofia synagogue board who asked not to be named. “My opinion is that we have to educate as many people as we can to ...