Debate on constitutional reforms in Israel between MK Simcha Rothman and Prof. Yaniv Roznai (video)

The Jewish Journal and the Tikvah Fund presented a video debate yesterday between MK Simcha Rothman, who is spearheading the controversial judicial reform plan in Israel, and constitutional law expert Professor Yaniv Roznai, moderated by journalist Shmuel Rosner.It is a very good overview of the issues that have been dividing Israeli society. A very worthwhile video to watch.The...

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Huge Yiddish cultural mural defaced in LA (updated x2)

This is a 60 foot wide mural in Los Angeles put up in 1998 for the Arbeter Ring/Workmen’s Circle Southern California campus, a secular (and socialist) Jewish organization. Recently, it was defaced: From The Jewish Journal: A mural on the south side of the Arbeter Ring/Workmen’s Circle Southern California campus at 1525 S. Robertson Blvd was defaced with graffiti...

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