The president of the Czech Republic, Miloš Zeman, recalled on Monday that the attempt to reestablish an Islamic Caliphate should not be discounted as unachievable …
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By Ed Weintrob
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3/2/15
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Prime Minister Netanyahu touted a U.S.-Israel alliance that “is stronger than ever,” at Monday’s AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington.
One day ahead of his address to …
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By Ed Weintrob
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3/2/15
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The Young Israel of Woodmere continued this week to encourage Five Towners to attend the upcoming AIPAC policy conference in Washington.
“With the events of recent weeks unfolding in the …
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By The Jewish Star Staff
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2/20/15
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Rabbi Hershel Billet of the Young Israel of Wood-mere is encouraging Five Towners to participate at AIPAC’s Policy Conference in Washington on March 1–3.
“With the events in …
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2/4/15
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Terrorist attacks are on the rise.
• On Nov. 18, two Palestinians armed with knives, axes and guns attacked a Jerusalem synagogue during morning prayers, killing four Israelis. Three of …
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American Israel Public Affairs Committee
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11/20/14
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Rabbis Kenneth Hain of Congregation Beth Shalom in Lawrence and Hershel Billet of the Young Israel of Woodmere want 1,000 Five Towners at #AIPAC's March conference in Washington. Watch the video.
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By The Jewish Star Staff
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11/10/14
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With all of the uncertainty surrounding Israel, the Middle East and Iran, suggesting the true takeaways from this year’s very well attended policy conference that AIPAC hosted in Washington last week may be difficult. AIPAC had to show its 14,000 guests that it was still relevant and necessary for Israel’s future.
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By Juda Engelmayer
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3/12/14
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It was supposed to be a weekend of conflict between the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Israel; it didn’t happen. Instead, we saw a President desperately trying to hold on to the Jewish vote--perhaps too hard.
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Iran’s nuclear threat was the main topic at the America Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference in Washington, DC, this weekend. Two options for blunting it were debated — strong sanctions against Iran or congressional legislation authorizing American military action.
Eli Hertz, a member of the Executive Council of AIPAC for 25 years,
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By Malka Eisenberg
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3/8/12
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I just returned from Washington, having attended my first AIPAC Policy Conference. This year’s event was the largest yet, with 10,000 delegates participating. I was incredibly proud to be one of these delegates, and overwhelmed by the strength and diversity of the pro-Israel movement. Among the attendees were Jews and non-Jews, both religious and secular, African Americans and Latinos, students and professionals, all there for one reason – to support Israel and keep her safe.
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By Sandi Stanger
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6/1/11
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