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…nk a A West B PERSPECTIVE Parents of slain Israeli infant to speak at Young Israel of Oak Park. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff- Writer T he tragic death of their infant son during a Palestinian stoning attack near their Shilo home last June pushed Bat-Sheva and Beni Shoham to publicly discuss and defend their choice to live in the West Bank. The young couple will address syna- gogue members and guests at a 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, progr...…
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…In Memory Hermelin Peacemaker Award caps event for Seeds of Peace. Designed by campers and created by Maine artist Robert Katz, this sculpture symbolizes the goal of Seeds of Peace. A WORLD OF G O OD Local supporters visit Seeds of Peace to see coexistence among teens from countries in conflict. DIANA LIEBERMAN Staff Writer Otis zeld, Maine especting each other's con- fidentiality. Listening. Not blaming individuals. Keeping coexistence ...…
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…In The World condemns "assassinations," but Israelis see them as justified. DAVID LANDAU Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jerusalem A lmost universally condemned abroad, Israel's policy of target- ing suspected Palestinian ter- rorists is drawing widespread support at home — though its efficacy is still up for debate. Even Washington, Israel's closest ally, sharply criticized Jerusalem for a helicopter attack last week that killed a top Hamas le...…
…11-1E30.11 COIF' t...Firirioci Washington Grapples With Killings Washington hile the State Department condemns Israel's targeted killings of Palestinian militants, Israel is clutching to the more lenient approach of Vice President Dick Cheney. And Israel's advocates are defend- ing the policy by conjuring up images from World War II to show that the United States once acted in a very similar manner. Speaking on "Fox Special Report" on Aug. 2...…
…CROSSHAIRS from page 19 Israel Insight THE ISSUE Israel has been criticized for mili- tary strikes against suspected terror- ists in the West Bank, using heli- copter gunships or other means. BEHIND THE ISSUE While the military strikes have cre- ated controversy, raising debate even in Israel's own parliament, the Knesset, the Sharon government says they are legitimate acts of self- defense. What often goes unsaid is that the strikes would...…
…4 News Digest • Are you battling with your child over food? • Is your child sneaking food? Suicide Bomber Hits Checkpoint Jerusalem/JTA — A Palestinian sui- cide bomber blew himself up at an Israeli military checkpoint in the Jordan Valley of the West Bank. The Palestinian detonated a bomb Wednesday when a soldier approached to inspect his car, Israeli security sources said. The soldier was slightly hurt after being hit in the leg by shra...…
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…tEi 0 hien Editorials are posted and archived on JN Online: www.detroitjewishnews.com High Road To Durban merican Jewish leaders are justifiably concerned about a United Nations conference that will convene at the end of the month in Durban, South Africa. Unless the conference organizers come to their senses, the meeting will adopt a resolution reviving the viciously hateful proposition that Zionism is equivalent to racism. One immediate ...…
…OTHER VIEWS Changing Assumptions West Bank and Gaza. For four gener- Washington, D.C. ations, they've been told that Israeli, ntil the United States not Arab, aggression destroyed their drops two assumptions that old Palestine. They've been told they have been discredited by possess a "right-of-return" superior Yasser Arafat's Intifada II, not only to that of the European its efforts to broker a temporary Jews who emigrated to Eretz Yisrael ...…
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…munity Dancing To The Oldies Music from the _past brings out seniors by the hundreds. SHELLI LIEBMAN DORFMAN Staff Writer 8/10 2001 32 JENNIFER L. MATTLER Special to the Jewish News several years, Fort Wayne opened for this Detroit 300 event. Spectators watched from the parade field of the 150-year-old bastion. They were treat- ed to re-enactors in historic garb, his- toric sites were open and military vehicle were on site. El Sunday,...…
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