Nathan Jeffay
By Nathan Jeffay
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News Israel Plays Key Role in N.J. Corruption Case, But Holds Off on Own Probe
Israel plays a prominent role in the charges of money laundering and human organ black marketing that have swept five rabbis into a New Jersey federal corruption investigation. Among other things, Israeli banks were allegedly key transit points for the money laundering operation. The rabbis accused of laundering money were allegedly told that it came…
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Life Supporters of Disengagement Rethink Their Stance
It has been the big question Israeli politicians and analysts have been asking ever since the 2005 disengagement. If Israel could turn the clock back and rewrite the past, would it have left Gaza? According to a new poll, the public hopes not. Research by the public opinion company Maagar Mochot found that some 68%…
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Life Offbeat Israel: Medical Clowning, Neighbors, and Dead Sea PR
Israeli doctors are having a laugh at the taxpayers’ expense. Literally. In 2006, Haifa University’s Department of Theatre began a special bachelors’ program for a group of medical clowns who wanted to build on their knowledge. It has now decided to launch a degree program that will train and accredit medical clowns. The new program…
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News Livni’s Leadership Faces Challenge From Inside and Outside Her Party
The stage looks set for a war over the future of Kadima, in which party leader Tzipi Livni could be forced to defend her leadership and the unity of the party. She appears to be open to attack on two fronts. The first is political, with the more hawkish Shaul Mofaz — runner-up in last…
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Culture Offbeat Israel: Sex Gum, Sports and the Separation Wall
Hamas has come up with some pretty bizarre conspiracy theories about Israel, but this one surpasses them all. Israel is bringing aphrodisiac chewing gum in to the Gaza Strip in order to corrupt its residents. Of course, encouraging Gazans to hook up and make more little Gazans is clearly an integral part of Israel’s strategy…
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Life Maccabiah Update: A Softball Miracle and Misplaced Nostalgia
Congratulations Team USA! The American delegation to the Maccabiah is delivering the goods. Yesterday, American pole-vaulter Jillian Schwartz set a new Maccabiah record, reaching 4.24 metres. She broke the record set just a few minutes previously by Israeli national champion Morin Azizi. Obviously, Schwartz won a gold medal in the process. There was another gold…
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News The Group Behind IDF Abuse Charges
To some, they are courageous heroes bringing transparency to the conduct of the Israel Defense Forces. To others, they are a collection of turncoats who publish unaccountable and unverifiable reports, motivated by politics and a hatred of their military. Breaking the Silence, a group composed of army veterans and reservists, thrust itself into the news…
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News Illegals in Limbo, Now Cast Out of Israel’s Center
They are the inhabitants of Israel who live in limbo. Since 2005, an estimated 12,500 people have arrived in Israel, seeking asylum from Sudan and Eritrea. One group, the Sudanese, are suffering because their native country is Israel’s enemy; the Eritreans, because their country is Israel’s friend. Israel refuses to give residency to people from…
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