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US envoy to Syria Robert Ford to retire, say sources
By REUTERS \
2/5/2014 12:04:40 AM
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Maryland lawmaker introduces bill requiring survivor reparations to work on rail line
By JTA \
2/5/2014 12:59:06 AM
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Row continues over Kerry’s boycott comment and the criticism of it
ADL knocks secretary of state, while J Street, Susan Rice defend him; efforts underway to set next Netanyahu-Obama meeting.
By HERB KEINON \
2/5/2014 1:16:16 AM
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Analysis: Will Ashton’s time extension allow Iran to build a nuclear weapon?
Israeli experts foresee negative outcome of EU foreign policy chief's idea of lengthening 6-month deadline on Iran nuclear talks.
By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL \
2/5/2014 1:42:36 AM
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UN airlifting humanitarian aid to war-ravaged northeastern Syria
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 1:57:53 AM
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New workshop promotes Israeli-Arab voice in foreign policy
Joint initiative encourages increased Israeli-Arab involvement in policy making dialogue, which could influence regional elements.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
2/5/2014 2:39:12 AM
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Israeli produce delegation heads to Berlin in search of European buyers
"Israel is a household name in the food world thanks to the innovation we bring to the industry," says Bennett.
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/5/2014 2:56:38 AM
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Epilogue: Jewish Problem/Jewish Solution, Part One
By DAVID TURNER \
2/5/2014 3:04:00 AM
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Foreign press in Egypt running scared from gov’t
Three Al Jazeera journalists remain incarcerated on accusations of harming Egyptian national interest.
By LINDA GRADSTEIN/THE MEDIA LINE \
2/5/2014 3:15:47 AM
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Four suspects in Petah Tivka car bombing appear in court
None of the four men are major organized crime figures or investigative targets of Israel Police, rather “members of a local gang,” police say.
By BEN HARTMAN \
2/5/2014 3:35:12 AM
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Libya: Last of chemical weapons destroyed with Western help
By REUTERS \
2/5/2014 3:39:16 AM
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Analysis: Publicizing ministerial committee votes-Transparency or populism?
Is the fight over publicizing how ministers vote on the Ministerial Committee for Legislation about transparency or populism?
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/5/2014 4:00:26 AM
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IAA revamps Dead Sea Scrolls website
Improved version of digital library has 10,000 high-quality new photographs.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
2/5/2014 4:22:43 AM
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Blue-and-white women take aim at World Group II
Pe’er, Glushko headline plucky Israeli tennis team in Hungary; Ukraine, Austria and Slovenia on tap.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/5/2014 4:29:11 AM
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Sinai Says: Captain Mansdorf concerned not about present, but future
Israel’s greatest tennis player ever believes Israel’s Fed Cup team under his guidance is capable of returning to World Group II.
By ALLON SINAI \
2/5/2014 4:35:45 AM
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Dozens of Democratic senators sign letter to Obama opposing Iran sanctions
By JTA \
2/5/2014 4:45:41 AM
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Jewish groups lay low as Kerry works on Israeli-Palestinian peace framework
While groups publicly express support for Kerry’s efforts, they are refraining from aggressive lobbying on reports about purported details of plan.
By JTA \
2/5/2014 5:01:25 AM
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Two anteaters from Denmark relocate to Israeli zoo
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 5:21:20 AM
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US renews travel alert to Israel, Palestinian territories
State Department replaces its travel warning from June of last year with an updated alert.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/5/2014 6:08:48 AM
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Analysis: International law has nothing to do with an Israel-Turkey deal
To say that Israel is bowing to Turkish claims of precedence would be to ignore the virtually unbounded world of ex gratia payments.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/5/2014 6:21:45 AM
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Allies come to Woody Allen's defense on abuse allegations
By REUTERS \
2/5/2014 7:01:45 AM
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Classical Review: IPO- A World Premiere, Jerusalem ICC, February 2
The world premiere of an Israeli work in the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s recent concert was Michael Wolpe’s symphonic poem "Releasing of Vows."
By URY EPPSTEIN \
2/5/2014 7:05:55 AM
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Report: 14 IAF pilots reprimanded for storing, transferring classified information
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 7:30:27 AM
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Israel is their only hope
By MICHAEL ORDMAN \
2/5/2014 7:59:00 AM
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IDF soldiers find submachine gun, IED in West Bank village of Al-Far'a
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 8:11:19 AM
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Car bombs near Baghdad's Green Zone kill nine
By REUTERS \
2/5/2014 4:21:49 PM
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Lapid on haredi draft: Those who don't fulfill obligations shouldn't expect benefits
Yesh Atid chief backs High Court order to cut funds for yeshiva students; Peri: Coalition in danger if draft-dodgers not criminally penalized.
By JPOST.COM STAFF,GIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN \
2/5/2014 9:26:56 AM
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Israeli officials: PA has the ability to fight incitement
‘Tripartite Committee does not need to be reconvened’; PLO: Israel is ‘vastly exaggerating’ Palestinian incitement for propaganda purposes.
By HERB KEINON \
2/5/2014 10:00:14 AM
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Whitewashing BDS and antisemitism in the New York Times
By Petra Marquardt-Bigman \
2/5/2014 10:10:00 AM
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Spicing up salmon
Dull salmon takes on a new life when paired with these exciting ingredients.
By GOURMETKOSHERCOOKING.COM \
2/5/2014 10:38:53 AM
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'Happyish' creator: Philip Seymour Hoffman 'had the biggest heart of anyone I have ever met'
Jewish author and creator Shalom Auslander says "he was a beautiful person in a hideous world."
By JTA \
2/5/2014 10:40:32 AM
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NYT's Thomas Friedman: Third intifada is already underway
Influential columnist writes that third intifada is being waged on Israel's economic front at home and in Europe.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 10:46:47 AM
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Two female anteaters from Denmark relocate to Israeli zoo; meet local male
Zoological center will attempt to mate the female anteater with a male that already resides at the Ramat Gan Safari.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 11:24:56 AM
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Kerry scolds France: Iran not open for business as usual
After Iran welcomes executives from France amid eased sanctions, US official says Kerry tells Fabius that behavior is "not helpful."
By REUTERS \
2/5/2014 11:46:05 AM
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Ancient well unearthed in northern Tel Aviv
Rare and advanced water drawing system discovered by Israel Antiquities Authority in Ramat Hahayal neighborhood.
By Roz Wolberger \
2/5/2014 12:01:23 PM
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Acre through the ages
Perched by the seaside, the scenic city has an abundance of historical, well-preserved sites and so much to do.
By BARRY DAVIS \
2/5/2014 12:09:15 PM
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Gindi, Levi among suspects in Rishon Lezion-Rehovot corruption scandal
Lawyer allegedly received bribes in exchange for advising planning
authorities to approve development requests in the cities.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/5/2014 12:13:52 PM
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Out & About: Top 10 things to do this week in Israel
Nebraska is a black-and-white film starring Bruce Dern as a hard-drinking misanthrope who accompanies his estranged son (Will Forte) from Montana to Nebraska to collect a sweepstakes prize.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
2/5/2014 12:18:38 PM
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WATCH: The unmanned fighting boats that will patrol Israel's shores
Israel Aerospace Industries' unmanned vessels will protect investments in natural gas reserves off coasts; controlled from afar.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 1:05:16 PM
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Bennett signs agreement to raise minimum wage for contract cleaning workers
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 1:21:31 PM
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‘Kerry has declared a war on God,’ write hard-line rabbis in letter
Rabbis warn Kerry to stop negotiations "in order to avoid severe Heavenly punishment for everyone involved."
By JEREMY SHARON \
2/5/2014 1:32:09 PM
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Construction of nearly 350 residential units approved in east Jerusalem
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
2/5/2014 1:44:17 PM
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Jerusalem Municipality approves 558 new homes over the Green Line
Har Homa 386, Neveh Ya’akov 136, Pisgat Ze’ev 36; Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Alalu condemns announcement as attempt to derail final status agreement.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD,JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 4:31:20 PM
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Eli Yishai proposes cutting funds to universities with large percentage of draft-dodgers
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 2:15:12 PM
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Sit up! Making the work environment comfortable
Do you suffer from back-aches or head-aches? Does your wrist hurt? Adjusting your work environment might be the answer to your problems.
By DANA ZAX \
2/5/2014 2:19:42 PM
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Police indict three Gilad Farm residents for price-tag attacks
The suspects involved in November price tag attacks, admit to torching of vehicles, graffiti.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/5/2014 2:58:48 PM
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Tel Aviv prosecutors close case against singer Eyal Golan
By Yonah Jeremy Bob,JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 3:13:05 PM
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Cooking Class: A Jerusalem meal
Try these recipes that reflect the cuisine enjoyed by Sephardi Jews.
By NERIA BARR \
2/5/2014 3:14:32 PM
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Terror cell charged with planning attack on wedding hall
Men planned to enter Bayit Vagan wedding hall in haredi dress, carry out shooting attack with mini Uzi guns.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/5/2014 3:44:00 PM
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State drops all charges against Eyal Golan
Popular singer will not be indicted in underage sex scandal; prosecutors cite lack of evidence as reason for closing case.
By BEN HARTMAN,Yonah Jeremy Bob,JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 3:28:14 PM
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Israel–Palestine: The Commonwealth connection
Both Israel and the Palestinian Authority – or a sovereign Palestine, if or when this comes to pass – would, if they applied to join the Commonwealth, certainly meet the criterion of “historic ties with the British Empire”.
By NEVILLE TELLER \
2/5/2014 3:57:29 PM
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Cyprus says could be close to peace talks breakthrough
By REUTERS \
2/5/2014 3:59:26 PM
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'State failed to properly collect data on Jewish refugees of Iran, Arab countries'
State comptroller says that despite importance of issue, internally and in peace talks, Ministry for Pensioners' Affairs has taken very little action.
By YONAH JEREMY BOB \
2/5/2014 4:08:10 PM
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WWII veterans grant to rise 40%
Immigration Absorption and Diaspora Committee Rozvozov hails veterans for contributing to Nazi's defeat.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/5/2014 4:17:47 PM
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Cleaning workers to receive NIS 1,000 bump in pay, benefits
Economy Minister Bennett tells 'Jerusalem Post' that raising wages of the contract workers was the most important decision he's made since he became a minister.
By NIV ELIS \
2/5/2014 4:47:51 PM
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Zoabi thrown out of Knesset meeting for implied threat to Arab Christian IDF officer
Lt. Shadi Halul on Arab MKs: Don’t listen to these racists.
By LAHAV HARKOV \
2/5/2014 4:50:23 PM
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UK's Cameron to Syria: Stop stalling on chemical weapons
By REUTERS \
2/5/2014 4:55:15 PM
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Study: Fruits, vegetables cheaper in Israel than in US, UK, France, Germany
Bananas, at NIS 5.46 per kilogram in Israel and NIS 3.60 per kg in the US is an exceptional finding of the survey.
By SHARON UDASIN \
2/5/2014 5:01:10 PM
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IAF widens probe into secret info stored on pilot cellphones
A total of 14 pilots have been sentenced for storing sensitive and classified data on personal cellphones, violating strict data security rules.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
2/5/2014 5:10:12 PM
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One out of every three Israelis visits emergency room during year
Higher rates of emergency room visits were reported in Jerusalem and Haifa regions and lower rates in the south.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/5/2014 5:12:09 PM
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A fresh constitution: A new reality on the Egyptian street
The latest referendum results in favor of the new Egyptian constitution are completely in line with the clearly observable shift in Egyptian society against the Muslim Brotherhood and political Islam.
BY TAWFIK HAMID \
2/5/2014 5:14:25 PM
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Jerusalem nation’s leader in supporting learning disabled
AKIM study shows a lack of social acceptance for those with intellectual
challenges.
By DANIEL K. EISENBUD \
2/5/2014 5:42:13 PM
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Hungarian Jews set to ‘physically hinder’ Neo-Nazi rally in former synagogue
Ultra-nationalist Jobbik party set to hold rally; two more Jewish groups declare boycott of Government’s Holocaust commemorations.
By SAM SOKOL \
2/5/2014 6:00:03 PM
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An Iranian nuclear deal - now for the real challenge
Serious statesmen must grapple with the fact that the degree of difficulty of their mission has been compounded by Iranian double-talk and limited leverage caused by the crumbling of sanctions.
By JOSEPH RASKAS \
2/5/2014 6:22:14 PM
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Health Ministry to recommend all pregnant women be tested for HIV
Every year, some three or four babies are infected with HIV; testing pregnant women has been recommended by the WHO and other important health authorities.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/5/2014 6:36:14 PM
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Poisonous, store-bought lupine seeds send four-year-old to hospital
Lupine seeds are sold in shops and are usually been properly processed, but some are not, and many people pick the blue-flowered plants that they find outdoors and are careless about handling them.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/5/2014 6:55:08 PM
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Rejecting US remarks on nuke program, Iran FM says Fordow, Arak are non-negotiable
Sherman, chief US negotiator to Iran nuke talks, questions need for some of Iran's most controversial sites.
By JPOST.COM STAFF \
2/5/2014 7:20:32 PM
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Early childhood counseling line for parents opens in Arabic
Program includes free telephone hotline offering consultation for parents regarding the care and education of young children from birth until age six.
By LIDAR GRAVÉ-LAZI \
2/5/2014 7:51:35 PM
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Canadian MP, Israel advocate Irwin Cotler to retire from politics
By SAM SOKOL \
2/5/2014 8:00:37 PM
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Awards in fight against human trafficking
President Peres, PM Netanyahu and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni attend awards ceremony for outstanding individuals in the fight against human trafficking.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/5/2014 8:20:35 PM
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Early universe ‘heated up’ sooner than previously believed, says new study
Tel Aviv University researchers suggest cosmic heating may offer a way to directly investigate the earliest black holes.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
2/5/2014 8:54:28 PM
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Dutch pension fund says no reason to boycott Israeli banks
After Danske Bank decides to boycott Bank Hapoalim, ABP fund says it sees no reason to cut ties with 3 Israeli banks.
By HERB KEINON \
2/5/2014 8:58:51 PM
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Bayit Yehudi: Lapid will fold on imposing criminal sanctions for haredim who avoid army service
Shas MK proposes bill to withhold subsidies from institutes of higher education where the number of students who don't serve in IDF is greater than 20 percent.
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN,JEREMY SHARON \
2/6/2014 12:41:21 AM
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On the right track
Classic train movies roll into Tel Aviv this weekend.
By HANNAH BROWN \
2/5/2014 9:37:07 PM
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Red Sea Jazz Festival takes on the world
One of the big names from overseas is 70-year-old guitarist Larry Coryell.
By BARRY DAVIS \
2/5/2014 9:50:18 PM
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Oxfam vs SodaStream
It makes no difference to Oxfam that hundreds of well-paid Palestinians work right alongside Israeli counterparts at SodaStream.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
2/5/2014 10:06:53 PM
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Candidly speaking: Friends of Israel must speak up now
Our ability to cope with failed peace efforts, however, should not preclude us from presenting our positions with strength.
By ISI LEIBLER \
2/5/2014 10:12:45 PM
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Red Cross stops giving tents to displaced Palestinians in Jordan Valley
Spokesperson says IDF confiscates tents immediately so no point in handing them out, will continue to deliver other aid.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
2/5/2014 10:13:47 PM
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Encountering peace: The moment of truth
Netanyahu as the leader of the right wing in Israel is the ideal political leader to make the deal with the Palestinians.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
2/5/2014 10:19:44 PM
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The key to peace for Israelis and Palestinians is... identity
Thanks to Kerry, the two sides are close, perhaps closer than ever to such a new vision that will make peace possible.
By JAY ROTHMAN \
2/5/2014 10:26:26 PM
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Peres, Bennett honor Yavne, Netanya firms as top exporters
Ormat Technologies Ltd., a pioneer in solar energy based in Yavne, won the top Export Award at the annual awards ceremony for outstanding exporters held at the President’s Residence.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
2/5/2014 10:28:44 PM
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Your investments: After years of under-performance, is now the time for emerging markets?
It won’t be easy, you’ll think it strange, When I try to explain how I feel That I still need your love after all that I’ve done – Madonna, ‘Don’t cry for me Argentina’
By AARON KATSMAN_1 \
2/5/2014 10:31:37 PM
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Laying tefillin: An anti-feminist movement
Judaism has a concept of religion which actually takes the traditional roles of women into consideration.
By ELIANA M. AARON \
2/5/2014 10:36:13 PM
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US: Iraq needs to do more to prevent Iran from sending weapons,fighters to Syria
By REUTERS \
2/5/2014 10:39:57 PM
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Model rabbinic leadership
Jewish communities the world over can, and should, stamp out the agunah problem.
BY RACHEL LEVMORE \
2/5/2014 10:42:48 PM
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Media Comment: Profiles in courage
Our media has made its choice, and not only when it comes to the negotiations between Israel and the United States.
By YISRAEL MEDAD,ELI POLLAK \
2/5/2014 10:45:58 PM
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For Zion's sake: How the Jordan Valley was lost
Under Netanyahu’s stewardship, Israel’s ultimate withdrawal from the Jordan Valley has become a fait accompli
By DANIEL TAUBER \
2/5/2014 10:49:01 PM
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Washington Watch: Do governors make better presidents?
With governors stampeding toward the starting gate, foreign policy in general and Israel in particular aren’t likely to be prime targets early in the campaigns.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
2/5/2014 10:51:17 PM
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Protecting all workers’ rights
Israel must recognize its complicity in the plight of foreign workers and do substantially more to protect the rights of these vulnerable people.
By JACOB UDELL \
2/5/2014 10:53:04 PM
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February 6: Politics in schools
I myself would begin class by telling my pupils I allow full freedom of speech. Ask me anything, I’d say, just don’t shoot! I miss them.
By JERUSALEM POST READERS \
2/5/2014 11:04:55 PM
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Egyptian intelligence report: Israel had 36 spying stations in Sinai
Six suspects arrested are Israeli citizens, two of which are Israeli Arabs and the other 4 are suspected intel. officers.
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON \
2/5/2014 11:15:17 PM
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US and Iranian diplomats trade barbs ahead of talks
Zarif: US diplomat Sherman has "hindered" diplomacy; US under secretary for political affairs says America to seek closure of Fordow, Arak.
By MICHAEL WILNER \
2/5/2014 11:54:46 PM