The opera “The Death of Klinghoffer” opened at the Met. Rightly castigated for its invocation of unpleasant Jewish stereotypes and its apologia for the Palestinian terrorists’ …
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Commentary by Ben Cohen
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10/23/14
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For several decades, Israel’s enemies have actively and willfully defamed the Jewish state by comparing its actions to the atrocities committed by the worst villains in recent history.
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By Ben Cohen
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10/12/14
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Who are we at war with in the Middle East? We are at war with the Islamic State terrorist organization in Iraq and Syria, but we should appreciate that this is not the only enemy.
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By Ben Cohen
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10/2/14
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Ask a foreigner to name a British parliamentarian. Assuming they are able to provide an answer, there’s a high chance, especially if that person is a Jew or a Muslim, that the name on their lips will be that of George Galloway.
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By Ben Cohen, JNS
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9/10/14
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Strolling through Jerusalem’s historic Yemin Moshe quarter on a pleasant August morning, my ears caught a ringing, melodic sound emanating from within the walls of the Old City, perhaps half a mile from where I stood. This being a Sunday, the sound I heard was the chiming of church bells, welcoming Christian worshippers to morning services.
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By Ben Cohen, JNS
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8/27/14
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Strolling through Jerusalem’s historic Yemin Moshe quarter on a pleasant August morning, my ears caught a ringing, melodic sound emanating from within the walls of the Old City, perhaps half a mile from where I stood.
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By Ben Cohen, JNS
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8/20/14
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I recently journeyed to Columbus Circle in Manhattan to savor the atmosphere at two rival demonstrations over Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
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By Ben Cohen
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8/18/14
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UK Prime Minister David Cameron this week lamented that “facts on the ground” were on the verge of wrecking the prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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By Ben Cohen, JNS
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8/6/14
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That February, in Sarcelles, flaming objects were thrown into the Tiferet Israel School, destroying the building. In April, at Garges-les-Gonesse, firebombs were hurled at the synagogue. From Nice to Marseille, anti-Semitic mail was delivered.
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By Ben Cohen, JNS
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7/30/14
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The debate about whether Jews have a future in Europe has once again surfaced, as Israel’s Operation Protective Edge gained momentum in response to Hamas rocket attacks from Gaza.
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By Ben Cohen
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7/23/14
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