Iran plans to expand, not suspend, its nuclear program, position paper obtained by Times of Israel says

BY DAVID HOROVITZ, TIMES OF ISRAEL— A position paper obtained by The Times of Israel, understood to have been used by Iran’s negotiators at last week’s technical-level talks with the P5+1 powers in Istanbul, makes plain the Tehran regime’s unyielding rejection of international efforts to negotiate safeguards and restrictions that would prevent Iran attaining a…

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US displeased with Levy report

BY YITZHAK BENHORIN, YNET— The American Administration vehemently disagrees with the findings of the Levy Report, which states that the Israeli government must promote the legitimization of all West Bank settlements and outposts. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday evening, State Department Spokesman Patrick Ventrell said that, “The US position on settlements is clear.…

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'Israelis saw Obama faults before US Jews'

BY GIL HOFFMAN, JPOST— The lack of support for US President Barack Obama from Jews in Israel acted as a harbinger for their counterparts in the United States, Republican Jewish Coalition executive director Matt Brooks and GOP strategist Ari Fleischer told The Jerusalem Post on a visit to Israel Tuesday. Brooks and Fleischer came to…

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Iran leader: We must prep for 'end of times'

By REZA KAHLILI, WND— Iran’s supreme leader, for the first time, is telling his nation that it must prepare for war and “the end of times” as it continues to develop nuclear weapons. State-owned media outlets, in a coordinated effort, all ran a similar story Friday highlighting Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s message on the coming of…

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B'tayavon: Pear buttermilk kugel

There are more Kugel recipes to be had! Check out the different variations of this Sabbath classic. Ingredients 8 ounces flat egg noodles 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in pieces 3 eggs 4 ounces cream cheese 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup raisins 4 cups…

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Germany agrees to compensate 80,000 more Nazi victims

BY JTA— Germany has agreed to provide restitution payments to an additional 80,000 Jews in what Claims Conference officials are describing as a historic breakthrough. The agreement, which was reached Monday in negotiations between German officials and Claims Conference representatives, is likely to result in additional payments of approximately $300 million. Most of the money…

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Pear buttermilk kugel

There are more Kugel recipes to be had!  Check out the different variations of this Sabbath classic. Ingredients 8 ounces flat egg noodles 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in pieces 3 eggs 4 ounces cream cheese 1/3 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup raisins 4 cups…

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Yitzhak Shamir's good, great life

BY CAROLINE GLICK, JPOST— There was something about Yitzhak Shamir, Israel’s seventh prime minister who passed away last Saturday, that made you feel shy, in awe when you stood in his presence. In his eulogy at Sunday morning’s cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu noted that Shamir “didn’t radiate charisma. He simply radiated inner strength.”…

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Mahdi fever fueling confidence behind threats to Israel & US

BY REZA KAHLILI, WND— A senior Iranian cleric is warning Israel that if it attacks the Islamic state’s nuclear facilities, it will be burned to the ground. In an event dubbed “Followers of Hidden Imam,” Ayatollah Seyed Ahmad Khatami, a member of the Assembly of Experts and the substitute Friday Prayer leader of Tehran, said,…

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The unoccupied territories

BY DROR EYDAR, ISRAEL HAYOM– The biggest news story of the week, perhaps of the year, slipped under the media radar yesterday: Edna Adato of Israel Hayom revealed the main points of a report drafted by the Committee to Examine the State of Construction in Judea and Samaria, headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Edmond Levi.…

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The case against Alan Dershowitz

BY SALOMON BENZIMRA, ISRAPUNDIT — There is little doubt that Prof. Dershowitz’s latest peace proposal of July 5, 2012, is in reaction to former Israel Justice Edmond Levy’s “Outposts Committee Report” released on July 4.  Whereas the latter finally restored the truth on the legality of the “settlements”; rejected the “belligerent occupation” approach to Judea…

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Spot Report: The Demise of Israel by 2022?

Think on this: “Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against Yahweh and his Messiah.” … “The One enthroned in heaven laughs and Yahweh scoffs at them.” … “The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth…

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For Kids

The Jerusalem Connection Report has a brand new section just for kids! This site is a great resource on the Biblical feasts and festivals, Israel trivia, and so much more. We are expanding all year long so keep checking back! Hanukkah for Kids (December 20-28, 2011) is our newest addition. This is a great resource…

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Kairos USA’s Scapegoat for Palestinian Suffering

BY DEXTER VAN ZILE, ALGEMEINER— Another group of Christian peacemakers has issued yet another statement about the Arab-Israeli conflict. The authors of this document state their goal is to “respond faithfully and boldly to the situation in Israel and Palestine.” Apparently in the lexicon of the folks who wrote this document – a group that…

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CIA sees end of Israel by 2022

By RYAN JONES, ISRAEL TODAY — A Syrian journalist interviewed on Palestinian Authority TV last month claimed that years ago he had been privy to a CIA memo that informed former US President Bill Clinton that Israel would not exist beyond the year 2022. “What I’m going to say, no one has ever heard. A…

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