New York State Assembly passes anti-BDS resolution

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By JNS— The New York State Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution rejecting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, becoming the latest state government to do so. The resolution, which was introduced by Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley (D-Brooklyn) and was co-sponsored by 74 other members, rejects BDS activities that “undermine efforts to…

Gefilte Fish Dispute

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By Michael Muskal, LA Times With pressing diplomatic problems all over the Mideast, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton greeted Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Friday for top-level talks including gefilte fish. Gefilte fish? Those pillows of fish poached in stock (think Yiddish quenelles) are a favorite on the Sabbath and during the holidays.…