Governor sees model for Oregon, America
Ted Kulongoski says the media got it wrong when they labeled his recent trip to Israel a trade mission. Oregon’s governor preferred to call his trip on the eve of Israel’s 60th anniversary a “business development mission.”
It was a trip focused on global warming and a trip from which the governor, who has led a high-profile agenda to combat global warming, returned convinced that Israel has some important lessons for Oregon and America.
Rabbis aim to press China without hurting Israel or Olympic athletes
WASHINGTON (JTA)—A large group of rabbis spanning Judaism's religious movements says it has an answer to the vexing question of how to send China an Olympic-sized message without harming the interests of athletes or Israel.
Film reminds Rosson of German childhood
When Marianne Rosson watched “The Rape of Europa,” the film brought back memories of her privileged life in pre-war Berlin and the turmoil that followed.
U.S. recognizes Jewish state
SAN FRANCISCO (JTA)—It’s about 6 p.m. on May 14, 1948, and a friend and I are leaving a UNESCO conference here to catch the train back to Berkeley.