Jon Voight Ignored Rabbinic Wisdom in His Letter to the President

Posted 06/28/10 | By Beliefnet

Actor Jon Voight attacked President Obama in an open letter published in the Washington Times. Telling the President that he “will be the first American president that lied to the Jewish people, and the American people as well, when (he) said that (he) would defend Israel.” The letter continues by asserting that Mr…. read more »

Afghanistan’s trillion dollar curse: lithium

Posted 06/15/10 | By Beliefnet

The New York Times reports that a small team of American geologists and military personnel have discovered vast reserves of precious metals and minerals in Afghanistan, which profoundly transforms the destiny of this battered nation overnight:

NYC in a Snap: Liz’s Photo-Blogathon About the City

Posted 06/15/10 | By Liz Clayman

This portrait resulted from a trip back to my friend Caitlin’s childhood home in the West Village.

Struggle Over Proposed Mosque In Staten Island

Posted 06/14/10 | By Beliefnet

A group called the Muslim American Society wants to build a mosque on the grounds of an old convent in Staten Island, New York. Having purchased the building from the church, they went before a packed community meeting last night to discuss their plans. It wasn’t pretty.

NYC in a Snap: Liz’s Photo-Blogathon About the City

Posted 06/11/10 | By Liz Clayman

Every bodega has one of these guys.  

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