Once, a Lost Ethiopian Boy . . . Now an Israeli Political Leader
From AIPAC’s first day, the inspiring story of MK Shlomo Molla – once a lost Ethiopian boy walking barefoot through the desert to Sudan, and today, a member of the Israeli parliament.
Quotes from Congress at AIPAC – You Can't Get This Anywhere Else!
This is your chance to feel like a Washington insider! Congressional leaders Steny Hoyer and Eric Cantor Speak to Private AIPAC Session. Read excerpts from their speeches here.
Is Anti-Zionism Anti-Semitism? At AIPAC, It Is.
Is Anti-Zionism Anti-Semitism? That question got settled pretty solidly at AIPAC Policy Conference today.
A Few Words with AIPAC's Student Delegation (including one from the U of M)
Student activism and student activists at AIPAC Policy Conference (including one of Minnesota’s very own!)
Notes, Quotes and Musings: AIPAC's New President Speaks
A few tidbits from the speech of the new AIPAC president – Lee Rosenberg from Chicago, Illinois (video after the jump).
First Report from AIPAC: "Are We There Yet?"
Jenna Mitelman’s first report from AIPAC Policy Conference (before she’s even there yet!) Links to view conference speeches LIVE, plus a statement from Minnesota Congressman John Kline.
More Details on Israel's Conversion Bill (Plus a Primer on Israeli Politics)
Israel’s controversial new conversion bill, and the coalition politics swirling around it. Jenna Mitelman’s take on why it will never pass.
International Bash Israel Week (or Two?)
The sixth annual Israeli Apartheid Week is this week. It seems that the organizers of this event have about as much understanding of the word “apartheid” as they do of “week” (which they seem to think means March 1-14).
Protecting Israeli Holy Sites Leads to Outrage
Israel has announced it will protect two sites holy to Jews and Muslims. Palestinians are outraged. Rabbi Amy Eilberg weighed in. Jenna Mitelman responds.
Israel's Drone, Britain's Passport Worries, & Israeli Ice Dancing
Israel builds a new, giant, long-range unmanned drone and fields a top-10 olympic ice dancing team, while Britain is in a huff (but only about their passports’ (mis)use).