By Michelle Albert
- The Fatah-affiliated Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades have threatened Sacha Baron Cohen’s life because of their inclusion in his latest film farce, Bruno. Fashionistas of the world, unite: Save Sacha! [Jewlicious]
- Persian Jews live the high life in Los Angeles. [W]
- According to cartoonist Rich Tenorio, the right beverage can solve even the stickiest problems. [TheDevilMadeMeBlogIt]
- Iranian protesters meeting to honor the people killed in the post-June 12 presidential election fracas were met with violence and tear gas. [NYT]
- Jewish author Michael Chabon dislikes circumcision. [Jewcy]
- Haaretz examines the rumors that White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is a “self-hating Jew” and is turning the Obama administration against Israel. [Haaretz]
Another link I stumbled across..
http://correspondents.theatlantic.com/peter_osnos/2009/08/remembering_a_remarkable_jewish_mother.php
Interesting read!