 Amir Peretz: I'm going to be Prime MinisterFormer Defense Minister vows to retake Labor leadership, then triumph in elections. Social Justice: New party - for SephardimNew political movement declares it's time for 'second Israel' to have its turn. Likud and Peres in Showdown Over Social JusticePeres charges PM 'all talk,' at which Likud lists achievements and asks 'what has left done?'; 'Peres's b-day could have fed thousands.' Jewish Groups on Race 'Must Confront Injustices'Following Ferguson decision, several American Jewish groups advocate race conversations to face American society's 'ills.' Changes in American Jewish IdentityInterview with Professor of Jewish Social Policy, Steven M. Cohen: Fewer people today regard being Jewish as a matter of norms and obligations. Facebook Page Urges Frugal Israelis to BerlinControversial page, which emerges in light of 2011 'social justice' campaigns, sparks outrage in Israel. Low Turnout, Fighting at ‘Social Justice’ Rallies‘Social justice’ protests in Tel Aviv drew just thousands. Kadima MK: low turnout a sign of middle class despair. Leftist Rebel Pleads: Don't Self ImmolateA series of self-immolations and threats leads Daphni Leef to ask protesters not to hurt themselves. 2nd Man Self-Immolates near Tel AvivA second man has set himself afire, this time in Yahud. He was rushed to hospital in serious condition. Protester Who Set Himself Alight is DeadMoshe Silman, 57, had been anesthetized and respirated for six days with burns on 90% of his body.Media Blames Bibi for Suicide AttemptBroadcast media promote the idea that the failed businessman who set himself on fire did so because of Netanyahu’s policies. TA Protester Self-Immolates Over Economic TroublesA social justice protester set himself ablaze Saturday night during a rally in Tel Aviv, blaming government officials for his troubles. ‘Israel Teaches a Lesson to US on Social Protests’A US embassy official says “egalitarian” Israel set an example for the US by its positive response to “social justice” protests. Knesset Approves Free Education from Age 3New law that would allow for free education for children starting at the age of three approved by the Israeli government. ‘Social Justice’? Ministers Paid $11,000 a MonthPart of the new “social justice” economic measures include a 2 percent raise for ministers, who now receive a monthly check of $11,000. Activists Proclaim New State of Israel“Social justice” activists attended the annual Israeli Business Conference to proclaim “a new State of Israel -- The Social Justice state.” Capitalists Win Support at 'Social Justice' RallyMovement to decrease government’s role in the market wins converts at social justice rally. Social Justice 'Starts with Weak'Minister Benny Begin: "Social justice starts with employment for weaker citizens, not with top earners". |
