Local Expert Looks At Legacy Of Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
Edward Turzanski, a political science professor at La Salle University, says Ariel Sharon will be remembered for two major decisions he made during his time in office.
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Edward Turzanski, a political science professor at La Salle University, says Ariel Sharon will be remembered for two major decisions he made during his time in office.
The Israeli consulate is Philadelphia may or may not be marked for closure, but local officials including Mayor Nutter are pulling out all the stops to make sure it doesn't.
This is no Paula Deen cruise; the $6,750 ten-day culinary adventure in the Holy Land with Chef Michael Solomonov includes a night in a Bedouin tent, a float in the Dead Sea, and plenty of Israeli food and drinks for all.
"The Iran and Syrian crises are linked with Iran trying to bolster the regime in Syria. In the meantime the U.S. and Israel are watching who has control of the weapons in Syria," says Elad Strohmater, deputy consul general for Israel.
Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals received the Yitzhak Rabin Public Service Award from the Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce for their accomplishments in clinical care, research and education.
A new history of Israel has made waves from the get-go because it doesn't go all the way back.
Chris analyzes how he thinks Republicans need to adjust their presence inside of popular culture to win future elections and Marco Rubio's answer to a question on the age of the earth. He talks to CBS Military Analyst Mike Lyons about the tensions in the Middle East, Tom McGrath from the Philly Post, Actor Charles Grodin and hosts the Piazza Pet of the Week.
Chris discusses all the efforts to save Hostess and Twinkies, the free stuff people are able to find to make it though tough times and the uproar caused by Wal-mart and Target opening on Thanksgiving night. He also talks to Comedian Dom Irrera in advance of his shows at Helium Comedy Club this week.
The fighting at the Israeli-Gaza border doesn't seemed to have discouraged Philadelphia area travelers who have been planning visits to the region.
The current violent conflict between Israel and Hamas was on the minds of fans attending an Israeli JazzPhest brunch concert at World Cafe Live in West Philadelphia on Sunday.
It's amazing how in less than two weeks events can change the direction of a nation and an administration.
This drama from French director Lorraine Levy takes a nature-versus-nurture premise made familiar down through the years -– babies accidentally switched at birth -– and uses it to highlight the thorny, eternal, and overwhelming Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Romney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.
Romney's ideas – if presented fresh and enthusiastically hopeful for America's future – can be the final bump he needs to win this election.
It is unprecedented for a presidential candidate to have as many conflicts when it comes to foreign business ties as Mitt Romney.
Shlomo Molla (at left in photo) was born in an impoverished Jewish village in Ethiopia.
Commonly referred to as "what goes around, comes around', the Republicans are finding plenty to take shots at as the Democrats conduct their week in the 'often dubious' political spotlight called "the Convention".
Mitt's terrible foreign trip isn't just bad press and a campaign stumble. In diplomacy gaffes, missteps, and offenses have real consequences for our national security and the peace and stability of the world.
When Mitt is back home, will the offensive comments stop? Republicans can only hope so because this race is too important to be decided by "how much America likes one guy over another". But such a factor could very well decide the outcome of this election.
Chris discusses the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, Newsweek calling Mitt Romney a wimp and he re-visits Friday's interview with City Councilman Jim Kenney. He talks to Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup and to Phillies Manager Charlie Manager one day ahead of the trading deadline.
The PECO multicultural series continues at Penn's Landing today with the celebration of Israel's Independence Day.
Gov. Chris Christie's trip to the Middle East this month cost New Jersey taxpayers $39,871.
Chris agrees with Governor Chris Christies response to NJEA Executvie Director Vincent Giordano's defense of they union's stance against charter schools. He examines the potential cover-up at the Daily News and Inquirer over stories about potential buyers for the papers. He also talks to Jeremy Witkins, who developed a phone app allowing parents to monitor pictures and texts on their kids phones.
Started as a six-week pilot program in the town of Haifa, the idea of free books or 'public libraries' at several bus stops was quickly welcomed by riders.
"The Debt" is a remake of a 2007 Israeli thriller about a legendary hunt for a notorious Nazi war criminal that examines that ever-elusive boundary between legend and truth.
