Iranian Jews rally in support of nation's nuclear program

An Iranian Jewish man walks past a banner during a gathering of Iran's Jewish community outside a UN office in Tehran supporting their country's nuclear program, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 (photo credit: AP/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Haartetz reported last week that “hundreds of Iranians, including university students and members of the country's Jewish community, rallied Tuesday in support of the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear program on the eve of the resumption of talks with world powers.” Unlike the so-called ‘progressive’  and ‘cosmopolitan’ Jews who, for some reason, occasionally support Zionist interventionist wars, Iranian Jews are actually patriotic and authentic.  

“Iranian state TV showed students gathered at the gate of Fordo enrichment facility, carved into a mountain south of Tehran. They formed a human chain, chanted "Fordo is in our hearts" and denounced the West, which has put pressure on Iran to curb enrichment activity which can be a step toward weapons development.

In Tehran, meanwhile, several dozen people identifying themselves as Iranian Jews gathered outside a UN building. It was a rare public display by the community, which tends to keep a low profile despite being the largest in the region outside Israel and Turkey.”

Gilad Atzmon gets globetrotting at the Queen Elizabeth Hall – EFG London Jazz Festival 2013

http://www.jazzwisemagazine.com

Gilad Atzmon’s performances inspire a quirky and contradictory set of adjectives not usually applied to other jazz musicians: exuberant, belligerent, droll, generous, unapologetic, outrageous, exquisite, tragi-comic, edgy, folksy, caricatured, tumultuous… should I go on? It’s that edge-of-your-seat quality that I like so much; never quite knowing either in a solo, a setlist or his guest line-up, what’s going to happen next to deliberately disrupt the flow.

Tonight’s show was no exception, beginning with a whistle-stop tour of a few favourite cities: ‘Paris’, ‘Tel Aviv’, and ‘Moscow’. Yaron Stavi (bass), Frank Harrison (keys) and Eddie Hick (drums) who make up the other three quarters of the Orient House Ensemble, know how to conjure up a sense of place that’s vibrant and dynamic. But the OHE were just the opening act in terms of what Gilad had up his sleeve. Having warmed up his instruments (accordion, clarinet, soprano, alto), wound up his audience with some nicely non-PC jokes, and chatted up the very fine Sigamos String Quartet, arranged and led by Ros Stephen, ‘the hippies’ – Jennifer Bennett (violin and viola de gamba) and Yair Avidor (theorbo) – joined him on stage for the deconstructed and expansive ‘Scarborough (Fair)’ and ‘Leipzig’, a rendition of a portion of Bach’s St Matthew passion. The set ended impeccably with a tour through sleazy, carnivalesque ‘Berlin’.
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Sarah Salibi: Turn the Gaza Lights On

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Imagine that you have to spend your night in utter darkness, to arrange your plan for each day according to a power-cut plan, or to force yourself into bed as there is nothing you can do other than to sit in the dark. Picture yourself studying for your exams using a candle, or spending all day long waiting for the electricity to come back, or walking in streets at night that are only lit by cars' headlights. If you find it hard to imagine all of these things combined, just seek the help of a Palestinian from Gaza. No one could explain it better.

It has been a week since the government announced the new electricity schedule. Yet I still find it very difficult to adapt to. Previously, power used to be off for 8 hours a day. We accustomed ourselves to that schedule despite the fact that it took us a while to get used to it.

The electricity crisis seems to be moving from bad to worse. Never better.  Currently, we only get to see electricity for 6 hours a day. That means that power is off for 18 hours! When I heard the news about the new power-cut plan, I was stunned, my mind froze. I’m not sure how successful I will be at adapting myself to it. I got mad just wondering how I’ll get through the day. What should we do during the 18 hours of darkness? Or should the question be “How can we make the most of the 6 hours of electricity?” Should I Study? Use the Internet? Do the housework? Watch TV? Do the laundry? Ughhh! This is very confusing. Deciding what to do during the 6 hours with electricity is much harder than the 18-hour power-cut!  What a busy 6-hours it’ll have to be!

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Jewish Light Bulb Jokes

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In the light of the darkness in Gaza, here is a collection of Jewish Light Bulb Jokes

Q: How many Orthodox Jews does it take to change a light bulb?
A: What is a light bulb?

Q: How many secular assimilated Jews does it take to change a light bulb?
A: My grandmother, who lived in a Shtetl changed lightbulbs. Today, we get a Goy to do it.

Q: How many Israelis does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: 26: 18 to surround the building,  6 to storm the room and kill the terrorists, one to forcibly expel the old bulb, and another one to screw the new one in and forever.  

Q: How many progressive Jews does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Vhy, we don’t need any! we’ll form Jewish Voices for Light Bulbs (JVLB) and use it to keep the rest of humanity forever in the dark.

Q: How many Reform Jews does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Change it? Who wants to change it? We just want to improve it!

Q: How many Lubabavitchers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None, it never died.

Q: How many Marxist Jews does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None, after the revolution the proletariat will do it for us.

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Israeli Ex-Chief Rabbi Arrested For White Collar Crimes

 


Rabbi Yona Metzger, former chief rabbi of Israel, was arrested on Monday morning on the suspicion of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, money laundering, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.

Metzger was also arrested five months ago. Israel Police said it suspects that the scope of the funds connected with the alleged crimes has reached the millions of shekels. later today, the police will request to extend Metzger's custody for an additional 10 days.

The previous Israeli president Moshe Katzav is locked behind bars for more than a while. He was indicted for rape and other sexual offenses. Seemingly, the Ex Chief Rabbi is destined to join him soon. The Jewish State, is, no doubt, an interesting  glimpse  into Jewish culture and ethics.

This Week In London: Atzmon, O'keefe, Hart, Gillespie & more

1. Gilad Atzmon with special guests Wilko Johnson, Norman Watt-Roy, the Orient House Ensemble, Asaf Sirks, Sarah Gillespie, Sigamos 4tet & more

http://www.londonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/info/gilad-atzmon

LONDON Southbank Centre / Queen Elizabeth Hall
Belvedere Road
London
SE1 8 XX

It's twenty years since Gilad first landed in Britain and since then, he's made a huge impact as a composer and saxophonist. This concert celebrates his best-known group Orient House Ensemble (Frank Harrison, Eddie Hick & Yaron Stavi), with friends including the Sigamos Quartet led by Ros Stephen, Sarah Gillespie, Asaf Sirkis, Jennifer Bennett and Yair Avidor. 

They will be joined by two very special guests - the legendary Wilko Johnson, who will be playing a few numbers to close the show, and Norman Watt-Roy, Gilad's compadre in The Blockheads.

“Atzmon’s spirit and soul inhabit every one of his compositions, and his playing is truly exceptional” All About Jazz

Watch videos:

Gilad With Strings


Norman Watt-Roy , Wilko Johnson  Faith & Grace Tour


Songs Of The Metropolis


Liberating the American People


 

2. Seek, Speak, Spread Truth - London Conference 

We will explore a variety of taboos and may as well injure a few sacred cows. If you are in London area, make sure you attend this conference.

Tahra Ahmedhttp://seekspeakspreadtruth.com/

Date: Sat 23 Nov 2013
Time: 9am-9pm
Venue: The Wesley Hotel, 81-103 Euston St, London, NW1 2EZ

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If I Were A Rothschild And The Yearn For Mammon (video)

1nathanro.jpgBy Gilad Atzmon

Many people are familiar with Fiddler on the Roof, the 1960’s musical set in Tsarist Russia in 1905. The Musical  is based on Tevye and his Daughters (or Tevye the Dairyman) as well as  other tales by Sholem Aleichem.  The most memorable tune from this Jewish American musical was ‘If I Were a Rich Man’. I guess that not many would know that the musical was also translated into Hebrew and Yiddish.  However, the translator of the Hebrew and Yiddish shows took some liberties in their adaptation; they decided to appeal to the Jewish imagination, by means of concretisation . ‘If I Were A Rich Man’ became, ‘If I Were A Rothschild.’
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Everything But Real News

In this video I expose the obvious contradictions intrinsic to Jewish progressive thoughts as explored by Paul Jay and Max Blumenthal. We are dealing here with nothing short of controlled opposition.

This is my first attempt to produce such a video..I am obviously technically limited on that front. But I promise to improve quickly.

 

 

The Wandering Who? A Study Of Jewish Identity Politics - available on Amazon.com  & Amazon.co.uk

A very important Conference In London Next Saturday, Don’t miss it

 

We will explore a variety of taboos and may as well injure a few sacred cows. If you are in London area, make sure you attend this conference.

Date: Sat 23 Nov 2013
Time: 9am-9pm
Venue: The Wesley Hotel, 81-103 Euston St, London, NW1 2EZ

To book: http://seekspeakspreadtruth.com/

The intention of this conference is to bring together under one roof, a number of great speakers from a variety of disciplines, each an expert in their particular area. Thus giving everyone present a chance to learn about what else is going on in other parts of the Truth Movement, and get the bigger picture of the extraordinary work being done by people from all backgrounds. Opening all to the possibility that a mass awakening is already well and truly under way.

Come and be ENLIGHTENED about the hidden truths and agendas of our media, governments and corporations, delivered to you by extraordinary speakers committed to the cause of Truth and Justice – Gilad Atzmon, Ken O’Keefe, Alan Hart, Les Visible, Kevin Schot, Nahida Exiled, David Messenger, and Gill Kaffash.

 

Don't miss it, book now http://seekspeakspreadtruth.com/

Touring with Wilko Was An incredible experience

I learned a lot about music as well as being in the world. The man is the liveliest  being I have ever come across. Pretty much a 'once in a life time experience.' Wilko Johnson and Norman Watt Roy will join my QEH London Jazz Festival concert. You really don't want to miss it.

Thursday 21 November | 7:30PM LONDON Southbank Centre / Queen

http://www.londonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/info/gilad-atzmon

Wilko Johnson defies terminal cancer diagnosis to take Classic Rock award

http://www.independent.co.uk/

The musician said he was currently 'feeling fine' and joked his farewell tour could get 'embarrassing' if it extends into next year
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We Are Not the Enemy

By Jordan Elgrably

http://jordanelgrably.com/new-site/we-are-not-the-enemy/

A beautiful piece an Arab Jew who argues peace and justice for all.  I have been waiting for an Arab Jew to speak out. And here it is;  universal, open and genuine. I admire you Jordan.

 

If I were in a position to deliver a message to the people of the Middle East, including Israelis, I would proudly declare myself an Arab Jew and remind everyone that Jews have been an integral part of the Middle East mosaic for millennia. We are not the enemy, and often we speak the same languages—Arabic, Farsi, Turkish etc. Our ancestors have lived in Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Iran, Turkey and even Afghanistan for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years.

Palestinians living under Israeli rule have the same desire to recover their human and civil rights as others protesting against oppression across the region [GALLO/GETTY]

Palestinians living under Israeli rule have the same desire to recover their human and civil rights as others protesting against oppression across the region [GALLO/GETTY]

Today most Jews of Arab/Muslim lands live outside the region, or in Israel where we have experienced a history of discrimination from European-origin Jews who believe that their cultures are superior to ours.

I would tell the people of the Middle East that not all Jews support the occupation policies of Israel’s military and government; and I would insist that the historic expulsions of Palestinians from their homes, businesses and properties in 1948 and 1967 were illegal, inhumane and did not occur with our knowledge or blessing.

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Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel - A Book Review By Gilad Atzmon

Max Blumenthal’s Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel is a good read: A personal journey  of a young  American righteous Jew who finds  plenty of faults in other Jews in general and in The Jewish State in particular.

Blumenthal is a very good writer, his flow is fantastic. His delivery is overwhelmingly juicy on the verge of gossipy. He doesn’t pretend to be objective, precise or accurate. In the Kindle version I couldn’t find a single reference for any of the many quotes in the book. But who cares - precision and accuracy are not well appreciated within the contemporary progressive milieu. But this lack is far from posing a problem. It actually contributes to chronicle the journalistic account of contemporary Israel.     

Blumenthal’s book is a powerful expose of Israeli exceptionalism, deep and sinister Goy hatred, Judeo-centric bigotry, supremacy and a vast collective lack of ethical awareness.  But Blumenthal fails to ask the most important question: why is the Jewish State so bad? Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel suffers from an acute deficiency of theoretical and ideological depth or understanding. Through the entire book Blumenthal fails to present a single valid argument that explains why the  Jewish State is such a horrid place. And if Zionism and the Jewish State are as bad as Blumenthal suggests, how is it possible that Zionism has become the political voice for the vast majority of world Jewry?

Blumenthal is entrenched within a restricted cliched progressive terminological trap.  His universe is split by a set of binary oppositions:  Zionist is bad / the ‘anti’ is good, ‘Right’ is vile /  ‘Left’ is kosher. Colonialism is there to tag everything in a horrid light. When he runs out of superlatives, he pulls ‘Fascism’ out of the box.

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