Studies show that US coverage is Israeli-centric. The main bureaus for CNN, Associated Press, Time, etc. are located in Israel and often staffed by Israelis. The son of the NY Times bureau chief is in the Israeli army;"pundit" Jeffrey Goldberg served in the IDF; Wolf Blitzer worked for AIPAC. Because the U.S. gives Israel over $8 million/day - more than to any other nation - we feel it is essential that we be fully informed on this region. Below are news reports to augment mainstream coverage.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Dispute over blessing of snack food may decide future leader of Israel Sephardi movement

The two sons of the Chief Sephardi Rabbi of jerusalem, spiritual leader of the political group Shas, are engaged in a public fight over which blessing to recite over Bamba, a peanut-buttery corn puff snack that is one of Israel's most popular junk foods. Both sons believe whoever wins the argument will be one step closer to their father's blessing and kingdom. Full story - Forward
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