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Jewish World Review

September 9, 2013


Words should be weighed, not counted.   —   Yiddish Proverb



outlook
Darwin's conundrum: Where does compassion come from?
By Jeff Jacoby

A theological and scientific challenge to the highly enlightened




reality check
Could the Oslo Fiasco Have Been Averted?
By Jonathan Tobin

When the 20th anniversary of the beginning of the "New Middle East" is marked later this week, the occasion will be one that will be largely devoted to recriminations rather than celebrations. This is an error



outrage
Historic Christian village seized by Syrian rebels, including al-Qaida jihadis
By Mitchell Prothero

A coalition of Syrian rebel groups that includes members of al-Qaida took control of one of the oldest Christian villages in the world on Sunday, raising concern about the potential destruction of ancient shrines and churches



war!
Only worry about 'boot on the ground'?
By Mark Clayton

Retaliation against America will likely be waged by multiple nations in cyberwar



in the money
15 biases that make you do dumb things with your money
By Morgan Housel

Shady financial advisors and incompetent CEOs don't harm your returns a fraction of the amount your own behavior does






etc.
Rights to 'World Trade Center' name were sold for $10
By Shawn Boburg

The secret deal that's almost too crazy to believe






ess, ess/ eat, eat!
The Kosher Gourmet
By Mario Batali

The famed chef's roasted mushrooms and Lambrusco secco, the perfect Taste of fall




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