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    HRC’s story change may be shenanigan to help ANC control damage wrought by ‘Rottweiler’ Fransman. If so, it behoves us to demand his ‘recall’ & a distancing by his cabinet colleagues.

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    Editor Ant Katz’ free weekly newsletter goes to some 3,000 subscribers each Wed evening. This week’s is full of both bad news for SA Jewry – & the good – which, thankfully overwhelms the former. Click to catch up.

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    This week Bev highlights nine thought-provoking global op-ed pieces on Zionism from around the globe – the doyen of pro-Israel communication finds us the best of the best reads - an ideal download for a Shabbas read!

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    As the debate between pro- and anti-Israeli Shtetlers intensifies CLICK TO FOLLOW DEBATE, Zionist activist Gary Selikow, pic, distributed this short piece widely to fellow Israel lobbyists this week.

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    Nominations by the public are now open for the 2013 Absa Jewish Achiever Awards & to book your attendance at the prestige event. Last year was a sell-out, so book early to avoid disappointment. SEE DETAILS.

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    Dep minister & Cape ANC chair Fransman (phhtt, phhtt) cancels mediation at last minute & says he’s not talking to SA Jewry, so Human Rights Commission must now decide on anti-Semitism charges levelled against him.

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    Less than 2 weeks to go & ticket sales are rocketing. So you'd better book urgently – if you can still get in. They'll be in Durban, PE, Cape Town & Joburg & there are some exciting new features to look forward to.

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    A war of words has erupted between mega NGO’s the JNF-SA & BDS-SA over a new doccie. Needless to say, the vehemently Zionist-supporting MyShtetl couldn’t help jumping in to fray either. Read what everyone has to say.

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    Shtetlers keep asking the question. Apfel today calls him: “a Prof Friedman clone” which led to MyShtetl’s clone-gone-wrong graphic (more inside). But its a serious question & bears closer scrutiny. Read why.

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    Singling out Israel in the media, UN, campuses & farcical tribunals reinforces idea of anti-Semitic cabal, blogs RoRo. “Now that is racism!” she says emphatically. Rolene's argument is nothing short of brilliant! Read this!

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    The fifth Israeli Presidential Conference under the auspices of Shimon Peres takes place in Jerusalem next week. Howard Sackstein will report for us from Jerusalem. See who is speaking & stay tuned for daily coverage…

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    Regular contributor Steve Apfel (pic) lays down a challenge to Professor Friedman - asking him to disclose 3 things. The 2 Stevens clashed vociferously on MyShtetl earlier this month & Shtetlers weighed in too.

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    The IDF has declared war on soldier's posting unbecoming pics after last week’s Facebook post (pic) began a wave of copycat posts by male & female soldiers. Behavior is "inconsistent" with IDF values says top brass.

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    Lobbyists for & against Israel having a full-on go at each other again & the latest news is only likely to amplify their rage. See who is saying what, to whom, & add your own twopence-worth while you’re about it...

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