The on-line battle, Part II

As Operation Cast Lead enters its third week and the death toll in Gaza mounts, calls from around the world denouncing Israel and its actions have been growing stronger. As the battle on the ground increased, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and popular blogs and forums as well as the mainstream media became the battlefields for public opinion. For a compilation of anti and pro-Israel demonstrations around the world and clips of pro-Israel hasbara efforts, click here.

The following webpages, videos and photos illustrate the ferocity of the on-line element of the Gaza war.

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The Gaza war on-line

As Kassams from Gaza rain down on the South and Katyusha rockets launched from Lebanon hit the North, Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip continues while the Northern Command remains on high alert on the Lebanese border.  Meanwhile, a fierce battle for the hearts and minds of people around the world rages on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, popular blogs and forums and various media outlets.

The following webpages, videos and photos illustrate the ferocity of the on-line element of the Gaza war.

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Jewish & Kosher recipes, the Jewish Elvis (Jelvis) and more

  Read about 'The Jewish origin of the Vulcan Salute' in this insightful article written by Rabbi Yonassan Gershom.

  Elvis lives!  Jelvis that is.  Listen to 'Blue Suede Yamulka' sung by Jelvis, the Jewish Elvis. 

  How do you prepare a cherry kugel or bake a sweet raisin challa?  You can find this out and more with this great online resource for Jewish and Kosher recipes.

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Check out 'PeaceMaker', JewLab and more

  The Kafka Project was started in 1998. This multilingual website is intended to give scholars and Kafka fans a virtual forum to share opinions, essays and translations.

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Cool facts about Israel, 'kosher' websites and more

 Introducing the 2008 Jewish American Rhodes Scholars.

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  Learn some cool facts about Israel. Despite being such a small and young country constantly fighting for its survival, Israel has a lot to be proud of.

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