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>JN Sept. 17, 1999, Vol. 7, No. 173
PFLP Second-in-Command Returns to PA
By Meredith Buel (VOA-Jerusalem)
Israeli authorities have agreed to allow a leader of a radical Palestinian group to return from exile, despite the group's opposition to recent peace agreements.
Abu Ali Mustafa -- the second in command of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine -- will be allowed to return to Palestinian-controlled areas of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The group officially opposes peace agreements between Israel and Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat's Fatah group.
But Mustafa, who was born on the West Bank, has been leading efforts to reconcile differences with Arafat. The two met in Egypt last month for the first time since the 1993 Oslo accord was signed.
George Habash, who supports a hard-line doctrine of revolutionary violence, leads the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The group drew international attention to the Palestinian struggle by hijacking airliners in the late 1960s and 1970s.
Dana International Fined for Assault
By IsraelWire
Israeli transsexual Dana International, the winner of the 1998 Eurovision Song Festival, was found guilty of an assault, which took place at a performance four years ago and fined NIS 1,500 (about $350).
The 30-year-old Dana International formally known as Yaron Cohen was performing in Rishon L'Tzion four years ago, when the star struck a waitress with a bouquet of flowers which she was holding, causing the waitress to drop plates and injuring her hand. Dana International also struck a patron with a bottle of water, injuring him.
The star's attorney stated that the incident took place prior to his client's becoming an international star and it was that event which prompted the suit in the hope of a large settlement.
Jews Prepare for Yom Kippur
By Nancy Steinbach (VOA Washington)
Jews all over the world, have just celebrated the start of a new year...the year 5760. Now, Jews are preparing for the most holy and important day of the year, Yom Kippur, observed on the 10th day of the Jewish New Year. This year, it is Monday, Sept. 20. Yom Kippur is not a day for celebration. It is a day for all Jews to examine their lives.
Religious services start at sundown the evening before the holy day. They begin with a Hebrew prayer called the Kol Nidre. The Kol Nidre asks God to pardon the Jewish people for whatever wrongs they have done to Him. It also tells of their desire for a new start in the New Year.
On the holy day, Jews do not work. They do not play. They do not eat or drink. They attend religious services all day. In their prayers, they tell God what wrongs they have done to Him and to others during the past year. Jews believe that God cannot pardon one person for hurting another. So, for those wrongs, each person must apologize to those he has hurt. He also must make efforts not to repeat such actions.
Old stories say God examines each person's life during the first week of the New Year. On Yom Kippur, He decides what will happen to each person in the coming year. Who will succeed. Who will fail. Who will live. Who will die. The stories say a person can be sure of a good year ahead by praying, improving relations with others, and promising not to repeat past mistakes.
Yom Kippur services end 24 hours after they begin. There is a special closing prayer. It represents the closing of the gates of heaven. By that time, Jews believe, God has decided what will happen to them in the coming year.
Timely Tips For An Easy Yom Kippur Fast
By Jerusalem's Shaare Tzedek Medical Center.
If you drink coffee or other beverages with a significant amount of caffeine, such as cola, tea or cocoa, gradually reduce the amount you consume, beginning a few days before the fast, to avoid a headache on Yom Kippur. Take care to drink a lot -- water is best -- in the hours before the fast. This is particularly important in hot weather.
Don't eat salty food products such as potato chips, pickles and salty cheese before the fast -- they will lead to dehydration. Eat foods rich in carbohydrates, such as noodles and mashed potatoes, in the meal before the fast -- they prevent thirst and provide a feeling of fullness and reduce urine production. Reduce consumption of high-protein foods. Stay out of the sun during the fast to avoid loss of fluids.
After the fast, don't eat too much or too quickly, or you could wind up with both a stomach ache and a headache, and even feel faint. Your first meal following the fast should contain carbohydrates such as mashed potatoes. Fried foods are not a good idea.
If you suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes, or you are taking medication, it is important that you consult with your physician about whether fasting could present a danger to your health. Have an easy fast.
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