Kosher is Halal Too

Here is an intriguing article about a Jewish school in England where half of the students are Muslims, by choice! One convenient selling point for Muslim parents (read the article for the rest): Kosher is considered Halal.
(Via Jewschool)

Different Persona; Different Uniforms

Incoming Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces Gabi Ashkenazi received six boxes filled with uniforms in preparation for his assumption of duty.
Underscored in this article is the fact that unlike Ashkenazi’s predecessor, Dan Halutz, who preferred to parade around in formal dress uniforms, Ashkenazi will wear mostly BDU’s (מדי ב) because of his background as infantry commander and his proclivity for spending time in the field with the combat troops.
I hope to see some major changes undertaken for the good of restoring the image and honor of the IDF.