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Anti-Israel Conference Galvanizes Jewish Students on UPenn Campus

It Was "Israel Across Penn" this past weekend. Last year a group of students established PennBDS, a student organization to further the efforts of the...

February 7, 2012 4:08 pm
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Hangouts of Most Famous Jewish Gangsters Revealed in NYC Tour

Arnold Rothstein, Meyer Lansky, and Bugsy Siegel.  These are some of the most famous Mafia names in American history, and they're all Jewish. They were all also born or at one point lived in New York...

Bob Marley and the Jews

Today would have been the 67th birthday of Bob Marley - the reggae musician who created the legendary hits "I Shot the Sheriff",  "One Love", "Iron Lion Zion", and countless others. The musician had direct links...

Following Super Bowl Madonna Launching World Tour In Israel

Sunday night's Super Bowl halftime performance by Madonna received a considerable amount of attention following the game, including from Time Inc., where writer James Poniewozik said that he respected "Madge's continued ability to strike a...

February 6, 2012 11:43 am
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Torah Wrapped Bishop Apologizes for Depicting Himself as a King (VIDEO)

Last week, Bishop Eddy Long stirred up quite a bit of controversy after he was...

February 3, 2012 11:32 am
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Kate Middleton’s Designer Inspired by Hasidic Coat

Katherine Hooker designs clothing worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton - one of...

February 3, 2012 11:04 am
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Kibbutz Style Farm Thriving in Berkeley, California

SF Gate - Sometimes chard is something you saute in garlic, and sometimes it's a...

February 2, 2012 2:26 pm
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Netherlands to Return Stolen World War II Art, Seized by Hitler’s Appointed Successor

Based on a recommendation from the Dutch Restitutions Committee, the Netherlands announced on Thursday that...

February 2, 2012 1:04 pm
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Author Deaths Leave Childrens Literature With Big Shoes to Fill

Haaretz - Among the most loved books on my daughter's shelf are those by Simms...

February 7, 2012 4:08 pm
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Anti-Israel Conference Galvanizes Jewish Students on UPenn Campus

It Was "Israel Across Penn" this past weekend. Last year a group of students established PennBDS, a student organization to further the efforts of the National...

February 7, 2012 11:51 am
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Hangouts of Most Famous Jewish Gangsters Revealed in NYC Tour

Arnold Rothstein, Meyer Lansky, and Bugsy Siegel.  These are some of the most famous Mafia names in American history, and they're all Jewish. They were all...

February 6, 2012 5:28 pm
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Bob Marley and the Jews

Today would have been the 67th birthday of Bob Marley - the reggae musician who created the legendary hits "I Shot the Sheriff",  "One Love",...

February 6, 2012 2:18 pm
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Following Super Bowl Madonna Launching World Tour In Israel

Sunday night's Super Bowl halftime performance by Madonna received a considerable amount of attention following the game, including from Time Inc., where writer James Poniewozik...

February 6, 2012 11:43 am
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Torah Wrapped Bishop Apologizes for Depicting Himself as a King (VIDEO)

Last week, Bishop Eddy Long stirred up quite a bit of controversy after he was wrapped in Torah scroll but a Messianic preacher - Rabbi...

February 3, 2012 11:32 am
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Kate Middleton’s Designer Inspired by Hasidic Coat

Katherine Hooker designs clothing worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton - one of the world's most closely watched fashion icons. In an interview with...

February 3, 2012 11:04 am
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Kibbutz Style Farm Thriving in Berkeley, California

SF Gate - Sometimes chard is something you saute in garlic, and sometimes it's a political and spiritual act. On a vacant lot in West Berkeley,...

February 2, 2012 2:26 pm
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Netherlands to Return Stolen World War II Art, Seized by Hitler’s Appointed Successor

Based on a recommendation from the Dutch Restitutions Committee, the Netherlands announced on Thursday that it will be returning two paintings to a Jewish antiques...

February 2, 2012 1:04 pm
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Author Deaths Leave Childrens Literature With Big Shoes to Fill

Haaretz - Among the most loved books on my daughter's shelf are those by Simms Taback and Russell Hoban — two great and wildly...

February 2, 2012 11:59 am
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Jews in Super Bowl History

With less than a minute to play in the biggest football game of his life, Jewish punter Josh Miller wanted a ham sandwich. "I was hungry," he...

February 1, 2012 1:05 pm
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Pushing for Kosher Food on Capitol Hill

Washington Jewish Week - It all began with a discussion between a Georgetown University law school graduate and Sen. Mike Lee's (R-Utah) Senate Judiciary Committee staff...

February 1, 2012 12:55 pm
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LA Jewish Foundation Donates $200,000 to Afghanistan and Iraq Veterans

JTA - The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles awarded some $200,000 in grants for Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and financial literacy programs. The grants...

January 31, 2012 2:08 pm
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What Are You Teaching Your Children?

There are two ways to raise your children: you either shut them down or you open them up. If you shut them down you raise...

January 31, 2012 1:47 pm
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Energy Policy Gets Boost from Dozens of Jewish Groups

The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish life has received a an endorsement from over 40 Jewish community leaders to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions...

World

Palestinian Prime Minister Announces New Reform Package

Newly installed Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa announced a package of reforms on Tuesday aimed at strengthening the Palestinian Authority (PA) amid increased global pressure for a revival of political...

Israel

Israeli Hostage Families Make Passover Plea for Return of Missing Loved One...

Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza will mark the start of the Jewish holiday of Passover, a week-long festival that...

Middle East

Drone, Rocket Attacks Targeted US Forces in Iraq, US Officials Say

US forces in Iraq and Syria faced two separate rocket and explosive drone attacks in less than 24 hours, Iraqi security sources and US officials told Reuters on Monday, the...

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