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Strenger than Fiction / To a Martian, Zionism can be confusing

By admin on September 3, 2010

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Mormon church, Jewish leaders tackle proxy baptism

By admin on September 3, 2010

In a joint statement, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and coalition of Jewish leaders say genealogical database changed to better prevent names of Jews killed in Nazi concentration camps from being submitted for posthumous baptism by proxy
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Japan OKs new financial sanctions against Iran

By admin on September 3, 2010

Fresh sanctions include freeze on assets of more than 100 groups, individuals linked to Islamic Republic’s nuclear program
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Parsha Potpourri: Parshas Nitzavim-Vayeilech

By admin on September 3, 2010

Hanistaros L’Hashem Elokeinu v’haniglos lanu ul’vaneinu ad olam la’asos es kol Divrei haTorah hazos (29:28)
            In our verse, the Torah writes the words “lanu ul’vaneinu” – for us and for our children – with dots on top of each letter, something done quite rarely. Although there are rules for interpreting the meaning of such dots [...]

Study: US Jews Still Support Israel

By admin on September 3, 2010

Survey shows that American Jews, young and old, are still attached to Israel despite recent claims to the contrary.

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Israel – Hike in Produce Prices Ahead of Holidays

By admin on September 3, 2010

Israel – It seems this summer’s extreme heat not only affected us, but also had an impact on fruits and vegetables. One of the branches of the Shufersal supermarket chain posted an apologetic notice on Sunday saying, “Due to the heavy heat, there may be disruptions in the supply of fresh vegetables.”
According to the farmers [...]

Shomrim Members Shot in Boro Park

By admin on September 3, 2010

Update below: Less than a week after an attempted robbery and shooting at the Apple Bank on 13th Avenue in the heart of Boro Park shook the community, multiple members of the Boro Park Shomrim have been shot this evening. Ambulances are currently at the scene, treating the victims, who are volunteer members of the [...]

BREAKING NEWS: Four Shomrim Members Shot In Boro Park [UPDATE 8:12PM EST]

By admin on September 2, 2010

7:45PM EST: Three people have just been shot in Boro Park at 46th Street near 10th Avenue.
UPDATE 7:46PM EST: Dozens of Hatzolah members have been dispatched, along with three ambulances being rushed to the scene.
UPDATE 7:48PM EST: NYPD is advising that they have the suspect in custody, and the weapon has been recovered.
UPDATE 7:51PM EST: [...]

Stocks Close Higher 9/02

By admin on September 2, 2010

Stocks ended higher for a third session, a day before investors got a better glimpse of the economy’s health in the August jobs report.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 50.63 points, or 0.5 percent to 10,320.10.
The S&P 500 rose 9.81 points, or 0.9 percent, to 1,090.10, while the Nasdaq rose 23.17 points, or 1.1 [...]

Washington – Hamas Among Intractable Issues in Mideast Talks

By admin on September 2, 2010

Washington – To relaunch Middle East peace talks on Thursday, the Israeli and Palestinian leaders and their American mediators quietly agreed to push aside the question of Hamas — the Islamic militant group that controls one of the two Palestinian territories and rejects negotiations.
But Hamas let it be known with its bullets that it would [...]

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