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FBI: Alleged spy wannabe asked for Israeli citizenship

October 20, 2009

A former Pentagon contractor facing charges of attempting to spy for Israel allegedly sought Israeli citizenship under the Law of Return. Read more »

Rubashkin plans appeal, but another trial looms

By Eric Fingerhut · November 17, 2009

Sholom Rubashkin is hoping to be exonerated on appeal following his conviction for crimes that carry a potential prison sentence of 1,250 years. But first the former vice president of the largest U.S. kosher meat plant is facing another trial on additional charges and a bail hearing. Read more »

Advocate for military’s Jews speaking up for Islam in wake of Fort Hood killings

By Eric Fingerhut · November 16, 2009

Mikey Weinstein is probably best known for defending Jews from alleged bigotry and harassment in the U.S. military. In the past few days, however, he's been raising questions about whether there's an anti-Muslim bias in the service as well. Read more »

Tenor sorry for slur, will sing at ADL event

October 28, 2009

A singer who made an offensive joke about Jews will sing at the Anti-Defamation League's annual meeting. Read more »

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The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and its executive director, Steve Schwager, seen here at the General Assembly on Nov. 8, 2009, are pushing the Jewish federation system for more money. (Robert A. Cumins) Appeal by Shalom Rubashkin, above, will center on the judge's decision to admit evidence having to do with his alleged employment of illegal immigrants, according to his attorney. (Guy Cook) Yeshiva University students getting a lesson on how to repair and paint streets in urban Houston. (Yeshiva University) Mikey Weinstein believes it is important to investigate reports of harassment faced by the alleged Fort Hood shooter as a Muslim in the military that could have contributed to his mental state. (Steve Most) The State Department in its annual International Religious Freedom Report takes issue with Israel's treatment of non-Jews and non-Orthodox Jews. (U.S. State Department) Jerry Silverman, CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, addressing the organization's General Assembly in Washington, Nov. 10, 2009. (Robert A. Cumins / Jewish Federations of North America) Attendees of the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly gather at the Marriott Hotel in Washington, Nov. 8, 2009. (Robert A. Cumins / Jewish Federations of North America) White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel addresses delegates at the annual General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America in Washington, Nov. 10, 2009. (Robert A. Cumins / Jewish Federations of North America) Bob McDonnell speaks at a campaign rally in Fairfax County a few days before he was elected governor of Virginia by an 18-point margin. (PoliticalActivityLaw.com) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, Nov. 9, 2009. (Robert Cumins / Jewish Federations of North America)

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  • The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and its executive director, Steve Schwager, seen here at the General Assembly on Nov. 8, 2009, are pushing the Jewish federation system for more money.
  • Appeal by Shalom Rubashkin, above, will center on the judge's decision to admit evidence having to do with his alleged employment of illegal immigrants, according to his attorney.
  • Yeshiva University students getting a lesson on how to repair and paint streets in urban Houston.
  • Mikey Weinstein believes it is important to investigate reports of harassment faced by the alleged Fort Hood shooter as a Muslim in the military that could have contributed to his mental state.
  • The State Department in its annual International Religious Freedom Report takes issue with Israel's treatment of non-Jews and non-Orthodox Jews.
  • Jerry Silverman, CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, addressing the organization's General Assembly in Washington, Nov. 10, 2009.
  • Attendees of the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly gather at the Marriott Hotel in Washington, Nov. 8, 2009.
  • White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel addresses delegates at the annual General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America in Washington, Nov. 10, 2009.
  • Bob McDonnell speaks at a campaign rally in Fairfax County a few days before he was elected governor of Virginia by an 18-point margin.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, Nov. 9, 2009.
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Jewish support for Israeli-Arab causes goes mainstream, irking some

By Gil Shefler · November 18, 2009

The Reform movement's endorsement of advocacy for Israeli Arabs was the latest sign that Jewish support for Israeli-Arab causes has gone mainstream. Not everyone is happy about that. Read more »

U.S. Jews on mission to buy in settlements

November 17, 2009

A group of American Jews arrived in Israel on a mission to promote home purchases in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem. Read more »

Pro-Israel fliers confiscated at campus speech

November 17, 2009

Fliers distributed by Binghamton University Jewish students outside a campus speech by a critic of Israel were collected and confiscated by event organizers during the event. Read more »

China reluctant on Iran, despite Obama plea

November 17, 2009

President Obama's efforts to persuade China to countenance sanctions against Iran appear inconclusive. Read more »

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