http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/wales-synagogue-to-become-apartments/ Wales' oldest synagogue will be converted into apartments. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-23T;12:31:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/newspaper-manhattan-charity-funds-pro-iranian-professors/ A Manhattan-based Islamic charity is funding anti-Israel, pro-Iran professors at Columbia and Rutgers universities, the New York Post reported. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-23T;12:09:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/turkis-israel-ties-strong-israeli-minister-says/ Ties between Israel and Turkey are as strong as ever, an Israeli government minister said in Istanbul. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-23T;11:46:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/brazilians-protest-ahmadinejad-visit/ Hundreds of Jewish and non-Jewish Brazilians protested in Rio de Janeiro on the eve of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit. en-us marcus@infolink.com.br Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;21:02:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/hosni-peres-discuss-peace-process/ "Real progress" has been made in negotiations to release a captured Israeli soldier, President Shimon Peres confirmed. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;20:34:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/the-mofaz-plan/ As he positions himself for a run for prime minister, Shaul Mofaz is promoting a plan to give the Palestinians a state now -- and only then to begin negotiations on final-status issues. en-us uheilman@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;20:18:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/palin-republican-prospects-use-israel-to-bash-obama/ As Sarah Palin embarked on a tour for her just published book "Going Rogue," she became the latest prospective Republican presidential candidate to criticize the Obama administration's policy on Israel. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;19:14:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/ebay-removes-mussolini-brain-blood-samples/ The online auction Web site eBay said it took down an ad offering biological samples from Benito Mussolini before anyone could bid on them. en-us rgruber@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;17:33:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/turkey-demands-israeli-drone-delivery/ Turkey has given Israeli defense contractors 50 days to deliver 10 promised drone aircraft. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;15:45:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/iran-begins-air-defense-drill/ Iran began an air defense drill designed to protect its nuclear program, Iranian state television reported. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;15:11:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/more-israeli-military-recruits-request-combat-units/ The Gaza war has spurred more Israeli recruits to request service in combat units, the country's army said. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;14:26:01-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/jerusalem-intel-protests-continue/ Fervently Orthodox demonstrators protested again at the Intel factory in Jerusalem for operating on Shabbat. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;14:09:01-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/gaza-groups-agree-to-stop-rocket-fire/ Under a Hamas-brokered deal, armed groups in Gaza have agreed to stop firing rockets at Israel. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;13:37:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/pakistani-mumbai-terrorists-arrested-in-italy/ Two Pakistanis suspected of helping facilitate the November 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai were arrested. en-us rgruber@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;13:11:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/hungarian-guard-mounts-recruitment-campaign/ Police in riot gear broke up a recruiting meeting of the outlawed neo-Nazi Hungarian Guard. en-us thomland@externet.hu Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;13:02:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/lauder-meets-brazilian-officials/ Jews in Brazil "live in harmony" with their neighbors, the president of the World Jewish Congress said. en-us marcus@infolink.com.br Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;12:22:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/australian-politician-accuses-government-of-abandoning-israel/ An Australia lawmaker assailed the government for abandoning Israel in the United Nations. en-us dgoldberg@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;12:12:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/german-police-investigating-lanzmann-film-protest/ German police are investigating a violent protest in Hamburg against the screening of a documentary on Israel. en-us taxelrod@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;12:02:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/iaea-head-to-iran-accept-enrichment-offer/ The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog opposed additional sanctions on Iran if it did not accept an offer to process its enriched uranium abroad. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-22T;09:43:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/canadian-liberals-object-after-conservatives-say-theyre-stronger-israel-backers/ Canada's opposition Liberal Party is crying foul after the ruling Conservatives mailed out flyers extolling themselves as stronger supporters of Israel. en-us rcsillag@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-20T;15:30:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/israel-arrests-five-pa-officers/ Israel arrested five Palestinian Authority intelligence officers in the West Bank. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-20T;15:09:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/abbas-israel-talking-to-hamas/ Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Israel is conducting secret negotiations with Hamas. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-20T;14:14:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/abbas-welcomed-by-jewish-pol-in-brazil/ Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was welcomed Thursday in Brazil by a state governor who is Jewish. en-us marcus@infolink.com.br Copyright 2009 2009-11-20T;13:46:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/south-african-jewish-leader-mendel-kaplan-dies/ Mendel Kaplan, a prominent South African Jewish leader and philanthropist, has died. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-20T;13:14:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/israel-will-send-ship-to-nato-anti-terror-force/ Israel will send a warship to join a NATO anti-terror force, bolstering its ties with the alliance. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-20T;12:52:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/obama-new-iran-sanctions-coming-within-weeks/ President Obama said that within the next few weeks, the United States and other world powers would be formulating new sanctions on Iran. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;22:26:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/what-should-we-bring-thanksgiving-foods-that-travel-well/ Some tips for savvy guests to consider when bringing a dish or two to Thanksgiving, or Jewish holiday, meals. en-us lindam212@aol.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;21:04:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/table-talk-for-a-jewish-thanksgiving/ For what should a Jew be thankful? Here's a discussion for the table and a few answers. en-us erodman@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;20:56:02-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/anti-settlement-evacuation-sign-found-at-base/ A sign objecting to the evacuation of West Bank settlements was found at an Israeli army base, a violation of army protocol. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;20:11:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/boycott-products-made-in-settlments-palestinians-told/ Palestinians have been asked to boycott large supermarket chains in the West Bank that sell fruit and vegetables grown in Israeli settlements. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;19:49:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/the-change-has-come-to-jewish-life-in-eastern-europe/ Twenty years ago, Jewish life in Eastern Europe seemed on the verge of disappearing. Today it looks more like Jewish life in free societies the world over. en-us rgruber@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;19:33:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/a-very-ex-pat-american-thanksgiving/ One expat American says she sees no contradiction in celebrating a quintessential American holiday in Israel. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;15:12:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/some-ex-pat-american-israelis-do-thanksgiving-others-dont/ A look at how some Americans now living in Israel continue to mark the bountiful American holiday -- and others leave the tradition behind. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;15:06:01-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/world-powers-to-meet-on-iran/ World powers will meet to discuss Iran's nuclear program after the Islamic Republic said it would not export its uranium for further enrichment. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;14:52:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/ex-waiter-charged-with-killing-six/ A fired waiter, a Russian immigrant to Israel, was charged with killing his ex-employer and five members of his family. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;13:56:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/lebanese-man-accused-of-spying-for-israel/ A Lebanese citizen accused of spying for Israel was arrested by the Lebanese security service. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;13:19:01-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/arab-man-stabbed-in-jerusalem/ An Arab man was stabbed in Jerusalem by a Jewish teenager. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;12:59:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/holocaust-denier-says-unbroken-after-prison/ A Holocaust denier released from an Australian jail after publishing material offensive to Jews says he is "unbroken" and "unrepentant." en-us dgoldberg@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;12:13:01-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/kassam-rocket-lands-in-negev/ Israeli airstrikes hit targets in Gaza in response to a Kassam rocket fired into the Negev. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-19T;12:01:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/berkeley-conference-explores-steamier-side-of-shtetl-life/ Life in the shtetl wasn’t all Shabbat candles and milking cows, says a growing group of scholars focusing on sex and gender roles in Yiddish literature and film. en-us sfishkoff@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;20:47:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/eastern-europes-jews-now-out-of-the-shadows/ When the Cold War ended 20 years ago, Jewish communities in Eastern Europe were small, weak and generally veiled. Now Jewish life, culture, religious practice and ethnic identity are part of Europe's contemporary mosaic -- often unabashedly so. en-us rgruber@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;20:47:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/abdullah-to-ajcongress-work-for-peace/ Jordan's King Abdullah told American Jewish Congress leaders that U.S. Jewish groups should get behind Middle East peace efforts. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;19:00:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/ukraine-approves-anti-semitic-candidate-for-president/ A Ukrainian mayor who said Jews are to blame for all of the country's problems can run for president. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;18:58:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/academics-quit-austrian-holocaust-studies-center/ A group of researchers quit their involvement in an Austrian Holocaust studies center due to a lack of access. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;18:30:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/russian-groups-forced-to-leave-offices/ A major rent increase forced the Jewish charitable organizations in a Russian city out of their offices. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;17:59:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/jewish-support-for-arab-israeli-causes-goes-mainstream-irking-some/ 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. en-us gilshefler@gmail.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;16:59:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/obama-settlement-expansion-could-be-dangerous/ President Obama said additional Israeli settlement building "embitters the Palestinians in a way that could end up being very dangerous." en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;15:36:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/livni-there-is-israeli-consensus-on-gilo/ There is 'Israeli consensus' that the eastern Jerusalem Jewish neighborhood of Gilo belongs to Israel, opposition leader Tzipi Livni said. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;14:21:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/sy-syms-dies-at-83/ Sy Syms, the founder of a discount retail clothing chain and a major philanthropist, has died. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;14:02:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/memorial-held-at-former-mumbai-chabad-center/ A memorial ceremony was held at the former Mumbai Chabad center. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;13:42:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/south-american-olim-arrive-with-peres/ Some 25 new immigrants from five South American countries accompanied President Shimon Peres on his return to Israel. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;13:18:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/noam-most-popular-israeli-name/ Noam was the most popular name for Israeli babies born in 2008. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;12:34:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/woman-wearing-tallit-arrested-at-western-wall/ Jerusalem police arrested a woman praying at the Western Wall for wearing a tallit. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;12:19:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/intel-proposes-non-jewish-sabbath-workers/ Intel has proposed that it will only employ non-Jewish workers on Saturday at its Jerusalem plant, Israeli media are reporting. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;11:58:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/italy-israel-ink-agriculture-deal/ Italy and Israel have agreed to strengthen cooperation in agricultural science and technology. en-us rgruber@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T;11:19:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/us-jews-on-mission-to-buy-in-settlements/ A group of American Jews arrived in Israel on a mission to promote home purchases in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;19:19:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/senior-us-official-dedicates-unrwa-girls-school-in-jordan/ A senior U.S. official dedicating an UNRWA school in Jordan referred to a future Palestinian state. en-us rtepper@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;17:34:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/rubashkin-plans-appeal-as-another-trial-looms/ 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. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;17:26:01-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/900-housing-units-approved-in-gilo/ The White House expressed dismay over the approval of the construction of 900 housing units in an eastern Jerusalem neighborhood. en-us jstaff@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;16:58:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/citing-needs-of-russian-jews-jdc-steps-up-funding-push/ The main international relief agency of the Jewish federation system says it is pulling the plug on a long-standing funding arrangement, saying it requires more money to meet the humanitarian needs of poor Jews abroad. en-us jberkman@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;16:28:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/former-ss-member-charged-in-ww-ii-jewish-murders/ A 90-year-old German man was charged with the murders of Jewish slave laborers during World War II. en-us rtepper@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;15:59:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/partying-like-a-young-jew-in-europe/ One rabbi's recipe for young European Jews to find their mates: a weekend for hundreds of Jewish singles at a nice hotel with good food, lots of alcohol and a hot party on Saturday night. en-us bharris@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;15:15:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/sponsors-of-mckinney-speech-at-binghamton-school-confiscate-pro-israel-fliers/ 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. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;15:01:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/adl-report-says-wave-of-anti-government-hostility-sweeping-country/ A "current of anti-government hostility" has swept across the United States in the year since Barack Obama was elected president, a new Anti-Defamation League report found. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;14:42:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/china-reluctant-on-iran-despite-obama-plea/ President Obama's efforts to persuade China to countenance sanctions against Iran appear inconclusive. en-us rkampeas@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;14:39:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/hate-crimes-high-reporting-poor-report-says/ Hate crime is still a significant problem in 56 countries in North America, Europe and the former Soviet Union, a new report says. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;14:35:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/jewish-businessmans-body-released-from-jordan/ The body of a haredi businessman from London who died in Jordan was delivered to Israel for burial. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;14:02:01-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/five-palestinians-die-from-swine-flu/ At least five Palestinians in the West Bank have died from swine flu as the Israeli death toll from the virus hit 49. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;13:32:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/eu-premature-to-recognize-palestinian-state/ The European Union said it was "premature" to recognize a Palestinian state. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;13:13:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/brazil-based-gas-company-may-close-iranian-operations/ Three days after hosting Israeli President Shimon Peres, Latin America's largest company announced it may close its operation in Iran. en-us marcus@infolink.com.br Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;12:16:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/austrarlian-jewry-disappointed-in-palestinian-statehood-vote/ Australian Jewish leaders are "disappointed" that the government voted in favor of a U.N. committee's “one-sided” resolution on Palestinian self-determination. en-us dgoldberg@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;11:59:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/report-palestinian-union-doesnt-support-israel-boycott/ The top Palestinian trade union says it does not support a boycott of Israeli goods. en-us gilshefler@gmail.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;11:53:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/chanukah-celebration-moved-to-10-downing-street/ The British government moved its official Chanukah reception to the prime minister's residence in a bid to make amends with the country's Jewish community. en-us gilshefler@gmail.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;11:40:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/torah-scroll-dedicated-for-prison-inmates/ A Jewish group dedicated a Torah scroll that will be taken to Jewish inmates throughout the United States. en-us gilshefler@gmail.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;11:30:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/hug-a-jew-day-a-hit-on-facebook/ More than 100,000 people have joined a Facebook group urging members to 'hug a Jew.' en-us rtepper@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;11:24:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/austrian-officials-neglect-to-play-israeli-anthem-at-fencing-competition/ Israel's national anthem was not played at a fencing competition in Austria when two Israeli teens won medals. en-us rtepper@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;11:16:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/mezuzah-case-to-be-heard-in-court/ A U.S. appeals court will hear the case of an Orthodox condo owner whose condominium association had temporarily banned the use of mezuzahs. en-us rtepper@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-17T;11:08:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/weinstein-speaking-up-for-islam-amid-hasan-case/ 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. en-us efingerhut@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;20:57:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/peres-kirchner-meet-in-buenos-aires/ Israeli President Shimon Peres and Argentinean President Christina Fernandez de Kirchner met in Buenos Aires. en-us farbiser@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;19:52:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/orthodox-groups-decry-state-dept-report-on-religious-freedom/ A U.S. State Department report on religious freedom is drawing sharp criticism from Orthodox Jewish groups over its portrayal of Israel. en-us AnathHartmann@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;19:09:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/maryland-divests-from-company-that-invests-in-iran/ Maryland divested $38.3 million from the British company Royal Dutch Shell for investing in Iran's petroleum industry. en-us acsosnik@gmail.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;18:59:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/la-jewish-ed-program-for-special-needs-kids-opens/ An afterschool Jewish education program for children with special needs opened in Los Angeles. en-us acsosnik@gmail.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;18:49:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/retirement-home-residents-sue-bnai-brith/ Residents of a former B'nai B'rith retirement community near Pittsburgh have filed a lawsuit to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars in entrance fee deposits. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;18:43:01-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/crime-plus-political-situation-has-venezuelan-jews-fearful-for-future/ A sharp increase in violent crime coupled with the political uncertainty of life under Hugo Chavez has many Jews in the country, particularly the younger generation, looking to relocate. en-us jasminak100@gmail.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;18:22:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/iaea-report-iran-may-have-other-nuclear-sites/ Iran could have other undisclosed nuclear facilities, according to a new report by the United Nations nuclear watchdog. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;18:13:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/palestinian-threat-to-declare-statehood-seeks-to-put-onus-on-israel/ With a threat to unilaterally declare statehood, Mahmoud Abbas is upping the ante to try to press the Israelis into making concessions ahead of negotiations. en-us lsusser@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;17:58:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/orthodox-students-embrace-social-action/ Orthodox students are increasingly drawn to universal causes, including helping victims of natural disasters, aiding the poor and underserved, and protecting the environment. en-us aklein@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;17:46:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/calgary-jewish-facilities-vandalized/ A series of anti-Semitic attacks has rocked the Calgary Jewish community. en-us rcsillag@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;15:43:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/faculty-strikes-at-philadelphia-day-school/ Faculty at a Philadelphia-area Jewish day school took to the picket line, carrying out their threat to strike. en-us lhostein@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;15:27:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/more-israeli-soldiers-protest-evacuations/ Two Israeli soldiers were demoted and sentenced to prison for protesting the evacuation of Jewish settlers in violation of army protocol. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;15:21:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/report-turkey-israel-jordan-hold-joint-maneuvers/ Turkey, Jordan and Israel held joint search and rescue maneuvers, a Turkish newspaper reported. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;14:36:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/ninety-percent-of-ethiopian-jews-marry-in/ About 90 percent of Ethiopian Jews marry within their community, according to a new report. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;14:04:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/israels-cabinet-renames-gaza-disengagement-authority/ Israel's Cabinet agreed to rename the Gaza disengagement authority. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;13:11:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/hamas-declare-palestinian-state-from-sea-to-river/ Hamas rejected the Palestinian Authority's decision to unilaterally declare a state in the West Bank and Gaza, saying it should take over all of Israel. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;12:58:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/windmueller-to-step-down-as-huc-dean/ The dean of the Los Angeles campus of the Reform movement’s Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion is retiring. en-us tomtu@pacbell.net Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;12:35:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/brazilians-say-no-to-ahmadinejad/ Thousands of Brazilians protested against the upcoming visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. en-us marcus@infolink.com.br Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;12:28:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/rome-concert-remembers-rabin/ A concert commemorating Yitzhak Rabin on the 14th anniversary of his assassination took place in Rome's most prestigious concert hall. en-us rgruber@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;12:02:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/israeli-unilateral-action-could-mirror-palestinians/ Unilateral actions to declare a Palestinian state could cause Israel to take unilateral action of its own, Benjamin Netanyahu said. en-us moster@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-16T;11:39:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/new-kosher-cookbook-serves-up-southern-classics/ A Jewish day school in Memphis compiles a kosher cookbook for Southern tastes. en-us rtepper@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-15T;22:31:00-05:00 http://jta.org/ENTRY_PERMALINK_HERE/op-ed-concerted-effort-needed-to-meet-demand-for-educators/ Smart marketing and more money is needed to meet the urgent demand for top-quality Jewish educators, writes the president of Brandeis University. en-us jreinharz@jta.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-15T;20:54:00-05:00