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For the disabled, Birthright trips are extra special
Staff and participants on a Birthright Israel trip for people with Asperger's syndrome socializing at Jerusalem's Beit Ekstein. (Bruce Sharon) Read more »
A sea change in 20 years
Before the Iron Curtain collapsed 20 years ago this month, being Jewish in Eastern Europe was no easy feat, recalls Ruth Ellen Gruber. Read more »
Top Stories
What really happened at the Reform biennial in Toronto
Reform in Canada. No sex at the table. Tony Blair in film. Tweeting holiday services. And other tales from the biennial conference of the Union for Reform Judaism. Read more »
Silverman looking golden at first GA as Federations’ chief
Over the course of the three-day General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, it became clear that even with President Obama having to cancel his appearance, there was still a big story about a fresh new leader -- Jerry Silverman, the organization's new CEO. Read more »
Obama shifts to Israel’s corner, but tries not to show it
The unusual circumstances of the Obama-Netanyahu meeting this week reflect the predicament faced by both sides: Neither wants to make it too obvious that the Obama administration has adopted the Israeli position on returning to the Israeli-Palestinian negotiating table. Read more »
Abbas’ threat to resign sparks fears
Benjamin Netanyahu and President Obama both fear that Mahmoud Abbas' resignation could lead to instability, chaos and even violence in the Palestinian-populated territories. Read more »
Blogs
The Fundermentalist
Rahm Emanuel: The GA video
Watch the video of White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel addressing the General Assembly of Jewish… Read Blog »
Capital J
Federations leaders meet with Obama, top advisers (UPDATED)
Leaders of the Jewish Federations of North America spent an hour in the White House schmoozing with the… Read Blog »
The Telegraph
Tom Friedman goes W on Arab-Israel conflict
Thomas Friedman advocates for George W. Bush’s approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Do… Read Blog »
The Wandering Jew
Culture Shock
Don’t quite know what to make of this video. It’s supposed to ease American culture… Read Blog »
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Updated 11/11/09 @ 04:09PM EDT
- French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop settlement construction in the West Bank.
- A Jewish businessman accused of defrauding investors of $1.7 billion reportedly has left his home in Sydney fearing for his safety.
- President Obama urged Lebanon's new government to comply with a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for the disarming of Hezbollah.
- Israel would be allowed to participate in the World Cup if Qatar hosts in 2022, the chief executive of the country's bid said.
- An Israeli lawmaker reportedly was denied a visa to travel to the United States.
- Stop settlements, Sarkozy tells Netanyahu
- Aussie businessman accused of fraud flees home
- Obama urges Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah
- Report: Qatar would allow Israel to play in World Cup there
- Report: Israeli lawmaker denied U.S. visa
- Death sentence for accused Lebanese spies
- Ex-JCPA chief in running for anti-Semitism envoy post
- Orthodox medics sue for beard discrimination
- Jews of color come together to explore identity
- FBI: Alleged spy wannabe asked for Israeli citizenship
- Family likely murdered by professional killer
- New signs that Ethiopian aliyah will resume
- U.S. appetite for Israeli food grows
- Female Orthodox scholars helping women talk about sex
- Attacks on J Street as parley approaches
- Obama half-brother has Jewish roots
