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extremism
The prayers of the refugees should be our prayers
David Seidenberg
November 23, 2015
As we read in last Shabbat\’s Torah portion, Jacob left Canaan for Paddan-Aram, not knowing whether he would return, asking for divine help.
Opinion: Islam navigates the shoals of extremism
Jewish Journal
June 27, 2012
Which is the more serious problem today: Islamic extremism or anti-Islamic bigotry? The latest contribution to this debate comes from The Nation, the leading magazine of America’s left, in its current special edition on “Islamophobia: Anatomy of an American Panic.” Its articles address a real and serious issue — but they also illustrate the pitfalls of ignoring its other side.
Dateline Davos: Israelis and Palestinians make their voices heard
Stephanie L. Freid
February 8, 2007
\”If we\’re going to end this conflict,\” former U.S. Middle East envoy Dennis Ross conveyed in the video clip, \”we need to address matters from the grass roots on up.\”
Olmert goes to China; Hezbollah is back; Euro righties caucus; Jews get blamed again
Jewish Journal
January 11, 2007
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Controversial Muslim leader Hathout gets award despite opposition
Jewish Journal
September 21, 2006
At a meeting that featured catcalls, standing ovations and the ejection of a disruptive audience member, Los Angeles\’ County Human Relations Commission voted again Monday to give an award to Dr. Maher Hathout, a local Muslim leader whose harsh rhetoric on Israel generated accusations of anti-Semitism and extremism.
Indifference Enables Moscow Shul Attack
Lev Krichevsky
January 19, 2006
The incident took place just before the evening service, when the Bolshaya Bronnaya Synagogue in downtown Moscow was full of worshippers. The shul is one of the oldest in Moscow and serves as the base of the Agudas Chasidei Chabad in Russia, a Lubavitch organization.
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