November 25, 2009

Fake bomb causes panic in Tel Aviv

Jewish Journal November 25, 2009

A fake bomb planted at the Tel Aviv Port as part of a training exercise caused panic.

Coalition fights real estate development in Budapest’s Jewish quarter

Jewish Journal November 25, 2009

Janos Ladanyi\’s eyes widened as he stepped through the narrow passage of a bar on Kazinczy Street, in the heart of this city\’s old Jewish quarter.

Florida mulls changing vote date to avoid Passover conflict

Jewish Journal November 25, 2009

The date of a special election in Florida to fill the seat of a prominent Jewish congressman may be changed because it falls on the last day of Passover.

Reports: Netanyahu to call for 10-month settlement construction freeze

Jewish Journal November 25, 2009

Israel\’s prime minister will announce a 10-month freeze on settlement construction, local and international media are reporting.

Abe Pollin, basketball owner and Jewish philanthropist, dies at 85

Jewish Journal November 25, 2009

Abe Pollin, a longtime supporter of Israel and Jewish causes, has died at the age of 85.\n\nPollin, best known as the owner of the Washington Wizards basketball team and the Verizon Center the team played in, had served on the boards of AIPAC, Hillel, and The Israel Project, and was involved in numerous philanthropic activities outside the Jewish community.