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March 23, 2010
Britain expels Israeli diplomat
Britain has ordered the expulsion of a senior Israeli diplomat after an investigation concluded that Israel was responsible for forging national passports, Britain\’s foreign secretary said.\n\nDavid Miliband, speaking Tuesday afternoon before the House of Commons, announced that \”I have asked that a member of the embassy of Israel be withdrawn, and this is taking place.\”\n
Groups pushed for health care reform, but some keeping quiet on bill
Several Jewish non-profit groups are lauding passage of health care reform legislation, saying it will benefit the community on a number of levels. Other groups, however, are keeping quiet in what some observers describe as a concentrated effort to keep out of the political crossfire.
The joy of teaching
After teaching for 50 years, Adina Bender is looking forward to retiring this June — sort of.
Grow up
\nDear 15-Year-Old Daughter:\n\nThe other day you remarked, “You are going to write your next column about Adir, right?”\n
Affordable ways to visit Israel
The price of a standard 10-day Israel trip can be expensive, averaging about $3,000 per person, according to Israel’s Tourism Ministry. But there are a number of programs that can get you to Israel at a reduced price or free, as long as you meet certain criteria.
Valley-based group’s walk highlights atrocities in Darfur, Congo
As a high school freshman, Katie Hoselton decided to join an extracurricular club called “End Worldwide Genocide.” She didn’t know much about the issue at first but read up on conflicts in Eastern Europe and Africa and became a passionate activist for the cause.
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