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September 7, 2010
Shanah Tovah from President Obama on Rosh Hashanah
President Obama extends his warm wishes for Rosh Hashanah.
The peace talks—and their obstacles
Peace in a year? Try getting past Sept. 26. Or is it 30? Direct talks between Palestinians and Israelis have barely begun and already the sides are facing their first major hurdle — the end of Israel\’s partial moratorium on settlement building.
Jewish groups step up efforts to combat anti-Muslim bigotry
Jewish groups have stepped up efforts to combat anti-Muslim bigotry, with several national initiatives announced this week and supporting statements coming in from a range of Jewish voices.
D.C. interfaith summit denounces anti-Muslim bigotry
An interfaith summit of Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders denounced anti-Muslim bigotry.
Peace won’t be easy, Netanyahu tells Diaspora Jewry
Making peace with the Palestinians \”will not be easy,\” Israel\’s prime minister said in a Rosh Hashanah message to Diaspora Jewry.
Palestinian arrested in Florida for trying to buy weapons
A Palestinian man was arrested in South Florida for allegedly trying to buy stolen weapons.
Obama, Biden to consult with Jews before Rosh Hashanah
President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will consult with Jewish leaders on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
Activists heckle actors during performance
Three activists, including an Israeli lawmaker, heckled actors during a performance at a theater in Tel Aviv.