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November 4, 2010
Israel suspends ties with U.N. body
Israel suspended ties with the cultural body of the United Nations over its decision to classify the Cave of the Patriarchs and Rachel\’s Tomb as Palestinian.
BILL CLINTON: Finish Rabin’s work
Today marks 15 years since an assassin’s bullet killed my friend, Yitzhak Rabin, the Israeli prime minister. Since his death, not a week has gone by that I have not missed him. I loved him and his wife, Leah, very much. On the occasion of the anniversary of his death, his yahrzeit, the world would do well to remember the lessons of his life: his vision for freedom, tolerance, cooperation, security and peace is as vital now as it was 15 years ago, when he happily spoke and sang for peace at a huge rally in Tel Aviv just before he was killed.
Netanyahu, Zuckerberg among Jews on Forbes’ most powerful list
Several prominent Jewish men appear on Forbes\’ latest list of the world\’s most powerful people, including the Israeli prime minister.
‘Kill Jews’ notes author charged with hate crime
A former Brooklyn car service driver accused of leaving notes reading \’Kill Jews\’ around New York\’s Long Island was arraigned on a hate crimes charge.
Rutgers student group holds Gaza fundraiser
A student group at Rutgers University is holding a fund raiser in support of a blockade-busting flotilla to Gaza.
Israeli chief rabbi: give stipends to yeshiva and university students
An Israeli chief rabbi told university students that stipends for yeshiva students should also apply to them.
Pope: I’ll fight anti-Semitism
Pope Benedict XVI told a delegation from the Anti-Defamation League that he would continue to fight anti-Semitism.
Boston-area towns back pro-Palestinian resolutions
Voters in three Boston-area districts backed a nonbinding resolution supporting Palestinian rights in Israel.
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