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May 31, 2011
The God who Hates Lies: David Hartman’s Confrontation with a Rethinking of Jewish Tradition
‘Navy prepared to board flotilla ships if they don’t stop’
The Israel Navy is prepared to intercept and take control of the ships participating in the new flotilla to the Gaza Strip, a senior Navy officer said Tuesday on the anniversary of the IDF operation to stop the Mavi Marmara that ended in the death of nine Turkish nationals.
What are the options to derail Palestinian statehood at the U.N.?
Remember the tension a couple of weeks ago between Israel and the United States? That was all about avoiding tension between Israel and the rest of the world. That’s what Obama administration officials are telling Jewish officials looking ahead to September, when the Palestinians are expected to press for statehood recognition through the U.N. General Assembly.
Rabbi files lawsuit against D.C. elections board
An Orthodox rabbi in Washington and two of his congregants have filed a class-action suit against the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. The complaint, filed May 27, claims that the board placed an unconstitutional burden on observant Jews by scheduling a special election on the last day of Passover this year.
Canadian Jewish Congress head running for office
The head of the Canadian Jewish Congress, Bernie Farber, announced he is running for public office. Farber, who worked for the CJC for 27 years and has been its CEO since 2005, announced he is taking a leave of absence to run as a Liberal candidate in October\’s provincial elections in Ontario.
Squatters take over Caracas synagogue building
A group of squatters forcefully entered a building that houses a synagogue, in a move that anti-government observers say was religiously motivated. The squatters were peacefully dislodged Monday morning after negotiations with the police and community leaders.
Israel’s AG to investigate Ofer brothers over Iran ties
Israel\’s attorney general is investigating the Ofer Brothers Group, which was sanctioned by the United States for dealings with Iran.
Fischer does not rule out IMF job
Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer did not rule out accepting the position of managing director of the International Monetary Fund should he win the election. Fischer made the remarks Tuesday during an address at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev as part of its 41st Annual Board of Governors meeting.
Battle over circumcision shaping up in California
In November, San Franciscans will vote on a ballot measure that would outlaw circumcision on boys under the age of 18. Although experts say it is highly unlikely the measure will pass, the mere fact that it reached the ballot, and in such a major city, has caused much concern for Jews and their allies.\n
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