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July 7, 2011
U.S. State Dept. to study Saudi texts
The U.S. State Department is launching a study of Saudi textbooks to determine their reach and whether they promote intolerance.
Opinion: Dutch must find compromise on ritual slaughter ban
The Jewish community in Holland has its roots in those who fled persecution and discrimination to a land that has become acclaimed for its freedom of religion and expression.
In Dutch shechitah ban, Jews see a sign they are unwanted
A few streets over from the bookstore where Anne Frank bought her famous diary, the only kosher butcher shop in Holland is bustling. Two employees man the long counter at Slagerij Marcus, pausing from chopping meat to sell customers a bit of this or that for Shabbat dinner.
Would Red Sox star Kevin Youkilis play on Yom Kippur?
Kevin Youkilis says he truly doesn\’t know what he would do if faced with the same dilemma as Hank Greenberg, Sandy Koufax and Shawn Green.
Subbing for Superman: LAUSD’s Steve Zimmer on how Hollywood could transform L.A. public schools
French flotilla boat seized, U.S. activists end activities
A French boat that left a Greek port for Gaza earlier in the week was detained by the Greek coast guard, while a U.S. activist group has ended its activities.
Meshugah for Zumba
At age 54, Esther Goldberg has danced in front of 46,000 people at a sold-out Phillies game and behind a casino bar wearing little more than a see-through mesh shirt over a sparkly bra.
Taiwan apologizes for photo of campers in Nazi uniforms
Taiwan\’s defense ministry apologized for publishing a photo of three students in Nazi uniforms to publicize a summer military camp.
Portman baby’s name reportedly is Aleph
The baby boy born last month to Jewish actress Natalie Portman and her fiance Benjamin Millepied reportedly was named Aleph.
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