Germany has agreed to expand a pool of victims of the Nazis eligible for one-time payments of about $2,660 to those who never left Eastern Europe, the Claims Conference announced.
Ed Koch said he may endorse a Republican in the race to replace disgraced congressman Anthony Weiner, because it would send Obama a warning about his Israel positions.
Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas), one of the most consistent opponents of pro-Israel legislation, said he will not run again as a congressman.
A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli soldiers during an arrest operation in the West Bank city of Nablus.
Israeli airstrikes hit two weapons manufacturing sites in northern Gaza in response to rockets launched at Israel, the Israeli army said.
Argentina\’s president and several of the country\’s international sports stars are among those featured in a new campaign to remember the 1994 bombing of the Buenos Aires Jewish center.
Canada will not support the Palestinian effort at the United Nations to win statehood.
Jewish wine enthusiasts in Pico-Robertson now have a specialty shop of their own where they can taste, talk about and buy kosher wines from all over the world. The Cask, which opened its doors in April, plans to offer more than 500 kosher wines and 125 scotches when fully stocked, in addition to other spirits. Although the store does not carry kosher certification, owner Michael Bernstein said he will not stock anything that is not kosher.
The nonprofit holds a social event for Jewish business people and professionals to network. So, come and eat, chat and make those connections. Guest speakers will be Randy Schwartz and David Stein. Wed. 7-9 p.m. Free.
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