Barak visiting U.S.
Jewish Journal
July 28, 2011
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak began a visit to the United States.
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July 28, 2011
U.S. reiterates Palestinian statehood opposition at U.N.
Jewish Journal
July 28, 2011
The United States reiterated its opposition to any unilateral Palestinian attempt to seek statehood recognition at the United Nations.
ADL to Jerusalem-born Yanks: We Want You
Jewish Journal
July 28, 2011
The Anti-Defamation League is seeking Americans born in Jerusalem to back a Supreme Court challenge to the U.S. policy preventing such citizens from listing Israel as their country of birth.
In their 40s and 50s, they’re preaching the faith
Jewish Journal
July 28, 2011
Ten years ago, Sonia Saltzman was a frequent business traveler to Latin America for a Boston-based nonprofit job in international micro-lending.
Waskow arrested at poverty prayer on Hill
Jewish Journal
July 28, 2011
Rabbi Arthur Waskow was arrested at a prayer protest in the U.S. Capitol to bring attention to proposed budget cuts to programs for the poor.
Lieberman endorses Weprin in N.Y. race
Jewish Journal
July 28, 2011
Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) endorsed Democrat David Weprin in a New York special congressional election that has been characterized in the press as a Jewish referendum on President Obama\’s Israel policies.
Tentative ruling confirmed: S.F. court strikes anti-circumcision measure from ballot
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July 28, 2011
German interior minister warns of threat of far-right violence
Jewish Journal
July 28, 2011
In the wake of the recent bombing and massacre in Norway, Germany\’s interior minister warned that there are far-right groups in his country that could commit violent attacks.
Adelsons give $5 million matching grant to Birthright
Jewish Journal
July 28, 2011
Philanthropists Sheldon and Miriam Adelson are giving a $5 million matching grant to Taglit-Birthright Israel.
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