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December 13, 2011
Bigger than the beard, Matisyahu move marks ongoing spiritual journey
The world\’s most famous Chasidic Jew has shaved his beard. With a declaration Tuesday morning that he was \”reclaiming\” himself, Jewish music star Matisyahu — a.k.a. Matthew Miller — shaved his signature beard and wrote, \”No more Chassidic reggae superstar.\”
Rumor aside, search for Sacks’ successor proceeds
England’s United Synagogue denied a report that the post of chief rabbi had been offered to Israel’s Ashkenazi chief rabbi.
Ross: Iran nukes pose danger of nuclear war
The greatest danger posed by a nuclear Iran would be the increased likelihood of a Middle East nuclear war, Dennis Ross said.
At RJC forum, Republican hopefuls preview their lines of attack
Iran’s nuclear program appears to be racing ahead. The Middle East peace process is in shambles. And a series of recent flare-ups have highlighted ongoing tensions between the Obama administration and elements of the pro-Israel community.
Shh! Don’t talk about sex at Yeshiva University
It wasn’t your typical college sex scandal. There were no accusations of molestation, inappropriate faculty-student relationships or date rape charges.
Iran sanctions compromise includes opt-outs sought by White House
A compromise congressional bill targeting Iran\’s central bank includes opt-outs sought by the White House.
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