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January 17, 2012

Peres to visit the U.S.

Israeli President Shimon Peres will visit the United States in March.

After attacks on Jews in New Jersey, hightened security—and anxiety

As Jews in some northern New Jersey communities made their way to synagogue last Shabbat, the scene was slightly different from the typical day of rest. Extra police cars were on patrol near synagogues. At Bnei Yeshurun in Teaneck, a new buzzer system had been installed. And at Ahavath Torah in Englewood, a phalanx of security guards stood sentry.

Delay of U.S.-Israel anti-missile exercise fuels speculation

The decision by Israel and the United States to delay a massive joint anti-missile exercise set off a frenzy of speculation as to what the move says about relations between the two allies amid mounting tensions with Iran.

Who is the latest Jewish trivia whiz?

Answer: Jason Keller. The man who won $213,900 over the course of nine episodes on Jeopardy!, the classic quiz show, now envisions traveling to Israel for competitive Scrabble.

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