World Bank: Urgent action needed to avoid PA fiscal crisis
Jewish Journal
September 21, 2012
The World Bank called on donors to act “urgently” to prevent a “deepening fiscal crisis” in the Palestinian territories.
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September 21, 2012
Parallel universe: A Jewish what if
Jewish Journal
September 21, 2012
In 1901, a sixteen year old Jewish girl from Hungary, Kati Berger, along with several brothers and sisters, arrived at Ellis Island in New York. A brother and sister who remained in Europe, eventually both perished in a Nazi death camp in 1942.
Wayne Firestone stepping down as CEO of Hillel
Jewish Journal
September 21, 2012
After seven years as the chief executive at Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, Wayne Firestone will be stepping down from his post in June 2013.
Romney’s peace pessimism draws muted response from Jewish groups
Jewish Journal
September 21, 2012
Mitt Romney’s pessimistic take on Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects drew some headlines in the press but not much noise from centrist Jewish groups.
The Great Schlep Part II: Sarah Silverman slams voter ID laws in new Let My People Vote Video
JewishJournal.com
September 21, 2012
Israel beats Spain, one win away from qualifying for World Baseball Classic
Jewish Journal
September 21, 2012
First baseman Nate Freiman hit two home runs as Israel beat Spain 4-2 in the qualifying round of World Baseball Classic, putting the Isaeli team one win away from a guaranteed spot in the tournament in March.
Marine Le Pen: Wearing kipahs should be banned
Jewish Journal
September 21, 2012
French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen said she supports a ban on wearing kipahs in public in addition to a ban on Muslim headscarves.
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