Oldest-known Auschwitz survivor dies
Jewish Journal
October 22, 2012
The oldest known former prisoner of Auschwitz reportedly has died at the age of 108.
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October 22, 2012
Obama, Romney clash over foreign policy in last debate
Jewish Journal
October 22, 2012
President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney clashed over U.S. military strength and how to deal with crises in the Middle East in a third and final debate on Monday as polls showed them in deadlock two weeks before the Nov. 6 election.
Obama, Romney meet for final debate as race tightens
Jewish Journal
October 22, 2012
President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney face off in front of the cameras for a final time on Monday as opinion polls show their battle for the White House has tightened to a dead heat.
Thousands sign on for Shema flash mob
Jewish Journal
October 22, 2012
More than 2,500 people signed up to participate in a global Shema flash mob as part of a campaign to promote religious pluralism in Israel. The gatherings early Monday afternoon came two days after Conservative Jewish congregations were asked to dedicate a recitation of the Shema to the topic as well.
Jane Fonda to host Holocaust event on sexual violence
Jewish Journal
October 22, 2012
Jane Fonda will host an event in Los Angeles focusing on sexual violence during the Holocaust. More than 200 people are expected for the invitation-only event on Nov. 8 at the Ray Kurtzman Theater. The event is sponsored by the USC Shoah Foundation and Remember the Women Institute.
Palestinian reporter Asmaa al-Ghoul aims to keep thorn in Hamas’ side
Jewish Journal
October 22, 2012
She can\’t stay out of trouble there, but Asmaa al-Ghoul always comes back to Gaza. A secular, feminist Palestinian journalist, al-Ghoul, 30, has been harassed by Hamas. She\’s also been beaten and arrested by Hamas police for protesting its Islamist policies and suppression of human rights.
Obama faces tough call on Iran oil sanctions
Jewish Journal
October 22, 2012
Just weeks after the election, President Barack Obama will be faced with a pivotal decision on oil sanctions on Iran, in which he will have to balance the need to stay tough on Tehran without pushing oil prices too high.
Morsi answers amen to imam’s prayers for destruction of Jews
Jewish Journal
October 22, 2012
A video shows Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi saying amen to the prayers by an imam calling on Allah to \”destroy the Jews and their supporters.”
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