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January 31, 2013
Rabbi Manis Friedman, who downplayed damage caused by sexual abuse, apologizes [VIDEO]
Inside critics win key amendment to Young Israel constitution
Young Israel-affiliated synagogues can now resign from the umbrella organization of Orthodox synagogues without fear of their assets being seized, thanks to an amendment to the National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) constitution adopted by its members on Jan. 29.
Petition to delete Israel-haters Facebook page draws immediate support
The long-standing Facebook war of words between pro- and anti-Israel partisans has heated up a few degrees with a petition to remove a particularly offensive “F… Israel” page.
National Council of Young Israel changes rule to let shuls quit
The National Council of Young Israel voted to eliminate a rule barring member synagogues from withdrawing from the franchise.
Italian Holocaust victims remembered
The names of 8,000 Italian Jewish victims of the Holocaust were read aloud on Jan. 25 as part of four area events in honor of Italy’s Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Slain doctor Ronald Gilbert remembered for his love of Judaism
Friends and family of Dr. Ronald Gilbert, the urologist gunned down Monday in the exam room of his Newport Beach offices, told a large crowd gathered for the doctor’s funeral Wednesday he had devoted himself to living a Jewish life.
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