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March 19, 2013
Poll: Israelis warming up, slightly, to Obama on eve of visit
Israelis are warming up to Barack Obama, but only slightly, according to a new opinion poll published on the eve of the U.S. president\’s visit to Israel.
Former Jewish leader’s sex abuse charges rock Melbourne community
Menachem (Manny) Waks was on a leadership training program in Israel in June 2011 when he made a decision that would radically change his life.
Obamas to receive unique Israel gifts
President Obama is set to receive some unique gifts during his visit to Israel.
Pope at installation gives shout-out to Jews
Pope Francis gave a shout-out to Jews during the open-air Mass that formally installed him as pontiff.
JFN: Funding social change
As the CEO of a public foundation, a woman married to a Jewish man, raising our kids in the reform tradition and member of a social justice-oriented temple that welcomes interfaith families like mine, I was asked to share my thoughts on why funding social change is so important.
Are critics of Israeli occupation getting nervous?
It’s a sure sign of nervousness when people start using the vocabulary of absolute certainty — when they refuse to allow for even the possibility of debate.
Rabbi David Wolpe and Elon Gold at JFN 2013 [VIDEO]
Rabbi David Wolpe and Elon Gold speak at the 2013 Jewish Funders Network Conference.
Fracas in Oakland after Israeli writes ‘Am Yisrael Chai’ [VIDEO]
A 22-year-old Jewish woman was assaulted at a pro-Palestinian rally in Oakland, Calif., last week after writing “Am Yisrael Chai\” in chalk on the sidewalk.
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