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March 19, 2013
Poll: More Israelis viewing Obama favorably, though trust is an issue
More Israelis are seeing President Obama as friendly toward the Jewish state, but still many don\’t trust the U.S. leader, according to a new poll.
Appeals court hears Jerusalem passport case
A U.S. appeals court panel heard arguments on whether Americans born in Jerusalem can list Israel as their place of birth on passports and birth certificates.
Pakistani girl shot by Taliban starts at English school
Malala Yousufzai, the Pakistani girl who drew global attention after being shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls\’ education, returned to school on Tuesday in Britain where she has been treated for her injuries.
Driver in accident that killed Chasidic couple charged with manslaughter
Julio Acevedo, the driver of car in an accident that killed a young Chasidic couple in Brooklyn, was charged with manslaughter.
Seeking impact, Jewish funders convene in L.A.
“Philanthropy is what you’ll be remembered for,” Jewish Funders Network (JFN) President Andrés Spokoiny told the 400 attendees at the Beverly Hilton on March 18, the first full day of the group’s annual conference. “Philanthropy is your legacy.”
Alleged chemical attack kills 25 in northern Syria
Syria\’s government and rebels accused each other of launching a deadly chemical attack near the northern city of Aleppo on Tuesday in what would, if confirmed, be the first use of such weapons in the two-year conflict.
NFL, champion Ravens dismiss season opener on Rosh Hashanah
The Baltimore Ravens and the NFL have agreed that the Super Bowl champions will not open their season — or the league\’s season — on the first night of Rosh Hashanah.