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July 8, 2013
Alvin Schiff, Jewish education pioneer, dies
Alvin Schiff, a pioneer in Jewish education and a prolific author, has died.
Ellen Grossman reviews new Jay-Z album
After befriending rapper Jay-Z on the R train to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, Ellen Grossman is now reviewing his latest album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” for MTV News.
Snowden says U.S., Israel created Stuxnet virus
Whhistleblower Edward Snowden told a German magazine that Israel and the United States created the Stuxnet computer virus that destroyed nuclear centrifuges in Iran.
Former students file $380 million lawsuit against Y.U.
A $380 million lawsuit was filed against Yeshiva University by former students who allege the school covered up allegations of sexual misconduct by staff members.
In Israel: You’re right and you’re right, too! Journalism students visit Jerusalem to see all sides
The minibus travels along a bumpy road through Palestinian neighborhoods of east Jerusalem. The roads are narrow and poorly paved.
At least 51 killed in Egypt, Islamists call for uprising
At least 51 people were killed on Monday when the Egyptian army opened fire on supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi, in the deadliest incident since the elected Islamist leader was toppled by the military five days ago.
Far from Kotel, Women of the Wall pray with police protection
Women of the Wall conducted its monthly prayer service at the Western Wall plaza with an occasional disturbance from protesters, but the worshipers were kept far from the wall itself.