A chance at the World Cup,The Rolling Stonen, Free HIV treatment and more…This week from Israel!
Noga Gur-Arieh
March 31, 2014
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March 31, 2014
Olmert convicted for taking bribes in Holyland scandal
Jewish Journal
March 31, 2014
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was found guilty of accepting bribes in the Holyland corruption case.
Israeli lawmaker: Switch settlement freeze for prisoner release
Jewish Journal
March 31, 2014
In order to jumpstart John Kerry’s peace mission last July, Israel agreed to release 104 security prisoners in four stages during the course of the allotted nine month period, a gesture vehemently opposed by Israelis across the political spectrum.
Olmert isn’t alone: Crime and corruption among Israel’s political elite
Jewish Journal
March 31, 2014
Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert was found guilty of corruption on Monday in a case revolving around a contested real estate deal during his time as Jerusalem mayor.
New apps help people avoid unwanted encounters
Jewish Journal
March 31, 2014
Trying to avoid an awkward encounter with an ex?
In Vegas, GOP Jews focus on Israel, while contenders focus on Adelson
Jewish Journal
March 31, 2014
The GOP Jewish faithful descended in force on Sin City, turning out in record numbers and striking a feisty, combative tone at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual conference.
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