Reform wins plurality of U.S. vote for World Zionist Congress
Jewish Journal
June 5, 2015
The Reform movement won a plurality of votes for American representation in the 37th World Zionist Congress.
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June 5, 2015
Cyprus ammonia haul suspect detained longer, Hezbollah link probed
Jewish Journal
June 5, 2015
A Cypriot court extended the detention of a Lebanese-Canadian man on Friday over the discovery of five tons of chemical fertiliser in a case Israel says bears the hallmarks of the Hezbollah guerrilla group.
Orange pullout seen as sign of BDS influence on French policy
Jewish Journal
June 5, 2015
To Israel’s supporters, the decision by the French telecommunications giant Orange to dump its Israeli affiliate is not only a politically motivated divestment by a major multinational corporation, but a sign that European policymakers are being impacted by efforts to boycott the Jewish state.
U.N. report cites Israel crimes against children, no consensus on listing
Jewish Journal
June 5, 2015
U.N. agencies in Israel and the Palestinian territories reported an alarming number of child victims in last year\’s war in the Gaza Strip but were split on whether Israel should be put on a list of violators of children\’s rights, a U.N. document said.
A Russian chief rabbi stands by his strongman, aka Putin
Jewish Journal
June 5, 2015
Rabbi Berel Lazar’s mother was eager for grandchildren.
Seven things about Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah — and his Jewish owner
Jewish Journal
June 5, 2015
On Saturday, a brawny 3-year-old colt named American Pharoah will take to the Belmont Stakes racetrack in a bid to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978.
Young couples now getting Birthright-style ‘honeymoons’ in Israel
Jewish Journal
June 5, 2015
Jay and Mikelle sat next to each other on the bus as it ascended the road to Jerusalem.
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