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June 9, 2015
Turkish newspaper tries to save dying Jewish language
Trying to save Ladino, a Spanish-Jewish language on the verge of extinction.
Spanish Congress to vote on final amendments to Jewish citizenship law
Spain’s congress is poised to vote on final amendments that would make it possible for descendants of Sephardic Jews to apply for citizenship.
Bon Jovi to perform in Israel for first time
American rock band Bon Jovi announced it will perform in Israel for the first time.
Two California men plead not guilty of seeking to help Islamic State
Two Southern California men pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of conspiring to travel to the Middle East to join the militant group Islamic State, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Shelach: Fear or trust?
In this week’s parsha, Shelach, Moses sends the 12 spies to scout out the land of Canaan. Upon their return, they recount that the land does flow with milk and honey.
Limited ruling on Jerusalem passports met with relief from pro-Israel community
Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the majority in the Supreme Court decision that will keep “Israel” off the passports of Jerusalem-born Americans, begins by calling Jerusalem a “delicate subject.”
Ahava cosmetics company considering leaving the West Bank
The Ahava Dead Sea minerals cosmetics company, under pressure for operating in the West Bank, is considering opening a manufacturing plant inside Israel’s pre-1967 borders.
Israel concerned about U.S. arms to Gulf states to deter Iran
Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon voiced concern on Tuesday that Washington\’s supply of advanced arms to Gulf Arab states to deter Iran could eventually challenge Israel\’s U.S.-backed regional military supremacy.
Israeli defense minister sees no peace with Palestinians in his lifetime
Israel\’s defense minister said on Tuesday he did not believe a stable peace agreement could be reached with the Palestinians in his lifetime – one of the bleakest assessments from a top-level cabinet member since talks collapsed last year.