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South African Jewish Leader Mendel Kaplan Dies at 73

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:00 EST

Prominent South African Jewish leader and philanthropist Mendel Kaplan has died at the age of 73.

Obama: New Sanctions on Iran Are Forthcoming

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:00 EST

President Obama said that within the next few weeks, the United States and other world powers would be formulating new sanctions on Iran.

Responding to Rocket Fire, Israel Hits Gaza Targets

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:21:00 EST

Israeli airstrikes hit targets in Gaza in response to a Kassam rocket fired into the Negev.

Woman Wearing a Tallit Arrested at Western Wall

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:19:00 EST

Jerusalem police arrested a woman praying at the Western Wall for wearing a tallit.

E. Jerusalem Housing Approved; White House 'Dismayed'

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:00 EST

The White House expressed dismay over the approval of the construction of 900 housing units in an eastern Jerusalem neighborhood.

Pressure Builds Against Unilateral Declaration of Statehood

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:33:00 EST

The Palestinian Authority is coming under increasing pressure from Israel and the international community to back down from its threat to unilaterally declare a state without first concluding a peace agreement with Israel.

Citing Insecurity and Politics, Jews Leave Venezuela in Droves

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:26:00 EST

Esther Benchimol de Roffe arrived in Venezuela as a young bride, leaving northern Morocco more than 50 years ago to meet her groom in a prosperous foreign land.

American Citizen, Posing as a Jew, Cased Mumbai Chabad

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:54:00 EST

A U.S. citizen of Pakistan origin allegedly posed as a Jew in order to enter the Mumbai Chabad center and prepare for last year’s attack.

Israeli Trainee Rabbi Wins World Boxing Title

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:58:00 EST

On Saturday, November 14 Yuri Foreman, 29, walked from his hotel to the MGM Grand Garden Arena to avoid breaking the Sabbath. After sundown, Foreman beat three-time world champion Daniel Santos for the WBA Super Welterweight title. Upsetting the form books, Yuri Foreman won a unanimous decision against the three-time world champion Daniel Santos. From Haifa, but based in Brooklyn, N.Y., Foreman was the faster and better boxer of the night. Santos looked sluggish against the sprightly Israeli and was down in both fourth and seventh rounds although the latter was adjudged an inadvertent clash of heads.

U.S. Rejects Ahmadinejad's Call To Choose Between Israel and Iran

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:25:00 EST

The United States on Friday rejected a call by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for it to choose between supporting Israel or Iran.

Rubashkin Convicted of Fraud

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:36:00 EST

A jury convicted Sholom Rubashkin, the former owner of an Iowa kosher slaughterhouse, of 86 out of 91 fraud charges.

U.S.-Born Jew, Alleged Terrorist, Charged With Murder

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:33:00 EST

An alleged U.S.-born Jewish terrorist was indicted for two murders and three attempted murders.

Ahmadinejad to U.S.: You Must Choose Between Israel and Iran

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:07:00 EST

The United States must choose between Israel and Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said.

Ari Teman, Founder of JCorps Wins Federation Award

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:40:00 EST

After weeks of deliberation and more than 600,000 votes, the Jewish Federations of North America has named its first Jewish Community Hero: Ari Teman.

Netanyahu Says Obama Meeting was 'Important'

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:48:00 EST

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday voiced confidence that his meeting Monday with U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington would benefit Israel’s security and peacemaking efforts, adding that “I think this visit will turn out to have been very important.”

At GA, Emanuel Suggests Path to Peace

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:40:00 EST

U.S. President Barack Obama’s chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, appeared at the Jewish Federation of North America’s annual general assembly on Tuesday, taking the place of the president, following the latter’s last-minute cancellation.

Senator Lieberman: Fort Hood Incident Could Be Terror Attack

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:31:00 EST

U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman said the attack at Fort Hood could have been a terrorist attack.

At GA, Bibi Calls for Resumption of Peace Talks With Palestinians

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:14:00 EST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the immediate resumption of peace talks with the Palestinians.

Hezbollah Pressures School Into Dropping 'Anne Frank'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:33:00 EST

Hezbollah pressured a private school in Beirut to drop from its curriculum a textbook containing excerpts of “The Diary of Anne Frank.”

Obama, Bibi To Meet

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:46:00 EST

President Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu will meet the same day as the Israeli prime minister addresses the Jewish federations’ General Assembly.