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Ron Perelman Is a Mix of Tabloid Headlines and Chabad Charity

By Nathan Guttman

Ron Perelman is in the news again for a feud over the family millions. But in some circles, he is known more for philanthropy than for scandals.Read More

Jews Pay Emotional Tribute to Nelson Mandela, 'Joseph' of South Africa

By Dave Goldiner

Thousands of Jews packed a Johannesburg synagogue to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela — a man they dubbed South Africa’s Joseph.Read More

German Hate Mail Comes From Surprisingly Well Educated Sources

By Donald Snyder

The Council of Jews in Germany receives a river of hate mail. Disturbingly, 60% of the letters come from well-educated Germans, including university professors.Read More

A Program Developed by German Police Could Help Track Down Neo-Nazis

By Ofer Aderet/Haartez

The German police plans to up their game in the fight against neo-Nazism with a app that can identify “forbidden songs” beloved of Germany’s far-right.Read More

Jerusalem Demolition Plan Could Force More Than 1,000 Arabs From Homes

By Ben Lynfield

A demolition project in East Jerusalem may leave 1,000 Palestinians with nowhere to live. Leftist groups say discriminatory laws keep Palestinians from building legally.Read More

South African Jews Mourn Nelson Mandela, 'Mensch' of the Nation

By Dave Goldiner

South African Jews mourned Nelson Mandela as a down-to-earth ‘mensch’ who paved the way for freedom — and ensured a place for the community in the ‘rainbow nation.’Read More

Nelson Mandela, Iconic Leader for Jews of South Africa — and World

By Richard Goldstone

Nelson Mandela has become a beloved icon for all of South Africa. Richard Goldstone, the controversial jurist, remembers Mandela’s legacy — and his friendship.Read More

Fleeing Rabbi Draws Unwanted Attention to Israeli Fugitives in Morocco

By JTA

Rabbi Berland fled from Israel to Morocco after being accused of sexual assault. His presence has drawn attention to the dozens of Israeli fugitives that have made the country their home.Read More

Family Faults Obama Inaction as Alan Gross Marks Four Years in Cuban Prison

By Nathan Guttman

Alan Gross’s family used to lay the blame for his imprisonment in Cuba on the island’s government — they are now looking to the Obama administration for answers.Read More

Jews Bid Farewell to Bloomberg, With Powdered Sugar on their Lips

By Josh Nathan-Kazis

And on the sixth night of Hanukkah, Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave the Jews all the jelly donuts they could handle at his administration’s final holiday party.Read More


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