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Fast Forward Donald Trump Says President Obama Favors Muslims Over Israel
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump says President Obama seems to support Muslims more than Israel. Trump was seeking to clarify comments that appeared to suggest Obama was involved in some way in the Orlando mass-killing attack, which was carried out by an American-born Muslim. The presumptive GOP standard-bearer denied making such an accusation, but did…
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Fast Forward Cousin of Forward Contributing Editor David Hazony Among 4 Victims of Tel Aviv Terror
A relative of Forward contributing editor David Hazony was among the four victims of the Tel Aviv terror attack. Ido Ben Ari, a 42-year-old resident of Ramat Gan and an executive with Coca-Cola, was a cousin of Hazony’s wife. He was shot dead while eating dinner with his two children and wife, who was also…
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Fast Forward BREAKING: 4 Reported Dead, Several Wounded in Tel Aviv Terror Attack (Liveblog)
This liveblog is now closed; further details can be found here. 4:44pm “Tel Aviv” is trending on Twitter as social media users share photos, videos and news of the attack. 4:40pm The death toll has risen to four, according to media reports. 4:34pm DRAMATIC FOOTAGE: First moments after terrorist opens fire in Tel Aviv restaurant…
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News J Street Pushes ‘Balanced’ Democratic Platform Plank on Israel
J Street is reportedly pushing for a “balanced” Democratic Party platform plank on Israel, one that would include criticism of the Israeli occupation and some recognition of the need to push for Palestinian rights. The dovish pro-Israel group is circulating a memo that seems to underline the possibility that Israel could become a major flashpoint…
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The Schmooze When Billy Crystal Paid Tribute to Muhammad Ali
Billy Crystal, the Jewish comedian and longtime friend of Muhammad Ali, will deliver a eulogy at the boxing legend’s funeral next Friday. Former President Bill Clinton and Bryant Gumbel will also speak the memorial service in Ali’s hometown of Louisville, ESPN reported. “This is what was chosen for him: to be the great ambassador for…
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Fast Forward Forward Wins 3 Independent Press Awards
The Forward came away with three 2015 awards including a gold, at the Ippies award ceremony on June 2. Kurt Hoffman, the Forward’s art director, won first place for “Best overall design of print publication.” Although the prize was judged on three specific nominated issues, the recognition was just reward for the beautiful compact print…
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Fast Forward Jules Browde, South African Lawyer Who Defended Nelson Mandela, Dies at 98
Jules Browde, a South African lawyer and human rights activist who helped defend Nelson Mandela, died May 31 at 98. During a 50-year legal career, Browde worked with both Mandela and fellow African National Congress freedom fighter Oliver Tambo. He led Lawyers for Human Rights, a prominent group that fought the apartheid regime for decades….
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News Rachel Fishman Feddersen Named the Forward’s New Publisher
The Forward, America’s leading Jewish news source since 1897, has named Rachel Fishman Feddersen as its new publisher. Feddersen will join the publication in June as it continues its transformation into a nimble, digital-first source for Jewish news. “Rachel brings tremendous expertise and leadership skills to the Forward,” said Samuel Norich, currently the Forward’s publisher….
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