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By Forward Staff
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News Chandra Levy’s Father Says ‘Secret’ May Reopen Jewish Intern’s Murder Case
Chandra Levy’s father reportedly says prosecutors have told him that the sensational murder of his congressional intern daughter has become entangled by a problem with a witness during the trial of a man convicted of the killing. Robert Levy told Fox News he had been told the talks involve a witness, but didn’t know specifics….
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Fast Forward Rabbi’s Car Stolen — With $30K Torah Scroll Inside
Thieves stole a Brooklyn rabbi’s car, with his synagogue’s $30,000 Torah scroll stashed in the trunk. Luckily, the joy-riders were more interested in a free ride than religious edification, and never touched the holy book, which was found untouched when the car was recovered by cops, the New York Post reported. “I cannot forgive myself….
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Recipes Borscht With Matzo Balls
Even if your bubbe lives far away, you can still have a taste of the Old World. This priceless video by the team at the Forverts shows you how to make borscht with matzo balls. It’s perfect for this time of year. Check out the video below and share your borscht memories with us in…
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Fast Forward Ed Koch Hospitalized With Fluid in Lungs
Former New York Mayor Ed Koch was reportedly hospitalized late Saturday night, and tests showed that he had fluid in his lungs, according to a spokesman. Koch, 88, has now been hospitalized three times with various ailments. Koch, who served three terms, was suffering from swollen ankles and did not feel well Saturday afternoon, the…
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Fast Forward Peter Madoff Gets Jail Break for Bat Mitzvah
Bernie Madoff’s brother Peter Madoff is headed to prison for his role in the notorious billion-dollar Ponzi scam. But not before reportedly attending his granddaughter’s super-luxe bat mitzvah. A judge hit Peter Madoff, 67, with a 10-year sentence. But after received pleas from family and clergy, the jurist allowed the disgraced Madoff brother to report…
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Fast Forward Aaron Swartz’s Father Blames Feds at Funeral
The heartbroken father of internet activist Aaron Swartz blamed the government for his son’s suicide in an emotional eulogy at his funeral in suburban Chicago. “Aaron did not commit suicide — he was killed by the government,” Robert Swartz said to 200 mourners packing Central Avenue Synagogue in Highland Park, Ill., the New York Post…
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The Schmooze Jewish Book Award Winners Announced
The Jewish Book Council has announced this year’s winners of its National Jewish Book Award. The award is given in 18 categories, including a lifetime achievement award, which this year went to Eric R. Kandel, who was also a 2000 Nobel Prize recipient in Physiology or Medicine. Other winners include Franklin Foer and Marc Tracy…
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Fast Forward Slain Jewish Couple Recalled at Toronto Funeral
A beloved Jewish couple murdered in their South Florida home was remembered at a Toronto funeral filled with grief and unanswered questions. Mourners packed a service for retirees David “Donny” Pichosky, 71, and Rochelle Wise, 66, who were found dead in their townhouse in Hallandale, near Ft. Lauderdale, late last week. “We come here together…
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Yiddish אַ פֿײַערונג לכּבֿוד ייִדיש־ליגעס „ווערטער פֿון דער וואָך“ A celebration of the League for Yiddish series ‘Words of the Week’
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