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Fast Forward Extradited Jewish Teacher Heckled in Aussie Court
A Jewish school teacher accused of child sex abuse was heckled in an Australian court by a victims advocate after being extradited from the U.S. David Kramer, 52, looked stunned when alleged child sexual abuse victim Manny Waks stood up and shouted at him. “Welcome back to Australia Rabbi Kramer,” Waks called out, according to…
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Fast Forward Israel Must Explain Gaza Strike on Media: Watchdog
A respected journalism watchdog group has demanded that Israel explain why it targeted journalists and buildings housing media during the recent conflict in Gaza. In a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Committee to Protect Journalists said it was “gravely concerned” over the attacks on journalists in Gaza, especially since they appeared to…
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The Schmooze Mayim Bialik Plans Divorce
Actress Mayim Bialik and her husband, Michael Stone have announced plans to divorce after nine years of marriage. The “Big Bang Theory” actress, known for her adherence to so-called “attachment parenting,” blamed the split on “irreconcilable differences. “After much consideration and soul-searching, Michael and I have arrived at the decision to divorce,” she wrote on…
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Opinion Jane Eisner Discusses Gaza Crisis on MSNBC
Forward editor-in-chief discussed the battle in Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict in an appearance on the Melissa Harris-Perry show on MSNBC. Eisner pointed out that Palestinians are plagued by internal divisions that complicate the peace process. She also noted that many American Jews are watching the conflagration with nervous concern. MSNBC host Chris Hayes…
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Fast Forward Rupert Murdoch Slams ‘Jewish Owned’ Media Bias
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch slammed ‘Jewish owned’ media outlets for being too critical of Israel in its confrontation with Gaza. The News Corp. chief Tweeted his feelings Saturday, but did not explain which outlets he was referring to, Politico reported. “Why Is Jewish owned press so consistently anti- Israel in every crisis?” he asked on…
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Books Reports of Obama-Wiesel Book Deal Shot Down
Don’t be rushing to your local bookstore or fumbling with your Kindle to download the new book that Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel was said to have been writing along with his buddy President Barack Obama. The two are still BFF’s. But it turns out something must’ve gotten lost in the translation about the book thing….
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Fast Forward Etan Patz Case Remains Flimsy, Cops Say
The case against the New Jersey man who confessed to killing little Etan Patz is “flimsy,” and police reportedly say there is little or no hard evidence linking him to the notorious crime. Despite an intensive investigation, detectives have found nothing to tie Pedro Hernandez to the murder of the 6-year-old boy as he walked…
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The Schmooze Philip Roth to Retire
Salon is reporting, on the basis of an interview with a French magazine, that Philip Roth is putting down his pen as a novelist. “To tell you the truth, I’m done,” Roth told the magazine, in the most definitive statement he has ever made about his future plans. “‘Nemesis’ will be my last book.” Roth…
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