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Fast Forward 26 Palestinian Prisoners Approved for Freedom
A committee of government ministers approved a list of 26 Palestinian prisoners to be released as part of the revived Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. It is the third round of Palestinian prisoner releases since the American-backed peace negotiations began in July. The list was published late on Saturday night on the Israel Prison Service website. Anyone…
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Fast Forward 5 Rockets From Lebanon Shot at Northern Israel
At least five Katyusha rockets were fired from Lebanon at northern Israel. Two of the rockets fired Sunday morning exploded near the northern town of Kiryat Shemona; others reportedly landed in Lebanese territory. No injuries or damage were reported in Israel. The Israeli military returned fire in the direction of the rocket launches. “This morning’s…
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Fast Forward French Soccer Star Nicolas Anelka Faces Probe of ‘Anti-Semitic’ Gesture
French soccer star Nicolas Anelka is facing disciplinary action for showing support for an anti-Semitic comedian whose shows may soon be banned by the French government. Britain’s Football Association said Saturday it was considering punishing Anelka, who plays for the West Bromwich Albion soccer team, for performing, during a match, the quenelle – a quasi-Nazi…
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Fast Forward Funeral Home Giant Agrees to Sell Jewish Homes in Washington D.C. Area
A Houston company that owns 53 Jewish funeral homes completed its acquisition of Stewart Enterprises, the second-largest provider of funeral services in the United States — but agreed to sell two Maryland Jewish homes to settle possible anti-trust concerns. Jewish community members had protested the acquisition last month at the offices of the Federal Trade…
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Fast Forward New York Times Launches Survey of Hungary Jews
The New York Times is conducting a survey of Hungarian Jews to help deepen its coverage of anti-Semitism in that country. The survey, published online Tuesday, asks respondents whether they experienced anti-Semitism and considered emigrating as a result, among other questions. “An openly anti-Semitic political party has gained power in Hungary’s Parliament in recent years,…
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Fast Forward Beit Shemesh Vote Voided as Showdown Looms
A Jerusalem court voided the results of municipal elections in Beit Shemesh over fraud accusations, paving the way for a rematch between a secular challenger and the haredi Orthodox incumbent. The Jerusalem District Court’s decision on Thursday came after the results of the Oct. 22 election were challenged by Israeli Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein and…
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Fast Forward Israel Hopes To Lure More French Jews
Israel is set to announce a three-year plan aimed at attracting more French Jews to settle in the Jewish state. The first move will consist of recognizing French diplomas for medical professionals and tax consultants, an official from Israel’s Ministry of Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs told the Ma’ariv daily this week. The government has…
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Fast Forward Portugal Plumbers Uncover 600-Year-Old Mikvah Complex
Plumbers fixing a water leak in central Portugal discovered what appears to be a cluster of 600-year-old Jewish ritual baths. The discovery was made earlier this year in the city of Coimbra as the plumbers were replacing the piping of an old building in what used to be the Jewish part of the Old City,…
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