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Fast Forward Lieberman: No Reason To Apologize for Flotilla
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman told Turkish journalists that Israel has “no reason to apologize” for the Mavi Marmara incident. Lieberman in a meeting Sunday with the journalists in Jerusalem said that Israel is ready to discuss the incident and would consider the issue of an apology as part of a package including other issues,…
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News Penn State Scandal Hits Jewish Community
One unlikely venue for fallout from the Penn State University sex abuse scandal is the campus Hillel, for which now ousted university president Graham Spanier – the school’s first Jewish leader – was a fundraiser and vocal supporter. On Tuesday, the Penn State community was stunned when the NCAA levied a $60 million fine against…
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The Schmooze Egypt Reality TV Prank Goes Very Bad
Egyptian actors on a hidden camera television show reacted violently upon being told they were being aired on an Israeli TV channel. Excerpts from the show, part of satellite TV channel Al-Nahar’s special Ramadan programming, were translated and distributed this week by MEMRI-the Middle East Media Research Institute. In one show, Egyptian artist Ayman Kandeel…
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Fast Forward London Shomrim Founder Carries Olympic Torch
The founder of London’s Shomrim patrol carried the Olympic torch in South London. Efrayim Goldstein, 23, was one of 187 people who carried the Olympic torch through the city on Monday. Goldstein wore the official white Olympic uniform and was given a matching yarmulke, according to VIN News. He carried the torch for about a…
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Fast Forward Iranian Olympic Athletes Unlikely To Face Israelis
Despite a statement from the head of the Iranian Olympic committee asserting that Iranian athletes can compete against Israelis in the London Olympic Games, it is unlikely to occur. Bahram Afsharzadeh, head of the Iranian Olympic Mission, said Monday that his athletes will compete against Israeli athletes in the games that start this week. But…
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Fast Forward D.C. Federation Buys $15M Building
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is purchasing a $15.75 million building for its new headquarters. The federation’s board last week approved the purchase of the building, which is near its current headquarters in Rockville, Md., the Washington Jewish Week reported. The building is to house the federation, rental tenants – Jewish nonprofits and foundations,…
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Fast Forward Journalist Convicted in Army Documents Case
Uri Blau, the Israeli Haaretz journalist who accepted classified documents from an Israeli soldier, was convicted under a plea bargain. As part of the plea bargain deal, Blau agreed to admit to holding secret intelligence, without intent to harm national security, according to Haaretz. Under the plea bargain, the Tel Aviv District Court will be…
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Fast Forward Lew Meets With Reform, Reconstructionist Leaders
President Obama’s chief of staff, Jack Lew, met with leaders of the Reform and Reconstructionist movements. Lew’s meeting last week follows on similar meetings he has had in recent months with leaders of the Conservative and Orthodox movements. “Particular emphasis was placed on efforts to enhance Israel’s security, and expand sanctions and other forms of…
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