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Fast Forward Palestinian Authority Faces ‘Worst’ Fiscal Crisis
The Palestinian Authority is facing its “worst financial crisis” yet, according to a PA official, because of a foreign aid shortfall and the rejection of a $100 million loan by the International Monetary Fund. Unless the PA finds a way to close its budget gap, PA Labor Minister Ahmed Majdalani said, the delay in aid…
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Fast Forward Jews Raise Support for Colorado Fire Victims
As residents of Colorado Springs return to their homes following widespread wild fires, U.S. Jewish communities are raising money for relief funds. The Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado, in conjunction with local synagogues, community organizations and national partners, has launched the Colorado Fire Relief Fund to help victims, firefighters, first responders and others affected by…
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Fast Forward Hungary Far Right Challenges Jews to Debate
Days after one of his colleagues admitted to having Jewish roots, a far-right Hungarian politician challenged the country’s Jewish communal leader to a debate. Gabor Vona, the leader of the Hungarian nationalist party Jobbik, said he wants to show Slomo Koves, who heads the Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation, that Jobbik is not anti-Semitic. “Jobbik has…
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Fast Forward Italian Jew Falls in Bid for Wimbledon Quarters
Camila Giorgi, an Italian Jewish player, lost in her upset bid to reach Wimbledon’s quarterfinals. Giorgi, 20, who coming into the prestigious tournament was ranked 145th in the world, was beaten by Poland’s third-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-2, 6-3, on Monday in London. Giorgi had won six matches to reach the round of 16, including a…
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Fast Forward Ancient Temple Floor Uncovered in Israel
The remains of an ancient synagogue were discovered in northern Israel. Excavators from a consortium of American schools and the Israel Antiquities Authority unearthed the mosaic floor of a synagogue that dates back to Roman times, according to an Israeli government news release. The remains are located at the ancient city of Huqoq in the…
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Fast Forward South Africans March To Support Israel
Nearly 2,000 people rallied in support of Israel in two South African cities. Demonstrators in Pretoria on June 28 and Cape Town the next day protested against the government’s announcement that products originating from Palestinian-controlled areas of the West Bank will be labeled as such, and not as Israeli products.The gatherings included large numbers of…
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Fast Forward Italian Jew Aims for Wimbledon Quarters
Avid followers of the Italian Jewish sports world need not despair following Italy’s loss in the European Soccer Championship final last night. Soccer star Mario Balotelli, foster son of an Italian Jewish mother, may not have delivered in the 4-0 loss to Spain, but another Italian Jewish athlete, tennis player Camila Giorgi, plays for a…
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Fast Forward German Hospital Stops Circumcisions After Ruling
A German Jewish hospital has stopped allowing religious circumcisions in light of a court decision defining them as causing grievous bodily harm to young boys. Last week’s ruling by a Cologne district court did not outlaw circumcision, but still the Jewish Hospital in Berlin decided to stop allowing religious circumcisions, according to Ynet. Doctors may…
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