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Fast Forward N.J. Man Arrested in Synagogue Attacks
A 19-year-old man was arrested in attacks on two northern New Jersey synagogues. Anthony M. Graziano of Lodi, N.J., was arrested Tuesday morning in connection with the Jan. 11 firebomb attack on a synagogue and residence in neighboring Rutherford and the Jan. 3 arson attack on a synagogue in Paramus, the Record newspaper reported. Bail…
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Fast Forward Israel Embasssies on Alert After Anthrax Scare
Israeli embassies and consulates have raised their alert level after several missions in the United States and Europe received envelopes with white powder in them. The missions received white envelopes with the word “anthrax” written on them, according to reports; the powder inside was found to be flour. Among the embassies and consulates that received…
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Fast Forward Haredi Men Assault Woman in Beit Shemesh
A woman hanging posters for Israel’s national lottery was assaulted by Haredi Orthodox men in Beit Shemesh. The men reportedly surrounded her car, slashed her tires and stole her car keys. A stone thrown at the car hit the woman in the head. The posters did not contain any photos of women. Police helped the…
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Fast Forward Survivors Praise German Plan on Anti-Semitism
A U.S.-based group of Holocaust survivors is commending Germany on its determination to fight “deep-rooted” anti-Semitism at home. The American Gathering of Holocaust Survivors and their Descendants in a statement issued Monday said they were deeply shaken by the extent of anti-Semitism” revealed in a 188-page report formally presented Monday to the Bundestag as Germany…
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Fast Forward Dennis Ross Rejoins Think Tank
Dennis Ross, the former top Obama administration Middle East strategist, is rejoining the Jewish People Policy Institute as its co-chairman. Ross, who left the White House last month, will serve as co-chairman of the board of directors and professional guiding council of the organization with Stuart Eizenstat, who had replaced Ross as chairman when he…
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Fast Forward Atlanta Publisher Resigns Over Obama ‘Hit’ Column
The owner and publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times has resigned his position and is seeking a buyer in the wake of his speculation that Israel would consider assassinating President Obama. Andrew Adler, in an email obtained by JTA, announced Monday that he is “relinquishing all day-to-day activities effective immediately” following the publishing of an…
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Fast Forward European Union Adopts Iran Oil Embargo
The European Union adopted an oil embargo against Iran. The embargo was approved Monday by the European Union’s 27 foreign ministers, during a meeting in Brussels. Under the measure, part of sanctions over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, the countries will impose an immediate embargo on new contracts with Iran for crude oil and petroleum…
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Fast Forward Muslim Cleric Probed for Incitement Against Jews
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israel’s attorney general to open an investigation into Jerusalem’s top Muslim cleric, who called for killing Jews. Mufti Mohammed Hussein, speaking last week at an event celebrating the 47th anniversary of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah movement, cited a traditional text attributed to the Prophet Muhammad that says: “The…
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