Philissa Cramer
By Philissa Cramer
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Fast Forward Behind the scenes of Justin Jones’ viral ‘tikkun olam’ encounter with Jewish teens in DC
The 27-year-old Tennessee lawmaker gained national prominence after he was expelled from his state legislature over his call for gun control
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Fast Forward Man pleads guilty to hate crime in 2021 arson that damaged Austin, Texas, synagogue
The board of Congregation Beth Israel endorsed the plea deal before it was confirmed, saying that trial would be traumatic
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Fast Forward Malka Leifer, Australian girls’ school principal who fled to Israel, convicted of abusing students
A nearly seven-year extradition battle tested ties between Australia and Israel and soured some Australian Jews on Israel
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Fast Forward A ‘historic’ day in Israel ends with a political compromise — and big questions about the future
The enormous protest movement that forced a delay in controversial judicial reform legislation is closely watching what comes next
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Fast Forward Kanye West: ‘Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump street made me like Jewish people again’
The Jewish actor starred in the 2012 buddy-cop comedy
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Fast Forward Far-right Israeli minister finds enemy in JDC, the mainstream American Jewish aid group
The JDC has distributed billions in dollars of aid across 70 countries, including Israel, since 1914
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Fast Forward Pro-Israel stalwarts Miriam Adelson and Noa Tishby join chorus condemning judicial reforms as protests enter 10th week
The statements offer a clear sign that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cannot expect prominent allies abroad to back his government’s signature legislation
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Fast Forward Reform rabbis join monthly Women of the Wall protest that recent proposed legislation would have barred
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