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Israeli leaders are broadcasting optimism about the fall of Assad, a brutal dictator and key Iranian ally, while girding themselves for the ascension of the jihadist-linked group that toppled him.
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Charges dismissed against Reuven Kahane, NY rabbi and developer accused of hitting Columbia protesters with his car
Prosecutors drop charges in incident that drew widespread attention as university protests rocked Columbia campus.
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Cornell president’s leaked criticism of Gaza class prompts new row over academic freedom
After JTA published the president’s correspondence, faculty accused him of inappropriate scrutiny.
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Pass the matzo: Brigham Young’s Jewish quarterback lands endorsement deal with Manischewitz
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