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Embattled Jeremy Corbyn Faces British Jews on Anti-Semitism
Jeremy Corbyn, the British Labour Party’s embattled leader, got credit for not being an anti-Semite Sunday night, but little else. Corbyn, who faced off against Owen Smith, his challenger for leadership of Great Britain’s official opposition party, before a London audience of Jewish Labour voters, assured those attending the forum that he recognized Israel’s right…
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Trump’s Trolls Ambush ‘Jew York Attorney General’ Eric Schneiderman Over Probe
State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is bering trolled by anti-Semitic Donald Trump supporters — again. Schneiderman, a Democrat, has found himself on the receiving end of anti-Semitic social media attacks following the announcement that his office is now investigating the Donald J. Trump Foundation, the New York Daily News reported. Eric Schneiderman is just another…
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Murder Plot Sheds Light on Orthodox Divorce Underworld
Cattle prods, kidnapping and an alleged murder plot. For the second time in three years, federal prosecutors are uncovering a shady Orthodox underground where men plan violence to force a brutal end to troubled marriages. Call it the revenge of the chained wives. In 2013, New York’s tabloids were enthralled with the case of the…
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Who Are the Kaifeng Jews — and Why Is China ‘Cracking Down’ on Them?
Recent months have brought reports that descendants of Jews in Kaifeng, China are under threat. Activists call it a government “crackdown.” Police have shut down the only Jewish learning center in Kaifeng, helmed by the Israeli activist group Shavei Israel, say activists. A well that community members identify as their historic mikveh, for ritual Jewish…
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Jewish Football Star Chose Catholic School for Love of Game — and Faith
Lewis Burik may not play in a single Stanford football game this season. At practice, the sophomore inside linebacker trains with everyone else. At games, Burik is on the sidelines, a walk-on to a football team ranked seventh in the country. But Burik, who was raised as a Reform Jew, with a Jewish mother and…
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Why Bukharian Jews Are Already Missing Uzbekistan’s Late Strongman Islam Karimov
(JTA) — Driving through this dusty desert city of many ornate and ancient mosques, Shirin Yakubov recalls the ruthlessness of her country’s recently deceased president of 25 years. “He killed all of them, every last one,” she says of Islam Karimov’s role in the 2005 police massacre of hundreds of suspected Islamists in the eastern…
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Jews Are Warmly Embraced In War-Torn Congo of All Places — but Why?
Jews, like any minority, have a knack for finding other Jews seemingly anywhere they go. But there’s one country where they may find comfort in unexpected brethren: the Democratic Republic of Congo. “I’m Jewish, too!” an excited Chideka Emmanuel, 38, told me in July, his welcoming smile appearing, perhaps, a little wider. “Spiritually Jewish,” he…
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Soundtrack of Our Spirit 2016 Hazzan Ilan Mamber, “Erev Shel Shoshanim”
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey Age: 69 Song: “Erev Shel Shoshanim” Cantor Ilan Mamber was born in Bnei Brak, a suburb of Tel Aviv, Israel. As a child, he was a member and soloist in various choirs in the “great Synagogues” of Tel Aviv and its surrounding towns. Upon his arrival in the United States, he…
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Soundtrack of Our Spirit 2016 Cantor Marsha Attie, “Sha’alu Shalom”
Corte Madera, California Age: 59 Song: “Sha’alu Shalom” Marsha is a cantor, composer and recording artist who works individually and collaborates with others. She writes soulful Jewish liturgical music that is sung around the country and recorded by other artists. Her song, Heart of Mine, has been a Jewish summer camp hit single since 1995….
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Soundtrack of Our Spirit 2016 Cantor Aryeh Hurwitz, “Raisins and Almonds”
Brooklyn, NY Age: 27 Song: “Raisins and Almonds” Cantor Aryeh Leib Hurwitz is a soloist and performer from Brooklyn, NY, whose brilliant voice has been featured all over the world. From the United States to France, England to South Africa, from the wild beauty of South America, his voice has shaken audiences and pierced hearts….
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Soundtrack of Our Spirit 2016 Rebecca Schwartz, “Tzadik Katamar”
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania Age: 59 Song: “Tzadik Katamar” Rebecca Schwartz is a professional singer, guitarist, and award-winning songwriter. Her liturgical music is sung on the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat) and other holy days in synagogues around the world. Rebecca has written and co-produced five albums, has also released three singles, and has written and recorded songs to…
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