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Fast Forward Belgian Jew Wounded in Suspected Anti-Semitic Attack in Switzerland
An Orthodox Jew from Belgium was lightly wounded in an assault in Switzerland, which witnesses called an anti-Semitic attack. The victim of the Monday evening assault in the Davos area is a 26-year-old tourist from Antwerp, according to a report published Wednesday in the online edition of the Swiss Jewish weekly Tachles. The victim, identified…
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Fast Forward Lauren Bacall, Leading Lady of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Dies at 89
Lauren Bacall, the sultry actress with the heavy-lidded eyes and husky voice who captured Humphrey Bogart’s heart both on and off the movie screen, died on Tuesdsay at the age of 89. “With deep sorrow, yet with great gratitude for her amazing life, we confirm the passing of Lauren Bacall,” the estate of the Bogart…
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Fast Forward American Evangelical Christian Leaders Plan Solidarity Trip to Israel
Several prominent American evangelical Christian leaders will travel to Israel to demonstrate their support. The Aug. 17-22 trip, called “Christians in Solidarity with Israel,” was organized by the National Religious Broadcasters. Participants include Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham and president of AnGeL Ministries; Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council; and Richard…
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Fast Forward Belfast Plaque Marking Chaim Herzog’s Birthplace Removed After Anti-Semitic Attacks
A marker commemorating the Belfast birthplace of the late Israeli president Chaim Herzog was removed following several anti-Semitic attacks. The blue plaque honoring Herzog, Israel’s president from 1983 to 1993, was taken down in the Irish capital out of concern for the safety of those living nearby, the Belfast Telegraph reported. “Attacks have included the…
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Fast Forward Israel Extends Law of Return to Non-Jewish Same-Sex Spouses
Israel extended immigration benefits to non-Jewish spouses in same-sex marriages. On Tuesday, Interior Minister Gideon Saar instructed the government to extend the benefits of the Law of Return to all married couples. The law affords non-Jewish spouses of Jewish immigrants full citizenship and immigration benefits, but Israel had not extended the privileges to same-sex spouses…
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The Schmooze Robin Williams’ Most Jewish Moments
Robin Williams wasn’t Jewish. But he was close. Though raised Episcopalian in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (his mother was a Christian Scientist), the comedian had an affinity for Jews which shaped and even defined many of the roles he took on. He used Yiddish, danced a mean hora and did a killer Barbra Streisand impression. With…
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The Schmooze Jewish Celebrities Mourn Robin Williams
Robin Williams was my childhood. From “Mrs. Doubtfire” to “Hook,” to “Aladdin,” to “Jumanji,” I can’t even keep track of all the moments of glee and laughter that he bestowed on countless of fans. Since hearing about his apparent suicide at the age of 63 last night, I still catch myself remembering snippets of dialogue,…
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Fast Forward Toronto Raptors Fined $25,000 Because of Drake’s Remarks About Kevin Durant
The NBA fined the Toronto Raptors $25,000 for comments that rapper and team ambassador Drake made at a recent concert about Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant that were deemed as tampering, ESPN.com reported. According to the report, Drake made what the NBA considered to be a public pitch to Durant, who was in attendance…
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