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De Blasio Denies He’s Soft On Yeshiva Standards
New York City schools chancellor Richard Carranza said 15 out of 30 yeshivas under investigation didn’t allow inspectors to visit.
California Governor Candidate Compared Wait Lines At DMV To The Holocaust
A Republican candidate for governor in California said he’d stop comparing wait times at the Department of Motor Vehicles to the experience of
2 Suspects In Custody Over Indiana Synagogue Vandalism
Police arrested two suspects in connection with the painting of a swastika on a synagogue in Indiana.
Activist Posts Private Phone Numbers Of Israeli President, Cabinet Members
Opposition leader Tzipi Livni said that the number on the list was not actually hers.
Romanian Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Vandalizing Elie Wiesel’s Home
Co-founder of Limmud FSU: The graffiti incident “caused pain and outrage all over the world but it is reassuring to see that justice is being served.”
Circumcising Babies Increases Risk Of Cot Death, According To Study
Researchers wrote their research is “reminiscent of the Jewish myth of Lilith, the killer of infant males.”
Israeli Commits To Gaza Reconstruction In Hamas Ceasefire Deal
The deal includes “medical and humanitarian assistance” and “a broad reconstruction of Gaza’s infrastructure, with foreign funding.”
Michigan Democratic Nominee Endorses One-State Solution, Cuts To Israeli Aid
J Street is now considering pulling its endorsement.
Cleveland Jewish Federation Appoints First Female President
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland has appointed Erika Rudin-Luria as its top executive, making her the philanthropy’s first female president.
Malaysian Prime Minister Defends His Right To Be Anti-Semitic
Anti-Semitism is an artificial construct created to silence critics of the Jews, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said.
