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Fast Forward As Candidates Descend On Iowa, So Do ‘Campaign Kippahs’
Democratic presidential candidates are spending the weekend giving speeches and eating fried food at the Iowa State Fair — where fairgoers can also check out personalized kippot promoting the political contenders. The “Campaign Kippahs” booth is near the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox stand, where candidates have been giving speeches. Rachel Stassen-Berger, an editor at…
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Fast Forward 2 Kippah-Wearing Jewish Boys Assaulted In Toronto Suburb
(JTA) — Two Jewish boys wearing kippahs were assaulted in a Toronto suburb while they were walking on Shabbat. An 18-year-old male approached the boys, said to be 14, from behind as they walked in Thornhill, which has a large Jewish population. The assailant began swearing at the boys and then punched one of them…
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Fast Forward Kippah-Wearing Orthodox Jew Wins Obstacle Course TV Show
Michael Neuman’s yarmulk stayed perfectly in place as he went on to win his episode of the CBS show “Million Dollar Mile.” Neuman outran pro athlete Veejay Jones for more than a half a mile and through three obstacles, winning $25,000, the Jewish Journal reported. He proudly wore his yarmulke, a traditional Jewish head covering….
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Fast Forward Orthodox Obstacle Course Champion Sports Kippah On Lebron James’ New TV Show
An Orthodox Jew wore a yarmulke as he ran through an obstacle course on CBS’s new competition series on a quest to win $1 million. Michael Neuman recently competed on Million Dollar Mile, produced by Lebron James and hosted by Tim Tebow, and his episode will air July 13 at 8 p.m. The 25-year-old told…
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The Schmooze Stephen Colbert To Julian Edelman: I See Your Personalized Kippah Is Sold Out
Julian Edelman is an American hero — and a Jewish one. He helped the Patriots win the Super Bowl this past February, earning the title of first Jewish player to be Super Bowl MVP. He has made several Israel pilgrimages, including a recent one with Pats owner Robert Kraft. While appearing on “The Late Show…
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Fast Forward Quebec Bans Public Employees From Wearing Kippahs Or Hijabs
MONTREAL (JTA) — Quebec passed its so-called secularism law that bans certain public employees — teachers, judges and police officers, among them — from wearing religious symbols including kippahs, turbans and hijabs at work. Bill 21 passed Sunday in a 73-35 vote following a marathon legislative session over the weekend that featured contentious debate. Polls…
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Fast Forward It’s Dangerous To Wear A Kippah In Germany, Official Admits
BERLIN (JTA) – It is dangerous to identify publicly as Jewish in Germany, including wearing a kippah, Germany’s commissioner on anti-Semitism said. In a wide-ranging interview, Felix Klein told the Berliner Morgenpost on May 24 that he could not recommend that Jews wear a kippah everywhere and any time in Germany. He also said public…
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