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Fast Forward Bloomberg Says He Scrapped White House Run Because Neither Party Likes Him
Michael Bloomberg has a frank admission: he didn’t run for president last year because he didn’t think voters would embrace his neither-right-nor-left politics. “For the Republicans, I’m pro-choice, pro-gay rights, pro-immigration. That’s a good start there. You’ll never get their nomination,” he told CBS News’ “60 Minutes.” “On the Democratic side,” he added, “I believe…
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Fast Forward This Heartwarming Subway Photo Of Hasidic Couple And Muslim Woman Goes Viral
The New York City subway isn’t the prettiest spot for photos. But a snap from the F Train highlighting interfaith harmony between Muslims, Jews and Taoists ricocheted around the Internet this week, after being posted to Facebook by city resident Jackie Summers. “A Taoist (me) gives up his seat so a Hasidic couple could sit…
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Fast Forward NYC Man Fights Grocery Store Employees With Umbrella Over Cherry Pie
A man on Manhattan’s Upper East Side was charged with robbery following a grocery store brawl sparked by his attempt to steal a slice of packaged cherry pie, police said. According to authorities, 37-year-old Jonah Parsoff walked into the Key Food branch at 92nd Street, and tried to walk off with a piece of Entenmann’s…
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The Schmooze Jews About Town: Carb Shabbat, Pickling and Pino, Passover in a Mosque and More
Jews About Town is a weekly column that features the hottest Jewish social events, parties, and networking opportunities for young professionals. To suggest a future event or write about one of these events, email us . Follow us on Twitter at @JewAboutTown. It’s almost Passover! Wondering what to eat? Drink? Do? We’ve got you covered….
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The Schmooze Jews About Town: Harry Potter Passover, Free Pizza, #SiliconJew Shabbat And More
Jews About Town is a new weekly column that features the hottest Jewish social events, parties, and networking opportunities for young professionals. To suggest a future event or write about one of these events, email us . Follow us on Twitter at @JewAboutTown. Your Week Ahead: March 28-April 2 Tuesday NYC — The rabbi behind…
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Fast Forward WATCH: To Tune of Hava Nagila, Westboro Baptist Church Says Jews Must Repent For Killing Jesus
The five women from the Westboro Baptist Church who protested outside of Yeshiva University on Monday, March 27 did not hold any signs related to gays being “doomed,” as they have done in previous demonstrations. Instead, all of their signs attacked the Jews, claiming they had “killed Jesus.” The Church members also sang, “wrath will…
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Community Israeli Fashion To Heat Up September NYFW
When the world shops for the best in fashion, beauty and lifestyle items, Israel has proven its place in the market. Around the globe, a savvy and chic consumer can find a product created by the vast talents nurtured in Israel: Gottex, Sabon, Ahava, Yigal Azrouel, Elie Tahari — the list is endless. The Tahor…
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Fast Forward New York Mayor Bill De Blasio Cleared In Hasidic Fundraising Probe
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has been cleared in federal and state probes into possible improper fundraising that had ties to the Satmar community in Brooklyn. “I’ve said consistently that we acted appropriately, we acted ethically, we acted lawfully,” de Blasio told WNYC. “I think this confirms what I’ve been saying.” Federal prosecutors…
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