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Israel Flag Proposal Draws Anti-Semitic Slur, Online Swastika, and Nazi Salute In Winthrop, Town Officials Say
A proposal to fly the flag of the State of Israel in the town of Winthrop drew an online commenter who "…
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Leonard Nimoy takes a virtual star turn in the West End
BOSTON – Last year's passing of Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock in the "Star Trek" TV series and…
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The Jewish vote may swing key undecided counties, study says
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As U.S. robustly debates Iran deal, Western Europe exhibits ‘fatigue’
Written by Alina Dain Sharon and Sean Savage The Iran nuclear deal has dominated the foreign policy debate in the U.S.…
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Jewish political ineptitude and its root cause
Many of my Christian friends are baffled by what they see as Jewish political ineptitude. How is it, they ask, that the…
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Family left behind in Slovenia evokes memories of WWII
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Q&A: Meet first Jewish American ambassador to Muslims
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Celebrate Passover by fulfilling God’s purpose for your life
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New study sheds light on Latino Jews in US
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Cruz builds support among GOP Jews as Trump skips event
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Moulton raises a storm with Trump, Hitler comments
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What Americans of any faith can learn from Hanukkah
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Hillary Clinton and Israel: a timeline
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Conservative Judaism’s rebranding effort could signal a sea change
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Christian philanthropy group tackles poverty in Israel
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Massachusetts communities of faith become more diverse
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Vatican: Catholics shouldn’t attempt to convert Jews
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Hanukkah’s origins spring from a restoration of faith
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Orthodox rabbis’ statement calls Christianity part of God’s plan
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Hanukkah in Paris: a time to celebrate life, express unity, and be proud
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Search for Jewish tombs lost in WWII brings back heritage
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In Yom Kippur, a time to fast and reflect
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Being Jewish at Vassar College
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“Wall of Honor” in Jerusalem honors Jewish soldiers nationwide
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With secret prayers, Jews challenge ‘status quo’ at Jerusalem holy site
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In ‘holy flash mob,’ Shabbat Project rallies 5,000 partners across 500 cities
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On Syrian refugee crisis, Jewish community moves from words to action
Will Recant pulls both heartstrings and purse strings for a living. As the head of the Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief, a…
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Spain grants citizenship to 4,302 Sephardic Jews under new law
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A rabbi and an imam: The story of Isaac and Ishmael can be a source of hope
(RNS) — On Wednesday (Sept. 23) as Jews end their Yom Kippur fast, Muslims will begin the Eid al-Adha holiday. Imam Haytham…
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1,000-year-old Yom Kippur prayer book fragment to be put online
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After Iran deal, Obama struggles to gain Israel’s trust
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US-Israel spat over Iran deal may sideline Palestinians
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American ideals draw U.S. citizens to settle in Israel’s West Bank
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Obama ‘offended’ by attacks on Jews who back Iran deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said people who attack Jews who support the Iran nuclear deal are like African-Americans who differ…
