Ex-Principal of Brooklyn Jewish School Convicted on Sex Abuse

Posted on: December 4th, 2012

The former principal of a Jewish high school in Brooklyn was convicted on 75 counts of sexual abuse against three boys.

Bob Costas Facing Wrath of Gun Owners After Gun-Control Comments

Posted on: December 3rd, 2012

Following his comments on Sunday night football advocating for greater gun control, NBC sports announcer Bob Costas is facing growing anger by gun owning football fans who are calling on the NFL to ban Costas. The angry fans have started a Facebook page, entitled “The NFL Should Ban Bob Costas.” The page has over 1500 [...]

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Harvard Students Receive Anti-Semitic Invitations for Social Clubs

Posted on: December 3rd, 2012

Invitations to a fictitious club saying "Jews need not apply" were slipped under the doors of students living in the Harvard University dormitories.

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American-Israeli Startup Creates First Smartphone Breathalzyer Test

Posted on: December 2nd, 2012

A joint American-Israeli startup has developed the world’s first breathalyzer attachment for smartphones, in order to prevent drunk driving.

Jewish Boy Does Good: Producer Jeffrey Katzenberg Honored For Philanthropy

Posted on: December 2nd, 2012

Jewish Hollywood producer Jeffrey Katzenberg was honored for his philanthropic work on Saturday, receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Suicide Attack Outside US Base in Afghanistan (Updated)

Posted on: December 2nd, 2012

Bodies in Afghan police and military uniforms littered the entrance of an airfield outside a major US base in Afghanistan Sunday, killed in an apparent suicide attack by the Taliban.

Senate Passes Enhanced Iran Sanctions Over White House Objections

Posted on: December 2nd, 2012

The Obama administration made a last-minute effort to kill the amendment.

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GOP Senators Set to Punish the Palestinians and the UN

Posted on: November 29th, 2012

An amendment to S. 3254, the National Defense Authorization Act would punish both the PA and the UN for a unilateral recognition of a Palestinian "observer state."

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Lieberman Approves Rice Nomination, But Won’t Partake in Vote

Posted on: November 29th, 2012

Lieberman's apparent endorsement of Rice on Tuesday is largely symbolic.

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And the Powerball Numbers Are…

Posted on: November 29th, 2012

The record Powerball lottery - $550 million ($360.2 million as a cash option before taxes) - goes to numbers...

Good Morning, We’re Having a Palestinian State and Israel Kind of Approves

Posted on: November 28th, 2012

Israel no longer intends to dismantle the Oslo Accords if Abbas goes through with his UN gambit.

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Rebbetzin Devorah, Wife of Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Aide Rabbi Yehuda, Laid to Rest

Posted on: November 26th, 2012

Rebbetzin Devorah Krinsky, wife of chief aide to the late Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, passed away on Friday night at the age of 74.

US Pediatrician Group Says: Give Morning-After-Pill Prescriptions to Underage Patients

Posted on: November 26th, 2012

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Monday urged American pediatricians to provide prescriptions for post-intercourse contraception to underage patients, as well as making them aware of the ability to take medications to prevent pregnancy even after engaging in sex.

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NY Jewish Boroughs Voted Romney

Posted on: November 26th, 2012

An analysis of a recent New York Times article examining the presidential voting trends of all the New York precincts determined that almost all Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods voted for Republican candidate Mitt Romney over Democratic incumbent Barack Obama.

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Egypt’s Morsi Hailed ‘Power Broker’

Posted on: November 22nd, 2012

International media are touting the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement as a political boon for Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, saying the brokering of the deal has made the new president a “major regional player”.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on: November 22nd, 2012

We’d like to wish all our U.S. readers a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your turkey.

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Netanyahu Accepted a Ceasefire with ‘No Assassinations’ Clause

Posted on: November 21st, 2012

Clinton made no mention of Hamas in her short speech, referring only to PA president Mahmoud Abbas.

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RCA Delegation Visits Communities Hit by Hamas

Posted on: November 21st, 2012

A delegation of 20 rabbis from across North America arrived in Israel yesterday to tour areas of Southern Israel as part of an emergency solidarity mission of the Rabbinical Council of America.

US Blocks UN Security Council Statement Condemning Israel

Posted on: November 21st, 2012

The United States on Tuesday blocked a U.N. Security Council statement condemning violence between Israel and Gaza, calling the statement a “fail[ure] to address the root cause” of the battle, namely missile attacks by Hamas.

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Hundreds of NY Homes to Be Torn Down After Sandy

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

Hundreds of homes damaged beyond repair during Hurricane Sandy will be readied for demolition by New York City workers according to an article in the New York Times.