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Report: Iran Balks over Centrifuges

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Sharansky Supporting Rabbi Avi Weiss vs. Rabbinate, RCA

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Black State Senator: Academic Boycott of Israel Antisemitic

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Israel Academic Boycott Group’s Tax Status Challenged

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Kerry to Return Soon with ‘Framework,’ Says US Ambassador Shapiro

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Jewish Frat Joins Conference of Presidents of Jewish Groups

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Arabs Find Refuge in Jewish Community in Samaria

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Texas Congressman Says Obama Must Apologize to Israel on Iran

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