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is JTA's news editor. In his seven years with JTA, he has reported from more than 15 countries. His writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, New York magazine, among other publications.

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• Jewish pot activist Mason Tvert hits new high with marijuana legalization vote in Colorado

  November 12, 2012 4:31pm

  Jewish activist Mason Tvert was behind the effort to sell the unprecedented marijuana legalization law that passed in Colorado.

• From Boca to Delray, Florida’s much-discussed Jewish voters finally have their say

  November 6, 2012 9:00pm

  In South Florida, Jewish voters talk about social issues and Israel at the conclusion of a bitterly fought presidential campaign.

• Deluged day school, ruined Torahs and devastated communities left in Sandy’s wake

  November 1, 2012 7:39pm

  A tour of the devastation in coastal Brooklyn revealed a deluged Jewish school, a synagogue with wet Torah scrolls and silent Jewish institutions.

• As storm descended on Northeast, Jews took to Internet to share stories and appeal for help

  October 30, 2012 6:03pm

  Social media outlets became lifelines during the storm, enabling residents to commiserate, share information and appeal for or offer help.

• ‘U.N. Me’ documentary makes Borat-style attack on world body

  May 29, 2012 3:52pm

  A pro-Israel activist is hoping that his scathing documentary on the United Nations — to be released nationwide — brings focus to what he says is the world body’s global ineffectiveness.

• Reform, Conservative leaders complain about Israeli hotel discrimination

  April 11, 2012 2:30pm

  Leaders of the Israeli Reform and Conservative movements sent a letter of complaint to the Israeli government charging that Israeli hotels discriminate against non-Orthodox Jews.

• Report: Israeli, Lebanese naval forces cooperating

  April 11, 2012 2:10pm

  Israel’s navy is reportedly cooperating with its Lebanese counterpart to prevent foreign ships from approaching Israeli waters.

• Iran to offer ‘new initiatives’ in nuclear talks

  April 11, 2012 12:58pm

  Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator said his country was prepared to offer “new initiatives” at upcoming nuclear talks in Istanbul.

• Lawsuit filed against Florida cemetery

  April 6, 2012 3:04pm

  A $200 million lawsuit alleged gross misconduct at a well-known Jewish cemetery in Florida.

• Netanayahu blasts Gunter Grass poem

  April 6, 2012 2:54pm

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted a German poet who wrote that Israel is a threat to world peace.