Trump praises son-in-law Jared Kushner amid FBI scrutiny, tension in relationship
“Jared is doing a great job for the country,” President Donald Trump said in a statement to the New York Times; Kushner is one of his closest advisors.
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North Miami Beach Jewish school evacuated over bomb threat
The message warned school officials not to call police, saying if they do so "I'll know."
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Kushner reportedly encouraged to step aside as FBI investigates Russia contacts
Politico called Kushner the White House's " lead distraction" following what is being seen as a mostly successful first foreign trip for Trump.
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Sabbath-observant U of Maryland students receive diplomas in alternative ceremony
The Sunday ceremony accommodated 22 observant Jewish students who could not receive their diplomas at the regular graduation, which took place on Shabbat.
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Barbra Streisand announces death of her dog, Sammie, on social media
"We cherish every moment of the 14 years we had with her, Streisand, 75, announced, including a photo taken of her and Sammie on Mothers Day.
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Portland man charged with light rail murder was known white supremacist
Jeremy Christian's Facebook page included several posts with anti-Semitic messages.
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‘No Jews,’ other anti-Semitic messages painted on home for sale in New York
The inspector who came to look at the vacant home was acting on behalf of an Orthodox Jewish couple.
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This brave Jewish soldier saved an American battalion during WWI
Abraham Krotoshinsky brought help to the members of the Lost Battalion, who were trapped by the Germans.
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Could Gal Gadot become the biggest Israeli superstar ever?
Set to star in "Wonder Woman," the actress and supermodel could go down as an international feminist icon.
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Pope, Reform leader in Vatican meeting share concerns over Trump immigration policies
Meanwhile, Israeli and Vatican officials reportedly have launched talks about a possible Pope Francis visit to Israel and the wider region for a peace push.
