United States
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Synagogue launches religious court case to evict Rabbi Barry Freundel
January 29, 2015Kesher Israel has gone to the Beit Din of America to oust its former rabbi, who is facing charges of voyeurism, from his synagogue-owned residence. More ▸
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Senators waiting on Palestinian aid pending review of ICC moves
January 29, 2015Seventy-five senators pledged not to support assistance until the Obama administration reviews the admittance of Palestine to the International Criminal Court. More ▸
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Greet Muslim visitors with Israeli flag, Texas lawmaker tells staff
January 29, 2015Ask Muslims to renounce terrorism and swear allegiance to the United States, too, the state rep. instructed. More ▸
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Iran sanctions bill advances
January 29, 2015A key Senate committee moved the measure to the full Senate, but it won’t be considered by the body until March 24 at the earliest. More ▸
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Hebrew charter school to open in Minneapolis-St. Paul
January 29, 2015The Agamim Classical Academy will focus on both the Hebrew language and classical instruction, a pedagogical approach “that emphasizes grammar, rhetoric and logic.” More ▸
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Pelosi says she told Netanyahu speech could hurt Iran talks
January 29, 2015The House minority leader also criticized the speech’s timing, coming two weeks before Israeli elections. More ▸
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Rivlin in U.N. address stands up for Islam
January 28, 2015The Israeli president told the General Assembly that Muslims are also victims of persecution and of terrorism. More ▸
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Zeldin seeks assurances on Karachi cemetery
January 28, 2015The New York congressman wrote Pakistan’s U.S. ambassador following a British newspaper report describing efforts to take over the land. More ▸
