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Israel, U.S. agree on immigration fast track
The United States and Israel are set to add Israelis to a fast-track immigration system. Read more »
House rejects ‘containment’
An overwhelming majority in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution rejecting containment of Iran's suspected nuclear weapons program, but a sponsor made clear that the bill did not authorize use of force. Read more »
Panetta announces $70 million for Iron Dome near term
The Obama administration said it would rush $70 million to Israel in order to enhance its Iron Dome missile defense system, with more money in the pipeline. Read more »
JTA appoints Neil Rubin associate editor
Longtime Jewish journalist Neil Rubin has joined JTA as an associate editor. Read more »
Conn. congregation, member settle lawsuit over non-Jewish burial
A Jewish woman suing her congregation over the burial of a non-Jewish woman in its cemetery has settled her lawsuit. Read more »
Ben-Gurion University, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to collaborate
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center are collaborating to develop pediatric-specific medical technologies. Read more »
JCPA expresses concerns about ‘fracking’
The Jewish Council for Public Affairs expressed concerns about "fracking," a technique used to extract underground deposits of natural gas. Read more »
HIAS CEO Gideon Aronoff resigns
Citing personal reasons, Gideon Aronoff, the CEO of HIAS, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, is resigning. Read more »
Amid new Iran nuke rumors, Barak and Panetta to meet
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak will meet with his U.S. counterpart, Leon Panetta, in Washington amid reports that Iran may have achieved the capability to build a nuclear bomb. Read more »
Society of St. Pius bishop blames Jews for antagonism
A bishop for a traditionalist Catholic breakaway group said the relationship between Jews and Christians is a fundamentally antagonistic one. Read more »
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- Senate distinguishes between Palestinian refugees and descendants
- Manhattan’s Jewish Center holds Fleet Week memorial service
- Hynes singles out haredi community as harassers of sexual assault victims
- Iran nuke talks stall over sanctions
- South African Jewish leaders say trade minister is adamant on West Bank labeling
- Turkish lawyer: Israel offered to pay Marmara victims $6 million
- Amnesty International report raps Israel for Gaza blockade
- Egypt holds first round of voting in presidential election
