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Fifteen years of research leads to four-volume book on Holocaust—in Farsi
A new four-volume book on the Holocaust uses original documents to explore the Shoah, the world's response to it and other genocides. Read more »
South Sudan, world’s youngest nation, develops unlikely friendship with Israel
In one Arabic-speaking country, the locals love Israel so much they sell Israeli flags in the capital. Read more »
Jewish institutions join European museums’ night
A number of Jewish museums and other cultural institutions across Europe will be participating in the annual European Night of the Museums. Read more »
Toronto Islamic school sent packing over anti-Semitic teachings
A Toronto Islamic school has lost the right to use a public school for its classes after anti-Semitic teachings were discovered in its curriculum and posted on its website. Read more »
Scottish police arrest 6 for creating anti-Semitic Facebook page
Six people were arrested in Scotland for creating an anti-Semitic Facebook page. Read more »
IOC officially rejects moment of silence for Munich 11
The International Olympic Committee officially rejected a request to hold a moment of silence for the Munich 11 at the London Olympics this summer. Read more »
Anti-Israel group setting up battle with plans to rejoin Toronto gay pride parade
The activist group Queers Against Israeli Apartheid is planning to return to the gay pride parade in Toronto, setting up another battle with Jewish groups and the city. Read more »
Arno Lustiger, historian and Holocaust survivor, dies at 88
Arno Lustiger, a Holocaust survivor and historian who put a spotlight on Jewish resistance against the Nazis, has died. Read more »
Argentina has Jewish president for a day
For the first time, Argentina will have a Jewish president -- at least temporarily. Read more »
Seven Krakow synagogues to open—for one night
Seven historic synagogues in Krakow that are closed for most of the year will open for one night. 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
