Madoff scheme deals new hit to FSU Jews The Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Bernard Madoff is the latest in a string of financial blows to Jewish aid programs in the former Soviet Union, wiping out a major foundation that was the primary funder of Jewish higher education in Russia. By Grant Slater and Jacob Berkman December 23, 2008 10:24 pm
Neo-Nazis disrupt Budapest Chanukah celebration Neo-Nazi protesters disrupted a Chanukah celebration in Budapest. December 23, 2008 9:25 pm
Rome’s mayor favors giving Shalit citizenship Rome’s mayor favors granting honorary citizenship to the eternal city to captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. December 23, 2008 8:34 pm