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Leiby Kletzky’s alleged killer gives interview

In his first media interview since being arrested, the alleged murderer of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky told the New York Daily News that “It hurts too much to think about” the killing.

British actress June Brown descendant of bare-knuckle Jewish boxer

While looting and vandalism shocked London this week, one British TV show mentioned a Jewish celebrity tie to an earlier illegal past time: bare-knuckle boxing. Last night marked the eighth season premiere of BBC One’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” The show films celebrities exploring their family heritage. On last night’s episode, British actress June […]

Hoover hears a Jew

Herbert Hoover, president from 1929-1933 (and whose birthday is today), has a few less-than-cheery associations: Hoovertowns, the Great Depression, and his pre-presidency role as head of Food Administration during World War I, which involved food-rationing slogans like “when in doubt, eat potatoes.”. What he probably isn’t known for is involvement with the Jewish community. But […]

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Leiby Kletzky’s alleged killer gives interview

British actress June Brown descendant of bare-knuckle Jewish boxer

Hoover hears a Jew

Daniel Schorr prize for young public radio journos

“Shark Week” tidbits from Israel

1964 Rochester race riot shattered downtown Jewish character

Jewish baseball heroes, real and fake

Larry David, Palestinian chicken and comedic timing

Jewish rock star who narrowly escaped the twenty-seven club

Probe of Claims Conference’s accounting growing

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