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Goldstone: Protest threats keeping me from simcha

Richard Goldstone said he will not attend his grandson’s bar mitzvah because of information his family received from the synagogue and a group’s protest threat.

Sarkozy backs veil ban

French President Nicolas Sarkozy plans to introduce a ban that prohibits the wearing of the full veil in public places.

Groups protest Iran FM’s Vienna visit

As Iran began a massive military exercise in the Persian Gulf, Jewish groups protested the impending visit of Iran’s foreign minister to Vienna.

Morocco razing of Jewish building raises concern

Auschwitz sign thieves skip out on jail

School vandalism, flag burnings strike Kiev

Israel reopens embassy in New Zealand

Moves on Goldstone bar mitzvah spark brouhaha

Reaction to tragedy showcases changes in Polish-Jewish relations

Group warns of Goldstone protest at bar mitzvah

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