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Russian Zionists seek recognition

MOSCOW, Jan. 13 (JTA) — The Russian Zionist movement has taken a step toward becoming a permanent force in Russian Jewish life — and not one solely dedicated to encouraging Jews to make aliyah. At a recent meeting here, several dozen delegates from throughout Russia gathered at a hotel to form an umbrella group called […]

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A family’s birthdays and the birthday of the trees

ENCINO, Calif., Jan. 12 (JTA) The month of January marks three important birthdays. On Jan. 3, my oldest son, Zack, turned 16. Exactly 16 years and 90 minutes after his birth, he received his driver’s license. During the time I spent waiting at the Department of Motor Vehicles, only slightly shorter and less painful […]

Looking for the ‘Jew inside

The founders of Birthright Israel hope that a free trip to Israel will be the catalyst that sparks a Jewish identity for young Diaspora Jews. JTA follows some of the program’s 6,000 participants as they travel across Israel and grapple with their Judaism.

Looking for the ‘Jew inside’

Barak faces internal opposition

Trial pits Holocaust revisionist against scholar

U.S., European Jewish leaders claim truce

Barak faces internal opposition

Barak breaks his silence

Tu B’Shevat: The Enduring Hope of Spring

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