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Russians cry foul over funds from Germany to Nazi victims

MOSCOW, Feb. 8 (JTA) — Resentment is growing in the former Soviet Union over compensation being given to Jewish survivors of the Nazis. This resentment is at least partially responsible for a recent move by Russian legislators to ask Germany to allocate more funds to non-Jewish Nazi victims in Russia. The non-binding resolution approved last […]

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Two Jewish humanitarian groups provide food, medicine in Ethiopia

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 (JTA) — As the Kwara Jews wait in Ethiopia for permission from the government of Israel to make aliyah, two Jewish humanitarian aid groups have been helping them and others with food and medicine. The North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry, a grass-roots organization based in New York, has, since November, […]

THE LEGACY OF KING HUSSEIN King Hussein’s death leaves immense void in Middle East

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (JTA) — The death of Jordan”s King Hussein has created an immense void in the Middle East at a critical time for Israel, the Palestinians and, of course, Jordan. Virtually overnight Jordan has lost the only leader it has known since 1952. Hussein”s death from cancer, combined with his decision last month […]

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