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NEW YORK, Jan. 31 (JTA) — Ronald Lauder”s bid for America”s top Jewish leadership position could hinge on one little word: No. That was the philanthropist and cosmetics heir”s response in early January when the nominating committee of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations asked, “Did you give money to Benjamin Netanyahu?” […]

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 (JTA) — “We’re here to honor a short Jew,” said “Seinfeld” star Jason Alexander to open a gag-filled evening with a serious purpose. The vertically challenged honoree was Hollywood star Billy Crystal, who, surrounded by fellow Hollywood stars and close to 900 fans, accepted the National Scopus Award of the American […]