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Banned Mohel: ‘Metzitzah’ ‘Not A Problem’

Yitzchok Fischer apparently still engaging in controversial practice; ‘it’s perfectly OK,’ he says.

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Airing Israel’s Problems

In light of the intense geopolitical climate in the Middle East and around the world, American Jews across the political spectrum are likely to agree that Israel stands at a crossroads. Israel’s policy choices both at home and abroad inevitably carry a significance likely to be felt for decades to come, and therefore must be […]

Rockets ‘Challenge’ Ben-Gurion University

Beersheva, Israel — There was an eerie silence at Ben-Gurion University’s campus here as the footsteps of visitors echoed down hallways generally bustling with student life. Classes were suspended Monday because of rocket attacks from Gaza as Israel and Islamic Jihad exchanged fire for the fourth day. In a conference room, the university’s president, Rivka […]

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Banned Mohel: ‘Metzitzah’ ‘Not A Problem’

Airing Israel’s Problems

Rockets ‘Challenge’ Ben-Gurion University

Unfair On AIPAC

Hard Times In Smithtown

Purim Spoof Critic

Will Hummus Wars Spread At Park Slope Food Co-op?

A Theory On Chasidic Behavior

Missing From Key Media Coverage

Profiting From Jewish Life?

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