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Blackmailed Boston-area rabbi will avoid jail time for embezzlement

A Boston-area court dismissed a larceny charge and continued an embezzlement charge against Rabbi Barry Starr, who stole money from his former synagogue to pay off a blackmailer.

Obama administration ‘concerned’ about Iran’s deployment of anti-aircraft missiles

A White House official says the sale does not violate an arms embargo.

Donald Trump again disavows David Duke following ex-KKK leader’s robocall endorsement

David Duke urged Louisianians to send him to the Senate and Trump to the White House.

Bernie Sanders’ movement names Jewish members to board

Republican giver says Jewish community ire forced him to drop Trump

Muslims look to Jewish example in campaigning for school days off

2 stolen Torahs valued at $30,000 returned to NJ synagogue

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