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Google removes anti-Semitic app used to target Jews online

Coincidence Detector, a tool for the Google Chrome internet browser, identified Jewish names with a unique set of punctuation marks.

Montreal Hasidic leaders call gov’t yeshiva lockdown ‘terrorism’

Wednesday’s action, described by local media as a “raid,” ostensibly was conducted because the school was operating without an Education Ministry permit and not abiding by basic provincial curriculum requirements.

Jewish groups hail advance of Massachusetts bill protecting transgender rights

The measure allows people to use facilities such as restrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity.

Hillary Clinton: US has ‘moral obligation’ to support Israel

Hasidic boy, 5, mourned after fatal fall from Brooklyn balcony

Donald Trump reportedly considering Israel trip ahead of Republican convention

At 25, he’s trying to take down a New Jersey political ‘machine’ and become the youngest person in Congress

What Donald Trump has and hasn’t said about anti-Semitism

Jewish Lights, publisher of books on spirituality, sold to Nashville company

Conservative rabbis adopt resolution backing transgender rights

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