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Illinois first state to divest pensions from companies that boycott Israel

The new law, modeled on existing Illinois legislation regarding Iran and Sudan, prohibits state pension funds from being invested in companies that boycott Israel.

U.S. preparing to release Jonathan Pollard: Wall Street Journal

The Obama administration may release the Israeli spy in the next few weeks or by Nov. 21, the newspaper says.

With daughter rapidly aging, Maryland Jewish family finds joy in moment

Jamison Eberstein was born with a rare disorder called Cockayne syndrome, which explains her small size and short life expectancy — but not her enthusiasm for life.

Kerry says Israeli attack on Iran would be ‘enormous’ mistake

Op-Ed: Faigy Mayer’s suicide is a Jewish tragedy, not just an Orthodox one

U.S. Jews much likelier to back Iran deal than non-Jews, poll finds

Obama: Iran will fund Hezbollah with or without sanctions

N.Y. police search for driver who killed prominent Jewish jeweler

Mikvah-peeping rabbi’s Washington shul hires interim replacement

Former Hasid shared anti-Hasidic Judaism essay a week before killing herself

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