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Is Kosher Switch really kosher for Shabbat?

The inventor of a new light switch for use on Shabbat has raised more than $45,000 toward a $50,000 fundraising goal in just three days.

Is the Obama administration making nice with Israel?

Joe Biden is attending Israeli Independence Day festivities and John Kerry is talking about an emotional moment with Benjamin Netanyahu. Is it time for making nice?

UCLA Jewish studies director drops U. of Illinois lecture over Salaita affair

Todd Samuel Presner objected to how the university handled the case of Salaita, whose job offer was withdrawn after his profane criticism of Israel on social networks.

Met museum’s new president likens role to managing Yanks

Obama condemns anti-Semitism in Holocaust Remembrance Day message

Congress’ anti-Semitism task force meets with European envoys

Poll: Republicans likelier to support Israel when interests diverge with U.S.

U.N. envoy Samantha Power: U.S. won’t dismiss resolutions targeting Israel

Maryland parents to sue child protective services, police over ‘free-range’ children

Stanford student accuses group of anti-Semitic question

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