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FEGS reportedly being investigated by Manhattan DA, state attorney general

The large Jewish social service agency in New York announced recently that it would close after discovering a $19.4 million shortfall, which may be larger than reported.

Madoff victims receive new payout totaling $355.8 million

Trustee Irving Picard said the payout which began last week, the fifth such payout, means that slightly over half of allowable claims have been paid in full.

Israeli major: Brian Williams’ reporting of Lebanon war helicopter ride ‘accurate’

The Israeli officer was on a helicopter with the NBC news anchor during the Second Lebanon War and said Williams’ reporting “was representative of the experience.”

Foundation for Jewish Camp launching four pilot efforts

Obama says Iran must show ‘political will’ at talks

U. of Calif. student group votes to divest from Israel, U.S.

Netanyahu says speech will go ahead as planned

The little Times correction that couldn’t (make Speechgate go away)

Le’Or aims to put marijuana legalization on the Jewish agenda

Ruderman launches award for businesses that hire the disabled

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