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Rabbi Harold Schulweis, pathbreaking thinker and activist, dies at 89

The Conservative rabbi’s influence extended well beyond his Los Angeles-area congregation.

U.S. will not support draft Palestinian state resolution as it stands

The Obama administration does not support a draft Palestinian statehood resolution submitted to the U.N. Security Council.

At White House Hanukkah party, Obama emphasizes freedom and food

President Obama’s Hanukkah message was a riff on the old “They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat” theme, hitting notes of freedom for Alan Gross and Jewish food.

With ‘team’ portrait, Jewish ballplayers go to bat for charities

Rabbi Harold Schulweis — spiritual leader, author and activist — dies at 89

Harvard president calls for probe into halting of SodaStream purchases

Gross’ release, and changes in diplomatic ties, signals new day for Cuban Jews

Alan Gross credits Jewish efforts for his release from Cuba

Alan Gross released amid U.S.-Cuba rapprochement

Kerry: Talk of U.N. statehood recognition for Palestinians ‘premature’

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