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Yankees president hosts future Israeli soldiers before their aliyah

The president of the New York Yankees hosted some 40 young men and women who are making aliyah and plan to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.

Funeral held in Miami for murdered Rabbi Raksin

Hundreds attended the funeral in Miami for Rabbi Joseph Raksin, an Orthodox rabbi from Brooklyn who was shot and killed on his way to Sabbath services in North Miami Beach.

Hillary Clinton defends Israel and Netanyahu, says anti-Semitism might fuel some criticism

In a recent interview, Hillary Rodham Clinton defended Israel’s handling of the Gaza conflict while appearing to back Israel’s insistence on maintaining a security presence in the West Bank and stopping Iranian uranium enrichment.

Miami Jews offer $50,000 reward in Rabbi Raksin killing

Rabbi Joseph Raksin shot dead on way to Miami shul

In Tennessee, Steve Cohen trounces primary challenger

Orthodox educator Rabbi Elimelech Meisels sued for sexual assault

Jesse Steinfeld, anti-tobacco surgeon general, dies at 87

In Boston, Riverway reaches young Jews outside the synagogue

Husband of Rivky Stein fails to show for get proceedings

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