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Haredi protests in Jerusalem highlight difference with Diaspora

The violent nature of recent protests in Israel against the opening of a Jerusalem parking lot on Shabbat highlighted a major difference between fervently Orthodox Israeli and Diaspora Jews: the willingness of some protesters to resort to violence.

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My Friend, My Hero

There are many kind of heroes. Some are sports and entertainment stars. Some are teachers and other civic leaders. Some are political or military figures. Most can think of one or another person we admire – whether we know them personally or not – who we would say is our hero. As I have grown […]

Schneider: Restitution money is running out, and Europe needs to step up

The new head of the Claims Conference, Gregory Schneider, talks to JTA Managing Editor Uriel Heilman about why funding for Holocaust survivors is getting harder, why the famed 80-20 allocations split doesn’t really apply anymore and why Eastern European countries need to get on the restitution bandwagon now.

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Sadness and disbelief engulf Syrian Jewish enclave

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How communal norms may lead to improper conduct

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After arrests, Orthodox groups stress importance of obeying the law

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Hollywood gets hot for Israel

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Jewish leaders talk Iran, domestic issues with Democratic senators

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Jerusalem ‘crisis’ reveals U.S.-Israel communications breakdown

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J Street conference demonstrates increased coordination on left

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