White House

Obama extends hand to Muslims in inauguration

President Barack Obama in his inaugural address again extended his hand to the Muslim world while reaffirming America’s determination to combat terrorism.

Axelrod ‘kvells’ at Jewish inaugural event

David Axelrod said he came to the Jewish Community Inaugural Reception “to do a little kvelling.”

Obama chosen by all, Peres says

Barack Obama was “chosen by the whole of humankind,” Israeli President Shimon Peres said.

Politics

‘Kvelling’ for Obama

Politics

Obama welcomes cease-fire

Israel

Peres calls Bush

Israel

Israel plans total withdrawal before inauguration

Politics

Jewish groups urge Senate to pass SCHIP

Politics

Rabbis to say prayers at Obama inaugural service

Politics

Bush White House issues its Jewish valedictory

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