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Norwegian Minister Backtracks On Circumcision Ban
— The leader of Norway’s second-largest party made conflicting statements about her position on efforts to outlaw non-medical circumcisio…
The Supreme Court’s New Ruling About A Playground May Save Your Life
The court just made it easier for governments to give money to religious institutions like synagogues and mosques. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
Netanyahu Claims He Didn’t Kill Western Wall Prayer Deal — He’s Saving It
— American Jewish leaders are calling it a betrayal. They say that 17 months after achieving a historic agreement to provide a non-Orthodox…
Expelled For Sexual Misconduct, Rabbi Finds Work — At Wife’s Synagogue
Kaplan was expelled from the Reform rabbis’ association for violating “sexual boundaries” and after worked at his wife’s New Jersey synagogue.
How Isaac Babel Became The Bard Of Jewish Loss And Fate
‘Gedali’ Is a perfect Zionist proclamation: “Jews, it is over here in Europe; flee while you can.”
Jerry Nadler Slams Israel For Western Wall ‘Insult’
Rep. Jerrold Nadler has been bombarded by angry calls over Israel’s decision not to create an egalitarian prayer space at the Western Wall.
Brandeis Scores Record $50M Donation For Financial Aid
— Brandeis University has received a $50 million gift — the largest single donation in the suburban Boston school’s 69-year history —…
Does Eric Trump’s New Haircut Make Him Look Like A White Nationalist?
Does Eric Trump’s haircut look too similar to white nationalist Richard Spencer’s?
Why Buying My Daughter A Tallit Wasn’t An Easy Decision
If the Orthodox community find more ways to involve women in leadership roles, will my daughter want to be a part of it as she gets older?
Please Let The Rumor That Daniel Day-Lewis Quit Acting To Become A Dressmaker Be True
A source tells Page Six he’s been planning this for years.
Facebook Hit 2 Billion Users and That’s Kind Of Scary
“It’s an honor to be on this journey with you,” Zuckerberg wrote to his 92 million Facebook followers.
One-Inch Swastika Discovered At Suburban Chicago High School
While the school is unable to determine who drew the swastika, the perpetrator may have been “part of our own school community.”
Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz, ArtScroll Founder,Dies At 73
NEW YORK — Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz, who built his legacy around the power of books and the need to spread Torah knowledge, has died. Zlotowitz…
To Fight The Kotel Decision, U.S. Jews Have To Understand Israeli Politics
The government suspended plans to build a mixed-prayer section at the Western Wall due to Haredi political pressure — but things might be shifting.
Meet The Diverse Students Of Hadassah Academic College In Jerusalem
Diversity is a reflection of our society and a source of strength.
Australian Cops Recover Baby Bottle Bong Decorated With Swastika
“They turn everything into a smoking implement. It doesn’t surprise us,” one officer said.
Howard Stern Proclaims On Radio Show He ‘Would Be Gay’ With Sen. Al Franken
“I like a nice, funny man,” Stern said. “I’m not shallow.”
Secret Memorial For Nazi Spies Removed From Federal Land
The memorial, discovered by a National Park ranger in Washington, D.C., was donated by a group previously known as the American Nazi Party.
‘Hebrew Priestess’ Roseanne Barr Is ‘Riding Trumpian Wave’ With Reboot Of Her Show
“As soon as I saw the election results, I knew we’d be back.”
Eric Greitens Shines At Koch Brothers Retreat
Governor Eric Greitens left his state last weekend to attend a gathering of Republican donors at a Colorado resort.