richards | May 15, 2012
Here in Connecticut, the topic of Jewish Americans in government and politics immediately brings to mind the names Abe Ribicoff, Joe Lieberman, Richard Blumenthal, Nancy Wyman and the many other Jews involved in state government. In fact, weve written about most of them in the pages of the Ledger. And so, were going to skip over them here and, instead, take a brief look at a small sampling of the other prominent American Jews who have helped our nation grow by dedicating themselves to a life of public service
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simmons | May 15, 2012
15-05-2012 12:33 For Palestinians, May 15 marks the date their ancestors were displaced during the creation of Israel. RT talks to an Israeli-Arab MP to find out whether divisions in the country can be bridged
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simmons | May 15, 2012
15-05-2012 11:23 Jerusalem (703-586 BCE) - A political or a spiritual centre? Jerusalem during the first temple
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simmons | May 14, 2012
14-05-2012 01:56 Izabo - Time - Follow ESCDaily!
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simmons | May 13, 2012
13-05-2012 17:15 The death sentences of 13 alleged Israeli spies issued earlier was notified to convicts on Sunday 13 May .
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richards | May 11, 2012
Teaching Tolerance: Teacher Honored with Human Rights Award The month of May is National Jewish American Heritage Month.
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simmons | May 10, 2012
10-05-2012 09:41 Jewish history lecture on Sarah Schenirer (1883-1935), founder of the Bet Yaakov movement for womens' education. Lecture delivered at the Young Israel of Bal Harbour on May 9, 2012.
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simmons | May 10, 2012
Inside Story - Israel's unusual union A surprise deal with opposition Kadima party, helps Binyamin Netanyahu avoid early elections, and broadens his coalition to become the largest in Israeli history. Inside Story with guests: Stephen Cole, Ian Black Avishay Braverman.From:AlJazeeraEnglishViews:1433 16ratingsTime:24:49More inNews Politics
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simmons | May 10, 2012
10-05-2012 04:44 Jennifer Lopez is joining a long line of international pop and rock stars, who are slated to perform in Israel this summer. The American star is set to hold a concert in Tel Aviv this coming fall, in Tel Aviv's Nokia Arena
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simmons | May 10, 2012
10-05-2012 03:22 Elpida Papachatzi, head of the protection department for Israel and the occupied territories, answers three questions about Palestinian detainees who are in imminent danger of dying.
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