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				 Yemenite Jews 311. (photo credit:REUTERS) In light of the renewed investigation into the fate of immigrant children who went missing in the 1950s, Likud MK Nurit Koren has proposed legislation that would allow the graves of deceased minors suspected of being one of the missing kids to be dug up
				
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				 Photo Credit: Daniel Retter When you arrive after a five-hour flight from New York to Panama City, you cant help but admire the ultra-modern airport. Although the lines are lengthy, the personnel are all very pleasant, and after 30-45 minutes you clear immigration and customs. 
				
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				 Israel's Environment Minister Amir Peretz (L) is surrounded by journalists during the 18th ordinary meeting of contracting parties to the Barcelona convention and its protocols, Istanbul, Turkey, Dec. 5, 2013.(photo byOZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images) Author:Mazal Mualem Posted July 5, 2017 The winds of change blowing through the Labor Party can be deceptive, even though Knesset members Amir Peretz and Avi Gabai just advanced to the second round in the party's leadership primaries. 
				
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				 by Lori Silberman Brauner NJJN Staff Writer July 6, 2017 Only a few months ago, I was standing on the womens balcony of my Orthodox Sephardi synagogue, not so different than the one depicted in the popular Israeli film by the same name. And just like a scene in The Womens Balcony, the women excitedly threw candy during a bar mitzvah ceremony
				
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				 From Painting the World Jewish to Senior Shimmy Belly Dancing to kosher cooking, the Tucson Jewish Community Centers Arts & Culture, Fitness & Wellness, and Jewish Life & Learning departments will offer a wide array of programs for seniors this fall. The Tucson J will partner with Ballet Tucson to host two performances in the J s Sculpture Garden: Putting Your Best Foot Forward, where participants and dancers alike will create their own art that moves on Sunday, Oct
				
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				 Jay-Zs recently released album 4:44 has once again stirred up controversy. The Anti-Defamation League, an international Jewish non-government organization, condemned lyrics off the artists new album for what it says are anti-Semitic implications. 
				
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				 The Story of O.J., the black capitalism anthem onJAY-Zs 4:44,has faced a fair amount a blowback for the following lyrics, which have been perceived by some as anti-semitic: You wanna know whats more important than throwin away money at a strip club? 
				
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				 Pictured at the awards ceremony: Margaux Griffin, Cameron Yuen, Robbie Treanor, Lauren McDonald, Timmy OHanlon, Mary Grlic, Corinne Lafont, and Farren Martinus. On May 24, representatives from Garden City Middle School attended a recognition ceremony at NYU in Manhattan. At the ceremony, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) presented the middle school with a No Place for Hate Gold Star banner, in recognition of their efforts to reduce bullying and bias in the school. 
				
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				 Louisiana Third District Congressman Clay Higgins issued a statement Wednesday afternoon, apologizing to those who were offended when he had a video shot of his visit to the gas chamber at the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial site and agreeing to retract the video. I filmed the Auschwitz message with great humility, Higgins statement began. My intent was to offer a reverent homage to those who were murdered in Auschwitz and to remind the world that evil exists, that free nations must remember, and stand strong
				
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