Southern New England Jewish Ledger
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
New Haven – “Rethinking the History of the State of Israel” with Seth Anziska, University College London; 11 a.m.; the…
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Obama envoy to Israel outlines path for Embassy move
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In London, Netanyahu calls for new Iran sanctions
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UC Riverside student gov’t votes to remove Sabra hummus from campus
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