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NEW YORK (JTA) -- One of the top defenders in the NBA had the word "defense" inscribed in his hair in Hebrew, as well as in Japanese and Hindi.

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Voices from Sderot blog

Click here to read this blog, where the people of the Sderot region share their stories, photos and videos of life under the constant threat of missile attacks from Gaza.

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JERUSALEM - Israeli archaeologists said Monday that they've discovered an unusually shaped 1,400-year-old wine press that was exceptionally large and advanced for its time.

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Canadian Jewish Congress

CJCONT Condemns Recent Incidents of Hate-Motivated Vandalism

TORONTO - Canadian Jewish Congress Ontario Region (CJCONT) condemned recent incidents in York Region involving antisemitic and homophobic vandalism as well as acts of violence against Asian-Canadians, and commended York Regional Police for investigating them as hate crimes.

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What's In It For You: Tangible Benefits of Giving

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What's In It For You: Tangible Benefits of Giving
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What's In It For You: Less Tangible Benefits of Giving

Tzedakah literally means justice or righteousness...  What's In It For You: Less Tangible Benefits of Giving
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As of February 1, 2008 the Edmonton Jewish Free Loan Society will be accepting applications for loans.  Download the form and return to:

 

Jay Cairns at: jayc@edjfed.org
Jewish Federation of Edmonton
7200-156 St.
Edmonton, Alberta  T5R 1X3
780-487-0585

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The Canadian Jewish News

Media Critic Wins al-Dura Case

Paul Lungen

Philippe Karsenty, the head of a French media watchdog group, is claiming victory in his long-running battle with France’s main television news network over his claim that the purported death of Palestinian youth Mohammad al-Dura was faked.
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