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Letters to the editor: Exodus, spirituality and anti-Semitism

I must admit that each time I read a good argument supporting each position (1) the Bible is to be taken literally and (2) the Bible is not to be taken literally, I find I am moved by both positions (“Did the Exodus Happen?” April 18).

The 3 biggest Jewish stories of campaign 2012

Amid all the twists leading up to the 2012 election, Jewish stories turned up at each bend in the road. From the perpetual use of Israel as a political football to the little-known Jewish presidential candidate (the Green Party’s Jill Stein, who beat out the better-known Jewess Roseanne Barr for the nomination), the election season provided much material for Jewish politicos, reporters and comedians alike. Here are the three biggest Jewish stories of this political year.

More Jewish teens attacked in Paris, Adelson gives $30 million to Birthright

Three Jewish teenagers were attacked in the same Paris district where another Jewish teen was beaten severely in June.\n\nThe latest pledge consists of a $20 million contribution for 2009 and $10 million for 2010, said Michael Bohnen, president of the Adelson Foundation, in a news release Tuesday announcing the gift.\n

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