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The exterior of the house where three women who had disappeared as teenagers approximately ten years ago were found alive on May 7 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Pugliano/Getty Images
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What would my Israeli grandmother think?
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A hot topic, a great panel, and chance to learn and discuss—immigration at issue
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State 194: A Documentary About Palestine
Opening this weekend at Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 is a very hot-button new documentary called State 194, which follows the recent history of Palestine. Many will approach this film with…
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Aly Raisman Is More Than An Olympic Champion
Aly Raisman says she was for Munich 11 moment of silence [SLIDESHOW]
Jewish-American gymnast Aly Raisman expressed her support for a moment of silence at the Olympics for the Israelis killed at the 1972 Munich Games.
Raisman, Down Under athletes soar among Jewish Olympians
U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman and athletes from Down Under were the story for Jewish sports fans at the London Olympics.
Aly Raisman gets the gold for her floor exercise
Aly Raisman takes a gold and bronze
Jewish-American gymnast Aly Raisman won a gold medal in the floor exercise as well as a bronze on the balance beam at the London Olympics.
Floor exercise propels Aly Raisman to Olympics’ gymnastics finals
American Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman reached the Olympics women's artistic gymnastics finals, beating among others teammate and world champion Jordyn Wieber.
Jewish gymnasts win medals at world championships
American Alexandra Raisman won a bronze medal on the floor exercise for a routine choreographed to “Hava Nagila” at the 2011 World Gymnastics Championships in Tokyo.
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