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EJCs Moshe Kantor receives Frances highest honor

Dr. Moshe Kantor, the president of the European Jewish Congress, was awarded France's highest honor. Kantor on Tuesday was presented with the National Order of the Legion of Honor, which is awarded by the French president.

EU Commissioner apologizes for irrational Jews remark

The European Union's trade chief apologized for saying that rational discussion about Israel was impossible with Jews and that the Jewish lobby is the most influential in Washington.

Briefs: Congressmen fight for lawsuits against P.A.; Jewish diplomats defend Obama advisor

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European anti-Semitism up since Hezbollah war

Israel's recent war with Hezbollah resulted in a new wave of anti-Semitic incidents in Europe -- almost all in Western Europe, a new report finds.


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