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Israel and the world Pt. 3- weekly news from Israel

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on April 15, 2012


Brooklyn Rabbi Milton Balkany convicted of extortion

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Published on November 11, 2010

Brooklyn Rabbi Milton Balkany, a Jewish day school director and political activist, was convicted in federal court of extortion.

Wiesel and Foundation Receive Generous Support

By Tom Tugend
Published on March 30, 2009



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