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Monday October 6, 2008

After an Orthodox Union official appeared in a pro-Obama video, the O.U. emphasized it does not endorse political candidates.

Hundreds of U.S. Jewish clergy urged the next president to make Israeli-Palestinian peace a priority.

Bahrain called for the establishment of a Middle East association that would include Israel and Iran.

A Jewish-sponsored foundation will help Ukrainian orphans find families.

Depeche Mode is coming to Israel two years after canceling a concert there due to the Second Lebanon War.

Kiev authorities will increase city pensions for the righteous of Babi Yar.

The American Jewish Congress organized a coalition to fight laws banning speech that defames religion.

A Jewish soldier in basic training said he was beaten after complaining of religious discrimination.

North Korea provided nuclear know-how or weapons hardware to six countries in the Middle East, Israel told a nuclear watchdog.

Tzipi Livni said the peace process will move forward, and that Israel will be able to face challenges better with a stable government.

A Reform Jewish leader criticized a popular talk show host for comparing Nancy Pelosi to Adolf Hitler.

The United States could soon waive the need for an entry visa by Israelis.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened Sunday with sharp losses despite the $700 billion bailout measure in the United States.

Frederick Toben, wanted in Germany on charges of Holocaust denial, will be held in a London prison until his bail hearing.

Israel will transfer ownership of land in Jerusalem's Russian Compound to the Russian government.

A French committee will investigate a TV report on the controversial shooting of a 12-year-old Palestinian boy.

Ukrainian Jews held a ceremony in Kiev to remember the Jewish victims of the Babi Yar massacre.

Two top legislative priorities of the Jewish federation system were included in the economic bailout bill signed by President Bush.


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