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August 29, 2008 / National / World Briefs

Biden and the Jews: Strong ties and friendly disagreements

NEWS ANALYSIS

By Ron Kampeas and Eric Fingerhut

DENVER (JTA) — Before he announced his vice presidential pick, Barack Obama said he wanted someone to spar with but who ultimately would be loyal enough to create a comfortable working relationship. More...

DEMS OPEN CONVENTION WITH PRAYER

DENVER (JTA - The Democratic Party convention opened with an interfaith event that included four rabbis. The prayer readings and sermons on Sunday afternoon in Denver were part of an effort by the party and its presumptive nominee, U.S. Sen. More...

NEW ZEALAND TO HONOR JEWISH COMMUNITY

SYDNEY, Australia (JTA) —The government of New Zealand will honor the contributions of the country's Jewish community. Chris Carter, the minister for ethnic affairs, is inviting about 500 guests to mark Rosh Hashanah Sept. More...

U.N.: GAZA CEASEFIRE 'FRAGILE'

NEW YORK (JTA) — A top U.N. official suggested Palestinian violations had imperiled the Israel-Hamas truce. More...

Reclaiming legacy of slain, forgotten Jewish labor leader

By Penny Schwartz

BOSTON (JTA)— Any student of American labor history knows the name Samuel Gompers, founder of the American Federation of Labor in 1886. He was hugely influential in U.S. More...

OBAMA: TIGHTEN SCREWS ON IRAN

DENVER (JTA) — Barack Obama said the world should tighten the screws on Iran before Israel feels its back is up against the wall. More...

MARRANOS VISIT ISRAEL

JERUSALEM (JTA) - Jews from four European countries whose ancestors were forced to convert are visiting Israel. More...

ORTHODOX SCHOOLS GET FEDERAL FUNDING

NEW YORK (JTA) — Several Orthodox Jewish day schools in Houston will receive $70,000 in federal funding. The schools were notified of the funding last week, according to a statement from the Texas chapter of Agudath Israel of America. More...

ISRAEL SENDS FLOOD AID TO UKRAINE

KIEV, Ukraine (JTA) More...

JFJ LAUNCHES GULF COAST MICROLOANS

NEW YORK (JTA) — A Jewish foundation will launch a program to revitalize the Gulf Coast on the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Jewish Funds for Justice was scheduled to launch the "8th Degree" on Aug. More...

U.S., CANADA ASSIST ISRAELI, PALESTINIAN ARCHIVISTS

WASHINGTON (JTA) — U.S. and Canadian archivists launched a project to help Israel and the Palestinians preserve their archives. More...