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May 28, 2010 / National / World Briefs

The Tunisian-Israel-Atlantic City Connection

By Bonnie Squires Special to The Jewish Times

Tom Friedman was right – the world IS flat. And getting flatter every day. The most recent example for me is my trip to Tunisia. More...

N.Y. Falafel Ball Aims to Set New Record

(JTA) — An Israeli chef at a New York restaurant created what is believed to be the world’s largest falafel ball. More...

Germany recognizes U.S. Holocaust museum official

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Germany awarded its highest civilian honor to a Holocaust scholar at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. More...

Israel’s ZAKA Volunteers are Expanding and Now Include Arab Units

By Amy Klein

(JTA) — At the scene of terrorist attacks, accidents and even homicides, most Israelis are used to the sight of ZAKA volunteers – Orthodox men working to save lives or recover body parts of the dead. More...