Staffers discuss revelations about Alan Gross, the Jewish American aid worker imprisoned in Cuba and why one gorgeous member of the British royal family wears a Hasidic coat.
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Staffers discuss how the BDS movement hopes to go mainstream, the Jewish engineer behind the Bug and the failing health of a 101-year old Orthodox rabbi.
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Staffers discuss little Ayelet Galena’s tragic struggle, why Jews may be moving toward the Republican Party, and Benjamin Netanyahu’s win in Israeli primary elections.
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Staffers discuss Egypt’s powerful Muslim Brotherhood. Plus, Newt Gingrich’s prospects in the GOP primary and why he keeps talking about a guy named Saul Alinsky.
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Steve Greenberg, an Orthodox rabbi, discusses his decision to hold a commitment ceremony for two men. Staffers also discuss Iran and the exclusion of women.
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Forward editor Jane Eisner discusses her interview with Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad and staffers talk about how Jewish college presidents are handling the Israel debate.
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Forward staffers square off on Natalie Portman, look at what’s ahead in the Republican presidential race and consider the case of a supposed savior of Jews during the Holocaust.
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This week, staffers discuss the backlash against Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, clashes in Israel over gender segregation and our list of 2011’s top stories.
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This week staffers take a look back at the best in Jewish culture, Jack Abramoff’s attempt at redemption and J Street’s trouble getting accepted by mainstream Jewish institutions.
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Staffers discuss the Brooklyn District Attorney’s refusal to name Orthodox Jews arrested for sex abuse, why there are so many women named Chaya Mushka and the best Jewish cookies.
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