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Roswell, New Mexico, is rife with UFOs, scorpions and conspiracy theories — but few Jews

ROSWELL, New Mexico — If it weren’t for an Ashkenazi Jew named Stanton T. Friedman, the world might have long ago forgotten what’s come to be known simply as the Learn more

Vatican investigates Swiss Guard for alleged spitting gesture at Jewish women

The incident took place on the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate. -- The post Vatican investigates Swiss Guard for alleged spitting gesture at Jewish women appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Learn more

Hootenanny will bring Jewish camp song and spirit to Manhattan temple at Nov. 13 event

Many of the songs to be performed will stem from the Jewish music revival launched by the late Debbie Friedman. -- The post Hootenanny will bring Jewish camp song and Learn more

Jewish and Muslim comedians team up to turn tension into titters

"Comedy for Peace" is one of the Jewish highlights of the New York Comedy Festival, which also includes shows by Alex Edelman, Alex Borstein and Anna Roisman. -- The post Learn more

"We've now taken the lead by 91 votes," Katie Wilson's campaign said on Monday night. "This thing is certainly not over." The post Anti-Israel progressive has 91-vote lead over Seattle Learn more

The United Nations never declared that Zionism is not racism; it never debated why the original equation was a libel. It simply removed a diplomatic obstacle. The post The UN Learn more

The former U.K. Labour leader said his new party opposes Zionism and stands in solidarity with Palestinians amid Gaza genocide claims. The post Jeremy Corbyn’s new party: ‘Absolute opposition to Learn more

The organization’s agenda, if unchecked, would leave the United States disarmed in the face of jihadist terrorism. The post CAIR: The wolf in sheep’s clothing threatening American values appeared first Learn more

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