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BEIJING (JTA) -- The largest contingent in Israeli Olympic history was eyeing its biggest medal haul, with one Israeli competitor narrowly missing out and another still in the mix on the first full day of competition at the 2008 Games.

 

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Israeli Author Sheds Light in Shadowy Corners

by Stephanie L. Freid 

"Coming out" in any culture can be fraught with controversy, internal conflict and emotion. And within religious environs, announcing one's homosexual preferences increases the complications exponentially.

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UJC's Shai from Jerusalem: Livni on the Election Trail

by Nachman Shai

Nine days before the end of the period she had been allotted to form a new government, Tzipi Livni notified President Shimon Peres that she had not succeeded in this task and it was time to hold new elections.

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Next Week in Jerusalem

By Leah Hakimian

Want to know what is taking place in Jerusalem? Stay informed of the lastest happenings in the City of Gold with a weekly update from the Jerusalem Municipality... click here for more

Address to the Knesset by Shimon Peres on Assuming the Office of President of Israel

I stand here today moved and appreciative of the trust you have placed in me on behalf of our people. Your trust is of value to me, it places a great duty on me, one which I, as President of the State, will carry with reverence and a deep feeling of mission. click here for more
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Poll: Israelis much more confident in Obama than Palestinians

WASHINGTON (JTA) -- Israelis by a 4-to-1 margin are more confident than Palestinians in how President Obama handles his foreign policy, a poll found. The Pew Research Center poll released Thursday found that 61 percent of Israelis "express confidence in the American president to do the right thing regarding world affairs," as opposed to 15 percent of Palestinians. Obama's numbers numbers among Israelis are a 12 point increase over when the same question was asked in 2011. Notably, the poll follows Obama's visit in March, in which he emphasized Israel's security needs and the Jewish connection to the region while pressing for a revival of the peace process.

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