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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.

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

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Myth and Fact: Should East Jerusalem be part of a Palestinian state?

by Mitchell G. Bard

Before 1865, the entire population of Jerusalem lived behind the Old City walls (what today would be considered part of the eastern part of the city).

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

Barbra Streisand hugging Israeli President Shimon Peres after performing at his 90th birthday celebration in Jerusalem, June 18, 2013. (Kobi Gideon/GPO/FLASH90 for JTA)

Peres lauded in star-studded ceremony

JERUSALEM (JTA) — World leaders praised and serenaded Israeli President Shimon Peres in honor of his upcoming 90th birthday. The prime-time birthday celebration Tuesday night marked the start of the fifth annual Israeli Presidential Conference. Two of every three Israeli television viewers tuned in to the ceremony, which was broadcast on four Israeli television networks, according to Globes. “We have our queen and you have your Shimon,” said former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who started off the evening.