August 2012

Update: South Sudanese families released from detention in Israel; 100 set to fly to Juba Wednesday

August 7, 2012

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Tomorrow (Wednesday August 8), many of the approximately 120 South Sudanese Christians who have registered with Israel’s government for deportation will fly to South Sudan.

This is the “last organized flight” planned...

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Raisman’s Hava Negila floor routine was a winner

August 3, 2012

 

 

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What a thrill it was to watch the U.S. women’s gymnastics team win the gold.

Watching Aly Raisman finish the night on Tuesday with a phenomenal floor routine to the tune of “Hava Negila” was especially...

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Remaining 500 South Sudanese Christians in Israel deserve humane treatment

August 2, 2012

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This summer Israel’s government has initiated a policy of deporting South Sudanese Christians to the newly declared nation of South Sudan.

Human rights groups and others have criticized Israel’s government for its handling of the...

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U.S. women’s gymnastics team takes the gold to the tune of “Hava Negila”

August 1, 2012

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What a thrill it was to watch the U.S. women’s gymnastics team win the gold earlier this week.

Watching Aly Raisman finish the night with a phenomenal floor routine to the tune of “Hava Negila” was especially moving to...

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