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Danny Fenster, who was recently freed after spending nearly six months in jail in military-ruled Myanmar, lights the menorah together with elected and community leaders.

Congresswoman has been the subject of repeated attacks. Most recently, fellow lawmaker Lauren Boebert called Omar a member of the "jihad squad" and likened her to a bomb-carrying terrorist in a video that went viral.

They note that additional interceptor missile funding would replenish a “critical investment that will protect both Israeli and Palestinian lives and homes, as well as America’s national security interests.”

“In the interests of shareholders, consumers, and public policy, we believe it is appropriate for the SEC to take steps to ensure the full disclosure of all information necessary to make Unilever’s filings in compliance,” lawmakers say.

"At its core, Hanukkah recounts a story at the heart of the human spirit, one that is inherently Jewish and undeniably American," US President Joe Biden says on the first night of the Jewish holiday.

“Israel’s participation in this program would grow the US economy, strengthen national security at each of our borders, and increase opportunities for people-to-people exchange, which bolsters our already unique bilateral relationship,” bipartisan letter states.

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), who recently visited Israel on a J Street trip, is leading the endeavor expressing "immense concern" over plans to build 3,400 new apartments.

The Naval Observatory's doorway now has a mezuzah. This is probably the first time an executive residence at such a high level has had a mezuzah installed in the United States.

The reported assurances are aimed to dispel a growing belief among many Democrats that Biden would not run for a second term due to his age and declining approval numbers.

Jewish Voice for Peace hosting event to benefit Palestinian Adalah Justice Project.