Jerusalem Post - Jewish News 
First Israeli-born Jew to run for German Jewry leadership
Dieter Graumann would be the first Israeli-born, non-Holocaust survivor to head the Central Council of Germans Jews, representing 106,000 German Jews. ?Every facet of Judaism? at gathering around Rabbi?s grave
Trance music, stalls selling felafel... and some very perplexed Ukrainian locals as hundreds arrive in Uman to mark 200th anniversary of Rabbi Nahman's death. Chabad Houses around the world expect thousands for dinner
Think preparing Rosh Hashana dinner for your extended family is a headache? Try making food for 1,500 guests. Thousands leave on holiday pilgrimage to Uman
Breslov Hassidim make their way to Ukraine for the annual pilgrimage to the grave of Rabbi Nahman. Aushwitz survivor: ?Every Jew likes Israel, but we love it'
Roman Kent tells Peres Educating youth about the Holocaust is one of the most important projects of the International Auschwitz Committee. The World?s 50 Richest Jews
8-10: Mikhail Fridman, John Paulson and Roman Abramovich. All the disadvantages required for success!
Why have some Jews been so good at making money, and using it well? Just ask Larry Ellison,who heads The Jerusalem Post?s first annual ranking of The World?s 50 Richest Jews. Jewish Agency: Aliya increases for second year running
17,880 olim arrive in Israel during Hebrew year 5770, 7,340 of which from FSU; aliya from English-speaking countries roughly the same. Major pro-Israel giver funds ?Jihad Watch?
Group opposing Ground Zero mosque is organizing rally on the 9th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. In Hungary, Jewish Agency unveils new Israel Center
"British Council" style cultural center will serve as a model for an international network; center will feature events, classes, exhibits and more. 320 Diaspora youngsters kick off Young Judaea year program
Jewish high school graduates from the US and Europe attend opening ceremony in Jerusalem; "We need your voice," says former MK Rabbi Michael Melchior. American Jews ?still connected? to Israel
Brandeis University survey shows most believe flotilla incident was provoked, not Israel?s fault; 75% feel "caring about Israel is an important part of being a Jew" EU Commissioner apologizes for ?irrational Jews? remark
Karel De Gucht was slammed by EJCl EU Commissioner derides 'Jewish Lobby' in the US
EJC demands apology from De Gucht, a former Belgian Foreign Minister; says remarks are part of "a dangerous trend of anti-Semitism in Europe." Sharansky gets rock star treatment on trip to Hungary
Agency head turns down Beijing deal for his book, refuses request to excise China from list of nations where freedom is curtailed. ?Being Erica? TV character transfixes Toronto Jews
Hit Canadian series portraying a young time-traveling Jew deals with romance, family, psychotherapy and religion. French railway faces criticism in US for WWII role
Florida Holocaust survivors protest SNCF, who hopes to bid on first high-speed tracks in the US. French teacher suspended for teaching 'too much' Holocaust
Catherine Pederzoli-Ventura files appeal against decision, maintains "the only crime I have committed is being Jewish." WJC vows to stand by Israel
Lauder says the Jewish people have assumed ?a new and dangerous form of political warfare.? WJC?s Lauder to ?Post?: Netanyahu is a great leader
Organization president: ?One of the things I?ve learned is that the future of Israel depends on the Negev.?
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Wednesday September 8, 2010 - Erev Rosh Hashana 