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Breaking the fast in style
Ever since I learned from my Middle Eastern relatives about the Sephardi custom of breaking the Yom Kippur fast with a soup, I have found it more and more appealing.
By FAYE LEVY \
9/17/2010 12:30:35 PM
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Yom Kippur: What does God want?
“For on this day He shall forgive you to purify you from all of your transgressions; before the Lord you shall you be purified.”
By SHLOMO RISKIN \
9/17/2010 12:38:43 PM
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Reports: Pakistani politician killed in London
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 12:50:47 AM
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Abbas to meet US Jews again, despite prior criticism
Some feel he "abused" last meeting; by trying to "neutralize" guests and place pressure on Israeli government.
By HERB KEINON \
9/17/2010 1:27:49 AM
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State ‘won’t hunt down’ illegal foreign workers’ kids
Exclusive: Edelstein says that despite 30-day grace period being over, no forced deportations have occurred.
By RON FRIEDMAN \
9/17/2010 1:37:05 AM
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Ancient culture and revelry revealed in new finds
Archaeological dig in Gush Etzion reveals Herod’s private theater, restored at Herodion.
By ZUZANA BARAK AND BEN HARTMAN \
9/17/2010 1:42:56 AM
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Ovadia Yosef 'blesses' peace partners in letter
Shas spiritual leader writes to Mubarak at urging of Peres, praising Palestinians and their leaders after having wished a plague on them.
By JONAH MANDEL \
9/17/2010 1:47:31 AM
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Clinton: Peace talks are 'complicated,' will 'take time'
Gov’t rejects extended freeze, despite US, EU and Egyptian pressure; PA official tells ‘Post’ he has ‘no explanation’ for US optimism.
By HERB KEINON \
9/17/2010 1:54:09 AM
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UK spy chief warns of dissident Republican threat
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 1:56:23 AM
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UN Gaza flotilla panel submits first report
Inquiry headed by former New Zealand PM hands Ban preliminary report; UN spokesman: inquiry proceeding "in a positive and collegial manner."
By JORDANA HORN \
9/17/2010 2:09:36 AM
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News photographer killed in Mexican border city
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 2:33:26 AM
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Some Congressmen come out against US-Saudi arms deal
Saudi Arabia finances terror and doesn’t deserve our aid, says Rep. Anthony Weiner of huge military package.
By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER \
9/17/2010 2:36:08 AM
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Barak sends conciliatory signal as Mitchell meets Assad
Netanyahu ‘ready to enter Syria talks without preconditions’; US envoy meets with Assad in Syria; says US goal is "comprehensive peace."
By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER AND HERB KEINON \
9/17/2010 2:54:09 AM
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Military conversions are halachically valid, says Amar
Chief Sephardi Rabbi issues a letter saying the conversions are "in accordance with all religious standards."
By JONAH MANDEL \
9/17/2010 3:08:03 AM
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Olmert: Barak begged to join Kadima
Former prime minister is writing a book in which he calls the defense minister "disappointing."
By Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
9/17/2010 3:13:34 AM
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Court won’t allow expansion of women’s section at Kotel
Anti-Semites are using the law ‘like a hatchet to attack the Kotel,’ its rabbi says, vowing to appeal.
By MELANIE LIDMAN \
9/17/2010 3:26:31 AM
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Japan's Cabinet resigns ahead of reshuffle
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 3:43:24 AM
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PM pushes NIS 4b. alternative energy R&D drive
A national plan for developing alternatives to oil will be proposed by the prime minister to the cabinet; calls for the government money to be supplemented by private sector.
By EHUD ZION WALDOKS \
9/17/2010 3:48:48 AM
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Analysis: Peace talks highlight internal tensions in Hamas
Many in the West Bank say Mashaal and his Gaza followers are issuing ‘impossible’ directives.
By EHUD YAARI \
9/17/2010 4:09:56 AM
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Nesenoff ‘never been closer’ to making aliya
Rabbi who videotaped Helen Thomas is working with One Family, David Project and Nefesh B’Nefesh on Israel trip.
By DAVID HOROVITZ \
9/17/2010 4:17:20 AM
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Malawi rules out circumcision for AIDS prevention
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 4:19:25 AM
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Foreign Ministry sorry for Uman Rosh Hashana violence
Ukrainian president also issues a statement saying Ukraine expected pilgrims to exhibit tolerance and respect for its laws.
By HERB KEINON \
9/17/2010 4:29:02 AM
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Hanegbi pleads for his political life ahead of sentencing
Prosecutors urge court to disregard letters from PM, DM, and send him to jail; in appeal to judges, Foreign Affairs and Defense panel chairman acknowledges his ‘mistakes.’
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
9/17/2010 4:32:39 AM
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Incoming IDF Chief of Staff Galant assembles his team
Senior military appointments made; Galant to be replaced in the Southern Command by Maj.-Gen. Tal Russo.
By YAAKOV KATZ \
9/17/2010 4:36:33 AM
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Haifa doctor delighted by medical ‘diplomacy’ trip to China
Amnon Amit spent 3 weeks operating, teaching surgery in a village hospital 4 hours from Nanjing.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
9/17/2010 4:46:15 AM
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Quick stroke intervention at Rambam saves man for wedding
34-year-old Hadera resident who suffered a stroke will be able to walk to his wedding canopy in a few weeks, after successful treatment at Rambam Medical Center.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
9/17/2010 4:50:26 AM
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22 gunmen killed in battle with Mexican soldiers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 4:52:53 AM
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Days before Yom Kippur are a bike-sellers’ bonanza
Sales 10 times higher than other times, though mainly of cheaper models; safety gear more popular.
By RON FRIEDMAN \
9/17/2010 5:07:46 AM
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Honduran police tear gas Zeyala supporters; 1 dead
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 5:34:43 AM
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Three young crash victims laid to rest
Not all were wearing seat belts, police say.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN \
9/17/2010 5:44:40 AM
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Court rules Income Tax Act amendment discriminatory
After petitions by rights groups, Amendment 146, bestowing tax benefits to several communities, not one of which is Arab, ruled unconstitutional.
By DANIEL CLINTON \
9/17/2010 5:51:26 AM
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Israel, Austria split Davis Cup day 1 matches
Dudi Sela squashes Andreas Haider-Maurer in opener, but Harel Levy can’t get the better of Jurgen Melzer.
By ALLON SINAI \
9/17/2010 5:57:35 AM
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World Bank gives $40 million more to PA, praises reforms
New report warns Israeli restrictions stymie the private investment that could drive W. Bank economic growth.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/17/2010 6:02:56 AM
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IDF kills Palestinian suspect in West Bank
JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2010 7:06:26 AM
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Vietnam police seize large amount of animal bones
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 7:30:05 AM
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IDF kills Hamas military commander in West Bank
IDF says strongman ran towards soldiers in threatening manner, ignored requests to stop, resulting in him being shot.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2010 8:32:35 AM
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NZ politician who stole dead baby's identity resigns
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 9:13:36 AM
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This week in history: The assassination of Gedaliah
Every year, on third day of Jewish month of Tishrei, a fast takes place, commemorating assassination of Gedaliah, governor of Judean Kingdom.
By DANIEL BENSADOUN \
9/17/2010 9:30:40 AM
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Sacramento: Sports star Casspi's mural found defaced again
JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2010 9:47:36 AM
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Russia to supply missiles to Syria, despite Israel protest
JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2010 10:03:19 AM
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Report: Chechen separatist detained in Poland
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 10:05:56 AM
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Russia to supply missiles to Syria, despite Israel protest
Russian defense minister says Moscow still intends to proceed with arms deal, that includes sale of P-800 missiles, amid objection from US, Israel.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2010 10:16:53 AM
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Sri Lanka: Accidental blast kills more than 20
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 10:22:28 AM
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Man falls from cliff on Netanya beach
JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2010 10:39:12 AM
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Sacramento: Sports star Casspi's mural found defaced again
Mural of Israeli basketball player, Omri Casspi, sprayed with swastika for second time in little more than two weeks.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2010 11:10:18 AM
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Basketball star Casspi's mural found defaced again
Sacremento: Mural of Israeli basketball player, Omri Casspi, sprayed with swastika for second time in little more than two weeks.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2010 11:11:42 AM
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One dead, many injured after fierce storm hits New York
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 11:26:56 AM
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Tradition Today: Rules and regulations
For all the beauty and intensity of emotion that Kol Nidre arouses in us, it is not the most important prayer of Yom Kippur.
By REUVEN HAMMER \
9/17/2010 12:39:36 PM
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Guest Columnist: Tolerance and forgiveness
Forgiveness is a trait that is hard to receive and equally difficult to dispense. Thus it is always a problem – theological and practical – how forgiveness is to be achieved.
By BEREL WEIN \
9/17/2010 12:39:37 PM
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Women's Whispers: Abominable dilemmas
Male homosexual sex is a to’eva and is punishable by death. The majority of Jews today perform acts which the Bible would punish similarly, such as willfully desecrating Shabbat.
By VIVA HAMMER \
9/17/2010 12:39:37 PM
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300 police officers to block main entrances to Acre
JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2010 12:18:03 PM
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Happy is he who considers the poor
Yankele was chronically sad. Those within his circle urged him to visit a certain rabbi who seemed to have success in helping people out of their doldrums.
By YEHOSHUA SISKIN \
9/17/2010 12:29:50 PM
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Ask The Rabbi: A load of Crocs
Q. May I wear Crocs on Yom Kippur?
By SHLOMO BRODY \
9/17/2010 12:38:43 PM
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Hamas: Martyr's blood will be curse that follows occupation
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 1:05:14 PM
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Israeli stars look to the future
On a sunny Sunday this past June, world No. 17 Shahar Pe’er joined mayor of Akko and other dignitaries to celebrate opening of coastal city’s new Israel Tennis Center.
By HOWARD BLAS \
9/17/2010 1:50:55 PM
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London: Police say 5 arrested over threat to pope
By ASSOCIATED PRESS \
9/17/2010 2:03:19 PM
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Security forces on high alert as Israelis mark Yom Kippur
West Bank checkpoints temporarily closed until after Day of Atonement ends; large police forces deployed in Acre and Jerusalem; train and bus services ceased.
JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2010 2:52:56 PM
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Gov’t rejects extended freeze, despite heavy pressure
PA official tells ‘Post’ he has ‘no explanation’ for US optimism; Mubarak: I told PM not to restart building, but he said he had no choice.
By HERB KEINON AND KHALED ABU TOAMEH \
9/17/2010 3:13:29 PM
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Jpost.com updates will resume after Yom Kippur
JPOST.COM STAFF \
9/17/2010 3:16:47 PM