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Umbrella group CRIF calls timing of French weekly Charlie Hebdo's publication of the provocative illustrations ‘irresponsible.’

Under the pledge, the wealthiest American individuals and families agree to give more than half of their wealth to philanthropy or charitable causes during or after their lifetimes.

Witnesses say two unknown individuals threw two firebombs into the store, amid Jewish High Holy Days.

On 'Letterman,' U.S. President responds to his Republican challenger's remarks that almost half of America's voters are too dependent on government.

Board votes to require parents to sign a consent form in order for a mohel, or ritual circumciser, to use direct oral-genital suction, known as metzitzah b'peh.

Rabbi David Saperstein, joined by Christian and Muslim leaders, also condemns film said to have sparked the outrage.

Chicago White Sox says reached an agreement with Cleveland Indians to change game time, pleasing Jewish fans.

Senator Boxer writes the Israeli PM, expressing her 'deep disappointment' for questioning U.S. support of Israel and its commitment to the Iran issue.

A survivor himself, Zborowski ‘was a dear friend and devoted partner in ensuring that the legacy of the Holocaust is not forgotten,’ says Yad Vashem chairman.

Elio Di Rupo says wishes to remove any ‘ambiguity’ regarding state authorities’ role in deportations.

Eatery situated in same Orthodox Jewish neighborhood where a Judaica store burned down in December.

A dozen swastikas reportedly painted on mailboxes, street signs, roads and personal property in Manalapan, N.J.; ‘Kill the Jews’ also found amid the graffiti.

Federation of Jewish Communities in Spain wants to remove the word 'Judiada' from the Dictionary of the Spanish Language.

German Jewish groups protest plans to honor Judith Butler.

Says references ‘trivialize the Holocaust’.

Mayor of Lublin plans on creating buffer zone around the Holocaust memorial.

Situation in Hungary is particularly worrisome ‘because we are seeing signs that official institutions there are condoning anti-Semitism,’ says European Jewish Parliament's co-chair.

John Burton, the chairman of the Democratic Party in California says he didn’t mean to offend when he compared Romney, Ryan's rhetoric to Joseph Goebbels.

Decrying upcoming vote on consent waver for metzitzah b’peh, rabbis say there is ‘not even an iota of blame or danger’ in the ancient custom.

Freddy Thielemans says would not ‘pass judgment.’

Britain's Daily Mail reports Weinerman asked former prime minister to help Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, who is facing the death sentence.

Archbishop emeritus of Milan described as ‘a man of peace in the Middle East.’

In this southern region where Jesus is king, Jews comprise less than 1 percent of the population; some rabbis travel hundreds of miles to different congregations, often with fewer than 50 members.

Isaac pummeled the region with winds up to 80 miles per hour and drove walls of water up to 11 feet high inland but Congregation Shir Chadash keeps soldiering on.

Feud erupts after Budapest demands Claims Conference returns $12.6 million to Hungary’s treasury, says will otherwise cease to transfer funds.