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Greek education minister wants more cooperation with Israel
13 Jan 2012 Greek Education Minister Anna Diamantopoulou has met with her Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar during a visit to Israel. The two ministers agreed to boost cooperation in university assessment and the creation of centres of excellence. read more »
Bahraini Jews hail inter-faith dialogue – Daily Tribune, Bahrain
13 Jan 2012 The Jewish community of Bahrain has hailed recent talks between King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and leading World Jewish Congress Vice President Rabbi Marc Schneier. read more »
Turkey sends Jewish star to Eurovision Song Contest – YNet, Israel
13 Jan 2012 On backdrop of tense relations with Israel, Turks select Jewish singer Can Bonomo as their representative in 2012 European Song Contest read more »
Cop in Mel Gibson anti-Semitic tirade gets trial – Agence France Presse
13 Jan 2012 A US sheriff’s deputy who endured an anti-Semitic rant from Mel Gibson for arresting the star won the right to a trial Thursday, over his treatment by bosses after the notorious incident. read more »
Jewish leaders meet with police, officials in safety summit after string of hate crimes – NBC, USA
13 Jan 2012 Nearly 200 people gathered for a security briefing at the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey on Thursday, eager to hear from law enforcement and elected officials about new safety measures in the wake of recent hate crimes across New Jersey communities. read more »
