Ivanka and Jared Moving Near 2 DC Synagogues

2017. január 4 18:36

Ivanka and Jared Moving Near 2 DC Synagogues
JTA Daily Briefing
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner moving into DC house near 2 Orthodox synagogues 
Mein Kampf
Their address leaves the Sabbath-observant power couple within walking distance of the modern Orthodox Kesher Israel and a Chabad congregation, both popular with other Washington power brokers. Read more »
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