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The Minister of Education told Jewish legislators from around the world and visiting in Jerusalem that assimilation "keeps me up at night."

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German FM: Religious Traditions Protected in Germany

By Jewish Press News Desk

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle weighed in Friday on a controversial German court ruling on circumcision, saying the country protected religious freedom and traditions, EJP reported. "The ruling on circumcision has provoked annoyance internationally," Westerwelle wrote on his official Twitter account. "We have to be clear: religious traditions are protected in Germany," he added. Westerwelle […]

News Briefs / Politics

Survey: Israelis Think Romney ‘Friendlier’ to Jewish State

By Jewish Press Staff

A survey on American-Israeli relations has concluded that Israelis consider Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney to be more ‘friendly’ towards Israel than incumbent Barack Obama. Surprisingly, after almost four years in office, a full 49% of Israelis polled did not know or would not answer questions regarding Obama’s Israel agenda.