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Separate Strokes for Separate Folks at the Dead Sea

Upgraded beach facilities at a Dead Sea site developed by the Israeli government offer separate entrances for men and women.

For the first time ever, Israeli officials have upgraded beach facilities at the Dead Sea to cater to the needs of the observant Jewish public. Beginning Monday, men and women who, in keeping with Jewish customs regarding modesty, wish to swim separately can do so in style at “the lowest place on earth.”

Nat Lewin: Rubashkin Case “Most Massive Injustice I Have Encountered in 50 Years of Practicing Law”

An 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that sweepingly denied Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin’s appeal has shocked tens of thousands of people monitoring the case, including many in the legal community.

Rabbi Who Held Talks with Iranians Shares His Story

Ynet

Left: Rabbi Hershel Gluck. Right: Hamas Captive Gilad Shalit.

London Rabbi Herschel Gluck, a follower of the Chabad Hassidic sect, does not hide his association with Iran. According to the rabbi, it is the warm relations he has with influential officials in the Islamic republic that enabled him to try and enlist Iran to aid in the release of captive soldier Gilad Shalit.

‘Son of Hamas’ Speaks at Chabad of Weston

Florida Jewish Journal

Rabbi Yisroel B. Spalter, director of the Chabad of Weston, reads questions for Mosab Hassan Yousef, who left Hamas to spy for Israel’s intelligence service.

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the oldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a founder and leader of the terrorist organization Hamas, was a key member of the movement. Yet he gave up position, power and the love of his parents to spy for the Shin Bet, Israel’s intelligence service.