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Jewish History - 21st Century

The opening of the 21st century is characterized by a rise in anti-Semitism and terrorism.
2000: Jewish in Israel Today
As a Jew living in Israel in the year 2000, what are my hopes for the future?
2000: Jewish in the World Today
Why was a Jew stabbed on a London bus on October 16? Why was the home of a rabbi firebombed in Sydney on October 15? Why was a synagogue burned in Syracuse, New York on October 13?
2001: 9th Anniversay of Buenos Aires' Israeli Embassy Bombing
On the ninth anniversary of the bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires, the terrorists responsible for the crime are still at large. Why?
2002: High Cost of Jewish Living in America
The high cost of living a Jewish lifestyle in America today is one reason that some American Jews are choosing to become less affiliated or even completely unaffiliated with their Jewish heritage.
2003: Are Jews Behind the War Against Iraq?
Rep. James Moran (D-Va.) said, "If it were not for the strong support of the Jewish community for this war with Iraq, we would not be doing this." The reverberation of Moran's comment throughout the U.S. shows that anti-Semitism is alive and well in America.
2003: Israel's Election Results
Israelis went to the polls this week to decide who will lead them forward to face the country's serious challenges - from terrorism to socio-economic crisis. Who did Israelis chose and why?
2003: Israelis Mourn Their First Astronaut
Israelis mourn the tragic loss of their hero and first astronaut Ilan Ramon. Ramon represented to the Israeli public just how far the Jewish people have come in two generations - from the depths of the Nazi gas chambers to the heights of space. A biography of Ramon is included.
2003: Snapshot of American Jewry
The National Jewish Population Survey (NJPS) 2000-01, a $6 million study undertaken by The United Jewish Communities, is said to give the most comprehensive, reliable picture of American Jewry to date. What did the survey find?
2003: Snapshot of Israel
See a snapshot of Israel as the country celebrates Rosh HaShana 5764, the Jewish New Year in September 2003.
2003: Synagogue Bombings in Turkey
We should not be surprised by the near-simultaneous bombings of two synagogues in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 15, 2003. 23 killed. 260 wounded.
2003: Ultra-Orthodox and Secular Israelis Clash in Jerusalem
The growing ultra-orthodox population in Jerusalem tries to show some muscle.
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