Test-takers do worse in larger groups, Israeli and U.S. researchers find

HAIFA (Press Release)–The larger the number of examinees, the lower the average grade. This is one of the findings of a series of new studies carried out by scientists at the University of Haifa and the University of Michigan. “It is a well-established fact that subjective factors influence our motivation to compete. Our new studies […]

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Middle East, USA

A Gift of Love

By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California (Press Release)–It’s been over three weeks since he died, time to start looking through some of his belongings. I started with the drawers by his bedside. I found the usual: eyeglasses, a flashlight, a pocket reading lamp, a letter opener, some change, his Kindle, nail clippers, and—a bill

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News anchor Carol LeBeau to moderate JFS panel on mental health Jan. 20

SAN DIEGO–On Wednesday, January 20, the Mental Health Committee of Jewish Family Service is hosting a free panel discussion for parents and caregivers at Congregation Beth Israel located at 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, 92122. The panel will be moderated by veteran TV News Anchor Carol LeBeau and will feature three esteemed professionals in

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Freud's views on Judaism focus of AJE lecture Dec. 16

CORONADO, California (Press Release)–The Agency for Jewish Education continues its Coronado lecture series this month with Eliza Slavet, Ph.D. of UCSD. Slavet’s lecture will take place in the Winn Room of the Coronado Library (640 Orange Avenue, Coronado) on Dec. 16 at 10:30 am. Her lecture is titled, “Freud and the Jewish Question.” What makes

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State Department posts $5 million reward each for Pan Am 73 terrorists

The following is the text of a joint Rewards for Justice – Federal Bureau of Investigation statement on a reward offer for information about the hijackers of Pan Am Flight 73: WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–The U.S. Department of State has authorized a reward of up to $5 million each for information leading to the arrest

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USA

Napolitano: U.S. and Israel are partners in fight against terrorism

NEW YORK (Press Release)—Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered remarks last night at the America-Israel Friendship League’s “Partners for Democracy Award Dinner” in New York City underscoring the Department’s strong partnerships with Israel and firm commitment to countering terrorism and violent extremism both abroad and within the United States. In her remarks, Secretary

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New EU law may shield Boere from war crimes trial

AACHEN, Germany(WJC)–Defense attorneys in the Nazi war crimes trial against Heinrich Boere, 88, in Germany have filed a motion to dismiss the case against him arguing the European Union’s Lisbon Treaty invalidated the case against him. Attorney Gordon Christiansen said treaty, which came into force on 1 December, meant nobody could be prosecuted a second

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Travel and Food

President Obama again delays recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJC)—US President Barack Obama has again delayed moving the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. On Thursday he notified Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of his decision, following a similar one in June. A law passed by Congress in 1995 recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and orders that the US

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World Jewish Congress criticizes Lithuanian official's revisionist view of the Holocaust

VILNIUS (WJC)–Lithuanian Justice Minister Remigijus Šimašius  has said his country should answer questions regarding its behavior during World War II with its head held high. Writing in his internet blog, Šimašius dismissed accusations that Lithuania had been an anti-Semitic country and collaborated with the Nazis. “First of all, the fact that many Jews were killed

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