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Record number of US voters lead to long lines, malfunctioning machines
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Orthodox turnout mixed in New York
Frum comic: We can't ask Obama to support Jewish issues if we don't support him ourselves.
ALLISON HOFFMAN, Jerusalem Post correspondent \
11/5/2008 12:21:22 AM
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Rice may submit paper for Middle East peace
J'lem diplomatic officials: Next president to receive parameters for what she thinks needs to be done.
HERB KEINON \
11/5/2008 12:24:15 AM
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Hoping for a Hollywood ending
There were visions of Camelot floating in the air as Americans went to the polls.
David Brinn \
11/5/2008 12:27:25 AM
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Palestinians: IAF strike kills four gunmen in Gaza
AP AND JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 12:44:06 AM
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Obama ran almost flawless campaign, experts agree
Observers also say Democrat's victory due to fortuitous political moment into which he stepped.
Haviv Rettig Gur \
11/5/2008 1:07:23 AM
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Israel expecting little change during transition
J'lem expects post-election changes in US Middle East policy to be "evolutionary, not revolutionary."
HERB KEINON \
11/5/2008 1:08:29 AM
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Ben-Eliezer: We'll be happy with whoever wins
"Any experience we have had with an American president has been good," minister tells Post.
SHELLY PAZ \
11/5/2008 1:09:54 AM
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Euro Hoops: Hapoel humbled by Kazan in Russia
Guy Goode's Jerusalem side loses by 22 points in first leg of Eurocup qualifier.
ALLON SINAI \
11/5/2008 1:32:13 AM
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First precincts in Indiana to be counted show Obama with narrow lead
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 1:33:34 AM
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Local Hoops: Bnei Hasharon coach quits after two games
After suffering two defeats to start the season, Moshe Weinkrantz decides he has no option but to leave.
ALLON SINAI \
11/5/2008 1:33:52 AM
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Sinai Says: A quick fix is rarely the answer
By opting for short-term replacements, Maccabi TA, soccer and basketball, is dooming its coaches to brief tenures.
ALLON SINAI \
11/5/2008 1:36:22 AM
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Abbas: Next US president will put special emphasis on peace process
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 2:24:45 AM
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Deputy ambassador slams UN for targeting Israel
Deputy UN ambassador tells world body it's targeting Israel "in an obsessive and discriminatory fashion."
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Man moderately wounded in stabbing on Walaja bypass road
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 3:17:06 AM
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German parliament vows to fight anti-Semitism
Lower house pledges to encourage revival of Jewish life in resolution ahead of the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
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8 killed as plane crashes in wealthy Mexico City neighborhood
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Mexico's interior secretary killed in plane crash
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N. Korea says Kim Jong Il visits 2 army units
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IDF troops arrest 6 Palestinian terror suspects in West Bank ops
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 6:33:20 AM
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Iraq: No hasty change in US policy with Obama win
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Barak holds special security assessment to discuss Gaza violence
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 8:59:52 AM
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Brown positive about Gulf contributions to IMF
British PM Gordon Brown has taken a leading role in international attempts to reform the global financial system.
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Treasury helps corporate-bond market
The Finance Ministry will allow institutional investors to buy new corporate bonds set at their book purchase price.
SHARON WROBEL \
11/5/2008 9:39:34 AM
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Karzai: Obama victory heralds new era for US, entire world
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Iranian military warns US against violating airspace
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Two rockets fired into Ashkelon; no casualties reported
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 9:44:23 AM
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Lieberman: Recent events in South prove truce only serves Hamas
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 9:55:16 AM
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Your Taxes: How a 'family company' can help
A major advantage of a family company is protection for Israeli investors from foreign estate taxes on investments in the US, UK, Canada, etc.
LEON HARRIS \
11/5/2008 9:59:59 AM
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Gold fails to shine despite global crisis
After briefly hitting $1,000 an ounce for the first time in March, gold has fallen into a rut and shows no sign of budging anytime soon.
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Exit poll: 77% of Jews voted for Obama
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 10:14:22 AM
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Despite gloom, New York art auction sets records
A Degas painting sold for just over $37 million, an all-time high for the artist, whose previous best was $28m.
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Obama's Kenyan relatives cheer win
"Unbelievable!" said Obama's half-brother Malik, leading his family in chanting, "Obama's coming, make way!"
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Iranians welcome Obama as sign of Bush defeat
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Exit polls: 78% of Jews voted for Obama
MSNBC poll: Jews 2% of vote, 70% worried about terrorism in US; record no. of Jews in Congress.
HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, Jerusalem Post Correspondent, MIAMI \
11/5/2008 10:50:33 AM
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Iran warns US against violating airspace
Islamic Republic welcomes Obama win as triumph over Bush policies; mixed reactions across Mideast.
AP and The Media Line \
11/5/2008 10:55:57 AM
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Police to question Olmert for ninth time on Friday
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 11:10:58 AM
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Israeli lawmakers congratulate Obama
Olmert hails "impressive" victory; Tibi: The American people have demonstrated their greatness.
SHELLY PAZ \
11/5/2008 11:31:06 AM
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In annual address, Medvedev blames US for Georgia war
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A music lover goes to Paris
The French capital offers the chance to hear Israeli musicians who left home and a few free concerts.
URY EPPSTEIN \
11/5/2008 12:21:31 PM
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Al Foster Quartet heading this way
Al Foster will bring his New York-based band with him and They will play songs from their new album, Love, Peace and Jazz.
SHIRA TEGER \
11/5/2008 12:25:09 PM
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EU sees Obama victory as chance to work together
Officials hope to join forces in "a new deal for a new world."
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EU sees Obama victory as chance to work together
Officials hope to join forces in "a new deal for a new world."
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A love potion for Tiberias
Onstage with the Israel Opera soloists will be dozens of Tiberians of all ages - from singers and actors to local dance groups.
HELEN KAYE \
11/5/2008 12:27:45 PM
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Author Jacob Rosenberg dies
His book East of Time, which was set in the Lodz ghetto where Rosenberg grew up, won the 2006 New South Wales Premier's Award for non-fiction.
jta \
11/5/2008 12:29:58 PM
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Peres to attend Saudi interfaith conference
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Knesset okays bill to divide assets between couple undergoing divorce
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 1:11:38 PM
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Russia to deploy missiles in Kaliningrad
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Palestinians protest home demolition in east Jerusalem
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Knesset approves bill prohibiting poll publication 4 days before primaries
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 2:21:12 PM
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At 'Post' event, parties vie for support in Tel Aviv municipality elections
Among the most pressing issues at hand are parking, public transportation, the construction of luxury towers and the state of the city's parks.
Orna Dickman \
11/5/2008 2:27:33 PM
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Two Kassam rockets hit western Negev; none hurt
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 2:34:00 PM
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Q & A: Dov Henin, head of City for Us All
"My worldview is socialist and universalist, and I am for peace with the Palestinians as well as with the Syrians... but these are not the issues being voted on in Tel Aviv."
Jesse Fox \
11/5/2008 2:35:23 PM
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Noam Federman indicted for allegedly assaulting policeman
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 2:41:59 PM
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Q & A: Doron Sapir, No. 2 in Mayor Ron Huldai's Tel Aviv 1 Party
"I believe that the more we build tall buildings in the city, the more we will bring down housing prices and thus create affordable housing."
Jesse Fox \
11/5/2008 2:44:13 PM
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Foul-up allows Federman to go free
Right-wing extremist, charged with assaulting policeman, wasn't informed of hearing in advance.
DAN IZENBERG \
11/5/2008 2:57:10 PM
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Grapevine: Good doctor receives fitting award
The Cancer, AIDS and Immunology Research Institute at Bar-Ilan University honored Dr. David Sidransky, a pioneer in the molecular genetic detection of cancer.
Greer Fay Cashman \
11/5/2008 2:58:25 PM
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Drivers - Lou's watching you
Don't worry ladies, it is now the men's turn to hide their faces in shame.
Louis Scop \
11/5/2008 3:05:28 PM
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Bringing the funk back to prayer
French rabbi implements his unique brand of community work to help revitalize Tel Aviv synagogue.
AIMEE NEISTAT \
11/5/2008 3:12:55 PM
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Life coaching: Negotiable Dates
Sometimes our situation gets so bad that we force ourselves to take action.
BEN GOLDFARB \
11/5/2008 3:21:42 PM
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Graphic memory
When one thinks about Israeli culture, it's easy to overlook the people behind our most iconic symbols.
Michele Klein \
11/5/2008 3:25:41 PM
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EU executive backs Russia restarting talks frozen by Georgia war
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Full text of Obama's victory speech
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 4:15:09 PM
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Molotov cocktail thrown at security forces in Silwan; none hurt
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 4:37:58 PM
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Lebanese factions resume reconciliation talks
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British foreign secretary pays tribute to Rabin
Miliband says late prime minister "one of the great leaders the world has produced," denounces Israel's settlement building.
Jonny Paul, Jerusalem Post correspondent in London \
11/5/2008 5:06:48 PM
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Kassam lands between Sderot, Sha'ar Hanegev region; none hurt
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 5:14:23 PM
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Former Teachers' Union Head to perform community service
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 5:25:44 PM
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Black Iraqis congratulate Obama on election win
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Bush congratulates Obama on election victory
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US meatpacker Agriprocessors files for bankruptcy protection¤
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Suicide bomber kills 4, wounds 9 in Baghdad
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Defense Ministry's Gilad: We can't take risk of kidnapping
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 6:48:59 PM
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UN chief sees 'new era' with Obama election
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Bush congratulates Obama on victory
President promises cooperation during transition, says "Americans can be proud;" of their choice.
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Deri to support Porush in Jerusalem mayoral race
Etgar Lefkovits \
11/5/2008 7:15:14 PM
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Demolition of 2 illegal e. J'lem homes prompts Arab rioting
Firebomb and stones hurled at police overseeing court-ordered demolitions.
Etgar Lefkovits \
11/5/2008 7:20:34 PM
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Livni promises Mofaz to be vice prime minister
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
11/5/2008 7:52:38 PM
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Rice congratulates Obama on victory
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Livni promises Mofaz vice prime minister post
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
11/5/2008 8:00:25 PM
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Obama serious about Middle East peace, Abbas says
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Osama bin Laden's son loses Spanish asylum bid
Spain determines 27-year-old Omar Osama bin Laden doesn't meet conditions for entering country, 2 days after arriving at Madrid's Barrages Airport.
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Medvedev: Russia to deploy missiles near Poland
Russian president paints his country as threatened by West; says he hopes Obama will improve relations.
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Palestinian economic potential cited
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Mazal tov, Obama
Those dedicated to terror will soon discover anew that the US-Israel relationship is above partisanship.
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Kristallnacht remembered
Not one nation, incredibly, reached out to Germany's Jews.
ERVIN BIRNBAUM \
11/5/2008 9:18:22 PM
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The Nazi assault on the Jews of Siegburg
From the attic of our house, the flames could be seen against the dark sky, but Mother shielded Miriam and me from such a horrible sight
FRED GOTTLIEB \
11/5/2008 9:20:09 PM
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November 6: Change & progress
The election of Sen. Obama is an affirmation that the vision of the American forefathers worked.
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Are we reliving the 1930s?
Will radical Islam, genocide promotion and appeasement of totalitarians prevail?
MANFRED GERSTENFELD \
11/5/2008 9:26:41 PM
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Author Michael Crichton dies of cancer
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Why US universities are wealthy while Israel's are broke
Our universities feel no obligation toward society. So why should society feel an obligation toward them?
Evelyn Gordon \
11/5/2008 9:28:45 PM
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Playing the fear card
Negative campaigning may be entertaining, but issues and ideologies are what matter most to the electorate.
STEWART WEISS \
11/5/2008 9:30:08 PM
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Right of Reply: Orthodox dating redux
Boteach's suggestion of "professionally run matchmaking organization" is wrong.
MICHAEL J. SALAMON \
11/5/2008 9:31:55 PM
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Peres, Livni to represent Israel at UN interfaith forum
Participants will meet to discuss Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as other religions practiced around the globe.
Greer Fay Cashman \
11/5/2008 9:34:58 PM
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Deri to back Porush in Jerusalem mayoral race
The two men have previously been at loggerheads over Deri's desire to participate in the race.
Etgar Lefkovits \
11/5/2008 9:36:40 PM
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Kadima hopes for national boost from local races
Faction chairman Hasson: "If one million people vote for Kadima next week, it will prepare them to use the same ballot when they vote in February."
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
11/5/2008 9:39:48 PM
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Hebrew U. Arab students claim dorm discrimination
Comes after several Arab students instructed to vacate their campus apartment for Jewish students.
Etgar Lefkovits \
11/5/2008 9:44:56 PM
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Kassam rocket fired at Israel; no wounded reported
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 10:17:16 PM
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Olmert's adviser lashes out at police
After PM grilled on Rishon Tours scandal, aide says police trying "to throw sand" into the public's eyes.
Abe Selig and Jpost.com staff \
11/5/2008 10:29:59 PM
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Religious leaders still divided over new agunot amendment
Rabbis and religious MKs split on whether or not the pro-feminist legislation is in accordance with Orthodox Jewish values.
Matthew Wagner \
11/5/2008 10:33:17 PM
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New law on property distribution in divorce aims to ease burden of agunot
Law requires property be distributed between parties within a year after divorce process initiated, or 9 months after couple separates.
SHELLY PAZ \
11/5/2008 10:37:00 PM
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Israeli-Americans hold all-nighter to watch election
Alcohol, food and a disregard for bedtime common theme at many of the election-night parties.
ABE SELIG \
11/5/2008 10:44:34 PM
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Witness from afar: A Chicago immigrant's account
Tuesday night, I experienced a feeling of longing to be a witness to this new chapter of history.
SHOSHANA FRIEDMAN \
11/5/2008 10:48:30 PM
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'Obama will be a great friend to Israel'
US ambassador says president-elect determined to bring about peace and security in the region.
Greer Fay Cashman \
11/5/2008 10:52:50 PM
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Record no. of Jews elected to Congress
Democrats strengthen majorities in Congress, picking up 5 Senate seats, add 18 seats in House.
ALLISON HOFFMAN, JPOST CORRESPONDENT IN NY \
11/5/2008 11:02:05 PM
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Obama names Rahm Emanuel, son of former Israelis, chief of staff
JPOST.COM STAFF \
11/5/2008 11:03:11 PM
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Obama: Change has come to America
Hebrew-speaking congressman Rahm Emanuel, son of an Israeli, offered White House chief of staff.
HILARY LEILA KRIEGER, Jerusalem Post Correspondent, MIAMI \
11/5/2008 11:08:24 PM
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Labor, Kadima: Bibi can't be Obama's counterpart
Labor, Kadima: 'Republican' Likud leader's view of Mideast too different from that of US president-elect.
Gil Stern Stern HOFFMAN \
11/5/2008 11:45:17 PM
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McCain's Israeli-based fans skeptical
Ramat Aviv resident tells Post, "I just hope Obama will be good for Israel - I honestly have no idea."
Haviv Rettig Gur \
11/5/2008 11:48:11 PM
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Backstage at Chicago after Obama win
Oprah joyous, Jackson insists US "must fight for Israeli security, peace."
Yaakov Katz \
11/5/2008 11:50:06 PM
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Euroleague Basketball: 'We must pounce like pumas'
Maccabi TA's coach raises the bar ahead of tonight's clash with Le Mans.
ALLON SINAI \
11/5/2008 11:56:42 PM
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Basketball: Local referees to use TV replays
Referees will be allowed to review video to determine if a shot was released prior to the buzzer and to decide if a foul was committed before or after time has expired.
ALLON SINAI \
11/5/2008 11:57:49 PM
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US to remove 1 extra brigade from Iraq this month