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Articles
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What Short Memories the French have!
A taste of its own medicine a back-stabber is peeved at being “stabbed in the back”!
By David E. Kaplan

Accusing her allies and friends – the US, UK and Australia – of “BETRAYAL”, France should reflect to a time when she “betrayed” – also over a maritime deal – a friend and an ally far more existentially threatened and vulnerable – Israel.
What Short Memories the French have!
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Education is Eternal – Netzach Yisrael
Improving education system for Israel’s Haredi community will improve their economic situation and country
By Rolene Marks

Recognising the Haredi community as the fastest growing in Israel and amongst the poorest, Rabbi Menachem Bombach is undaunted by the fierce resistance as he trailblazers educational reform in the quest to integrate Ultra-Orthodox Jews into Israeli society.
Education is Eternal – Netzach Yisrael
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To the Rescue
Impacting Jewish destiny through education with “Melton” in the vanguard
By Viv Anstey (Melton Cape Town Director) and Lauren Snitcher (Recruitment & Marketing)

With alarming assimilation rates, intermarriage and couples choosing not to have children, the Jewish world feels under threat – from within! Posing the question, “ Are YOUR grandchildren going to be Jewish?”, Melton advocates and facilitatesנJewish literacy through programs of exploring the Jewish world in the company of other passionate learners.
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