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Jewish doctor in Ethiopia hailed in new book, film

Thanks to a chance encounter in a Minnesota synagogue, Dr. Rick Hodes was able to get this patient, Dawit, free lifesaving surgery to remove the cancerous tumor that had disfigured his face. (Rick Hodes)

A new book and HBO documentary tell the story of Rick Hodes, an Orthodox Jewish doctor in Ethiopia who has made a life's work of helping seemingly hopeless, sick children in one of the world's poorest countries. Read more »

Do indirect peace talks have a shot?

As indirect Israeli-Palestinian peace talks get under way, the two sides appear to be jockeying ahead of a possible U.S.-led peace push this fall. Read more »

Children's book giveaway writing new chapter in publishing market

Industry executives and children's writers say PJ Library, a 5-year-old program created by businessman and philanthropist Harold Grinspoon that sends new Jewish children's books to families with young children every month for free, is changing the nature of Jewish children's publishing. Read more »

Young Israelis turning to Yiddish in search for roots

Lacking the emotional baggage about Yiddish carried by their grandparents, who shunned the mother tongue as a reminder of the ghettos they had left behind in Europe, young Israelis are turning to the language as a point of connection with their Jewish roots. Read more »

Editors' Picks

Clegg on Israel (Haaretz) Nick Clegg, the Liberal Democratic leader who has upended the British vote for prime minister taking place today, talks to his old buddy in Israel, Adar Primor, about why he won't stop criticizing the Jewish state.

Symbol of memory or death? (WCBS/Ch. 2) Controversy surrounds a new Holocaust memorial in Verona, N.J.

Editing out Jesus (N.J. Jewish News) In his proclamation honoring Jewish Heritage Month, President Obama edited out a standard reference to Jesus -- the "Year of our Lord."

Talking about Israel in America (N.Y. Times) The New York Times considers the Jewish communal debate over criticizing Israel. Breaking News An Indian court sentenced the lone surviving gunman in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack to death by hanging. A statement from the major powers committing to a nuclear-free Middle East will not result in pressure on Israel, according to two diplomats familiar with the issue. A man suspected of playing a major role in the attack on an elderly Jewish man in southern France is being held for questioning by police. Five more suspects have been identified in the investigation into the assassination of a Hamas commander in Dubai, The Wall Street Journal reported. Israeli firefighters say that a fire in a West Bank mosque appears to be arson. A Jewish family was evacuated from its West Bank home by force before the house was demolished. A Jewish astronaut will bring the presidential proclamation creating Jewish Heritage Month to space. Israel's security service deported a renowned Spanish clown. The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog is canvassing the international community over how to deal with Arab demands that Israel dismantle its reported nuclear arsenal. The Jewish environmental group Hazon will open a shared space for Jewish nonprofits in New York City. Four days of events are celebrating the rededication of a historic synagogue in Poland. A co-founder of a school educating Jews and Palestinians together received the Woman of Courage Award from the U.S. State Department. U.S. Rep. David Obey, the chief congressional appropriator who at times has been unstinting in his criticism of AIPAC and Israel, is retiring. Two global Jewish groups, one focused on advocacy and the other on students, established a joint association. Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher won the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat from Ohio.