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Daily Briefing

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

FEATURED STORY Islamists' success in Tunisian elections fuels mix of optimism, anxiety Some see the recent elections in Tunisia as a positive development for Arab democracy, while others view the vote as a worrisome omen about the rise of Islamism.Read more » EDITORS' PICKS Christians and Kristallnacht Rafael Medoff, writing in a JTA Op-Ed, argues that American Christian leaders mostly failed to act in response to the events of Kristallnacht, whose 73rd anniversary is next week. Goldstone nixes apartheid comparison (New York Times) In an Op-Ed, South African judge Richard Goldstone argues that Israeli treatment of its Arab citizens and West Bank Palestinians might be discriminatory, but it's nowhere close to apartheid. Moshe Dayan's widow (Newsweek) Ruth Dayan, 95, the widow of Israel's iconic military hero, fears that Zionism has run its course. Best Jewish apps (Moment) Moment Magazine runs down the top 10 Jewish iPhone apps. Separating the sexes (Forward) The recent controversy over gender separation on a bus line in Brooklyn is merely the latest expansion of haredi Orthodox religious practices into the public sphere. Quibbles and Kibbitz: Neoconservative code, Grapel disparity, Catholics and covenant In JTA's Letters blog, readers weigh in on the use of the term neoconservative, note the unbalanced nature of the prisoner swap that freed Ilan Grapel and warn against overstating the significance of Vatican II on Catholic views of the Jewish covenant. Transatlantic: London to Odessa JTA's roving European correspondent Alex Weisler revels in the richness of London Jewish life and attends a Limmud conference in Odessa. The Eulogizer: Manfried Wolf, racing horse owner JTA's appreciation blog remembers a real Manfried Wolf, estate developer and racehorse breeder. Sephardic Quiz How much do you know about the rich history, traditions, and customs of Sephardic Jews? Take the quiz at MyJewishLearning. JEWISH IDEAS DAILY Sponsored Content The Great Orthodox Comeback The resurgence of Orthodoxy is one of the most surprising transformations of Judaism in the past 60 years. Could one man be responsible for this comeback? Read more » CLASSIFIED Spread the Word Placing a classified ad in JTA's Daily Briefing is an ideal, exclusive way to get your announcement in front of the audience you want. Place your classified here

BREAKING NEWS

Rockets fired from Gaza began pounding southern Israel again, one day after a weekend barrage which left one Israeli civilian dead.

French Jewish groups said they feel betrayed by their country’s vote in favor of extending UNESCO membership to the Palestinians.

Australian Jewish leaders praised the Labor government for retaining an exemption for the kosher slaughter of animals.

Tunisia has issued an international arrest warrant for the widow of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.

Using a yellow star as a symbol of protest is inappropriate, Swiss Jewish leaders said.

Former talk show host Montel Williams praised Israel's stance on dispensing medical marijuana and is visiting the country to learn more about its medicinal cannabis policies.

Israel arrested senior Hamas leader Hassan Yousef just two months after releasing him from prison.

Holocaust survivors Elie Wiesel and Roman Kent, and Rwanda genocide survivor Clemantine Wamariya are among the five appointees to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.