The Muslim Spy who Became a Jew
The incredible story of Avraham Sinai, a Hezbollah informant who risked his life for Israel.
I grew up in a non-religious Muslim home in a small village in Lebanon. My family supported the Western-oriented Lebanese
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Anti-Violence Rally In The Bronx
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23rd Africa Oil Week / Africa Upstream 2016, Cape Town, South Africa – 31st October-4th…
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Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion Museum transfers the BESA Collection to the…
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LLP Party
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Tribute to American Jewry Honoring leaders of the Jewish community
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34,000 African American Churches Stands With Governor Pat McCory and the State Of North Carolina And…
They will not be allowed to utilize the church restroom opposite to their biological sex
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NYC Council Speaker
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Dear Peacemakers:
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LLH Party
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DAVID VS GOLIATH
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AFRICA DAY
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LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Los Grandes Maestros de La Salsa Return!
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Photo caption – Council Member Daniel Dromm (center) marches with Nepali community leaders
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