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Israelis Find an Audience Here

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Lisa Hostein

In honor of Israel's 65th birthday, we profile two Israelis you've never heard of but both are making waves in Israel.

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Sharansky: Compromise Plan on Kotel Is 'Close'

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Lisa Hostein

Natan Sharansky says he will soon present Israel's prime minister with a plan aimed at resolving the thorny issue of allowing egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

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Dutch Family Honored for Bravery During Shoah

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Eric Berger

A member of a Dutch family that hid a young child was honored at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park.

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Refugee Students Find Hope

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Eric Berger

A local attorney has refocused her efforts to helping refugee students navigate Philadelphia public schools and build a new life.

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Schwartz Aims to Be Third Jewish Governor

U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz’s official announcement this week that she is running for governor puts her in the running to become Pennsylvania’s first female Jewish chief executive.