For nearly two decades, Ruth Ellen Gruber has been writing on Jewish issues from Europe. Now in the launch of her new JTA column, the veteran correspondent explores the link between Europe's obsession with things Jewish and the Wild West. Full Story
Singer/songwriter Kinky Friedman, above, "dangles and discards preconceptions about cowboys, the Wild West, country music - and Jews," Gruber says.
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Iran war talk drives oil prices
Experts are saying that talk of an Israeli strike on Iran is a key part of what's unsettling already volatile oil markets. Full Story
Three dead in Jerusalem terrorist attack
A terrorist attack in Jerusalem by an Arab who commandeered a bulldozer on a busy downtown street, ramming it into vehicles and people, left at least three people dead and dozens injured. Full Story
Returned artworks staying in Jerusalem
Israel has restituted three ancient "medallions" stolen by the Nazis in Poland in 1941, but the heirs and an anonymous patron are keeping two of the fourth century artworks at their current home, the Israel Museum. Full Story
The week in photos
Return of the rabbis
Former Israeli Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, flanked by prominent English and Italian rabbis, gestures to rabbinical students during Poland's first ordination ceremony since World War II on June 29, 2008.
Israel Bardugo/Chabad.org
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Double Decker Celebration
Israel supporters take a bus ride to the first-ever Salute to Israel rally in London's Trafalgar Square on June 29, 2008.
Adrian Korsner Photography, Sound Images
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Inauguration of Strings
The Strings Bridge, which will be part of Jerusalem's light rail system, was inaugurated with fireworks on June 25, 2008.
Brian Hendler
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Prize Photo
JTA photographer Brian Hendler's award-winning photograph of Girl Scouts shielding memorial candles for Yitzhak Rabin on Sept. 24, 2007.
Brian Hendler
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Sarkozy at Yad Vashem
French President Nicolas Sarkozy lowers his head after laying a wreath at Yad Vashem on Monday, June 23, 2008.
Brian Hendler
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