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Out and About: November 2009

Chanukah, Jerusalem style

There’s Chanucah bingeing, then there’s 46-latke Pete

In New Jersey, a 6ft 2in Canadian bodybuilder, “Furious” Pete Czerwinski, blitzed allcomers to win the National Potato Latke Eating Championships.

Official: it’s OK to convert Jews

The Charity Commission is at the centre of a row after publishing advice that appears to give a green light to evangelical groups whose sole aim is to convert Jews to Christianity.

Fury at ‘Don’t buy on West Bank’ advice

Israeli officials have said they are “deeply disappointed” at the British Government’s decision to publish an advice note warning Britons against buying property in settlements in the West Bank.

Analysis: Plenty of plans but no solution

Israel prepares troops and PR offensive to counter Hamas

Israeli representatives around the world are preparing the groundwork for a PR and diplomatic campaign that will accompany an IDF ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

Artist Hannah Frank dies aged 100

The celebrated Jewish artist's funeral took place on December 21 in Glasgow.

US attends first liaison meeting

The United Synagogue has for the first time sent a rabbinic representative to the liaison body set up to reduce tensions between the Orthodox and non-Orthodox.

Police probe Facebook complaint

Comments posted on the social networking website Facebook are to be investigated by police after a Jewish user claimed they were antisemitic and could incite racial hatred.

Hip-op man disabled by hospital fall

Pensioner dropped by nurses after operation gets £180,000 damages

Wayne Godfrey produces an award-winning film in 48 hours

Wayne Godfrey

Brenda Beecham gives early-warning advice about cancer on national television

Brenda Beecham

Michael Dalal serves up a super-healthy wine

Michael Dalal

Katyann Harris cycles 200km from Cheshire to North Wales - aged 10

Katyann Harris

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