Gather the News – Jewish News of the Week – 9/10

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• Canada includes Iran’s hostility towards Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric as
  

  Drake’s Bar Mitzvah

  reasons for severing diplomatic relations.

•  Jews and Muslims demonstrated in Berlin over a new law that restricts male circumcision. The new law requires the procedure be carried out by a doctor. Traditionally it is performed by a Jewish mohel, most of whom lack the medical training required under the new law. Politicians in Denmark, Norway, and Finland have also called for a ban on circumcision, though so far there has been no legislation.

• Drake took home “Best Hip Hop Video” at the MTV Video Music Awards for his Bar Mitzvah themed “HYFR” video.

• Here’s an interview with Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum who supported gay rights at the recent Democratic National Convention.

• Both Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of using the Nazi debate tactic called “The Big Lie,” but what is it?

• A new facebook app, called “Jewish Geography,” gives you a Jewish connection score based on your Facebook profile and friends. We’ll let you decide on this one…

• And in sports news, the Israeli lacrosse team has earned eligibility for the 2014 Lacrosse World Championship. Israel competes in lacrosse? Who knew?

• Whether or not you’re voting for Romney, this pin is pretty cool.

• Seinfeld is something every Jew can take pride it. Paste Magazine released a list of the 25 best episodes, do you agree with their rankings? Let us know in the comments!

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