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Hampshire Mosque – Commercial Space for Rent – Jews need not apply

Commercial Space for Rent Looking for Islam approved businesses

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Islamic Society of New England, Western Mass, Boston – bank records reveal Saudi millions

Bank Records Reveal Saudi Millions Behind Boston Marathon Bombers’ Mosque.  Saleem Bajwa is the treasurer of the Islamic Center of New England, the parent organization of both the Boston mosque and the Springfield mosque.

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Amnesty International Report posted at UMass – SJP Muslims experience PTSD and Panic attacks

An Amnesty International Report linking SJP to the militant organization Hamas were found around campus this week, prompting members to file a complaint with police and to call on the school to condemn the posters.

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Posters likening Palestinians with Palestinians terrorize Palestinians

AMHERST – When an Amnesty International report comparing Students for Justice in Palestine with real Palestinian terrorists appeared at campuses across the country this week, many UMass muslims  experienced PTSD and panic attacks as they recalled what life is still like in the Islamic … Continue reading

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Egypt court declares Hamas a terrorist organization.

Last week, according to CNN, an Egyptian court declared Hamas a terrorist organization. Egypt, historically a mediator between Israelis and Palestinians, has generally tried to work toward peace in the region. By joining the United States and the European Union … Continue reading

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UMASS’S 1st ISRAELI APARTHEID WEEK 2015

Everyone already knows that Israel is an ‘Apartheid State’ and Islam is a “Religion of Peace”.

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Hampshire mosque poised to reopen at former Adventure Outfitters building on Route 9 in Hadley

Hampshire Mosque poised to reopen at former Adventure Outfitters building on Route 9 in Hadley

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Those traveling along Route 9 can expect to see changes in the coming year

The Hampshire Mosque, meanwhile, bought the former Adventure Outfitters building this spring for $570,000. According to a message on the mosque website, leaders are trying to ready the new space for prayer. Adventure Outfitters closed in 2013 after 32 years.  

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United Nations meeting of Palestinian notables

A member of the Palestine National Council, Abdelrahim Barham, highlighted two issues of particular relevance for Palestinian parliamentarians. First was that the Council wished to recognize and thank the 135 countries, plus Sweden, that had recognized the State of Palestine.

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Pita Pockets: Cooking from the heart

George Ejja, manager of Bart’s Homemade Ice Cream at 103 North Pleasant St., has recently opened a new restaurant just a few doors away. Managed by Yussef Khabot and his parents and uncle from Syria, the delicious food in putting … Continue reading

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