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Young Jews as religious as their parents

JTA – Jewish young adults in the U.S. and Israel are, on average, just as religious as their elders, even though young people worldwide are largely less religious than their parents, a new … more

6/22/18

5 must-know facts about Prince William’s visit to Israel

JTA – Prince William will soon embark on a historic visit to Israel. During the trip, which also includes stops in Jordan and the West Bank, Britain’s Duke of Cambridge will visit … more

JOSEFIN DOLSTEN | 6/22/18

John Filo’s Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph of Mary Ann Vecchio, a 14-year-old runaway, kneeling over the body of Jeffrey Miller minutes after he was fatally shot by the Ohio National Guard at Kent State University, May 4, 1970.

Elaine Holstein, last surviving parent of the four Kent State shooting victims, dies at 96

JTA – For nearly half a century, Elaine Holstein was periodically confronted with one of the most haunting images in modern American history: the bone-chilling picture of Kent State … more

STEVE NORTH | 6/7/18

The latest technology offers analog watches with features such as “smartphone link” for the latest in time accuracy.

Thoughtful gift ideas for dads and grads

StatePoinT – Whether you’re shopping for Father’s Day or celebrating the accomplishments of a graduating senior, make a point of selecting thoughtful, unforgettable gifts … more

6/7/18

Richard Pipes, historian of Russia and Reagan aide, dies at 94

JTA – Richard Pipes, the author of a monumental series of historical works on Russia and a top advisor to the Reagan administration, died in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the age of 94. His … more

5/27/18

Philip Roth, enfant terrible turned peerless chronicler of American Jewish life, is dead at 85

JTA – Philip Roth, whose notorious novels about the sex drives of American men gave way to some of the most probing examinations of the American Jewish condition in the 20th and 21st centuries, … more

JTA Staff | 5/27/18

Billionaire David Tepper buys NFL’s Carolina Panthers

JTA – Billionaire hedge fund manager David Tepper is the new owner of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. Tepper on May 16 purchased the team for a record $2.3 billion from Jerry … more

5/26/18

New insights and resources for small businesses

StatePoint – Small businesses are critical to powering the national economy. They are also responsible for creating two out of every three new jobs in the country each year, according to the … more

5/26/18

5 Jewish facts about the new Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ movie

JTA – “Star Wars” fans are eagerly awaiting the franchise’s latest film, “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” As its title suggests, the flick focuses on Han Solo, the … more

GABE FRIEDMAN | 5/26/18

7 treasures from a centennial exhibit on Leonard Bernstein

JTA – From his birthplace in Boston to New York, Berlin, South Africa, China and Israel, Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), the larger-than-life conductor, pianist, composer, educator and bon … more

PENNY SCHWARTZ | 5/26/18