Many American Jews are concerned about what is happening in Israel, the state of relations between Israel and American Jewry and about funding for programs that they support in Israel. Now, Americans …
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2/6/20
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(JTA) – As part of President Donald Trump’s proposed plan for Middle East peace unveiled Tuesday, Israel says it will “apply its laws” to the Jordan Valley and Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
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GABE FRIEDMAN
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1/28/20
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Many American Jews are concerned about what is happening in Israel, the state of relations between Israel and American Jewry and about funding for programs that they support in Israel. Rather than just stand by as Israelis vote for the third time in a year, Americans can also vote to express their opinions. The elections to the World Zionist Congress are the opportunity for Americans to ensure that their views are expressed.
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Jewish Rhode Island Staff
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1/21/20
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JERUSALEM (JTA) – Hundreds gathered in Jerusalem for a solidarity rally with a march against anti-Semitism in New York.
The rally on Jan. 5 was organized by The Jewish Agency …
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MARCY OSTER
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1/8/20
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(JTA) – Gal Gadot and her husband are remaking an Israeli crime drama for showing in the United States.
Gadot and Yaron Varsano’s Pilot Wave production company has joined Endemol Shine …
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MARCY OSTER
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12/10/19
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WASHINGTON (JTA) – It’s the perennial anomaly of Jewish voter surveys: Vast majorities feel an attachment to Israel, but relatively few are thinking about the Jewish state when they cast …
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RON KAMPEAS
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12/10/19
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JERUSALEM (JTA) – IKEA Israel will stop selling disposable plastic items and stop using them in its cafeterias.
The stores also will replace plastic straws with paper straws and provide …
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11/5/19
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(JTA) – The recently elected Oslo City Council is getting right to work: The Norwegian lawmakers are banning the purchase of goods and services from Israeli Jewish settlements by municipal …
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10/31/19
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JERUSALEM (JTA) – A court in Israel has blocked the sale of a letter written by an 11-year-old Polish girl who was killed in the Holocaust, following a protest by family members.
Five …
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10/31/19
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(JTA) – An Israeli windsurfer is one step closer to qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after earning the silver medal in the world championships.
Katy Spychakov, 20, came in second Sept. …
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10/2/19
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