Articles by: JewishNews-Abe

Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump, elected 46th president of the USA

Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump, elected 46th president of the USA

Kamala Harris will make history and become the first woman to serve as the Vice President of the United States.   WASHINGTON – Joe Biden… Read More ›

In Israel, Biden could differ with Netanyahu on Iran and settlements

In Israel, Biden could differ with Netanyahu on Iran and settlements

While president-elect describes himself as a Zionist and friend to nine Israeli prime ministers, friction could arise between a Biden White House and Netanyahu, who… Read More ›

Republicans Retain Power In States Despite Democratic Push

Republicans Retain Power In States Despite Democratic Push

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — After a costly and intense political battle for control of state capitols, the composition of state legislatures and governors’… Read More ›

Biden moves closer to the presidency as Trump launches legal challenges

Biden moves closer to the presidency as Trump launches legal challenges

Former Vice President Joe Biden has moved to within 17 electoral votes of claiming the presidency by winning the state of Michigan, CNN projects, in… Read More ›

Israeli Hasidic Rabbi Denounces ‘Those Jews Who Snitch’ On Jews Who Flout Pandemic Guidelines

Israeli Hasidic Rabbi Denounces ‘Those Jews Who Snitch’ On Jews Who Flout Pandemic Guidelines

  JERUSALEM (JTA) – The leader of a major Hasidic sect in Israel denounced those who inform on other Jews for violating school closure orders… Read More ›

Trump: Up to 10 countries set for peace with Israel, ‘largely after’ elections

Trump: Up to 10 countries set for peace with Israel, ‘largely after’ elections

President claims there are 5 Middle East ‘definites’ and a similar number who are ‘pretty much’ ready to open diplomatic relations   US President Donald… Read More ›

When Christian is Jewish: Living a Jewish life with a non-Jewish name

When Christian is Jewish: Living a Jewish life with a non-Jewish name

What’s in a name? Bearers of stereotypically ‘non-Jewish’ monikers say they must challenge people’s assumptions on a daily basis and can face questioning when entering… Read More ›

75% of US Jews voting for Biden in US presidential election

75% of US Jews voting for Biden in US presidential election

AJC poll shows just 22 percent of US Jews intend to vote to re-elect President Donald Trump   Fully three quarters of US Jews intend… Read More ›

Erekat’s Hadassah care must be top priority for Israel – comment

Erekat’s Hadassah care must be top priority for Israel – comment

Treating chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat in a Jerusalem hospital should serve as a reminder of what it means to be a Jewish state.  … Read More ›

Israel’s majority must rise up against radical Haredi minority

Israel’s majority must rise up against radical Haredi minority

Opinion: The leaders of the Haredi community have rewritten the rules of the game, pretending to be the persecuted when they are the persecutors, a… Read More ›

As Lockdown Eases, Israelis Again Gather Against Netanyahu

As Lockdown Eases, Israelis Again Gather Against Netanyahu

  JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis demonstrated outside the official residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night, resuming the weekly protest against… Read More ›

The legal reckoning awaiting Donald Trump if he loses the election

The legal reckoning awaiting Donald Trump if he loses the election

New York – If things don’t go Donald Trump’s way on Election Day, the President may face more serious matters than how to pack up… Read More ›

Overlooked by Nazis, an untouched Jewish village in Poland remeets ‘real’ world

Overlooked by Nazis, an untouched Jewish village in Poland remeets ‘real’ world

A must-read novel for fall, ‘The Lost Shtetl’ by first-time fiction writer Max Gross offers fable inspired by the great Yiddish writers that comforts and… Read More ›

Majority of Israelis prefer Donald Trump over Joe Biden – poll

Majority of Israelis prefer Donald Trump over Joe Biden – poll

Israeli perspectives on American Jewry’s voting patterns were also assessed in the poll.   A new poll published by I24News and conducted by the Direct… Read More ›

Cabinet to vote on UAE peace agreement next week

Cabinet to vote on UAE peace agreement next week

The seven-page deal avoids any topics that may be controversial, such as a Palestinian state or American weapons sales to Abu Dhabi.   The cabinet… Read More ›

Bnei Brak rabbis call to celebrate Simchat Torah at synagogues depsite virus rules

Bnei Brak rabbis call to celebrate Simchat Torah at synagogues depsite virus rules

City’s top spiritual leaders say outdoor prayers are preferable but allow parishioners to gather in synagogue courts as well as within the buildings themselves; PM… Read More ›

Cabinet approves extending limit on demos as protests surge

Cabinet approves extending limit on demos as protests surge

A source in Blue and White said that if coronavirus numbers go down in the upcoming week, the party’s ministers may oppose renewing the limitations… Read More ›

Poll shows Bennett’s Yamina pulling 23 seats, Likud dropping to 26

Poll shows Bennett’s Yamina pulling 23 seats, Likud dropping to 26

Channel 12’s survey shows majority of Israelis support snap elections, despite vote taking place only 6 months ago, and want Gamliel to be fired as… Read More ›

Trump adviser says it’s serious, president has some trouble breathing – report

Trump adviser says it’s serious, president has some trouble breathing – report

2nd unnamed official tells CNN situation not deteriorating; third anonymous official says US president is currently okay but there are worries this could change quickly… Read More ›

Gov’t tightens coronavirus restrictions, extends closure as cases soar

Gov’t tightens coronavirus restrictions, extends closure as cases soar

Ben-Gurion Airport to be closed from October 1-14.   The government overnight voted to tighten coronavirus restrictions and extend the lockdown another three weeks. A… Read More ›