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Israel finally has an opposition

Israel finally has an opposition

Analysis: The last real opposition leader was Benjamin Netanyahu, who fought the Olmert government with a 12-member faction; now, his old rival Yoel Hasson has… Read More ›

New York – World Jewish Congress President Praises Trump As ‘Man Of Incredible Insight And Intelligence’

New York – World Jewish Congress President Praises Trump As ‘Man Of Incredible Insight And Intelligence’

  New York – Amid a public debate about Donald Trump’s fitness for office, World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder praised the president as “a… Read More ›

Rabbinate stalls on recognizing Orthodox diaspora rabbis

Rabbinate stalls on recognizing Orthodox diaspora rabbis

More than a year has passed since the Chief Rabbinate pledged to delineate criteria for recognizing Orthodox rabbis in the diaspora, but a committee set… Read More ›

The lies behind the supermarket bill

The lies behind the supermarket bill

Op-ed: The common belief is that people who work on Shabbat are weakened workers from the lower class, but new figures reveal that working on… Read More ›

IDF service is sacred, but conscientious objectors have no other choice

IDF service is sacred, but conscientious objectors have no other choice

Op-ed: The occupation is a volcano that has already exploded in our face twice, and the current leadership will lead us to the third explosion—and… Read More ›

New York – Lorde A ‘Bigot’ For Canceling Israel Concert, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s Ad Says

New York – Lorde A ‘Bigot’ For Canceling Israel Concert, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s Ad Says

New York – The New Zealand Jewish community is defending home-grown pop star Lorde from accusations in a full-page ad that she is a bigot… Read More ›

In late night vote, Knesset passes law to hinder East Jerusalem withdrawal

In late night vote, Knesset passes law to hinder East Jerusalem withdrawal

Law requires special two-thirds Knesset support to approve relinquishing any portion of the city to a foreign power under any future peace deal   Lawmakers… Read More ›

Jerusalem – Israel’s Charedi Population Tops One Million

Jerusalem – Israel’s Charedi Population Tops One Million

  Jerusalem – The number of Haredim in Israel reached one million in 2017, representing 12 percent of the population and rising. The Haredi (ultra-Orthodox)… Read More ›

US envoy blasts Palestinians’ ‘anti-Semitic’ reaction to Trump’s Jerusalem move

US envoy blasts Palestinians’ ‘anti-Semitic’ reaction to Trump’s Jerusalem move

David Friedman says response was an ’emotional overreaction,’ US Jews owe president ‘debt of gratitude’ for recognizing Israeli capital   US Ambassador David Friedman criticized… Read More ›

A Jew boycotting Israel? Must be a joke

A Jew boycotting Israel? Must be a joke

Op-ed: Accusing the woman who convinced Lorde to cancel her Tel Aviv concert of auto-anti-Semitism would be too simplistic; only a particularly developed Jewish sense… Read More ›

Abbas left with an empty diplomatic toolbox

Abbas left with an empty diplomatic toolbox

Analysis: Despite their declarations, the Palestinians understand there will be no peace negotiations without American mediation; another UN discussion and another General Assembly resolution will… Read More ›

Argentine court rules Alberto Nisman’s death a murder

Argentine court rules Alberto Nisman’s death a murder

Death of special prosecutor who was probing 1994 Jewish center bombing ‘could not have been a suicide,’ judge finds   The Argentine special prosecutor who… Read More ›

Mahwah, NJ – Town’s Moves Could Mean Shift In Orthodox Jewish Dispute

Mahwah, NJ – Town’s Moves Could Mean Shift In Orthodox Jewish Dispute

  Mahwah, NJ – Some recent moves by a town could signal a shift in a dispute with Orthodox Jewish groups that has already prompted… Read More ›

Netanyahu: ‘God bless’ Guatemala for Jerusalem move

Netanyahu: ‘God bless’ Guatemala for Jerusalem move

As Central American nation pledges to relocate embassy, Netanyahu says it’s ‘just the beginning,’ other countries will follow   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday… Read More ›

Jerusalem set to permit 300 new East Jerusalem homes

Jerusalem set to permit 300 new East Jerusalem homes

Council to give approval for eight buildings in Gilo, despite reported Trump administration request for ‘calm’ after recognition   The Jerusalem municipality is set to… Read More ›

Trump is dividing Jerusalem

Trump is dividing Jerusalem

Op-ed: The US president didn’t talk about a complete Jerusalem and didn’t even define the meaning of Jerusalem, leaving this ‘detail’ to the parties; he… Read More ›

Toronto – Succession Doubts Cloud Apotex Future After Jewish Billionaire Owner’s Death

Toronto – Succession Doubts Cloud Apotex Future After Jewish Billionaire Owner’s Death

  Toronto – Canadian pharmaceuticals billionaire Barry Sherman failed to implement a succession plan at his Apotex business before his death last week, two business… Read More ›

The freedom to hate

The freedom to hate

Op-ed: The open, blatant anti-Semitism in Austria may have gone underground, but many Austrians today don’t feel compelled to pretend they don’t hate Jews; it’s… Read More ›

Jerusalem recognition: A Jewish-Christian reconciliation

Jerusalem recognition: A Jewish-Christian reconciliation

Op-ed: Jerusalem occupies a unique spot in Christianity, which includes not only religious sacredness but a political status as well. Both Christians and Jews chose… Read More ›

Israeli Business Leaders to Travel to Bahrain in Next Normalization Step

Israeli Business Leaders to Travel to Bahrain in Next Normalization Step

The interfaith group’s visit to Jerusalem has sparked outrage among Palestinians and also back home in Bahrain.   A delegation of Israeli business leaders is… Read More ›