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• With Iran deal signed, what’s Netanyahu’s next move?

  November 25, 2013 11:11am

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to thwart what he called the “historic mistake” of the interim agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. His challenge is to keep up the pressure — now more than ever.

• Struggling Holocaust survivors in Israel say gov’t must do more

  November 24, 2013 5:05pm

  Even with stepped-up assistance, dwindling numbers make the urgency greater than ever, say survivor advocates.

• Understanding the deal with Iran

  November 24, 2013 11:01am

  What does the deal struck by world powers with Iran on curbing the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program include, what do its provisions mean and why is Israel so staunchly opposed? With the help of experts, JTA answers some questions about the agreement and what lies ahead.

• A bright spot for the special relationship: Innovation

  November 20, 2013 12:34pm

  Amid the tumult of U.S.-Israel ties, some good news.

• Women for the Wall’s Ronit Peskin took center stage

  November 20, 2013 12:13pm

  The self-described housewife who had never given a public speech was so impressive she was told she should run for Knesset.

• Likud’s Moshe Feiglin: Cool on Palestinians, hot for pot

  November 19, 2013 2:19pm

  Best known as one of Israel’s most notorious hawks, the Likud lawmaker is leading the effort to expand access to medical marijuana.

• Video: Thanksgivukkah, as told by a Hasidic puppet rock band

  November 19, 2013 11:37am

  What happens when you combine Thanksgivukkah, Hasidim, puppets and will.i.am?

• Fight for religious pluralism recurring theme of 2013 federations confab

  November 12, 2013 11:58am

  Delegates to the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly cheered Israeli leaders who championed the cause of civil marriage.

• Grappling with Pew at the G.A.

  November 12, 2013 11:41am

  At the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Jerusalem this week, delegates debated the results of a survey showing a dramatic falloff in Jewish affiliation in America.

• At G.A., Peres and Netanyahu strike different tones on Iran

  November 11, 2013 11:20am

  Israel’s prime minister kept up his strident criticism of the deal taking shape between Iran and the West, while Israel’s president reaffirmed his faith in the U.S. commitment to prevent the Islamic Republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon.