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HIAS ‘glad’ Supreme Court upholds decision to add grandparents, grandchildren to family defintion

The resettlement agency was concerned, however, that the court left in place a temporary ban on refugees.

B’nai B’rith slams State Dept. for saying ‘lack of hope’ drives terrorism

The State Department report also said Palestinian leaders were taking steps to reduce incitement.

Why Jews from Libya are worried about the fate of the country’s Jewish artifacts

The State Department is weighing a request from Libya to keep its antiquities, including Jewish ones, from being taken out of the country.

Sean Spicer resigns: The press secretary’s most memorable Jewish moments

From the Holocaust to JCCs, four times Spicer mixed it up with the Jews.

Senators Cardin and Portman write to ACLU to defend anti-BDS bill

The measure's co-sponsors say it narrowly targets commercial activity.

Secular young Jews come here for drinks, socializing — and Torah learning

Though all the teachers at Meor Manhattan are Orthodox, the organization attracts a crowd of largely secular young Jewish professionals.

Businesses use Kushner’s White House connection to lure Chinese investors

In a potential ethics violation, publications in Chinese advertising U.S. visas through investments in the Kushner Companies referenced the family's connections to President Trump.

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Why you might find bacon flavors next time you go to a kosher restaurant

Using non-kosher foods as a model, cutting-edge kosher chefs are moving kosher restaurant cuisine way past the pastrami sandwiches and matzah ball soups of old.

Jewish Ohio Senate candidate condemns ADL, backs figures on ‘alt-lite’ list

Josh Mandel said he "stands with" a blogger and a reporter peddling the false "Pizzagate" conspiracy theory.

Brooklyn family of 5 kicked off JetBlue flight

The parents, who are expatriate Israelis, and airline differ on the reason.