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"Start-Up Nation" authors Dan Senor, left, and Saul Singer.

Book on Israeli start-ups bolsters Israel’s image

"Start-Up Nation" authors Dan Senor, left, and Saul Singer. Read more »

Yoffie urges Jerusalem moratorium

The leader of the Reform movement called for a temporary moratorium on building in East Jerusalem. Read more »

Top Stories

No Netanyahu-Obama meeting scheduled

No meeting with President Obama has been scheduled for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States. Read more »

Key U.S. lawmaker sees Iran bill by April

The United States is moving closer to passing its own sanctions against Iran, according to a powerful Congress member who says a congressional sanctions bill should reach the president's desk in April. Read more »

Groups to White House: What about Palestinian incitement?

In response to the Obama administration’s stepped-up criticism of Israeli building plans in Jerusalem, Jewish groups are slamming the White House for failing to speak out more against Palestinian incitement. Read more »

Lawmaker: Knesset will consult with Diaspora on conversions

An Israeli lawmaker told a delegation of American Jewish leaders that he would consult with Diaspora Jewry on issues involving conversion. Read more »

Blogs

Passover 2010

The spring situation: Interfaith families and Passover

Some advice for interfaith families on navigating the Passover season. Read Blog »

The Fundermentalist

Federation officials in Israel to discuss potential changes conversion laws

Some versions of a proposed bill being circulated include a provision that could, in theory, prevent… Read Blog »

Capital J

Top Reform rabbi: Freeze building in ‘East Jerusalem’

Rabbi Eric Yoffie, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, the largest synagogue movement in the county,… Read Blog »

The Telegraph

Salam Fayyad’s Jerusalem home

The prime minister of the Palestinian Authority lives in Jerusalem. Read Blog »

The Wandering Jew

Role playing with rabbis

Actors help rabbis train to handle tough counseling situations.  Read Blog »

Quibbles and Kibbitz

Quit the apologies, Israel

Israel must stop apologizing to the United States, a writer says. Read Blog »

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