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Eggs hold together the ingredients that go into Passover kugels, like Linda Morel's signature peach version shown here.

Eggs: What would Passover be without them?

Eggs hold together the ingredients that go into Passover kugels, like Linda Morel's signature peach version shown here. (Linda Morel) Read more »

No Netanyahu-Obama meeting on sked

A meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama has not been scheduled. Read more »

Top Stories

Book on Israeli start-ups bolsters Israel’s image

At a time when Israel is trying with limited success to rebrand itself beyond the conflict, "Start-Up Nation" promotes a positive view of Israel without wishing the conflict away. 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

This Bud’s for Bibi and Obama

The Orthodox Union’s U.S.-Israeli peace plan. Read Blog »

The Telegraph

The end of Jewish day care in Quebec?

Quebec is cracking down on religious instruction in government-subsidized day care. Read Blog »

Quibbles and Kibbitz

Quit the apologies, Israel

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

The Wandering Jew

Role playing with rabbis

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

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