March 29, 2024

Should haredi Orthodox Jews serve in the Israeli army? The debate could collapse Israel’s government.

For Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose parliamentary majority depends on haredi parties, the controversy is a serious threat with no easy way out.

By Ben Sales March 29, 2024 4:23 pm

In the Spanish town of León, locals toast Easter with a ‘Kill Jews’ cocktail

“It’s strange to foreigners,” said a server rushing plates and glasses to customers at a local tapas bar. “Here it’s normal.”

March 29, 2024 4:17 pm

Al Gore speaks at Sen. Joe Lieberman's funeral in Stamford, Connecticut, March 29, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Al Gore, hundreds of mourners hail ‘supreme mensch’ Joe Lieberman at pioneering Jewish politician’s funeral

Lieberman remembered as a model of decency and bipartisan cooperation at ceremony in his Connecticut hometown.

March 29, 2024 3:58 pm

House Democratic leaders endorse Israel critic Jamaal Bowman, days after Jewish Dems’ group backs his challenger

By Ron Kampeas March 29, 2024 3:47 pm

The Jewish Sport Report: 2024 is officially the year of Zach Hyman and Domantas Sabonis

By Jacob Gurvis March 29, 2024 3:30 pm

Some Jewish summer camps are facing pressure to rethink — or even fully scrap — their Israel activities

By Jacob Gurvis March 29, 2024 2:52 pm

Legendary comedy club Stand Up NY leaves Upper West Side and opens a Times Square outpost

By Julia Gergely March 29, 2024 2:02 pm

Jewish comedian Lena Dunham discovers her family’s Holocaust story on PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots’

By Jacob Gurvis March 29, 2024 1:22 pm

On the first anniversary of Evan Gershkovich’s arrest, Biden says his detention will ‘cost’ Russia

By Ron Kampeas March 29, 2024 1:03 pm

Pioneering Israeli Chef Efi Naon opens a new restaurant, Frena, where his acclaimed Taboon once stood

By Rachel Ringler March 29, 2024 11:54 am

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March 29, 2024

Should haredi Orthodox Jews serve in the Israeli army? The debate could collapse Israel’s government.

In the Spanish town of León, locals toast Easter with a ‘Kill Jews’ cocktail

Al Gore, hundreds of mourners hail ‘supreme mensch’ Joe Lieberman at pioneering Jewish politician’s funeral

House Democratic leaders endorse Israel critic Jamaal Bowman, days after Jewish Dems’ group backs his challenger

The Jewish Sport Report: 2024 is officially the year of Zach Hyman and Domantas Sabonis

Some Jewish summer camps are facing pressure to rethink — or even fully scrap — their Israel activities

Legendary comedy club Stand Up NY leaves Upper West Side and opens a Times Square outpost

Jewish comedian Lena Dunham discovers her family’s Holocaust story on PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots’

On the first anniversary of Evan Gershkovich’s arrest, Biden says his detention will ‘cost’ Russia

Pioneering Israeli Chef Efi Naon opens a new restaurant, Frena, where his acclaimed Taboon once stood

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