Israel

Olmert can delay prison pending appeal, Israel’s Supreme Court rules

The former prime minister has been sentenced to an eight-month term for accepting cash-filled envelopes from an American businessman for personal and not political expenses.

Jewish groups rip Israeli religious minister’s anti-Reform remarks

Reform leader Rabbi Rick Jacobs called the views expressed by David Azoulay “ignorant and myopic.”

The U.S. and Iran: What happens once a deal is in place

Will a nuclear deal improve Iran’s relations with the United States, or will it further stoke tensions? And which scenario would be better for Israel?

Rabbi of Western Wall apologizes for kippah incident

Palestinian bus attacker facing 28 years in prison

5 things to know about Israel’s failed conversion reform

3 more women file sexual assault complaints against Safed rabbi

Iran nuclear talks extended again

Temple Mount closed to Jews through end of Ramadan

Israel’s religious services minister: ‘Reform Jews cannot be considered Jews’

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