Israel

Family of kidnapped Warren Weinstein calls for proof he is alive

The family of captive U.S. government contractor Warren Weinstein called for “date-specific confirmation” that he is still alive.

Israeli Rabbinate: Here’s why Rabbi Avi Weiss isn’t kosher enough

Last fall the Israeli Rabbinate began rejecting the imprimatur of Rabbi Avi Weiss of Riverdale, N.Y., when it came to affirming the Jewishness of immigrants to Israel. Now the Rabbinate is saying why.

Before Kerry meeting, Netanyahu calls out Abbas on commitment to peace

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas “must reject terror and embrace peace” if talks are going to succeed.

Elderly Palestinian dies in West Bank after inhaling tear gas

Deteriorating Sharon in critical condition

Women of Wall service quiet, but without Torah scroll

Israel delaying announcement of West Bank building until Kerry leaves

Iran’s Khamenei tops Wiesenthal Center list of anti-Semitic slurrers

Israeli government pays salaries of 4 Reform rabbis

Survey: Israel sixth favorite country for Americans

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