Israel

Lezak lights torch at Maccabiah opening

U.S. Olympic swimmer Jason Lezak lit the torch at the opening ceremonies of the 18th Maccabiah Games.

The American Technion Society has received a $12 million gift to launch a business institute at Israel’s premier technical college.

A Yemeni Jewish woman who reportedly ran away from her new husband’s home has embraced Islam, according to a Yemeni newspaper.