Politics

Trump hit on Israel ‘neutrality,’ Sanders opens up on Jewish pride

Asked about his faith in a Chicago appearance, Bernie Sanders said he is "very proud of my heritage."

How the Iran deal unexpectedly brought Israel and black lawmakers closer

Ron Dermer said he's learned more about the African American struggle as ambassador than he did growing up in Miami.

The Medieval Scholar Who Made Arabic the Language of the Jews

Rabbi Saadiah ben Yosef Gaon was a man of immense knowledge—and immense opinions. Born in Egypt in the 10th century, the Saadiah Gaon was the first Jew to write extensively in Arabic, becoming the founder of Judeo-Arabic lit. In fact, his Arabic translation of the Torah is a relic of vast historical significance, not […]