Ohio State Hillel drops Jewish LGBT group for co-sponsoring event by pro-BDS group The program had an LGBTQ theme, but Hillel International prohibits partnerships with groups that delegitimize Israel or support the BDS movement.
Sen. Charles Schumer slams proposed Trump budget cuts to security grants The Senate minority leader said the program should be strengthened at a time when Jewish sites across the country are being threatened.
David Stern becomes third-generation president of Reform rabbinical group Stern, of Dallas, succeeds Rabbi Denise Eger, the first openly gay person to lead the Central Conference of American Rabbis.