United States

Itzhak Perlman cancels North Carolina concert over transgender bathroom law

The Israel-born violinist's cancellation follows those of Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr and several other big-name artists over the legislation.

Conservative movement’s Rabbinical Assembly taps first Canadian president

Rabbi Philip Scheim of Toronto succeeds Rabbi William Gershon of Dallas, who took a leave of absence last month over questions about his sexual identity and apparent marital infidelity.

White House screens ‘Rosenwald’ for Jewish American Heritage Month

Top Obama aide Valerie Jarrett, whose great-grandfather designed schools for Southern blacks in conjunction with the Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald and others, spoke at the event.