United States

Yaalon: Settlement slowdown temporary since Obama only has two years left

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters that the United States will continue to oppose Israeli settlements and settlement construction after Obama leaves office.

Orthodox groups file with Supreme Court in support of Muslim headscarves

Seven national Orthodox Jewish groups filed a Supreme Court brief in favor of a Muslim woman’s right to wear a headscarf at work.

Congress passes resolution denouncing use of human shields

The resolution calls on the international community to condemn Hamas’ use of human shields and blames rocket attacks from Gaza on Hamas and other terrorist groups.

Israeli film nominated for Golden Globe

Moody’s: Failure on med school handover deepens Yeshiva U.’s financial woes

Stabbed Israeli student improving as mother arrives in N.Y.

Obama: ‘Conversations’ about freeing Alan Gross have been ongoing

Joan Rivers remembers Jewish groups in will

Univ. of California union approves BDS motion

Boston U. Hillel votes to accept J Street U as affiliate

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