immigration

Woman battling deportation cites judge’s Jewish ties in recusal request

A woman convicted in Israel in connection with a 1969 terrorist bombing filed a motion to recuse the judge presiding over her deportation case because of his Jewish community ties.

Jewish candidate’s immigration gaffe

Jewish GOP candidate discovers the YMCA is a scary place.

Two decades on, Russian immigrants a rare case of successful aliyah

Unlike the Ethiopian Jews who arrived in Israel about the same time, Russian Israelis have made deep inroads into Israel’s politics and economy.

Politics

End of Congress’ year brings odd reversal on Jewish priorities

Culture

Digging up Eric Cantor’s immigrant ancestry

Culture

Barbara Boxer suggests her visa waiver makes it tougher for Israel

United States

Immigration lawyer who posed as rabbi sentenced to four years in prison

United States

Jewish groups join rally for immigrants

United States

NCJW activists in D.C. lobby for abortion rights, gun control

Global

Israel sees slight drop in Jewish immigration

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