News & Opinion

US Orthodox groups condemn violence by Jewish religious extremists against Israeli soldiers and police

In recent months there has been an increase in violent attacks against religious Jews who join the Israeli army and police.

French mayor refused entry to Israel over support for BDS and a Palestinian state

Patrice Leclerc, the mayor of Gennevilliers, a suburb of Paris, unilaterally recognized a state of Palestine, but retracted it after fear of prosecution by the French government.

Student government cancels vote on Israel boycott, citing security concerns

Leaders of the student government at George Washington University had asked that university be stationed in the meeting room

Israel

Pro-Israel stalwart Ben Cardin aims fire at Trump and Netanyahu in J Street talk

United States

Madoff victims to receive $500 million more in relief

Global

Quebec legislator criticizes Jewish colleague for wearing kippah in Parliament

Israel

Students find 1,400-year-old oil lamp inscribed with menorah

United States

NYU says students’ pledge to boycott pro-Israel groups ‘is at odds with our values’

Israel

Haaretz publisher removes tweet after charges of racism

Culture

Leonard Bernstein at 100: 7 treasures from the Library of Congress’ celebration of the Jewish maestro

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