White House

Senate passes enhanced Iran sanctions

The U.S. Senate, urged by AIPAC and over Obama administration objections, unanimously approved tightened Iran sanctions.

Albania independence event on Capitol Hill honors Jews, rescuers

Jewish and Israeli officials attended an event on Capitol Hill marking Albania’s 100th anniversary in order to honor the role of Albanians in protecting Jews during the Holocaust.

Repair the World, Jewish Jumpstart join White House faith-based forum

Leaders of two Jewish social action groups addressed a White House forum on faith-based social innovations.

Politics

Obama posts Passover message, to host seder

Israel

Palestinians bestow journalism award on Helen Thomas

United States

Latin American rabbis, imams visit D.C.

United States

Jewish groups urge White House to act on Sudan

Politics

With Jack Lew’s appointment, Jewish community again has a White House address

United States

Jewish social justice groups meet with White House

United States

The Obama White House — and Washington — celebrate Chanukah

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