✡ We Stand With the People of Israel ✡
By Andrew Lapin (JTA) — The New York Democratic primaries were a big coming-out for the party’s leftmost flank — and a wake-up call for Jews in the city and beyond. As a series of congressional candidates backed by progressive … Read More
By Tovah Lazaroff, Grace Gilson (JTA) — Israel threatened on Monday to retaliate against any Iranian strikes in the aftermath of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement Sunday that a deal had been struck that would end hostilities between Washington and … Read More
By Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Earlier this year Nadav Lapid, the award-winning Israeli dissident filmmaker, traveled with his son to Marseille for a screening of his latest film. He fell in love. “This city reminded me of Tel Aviv, in … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — A House resolution aimed at preventing U.S. involvement in hostilities in Lebanon failed Thursday. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat and fierce critic of Israel, forced a vote on the House floor Thursday. It was … Read More
By Lenae Price Our community is rising to meet the moment. On May 11th, the Jewish Community of Louisville officially kicked off the “Building on Our Promise” capital campaign, a bold $29 million vision to expand connection, belonging, wellness, and Jewish engagement … Read More
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — The Israeli contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest won second place for the second year in a row, drawing a strong public vote despite protests over Israel’s inclusion in the contest. Noam Bettan and his … Read More
By Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA) — A prominent Jewish donor to Republican politicians is the target of a new ad about the Kentucky GOP congressional primary. The one-minute spot criticizes the candidacy of Republican Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy Seal backed … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — As Israel’s Eurovision contestant Noam Bettan walked the “turquoise carpet” at the annual song competition’s opening ceremony on Sunday in Vienna, this week’s contest was already being eclipsed by controversy over his participation — and … Read More
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — The Jewish Theological Seminary has named Rabbi Mike Uram as its next chancellor, elevating a Jewish educator best known for his time as executive director of the University of Pennsylvania Hillel to lead Conservative Judaism’s … Read More
By Joseph Strauss and Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA) — A string of recent synagogue attacks across North America and Europe has left security officials sounding the alarm bells. “We are in the midst of the most elevated and complex threat environment … Read More