Jewish groups aiding Syrian refugees — sort of
Most of money raised so far has gone to groups working with refugees in Jordan By URIEL HEILMAN NEW YORK ...
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Azerbaijan and Israel intensify ties
With eyes on neighbors, partnership makes sense from economical point of view By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ BAKU, Azerbaijan (JTA) — With less ...
Jewish groups back Obama on Syria, downplay Israel
Statements of support for Obama’s plan from major Jewish organizations only alluded to Israel — focusing instead on a need ...
Egyptian Jews: We support military’s fight against ‘terrorism’
Only 14 women make up Cairo’s dwindling Jewish community, but they support the army’s campaign — even if it means ...
Bar Mitzva video sparks debate over culture of excess
By JTA Staff (JTA) — For some boys reaching the age of Bar Mitzva, donning a prayer shawl and reading ...
The Kadish family’s ‘new normal’
Struck by lightning at camp, Ethan Kadish is now battling a catastrophic brain injury By TALIA LAVIN NEW YORK (JTA) ...
Israeli settlers and their U.S. allies lobby Congress against Mideast peace talks
U.S. House member drafts letter asking attorney general to hinder release of Palestinian prisoners by Israel By RON KAMPEAS WASHINGTON ...
Argentinian Emmys recognize Jews, Israelis and the future pope
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (JTA) — A television program featuring a rabbi and the future Pope Francis was given a Martin ...
Maccabiah Bar Mitzva ceremony proves games are about more than sports
One week before the competition, Israel Connect hosts a mass Bar Mitzva ceremony for participants who never had one By ...
Israel names new U.S. ambassador
Ron Dermer bringing to envoy’s post loyalty to Netanyahu, history of abrasiveness By RON KAMPEAS WASHINGTON (JTA) — “I was ...
