Israel’s chief rabbis leave their posts as term ends with no election set
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel’s two chief rabbis stepped down from their posts this week, leaving the positions officially vacant for the first time…
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Edmonton Talmud Torah’s Grade 6 students enjoy Shabbaton at Camp BB-Riback
By Natalie Soroka (AJNews) – June 7-9, 2024 was a weekend of bonding, learning, camaraderie and fun as Edmonton Talmud Torah (ETT) Grade 6 students…
Why the Entebbe rescue almost didn’t happen — and how Israel is wrestling with the same tough questions
by Ami Eden (JTA) — As expected, on July 4, 1976, the United States celebrated its bicentennial with a flurry of patriotic pride and hype….
Israel and Hamas mulling latest hostage deal
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Israel and Hamas were considering the latest hostage deal, officials on both sides said, while an Israeli Arab citizen stabbed…
How to disagree as Jews in a time of deep schisms
by Rabbi Irwin Keller (JTA) — This story was originally published on My Jewish Learning. A beloved friend has barely been able to speak with…