Israel just approved immigration for 9,000 Ethiopian Jews — here’s who they are
By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA) – The Israeli government has approved entry of the “last” group of Ethiopian Jews awaiting immigration to Israel. The…
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The Jewish Force awakens: A ‘Star Wars’ Chanukah gift guide
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) In the nearly 40 years since the breakout success of the first “Star Wars” film, the franchise has raked in $37 billion, mostly from branded…
What to know about Jonathan Pollard’s upcoming release
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – Jonathan Pollard, the American spy for Israel sentenced to life in prison in 1987, is due to be released…
Intel changes, public awareness needed to prevent Paris-like attack in North America
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — The series of terrorist attacks that killed at least 129 in Paris pose a couple of major challenges for the United…
Israel OKs immigration of 9,000 more Ethiopians
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel’s government has approved the entry of some 9,000 Ethiopians who claim Jewish descent, two years after bringing what it said was…