Debates with Israel weigh on Reform movement’s largest-ever gathering
By Penny Schwartz BOSTON (JTA) – President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel became an unexpected agenda item as 6,000…
International
Winners and losers as the US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
By Michael J. Koplow (JTA) — President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and his announcement that he will move the…
op/ed: Jewish Federations rally around pluralism — but wish they didn’t have to
By Andrew Silow-Carroll LOS ANGELES (JTA) — Leaders of North America’s Jewish federation movement kicked off their annual conference here Sunday with a tribute to the 1987…
Kristallnacht is commemorated on November 9
(EJNews) – On November 9, the Jewish Federation of Edmonton will be holding an event to commemorate Kristallnacht: The night of broken glass, at the…
What did Jared know? Plus other Jewish takes on the Russia Affair
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating whether President Donald Trump’s campaign had ties with Russia, issued two indictments this…