Athletes come for love and glory at the 2017 Maccabiah Games
By Hillel Kuttler RAMAT GAN, Israel (JTA) – Danny Janel first noticed Allison Silfen’s smile in July 2013. They were hanging out with other athletes…
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American Jews really care about pluralism. But it’s not just about pluralism.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — The Great Jewish Revolt of 2017. The Bar Kotel Rebellion. The Diaspora Strikes Back. Whatever you call it, last week’s clash…
Meet Diego Schwartzman, the best Jewish tennis player on earth
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — When Wimbledon starts next week, no other Jewish tennis player will be seeded higher than Diego Schwartzman. The scrappy 24-year-old…
Israel’s controversial conversion bill, explained
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israeli politicians and Jewish leaders are fighting again over an age-old question: Who counts as a Jew? And who gets…
Suspension of Western Wall deal leaves Jewish leaders feeling betrayed
By Ben Sales (JTA) — They’ve tried strongly worded statements. They’ve tried private meetings with the prime minister. They’ve tried negotiations, protest and prayer. But…