This 136-year-old Jewish agency for refugees has a new mission in the Trump era: Fighting back
By Ben Sales NEW YORK (JTA) — On Jan. 27, President Donald Trump made Mark Hetfield’s job impossible. Hetfield is the president and CEO of…
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50th anniversary of Jerusalem reunification celebrated at Capitol, Knesset
WASHINGTON (JTA) — The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, together with the speaker of Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
New series from Jerusalem U brings the Six Day War to life
JERUSALEM / NEW YORK – Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War, Jerusalem U is releasing the free video series: …
Arab countries are turning on Qatar. What does it mean for Israel?
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – Five Arab nations cut ties with Qatar on Monday, escalating a long-simmering competition for preeminence in the region into…
Could Gal Gadot become the biggest Israeli superstar ever?
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Try to think of the most famous Israelis in history. Not necessarily the most consequential or “important” ones — like…