Bernie Sanders just defended Israel on Al Jazeera. Here’s why that’s a big deal.
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – In an appearance on Al Jazeera, Bernie Sanders defended Israel’s right to exist, rejected BDS as a tactic and…
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Soulfarm celebrates Yom Ha’atzmaut in Edmonton with an energetic dance party
by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – Yom Ha’atzmaut was celebrated in a truly joyful way once again in Edmonton. The Jewish Federation of Edmonton sponsored event…
New Edmonton JLI course focuses on the impact of the Six-Day War on Israel: Starts May 15
(Edmonton, AB) – One fateful week in June 1967 redrew the map of the Middle East. Fifty years later, Israel continues to face numerous existential…
The Israeli response to the Syrian chemical attack? A wave of donations
By Andrew Tobin TEL AVIV (JTA) – In response to the alleged chemical attack in Syria on Tuesday April 4, 2017, Israelis have donated hundreds…
How Israeli women turned this Purim into a feminist holiday
By Andrew Tobin TEL AVIV (JTA) – Wonder Woman, Rosie the Riveter and a female Israeli fighter pilot walked into a bar. They were just…