Israeli rabbinate ‘blacklisting’ American rabbis
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Some 160 rabbis, including several prominent American Orthodox leaders, appear on a list of rabbis whom Israel’s haredi Orthodox-dominated Chief…
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CFHU features the many faces of Jerusalem innovation in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver
By Dina Wachtel (EJNews) – “Jerusalem of Gold: Capital of Innovation and Tech” brings a taste of Jerusalem to Edmonton on July 18, in a…
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…
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…
Controversial Israeli conversion bill delayed for 6 months
By Cnaan Liphshiz and Ben Sales (JTA) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shelved a controversial bill that would have made the haredi Orthodox-dominated Chief Rabbinate…