Chief Rabbinate says list of rabbis is not a blacklist
By Ben Sales (JTA) — The Israeli Chief Rabbinate says that its list of foreign rabbis has been misconstrued, and that the list does not…
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Trump’s lack of State Department appointments can hurt Israel, experts say
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Carmel Shama HaCohen, Israel’s ambassador to UNESCO, is second to none in his admiration for the Trump administration’s United…
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…
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…