NY federation CEO offers rare criticism of Israel’s right-wing government
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (New York Jewish Week) — The head of North America’s largest Jewish federation made the rare step of criticizing proposed legislation by Israel’s…
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In Tel Aviv, 80,000 Israelis protest Netanyahu government’s plan to weaken Supreme Court
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv’s Habima Square on Saturday to protest their new government’s plans to…
This year’s ‘Jewish Nobel’ is a group prize, going to Jewish activists supporting Ukraine
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — A prize established to honor a single inspiring Jew with a lifetime of achievements has been awarded this year to…
Left-wing Israelis take to the streets as new government presses right-wing agenda further
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) – As Israel’s new right-wing government continued to signal that it would push through measures to cripple the judiciary and clamp…
In notable early move, Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, reportedly against Netanyahu’s urging
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s new far-right security minister, visited the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Tuesday, shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin…