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…
Israel
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…
Sold-out Courage in Motion rolled through southern Israel
Solidarity and friendship as Canadian and international cyclists rode alongside Israel’s injured veterans on a five-day magical journey (AJNews) – Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to…
Netanyahu swears in new government, giving far-right figures key roles
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Benjamin Netanyahu completed his stunning return to power by swearing into office a historically right-wing government coalition and beginning an…