Some of the inspiring Jews we lost in 2018
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — The end of every year brings the grim task of rounding up the prominent Jews who passed away over the…
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Corruption investigations against Netanyahu could take center stage during Israel’s election campaign
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel’s attorney general likely will wait until after national elections to announce whether or not he will indict Prime…
Not Our New Year’s Eve: How Israeli Jews Celebrate the New Year
Jerusalem, December 25, 2018…The annual debate in Israel about the placement of Christmas trees in malls or hotels – this year in Ashdod – shouldn`t…
Israel heads to early elections as government coalition dissolves
by Sam Sokol JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel will hold new elections in April after the heads of all six coalition parties announced Monday, December 24,…
7 of the most heartwarming Jewish stories of 2018
by Josefin Dolsten (JTA) — This year hasn’t been an easy one. From shootings that claimed many innocent lives, including at a synagogue in Pittsburgh,…