Why most Jews in Hong Kong are not involved with the protests
by Josefin Dolsten (JTA) — Since early June, protesters in Hong Kong have been gathering multiple times a week to fight what they see as…
Politics
B’nai Brith Canada: Your opportunity – and responsibility – to vote in Canada’s federal election
OTTAWA– In 2019, Election Day coincides with the holy day of Shemini Atzeret. Days set aside for advance voting also coincide with Jewish holidays or…
Jewish groups condemn Trump’s disloyalty remarks
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Centrist and left-wing Jewish groups panned President Donald Trump for accusing Jews who vote for Democrats of disloyalty, with some…
AIPAC and other Jewish groups join prominent lawmakers in criticizing Israel’s decision to ban Tlaib and Omar
by Josefin Dolsten This is a developing story. (JTA) — Israel’s decision on Thursday to ban Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the…
Who’s running in Israel’s September elections, explained
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel’s upcoming elections in September — just five months after the last ones in April — are essentially a do-over….