The liberation fight for Soviet Jews was a miracle. Most of us didn’t know about it.
by Izabella Tabarovsky (JTA) — In 1989, as the Soviet bloc was falling apart at the seams, the sea parted for our family, and we,…
Politics
Notre-Dame will be rebuilt – but most European Jewish sites never will be
by Ruth Ellen Gruber BUDAPEST (JTA) – Architecture and built heritage can be powerful symbols. Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the most famous and familiar…
Some of Israel’s best American Jewish friends are worried about Netanyahu’s promise to annex the West Bank
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — The warning came Friday afternoon (April 12) in Israel just as Benjamin Netanyahu was savoring his re-election victory: Don’t…
Netanyahu’s victory means the far right in Israel is about to get a lot more powerful
by David A. Halperin, Evan Gottesman (JTA) — Despite an exceptionally close race with Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of…
Despite Brexit woes, Theresa May is a hero to many British Jews
by Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — As the United Kingdom’s political establishment continues its tailspin over Brexit, little can be said with certainty about either’s future….