Trump’s lack of State Department appointments can hurt Israel, experts say
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — Carmel Shama HaCohen, Israel’s ambassador to UNESCO, is second to none in his admiration for the Trump administration’s United…
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UNESCO World Heritage Council condemns Israeli actions in Jerusalem
(JTA) — The United Nations’ cultural agency voted to condemn Israelis actions in Jerusalem. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization’s World Heritage Council on Tuesday…
American Jews really care about pluralism. But it’s not just about pluralism.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — The Great Jewish Revolt of 2017. The Bar Kotel Rebellion. The Diaspora Strikes Back. Whatever you call it, last week’s clash…
Controversial Israeli conversion bill delayed for 6 months
By Cnaan Liphshiz and Ben Sales (JTA) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shelved a controversial bill that would have made the haredi Orthodox-dominated Chief Rabbinate…
Israel’s controversial conversion bill, explained
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israeli politicians and Jewish leaders are fighting again over an age-old question: Who counts as a Jew? And who gets…