AIPAC 2017 preview: Seeking a bipartisan spirit in an extremely polarized capital
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – Maintaining Iran sanctions, crushing BDS and ensuring aid to Israel are high on the agenda, of course. But the overarching…
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JCC bomb threats are weapons of fear
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — The “fear itself” thing? FDR was on to something. The rash of JCC bomb threats and cemetery desecrations, combined with…
When Jews were illegal, and turned to others for sanctuary
By Elana Kahn MILWAUKEE (JTA) — I was privileged recently to participate as the sole Jewish voice at a news conference with Latino leaders, community…
Report: Trump administration considering pulling out of UN Human Rights Council
(JTA) — The Trump administration is considering pulling out of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in part over its targeting of Israel, Politico reported….
Trump and Netanyahu: The mixed messages of a diplomatic lovefest
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – One state. Flexibility. Two states. Hold back on settlements. Stop Iran. When President Donald Trump met Prime Minister Benjamin…