Major Diaspora philanthropists call on Netanyahu to end war and aid Gaza, in mass open letter
by Grace Gilson (JTA) — Nearly 2,000 prominent Jews around the United States and U.K. — and counting — have signed a letter to Israeli Prime…
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Tom Lehrer, satirist who sang about ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica,’ dies at 97
from Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Tom Lehrer never identified closely with his ancestral Judaism. But the famed satirist and mathematician, who died Saturday at 97,…
Netanyahu leaves White House without any fanfare or announcements
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left the White House after two days of meetings with the Trump administration —…
Gaza ceasefire deal gaining momentum, U.S. and third parties signal
by Grace Gilson (JTA) — Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be gaining momentum Thursday, with Hamas reportedly signalling satisfaction…
Israel puts civilians on high alert as Iranian leaders vow response to US strikes
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israelis have been barred from gathering and most businesses have been ordered closed following the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear…