Jacob Kornbluh
100 days and counting. How much longer will Israel’s new government last?
A big-picture look at how the new government is doing and why it is indeed holding together.
Trump ‘joked’ about Kushner being more loyal to Israel, new book claims
The former president often referred to Israel as ‘your country’ when addressing Jewish audiences.
Jared Kushner urges Biden administration to keep the Abraham Accords alive
A report from the D.C. hotel where Kushner and friends are celebrating the first anniversary of the Abraham Accords.
Interview: Former prime minister Ehud Olmert says the two-state solution is not dead
In an interview with the Forward, Olmert discusses his views on peace, the Iran deal, and role in bringing an end to Netanyahu’s 12-year rule.
‘Your voice matters’: How Israel’s new government is reaching out to American Jews
Minister of Diaspora Affairs Nachman Shai and Deputy Foreign Minister Idan Roll discuss the outreach efforts of Israel’s new government.
In call with U.S. Jewish leaders, Israeli Prime Minister Bennett promises ‘no dramas’ on all fronts
‘All Israel needs right now in order to grow and thrive — is some peace and quiet,’ Bennett said in meeting with top Jewish leaders on Zoom.
Biden recommits to battling antisemitism in Rosh Hashanah call with rabbis
Biden and former President Donald Trump addressed religious leaders on separate calls ahead of the High Holidays
Son of famed rabbi among victims of New York flooding
Flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida left Rabbi Shmuel David Weissmandl trapped in his car.
State Department officials urge Blinken to fire officer who operates antisemitic blog
In a response letter, Secretary of State Tony Blinken said he’s taking the allegations against Fritz Berggren ‘with the utmost seriousness.’
GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa frustrated at lack of Jewish support
Sliwa said he’s seeking to make amends with the Orthodox community in his longshot bid for mayor.