Is Birthright too late? New program to fund pre-college Israel trips
Summer trips to Israel used to be a far more ubiquitous part of American Jewish life for teenagers than they are today.
Rabbi, couple among 8 arrested at Jewish wedding in Buenos Aires
Neighbors had called the police about two previous large weddings. Police took action on the third one.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Poster Vandalized With Anti-Semitic Slur In Brooklyn
A poster in Brooklyn featuring Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s face was vandalized with the words “Die, Jew bitch!” and a swastika.
American-Born Biologist To Head Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of Negev
Daniel Chamovitz grew up in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, and immigrated to Israel in 1984.
Illinois Threatens To Blackball Airbnb Over Settlement Listings Dispute
The Illinois state body that sets investment policy gave Airbnb 90 days to explain why it will not list properties in West Bank settlements.
Baby Born Prematurely To Mother Shot In West Bank Attack Dies In Hospital
The baby boy had been delivered by cesarean section at 30 weeks to save the life of his mother, who is 21.
Any Way You Slice It, A Lot Of Our Bread Will No Longer Be Kosher
“Removing the kosher certification was strictly a business-process decision … and it was one we did not make lightly.”
Rabbi Arrested At Interfaith Border Protest For Migrants
He offered the priestly blessing in Hebrew in support of the migrants.
Jewish Teacher Sues New Jersey Catholic School Over Daily Acts Of Anti-Semitism
A swastika was carved into his blackboard, students threw coins at him and one wrote, in German, “Six Million was just the beginning.”
Frank Sinatra’s Kippah Sells For Almost $10K
The black kippah has musical notes and “Frank” decorating its border. It was originally estimated at $200-$400.