Naftali Bennett Seeks To Tie Synagogue Shooting To Palestinians
Naftali Bennett, Israel’s far right wing minister, drew a parallel on Sunday evening between the gunman who massacred 11 Jews and Hamas militants.
Israel Chief Rabbi Won’t Call Pittsburgh Shooting Site ‘Synagogue’ — Because It’s Not Orthodox
He referred to the location as “a place with a profound Jewish flavor.”
Study: Increase In Israeli Jews Identifying As Reform And Conservative
“This means that Reform and Conservative Jewish practice are now seen as authentic and preferable by these largely secular and traditional Israelis.”
Israel Will Fund Evangelical Bible Program In West Bank Settlement
It is rare, if not unprecedented, for Christian evangelicals to be involved in Education Ministry programming.
Birthright Won’t Vet Applicants Despite Walkouts Protesting Israeli Occupation
“Birthright Israel doesn’t inquire about the political views of its applicants and will continue welcoming Jewish young adults from around the world.”
Ruth Bader Ginsburg In Israel To Accept Award From Group Natalie Portman Snubbed
Ginsburg had originally been tapped to receive the Genesis Prize awarded to Portman, but Netanyahu did not want to be seen on stage with a liberal.
Isaac Herzog Tapped as Next Jewish Agency Chief, Rejecting Netanyahu’s Choice
This is the first time in 23 years that the prime minister’s choice for the position was rejected.
Friedman Calls Out Reporters On Israel Bias: ‘Keep Your Mouths Shut’
He said that most of the reporting of events on the Gaza border in recent weeks was “completely superficial” and “had no basis in fact.”
Israel Will Not Recognize Uganda ‘Jews’
After years of deliberations, the Israeli Interior Ministry has resolved not to grant recognition to the Jewish community of Uganda
Israel Bans Ad Urging Women Not To Give Up Plane Seats For Hasids
Israel has rejected a billboard campaign by Reform Jews that urged female passengers at Ben-Gurion Airport not to give up their airline seats.
