Richard Wexler, a leader and then a trenchant critic of the organized Jewish community, dies at 80
Richard Wexler sought to make fundraising more efficient by bringing together under one umbrella the main Jewish philanthropic bodies.
Biden names Atlanta Jewish leader as envoy to UN Human Rights Council
The council has been widely criticized as overly hostile to Israel.
Katie Couric reveals that her mother was Jewish in new autobiography
Couric recalls discovering her late mother, Elinor, weeping after some friends made antisemitic remarks.
Israel and United Arab Emirates teaming up to travel to moon
The two nations hope to collaborate on a 2024 mission to the moon, where flags from both countries would be planted.
Rachel Levine is named an admiral, becoming the most senior transgender person in the uniformed services
The swearing-in also makes Levine the first known transgender four-star officer in U.S. history.
At 95, Mel Brooks will finally deliver ‘History of the World: Part II’
Hulu has nabbed the rights to air the eight-episode variety series, a sequel to the classic 1981 film.
Colin Powell, who brokered the Middle East ‘road map’ to peace, dies at 84
He was also the first military chief to speak Yiddish as a second language, and he loved surprising Jews with his skill.
Former Trump aide Stephanie Grisham accuses Jewish congressional candidate Max Miller of abuse
She added that the Trumps showed no interest in investigating the matter.
Israel hints Oman is next to join Abraham Accords
“With Oman, we have ongoing cooperation and plans,” an Israeli diplomat said.
Amid antisemitism concerns, 101 local Jewish federations to spend $54M on improving security
WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Jewish Federations of North America is launching a campaign to expand its security program to every federation in the country, an initiative that will cost $54 million.