Israel
by Ben Sales, JTA | Nov 2, 2018 | International, Israel, National, National Politics, News, Politics
(JTA) — In this dire time, as the Jewish community is still recovering from the brutal massacre of 11 Jews at a synagogue, some pro-Israel activists on social media have discovered the true foe of the Jewish people: Ben & Jerry’s. We have met the enemy, and it is... read more
by Ron Kampeas, JTA | Oct 24, 2018 | Elections, International, Israel, National, National Politics, News
WASHINGTON (JTA) — When Ron DeSantis, the Republican congressman running for governor of Florida, was asked in a debate to defend his record on race, he pivoted to his Democratic opponent’s record on Israel. DeSantis and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum... read more
by Staff Report | Oct 18, 2018 | Baltimore, Columns, Commentary, Elections, Israel, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News
In the October issue of Jmore, Gov. Larry Hogan and his Democratic gubernatorial challenger, Benjamin Jealous, were asked to discuss their views on Maryland’s strong ties with Israel as well as the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. In... read more
by Ron Kampeas, JTA | Oct 10, 2018 | International, Israel, National, National Politics, News
WASHINGTON (JTA) — When Nikki Haley said on Oct. 9 that she would be stepping down as U.N. ambassador by the end of this year, the Israeli and pro-Israel laments poured out swiftly. Haley didn’t simply defend Israel and its government, led by Prime... read more
by JTA | Oct 9, 2018 | Elections, International, Israel, National, National Politics, News, Politics
NEW YORK (JTA) — Nikki Haley, the U.S. envoy to the United Nations and a strong defender of Israel in the world body, will leave her post by the end of this year. President Donald Trump in an Oval Office appearance with Haley on Oct. 9 praised the former South... read more
by JTA | Sep 13, 2018 | International, Israel, National, News
(JTA) — Billionaire philanthropist Michael Steinhardt is the subject of an internal investigation by Hillel International for making inappropriate sexual remarks to two female employees, The New York Jewish Week reported. Steinhardt, who was not informed directly... read more
by Ben Harris | Sep 11, 2018 | International, Israel, National, National Politics, News
(JTA) — For North American Jews, the Jewish year 5778 began with tensions between Israel and the Diaspora over egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall and ended with more tension over a controversial nationality law. In between, North American Jews grappled with... read more
by Jeff Seidel | Aug 30, 2018 | Baltimore, High School Sports, International, Israel, Local, News, Pikesville, Sports
This summer, Evan Flaks truly earned his frequent flyer miles. In late July and early August, Evan, 15, successfully mixed basketball and global travel over a short period of time. He journeyed to both Israel and California, and came home with a pair of gold medals... read more
by JTA | Aug 22, 2018 | International, Israel, News
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Donald Trump raised consternation on Aug. 21 when he said Israel will have to pay a “high price” in negotiations with the Palestinians once the White House unveils its Middle East peace plan. Addressing supporters during a rally in West Virginia... read more
by JTA | Aug 20, 2018 | International, Israel, News
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his “sorrow” over the passing of former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who died of an unspecified illness on Aug. 18. He was 80 years old. Annan’s politics sometimes diverged sharply... read more
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