The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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  • Jewish Telegraphic Agency
  • JNS.org - Jerusalem News Syndicate
U.S. and Iran announce direct Lebanon track without Israel

Jerusalem vows to maintain pressure on Tehran and Hezbollah. -- The post U.S. and Iran announce direct Lebanon track without Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more

Rabbi Rolando Matalon’s retirement marks the end of an era for B’nai Jeshurun — and for liberal Judaism

The rabbi who helped reinvent synagogue life in New York says the next generation of Jewish leaders needs to “rediscover” what binds Jews together. -- The post Rabbi Rolando Matalon’s Learn more

Years after a boycott fight, Ben & Jerry’s Israel debuts a flavor celebrating Israeli resilience

"Milk and Honey" is made with dairy from a kibbutz that was attacked on Oct. 7. -- The post Years after a boycott fight, Ben & Jerry’s Israel debuts a Learn more

Mamdani calls AIPAC ‘monsters’ in rally ahead of NY primaries

Sen. Bernie Sanders joins the NYC mayor to promote progressive candidates in final day of the campaign. -- The post Mamdani calls AIPAC ‘monsters’ in rally ahead of NY primaries Learn more

The work of the not-for-profit fundraising outfit, founded in 2005, should raise many questions. Learn more

Gottheimer talks about leadership, Jew-hatred with seventh graders at Modern Orthodox school in New Jersey

“I’m proud to see the dedication these students bring to the challenges facing our communities,” the Jewish congressman stated. Learn more

Benny Gantz, JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan S. Tobin, Gilad Erdan, Mosab Hassan Yousef, Nissim Black and leading voices in security, diplomacy, media, law and Jewish communal affairs headline the summit’s third Learn more

"My directive, together with that of the defense minister, to the IDF is clear and has not changed," he stressed. Learn more

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