The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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What the first major study of the US rabbinate reveals

The rabbinate is older, happier and more diverse than previously known, according to the study. -- The post What the first major study of the US rabbinate reveals appeared first Learn more

Trump formally requests pardon in Israeli legal system for Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump's letter represents a once-unusual insertion of the White House in Israeli domestic politics. -- The post Trump formally requests pardon in Israeli legal system for Benjamin Netanyahu appeared first Learn more

NYC voters elected a BDS mayor. Voters in my city went much farther.

A letter from Somerville, Massachusetts, where 55% of voters backed boycotting Israel. -- The post NYC voters elected a BDS mayor. Voters in my city went much farther. appeared first Learn more

Progressive Jewish groups say ADL’s ‘Mamdani Monitor’ is ‘Islamophobic and racist’

Jewish organizations are split along ideological and strategic lines over how to interact with the mayor-elect. -- The post Progressive Jewish groups say ADL’s ‘Mamdani Monitor’ is ‘Islamophobic and racist’ Learn more

How the left became radical Islam’s ally. The post The woke–Islamist nexus appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more

“The United States also expects the international community to fully implement UN snapback sanctions on Iran to cut off its access to the global financial system,” the department stated. The Learn more

Each member “is an accomplished, dedicated American patriot and a strong defender of the U.S. Jewish community and of Israel,” Norm Coleman, RJC national chairman, said. The post Republican Jewish Learn more

To avoid another war, it is essential to put into operation core principles to achieve peace in Gaza: disarmament, deradicalization and democratic legitimacy. The post Peace in Gaza requires a Learn more

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