A senior state board official told JNS meetings were held this week to understand the ramifications of Florida’s amended anti-BDS law.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Democrats are more concerned about domestic terrorism, while Republicans worry more about international terror.
Some of the biggest U.S. companies are increasingly adding and revering employee resources groups.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Doing so would “significantly increase the potential for both tourism and business travel,” they say.
Nides is deeply concerned about the civilian deaths and injuries that have occurred in the West Bank these past 48 hours, including that of minors.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Jewish middle-school instructor says administrators failed to take seriously a student’s threats and Nazi hate speech.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Clinton refused to let the Hebron or Kever Rachel remain in Israel's hands.
Group activists have committed “some of the most horrific anti-Jewish violence that New York City has seen over the last three years,” said Mitchell Silber of Community Security Initiative.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Leaders of anti-Israel groups don’t belong at the helm of a museum, whose founding principles call for “support for a Jewish homeland,” according to Zionist Organization of America.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“Our democracy is fundamentally at stake,” said the Baghdad native, 33, who fled her country after posing in a selfie with “Miss Israel” in 2017.
Iran is holding talks with the US via Oman.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Under Donald Trump, Washington quit the agency over its anti-Israel bias, under Biden it returned.
Israel believes the transfer approval is part of the US-Iran negotiations.
"Jewish Federations were proud to convene and host a series of productive meetings this week with Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli."
In 2019, USAID and MASHAV signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on global development cooperation. This bill fulfills that MoU and enables the two nations to continue that work, but the program must be reauthorized.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The involvement of the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Israel “is certain to attract congressional scrutiny,” reported The Washington Free Beacon.
Simcha Rothman describes the attack on him and his wife on Friday night.
The pro-Israel parade in New York on June 4 should be a time of unity, even as protests are welcome elsewhere, Simcha Rothman told JNS.
Eight American-based Israeli companies surpassed $1 billion valuations in the last year, but market headwinds are keeping the overall number artificially high.
“I would have stood up and denounced them immediately!” declared the mayor of New York City if he’d been on the commencement stage when the remarks were delivered.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Washington and Tehran are said to be close to an interim deal that would unfreeze billions of dollars for the regime.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“I am running for president of the United States to lead our great American comeback,” the Republican Florida governor said.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"It was in fact the Obama administration that said, when it was in office, that it no longer recognized or no longer felt bound by the assurances that were given by both sides."
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“The victims accuse the social media giants of knowingly providing services to groups like ISIS and Hezbollah.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
It’s in Riyadh’s interest to forge an agreement while Biden is in office, U.S. officials said.
Nides relationship with the current Israeli government has not been the best, to put it mildly.
The 2018 bi-partisan US Taylor Force Act (TFA) conditions much of the US aid to the Palestinian Authority on the latter abolishing its Pay-for-Slay terror reward policy.
New data shows that Israeli projects were responsible for more than 200 jobs last year statewide.
By Israel Hayom
The confab will strengthen academic partnerships with the UAE and promote dialogue between Jews and Muslims.
Brandeis improved its MBA rankings, but it and Touro University California dropped elsewhere, while Yeshiva University didn’t even meet the threshold to be ranked.
“He might as well appoint who he sees fit,” said Morton Klein, national president of the Zionist Organization of America, of the vacant consul general role the Israeli prime minister aims to fill.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“As public servants and governors, we support and recognize May as Jewish American Heritage Month—and call for observance to celebrate the historical, economic and cultural impact of the Jewish-American people who have strengthened our communities and emboldened our nation throughout history.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israel’s national carrier recently relocated its American headquarters from N.Y. to the Sunshine State.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Florida governor signed a bill to help his state combat antisemitism and vowed to keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem.
By Israel Hayom
"These are Israel's reserve stockpiles for times of war," a former cabinet minister says. "The move has had a bigger meaning in light of the threats on Israel in multiple theaters."
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The move drew condemnation from many left-leaning Jews and prompted the U.S. State Department to weigh in.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
JINSA reissued the letter with four additional former military leaders as signatories.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israel is an anomaly in the data with almost an even split between those who say belief in God is and isn’t a prerequisite for morality.
By COLlive.com
The grenades were found in a building housing a mental health facility and institute for community living.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Republican will be the second-ever American speaker to address the Knesset plenum.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Video footage shows them shouting antisemitic remarks at individuals while also throwing rocks and displaying a razor.
Yossi Margaretten of Chaverim of Rockland, N.Y., told JNS how and why his second night of Passover was different from all his other second Passover nights.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Both claim to support democracy while boosting anti-democratic reform, according to conservative political commentator Joel Pollak.
By Alyssa Blakemore / The Daily Caller
The USS Florida was deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet to “help ensure regional maritime security and stability,” says U.S. 5th Fleet spokesman.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“This is a stark reminder of the threats that we face as a country, and faith-based community every day,” said Michael Masters, head of the Secure Community Network.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“The Biden administration doesn’t have a clue,” tweeted the Republican Jewish Coalition.
“Kansas is made stronger by our Jewish residents and their many contributions,” said Governor Kelly.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
His faith and study taught him that education is the antidote to hate and the cornerstone of humanity, the White House said.
Israeli police will automatically send data to the US on Israeli citizens based on fingerprint inquiries from the US.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was a bit more blunt in his retort, "Israel is not another star on the American flag."
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Groups on both sides of the aisle condemned the social-media post, which Twitter flagged with additional context from readers.
“The historic achievement of universal scholarships in Florida is just the beginning,” said Maury Litwack, Teach Coalition founder and Orthodox Union managing director of public affairs.
Dr. John Fleming is currently running to serve as the next Louisiana State Treasurer. He is highly regarded as a top decision maker within the Republican party.
“With this statement, the State Department has effectively given Palestinian groups a green light to attack Israel,” Jonathan Schanzer, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told JNS.
By COLlive.com
Three other religious Jews, Joel Grunwald, Ra’anan Zidile and Marc Greenberg were elected to the Pomona Board in the same election.
By COLlive.com
“We demand that the NYPD add more protection in the neighborhood. Our children, our families, must be able to walk safely on our streets.”
The New York nonprofit has a history of anti-Israel and antisemitic bias.
Kalmanofsky stated that he does not want Israeli leader's efforts to succeed.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“Well-meaning politicians are kindly asked to learn the facts before attacking Jewish education,” responded a Becket Fund vice president.
“Pay for slay” terror stipends are a key part of the Palestinian Authority budget.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Authorities say that 28-year-old Jaime Tran intended to kill Jews as they were leaving their synagogues.
By COLlive.com
The meeting, held at Chabad SW Broward in Cooper City, came as a response to neo-nazi and white supremacist groups attempting to organize a “National Day of Hate” on February 25, 2023.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“Now Congress is one step closer to holding its most corrupt member accountable,” tweeted Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.).
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Elan Ganeles had traveled to the Jewish state to celebrate a friend’s wedding.
At the summit, Israel committed to “stop discussion of any new settlement units for 4 months and to stop authorization of any outposts for 6 months,” says the U.S. State Department.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The annual event, hosted in New York City, fosters a sense of Jewish community for students from North America and around the world.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad Way” honors a dishonorable man who cozied up with neo-Nazis and called Jews greedy.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The added service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Broward County “will help to boost business, tourism and trade opportunities,” said its mayor, Lamar Fisher.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell led American lawmakers to the Jewish state.
“This is not a political issue. It is a humanitarian issue. We have four sons in Gaza. One Ashkenazi, one Sephardi, one Ethiopian, and one Bedouin.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Everything is aboveboard with the way the Kiryas Joel School District educates Chassidic children with special needs, explains district superintendent Joel Petlin.
Israel’s first space telescope, ULTRASAT, will be launched by NASA into high Earth orbit in 2026.
The PA conditioned their approval on reducing IDF activities against terrorism in the region.
The professors at Kingsborough Community College said that the university is punishing them for complaining about campus antisemitism.
This isn’t the first time that terror groups were able to receive money through “fiscal sponsorship” arrangements.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Amid U.S. pressure, Jerusalem reportedly will freeze for several months the legalization of additional young settlements in Judea and Samaria.
Netanyahu responsed to remarks by Hassan Nasrallah and Tom Nides.
Leaders from more than 50 American Jewish organizations to gather in Jerusalem at the annual National Leadership Mission of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
California man left an expletive-ridden message on the Senate majority leader’s voicemail.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
While Washington's response is “understandable,” the Americans know that Israel’s government is “committed to the settlements,” said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Vandalism and harassment have taken place at scores of locations across the U.S., the ADL reports.
The public university’s new online reporting tool for antisemitism also adopts an ‘all lives matter’ approach, critics say.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"Get to really know us," said Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, executive vice president of Agudath Israel of America, in the new Fox News mini-documentary.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The group told DirecTV, AT&T and TPG that they are silencing an important cable platform for Jewish voices and for combating antisemitism.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Russian state nuclear energy company Rosatom will now be permitted to profit in the Islamic Republic without facing sanctions.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly made the request during his visit last week to Israel in a bid to de-escalate tensions amid rampant PA Arab terrorism.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“The ICC has no legitimate jurisdiction over the United States or any country that does not recognize the ICC’s authority,” says Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The apartment building in the Shiloach neighborhood has been slated for demolition for years.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Every Democrat opposed; one Republican voted present.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) earlier this month repeated his promise to oust Omar from her influential post due to her antisemitism.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“Here’s the New York Times reporting that Jews were murdered and they had it coming,” tweeted former head of speechwriting at Israel’s Mission to the United Nations, Aviva Klompas.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“The president made clear that this was an attack against the civilized world,” said a White House readout of the conversation.
By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk
Albanese has asserted that the “Jewish lobby” controlled the U.S. and has likened Israelis to Nazis.
The exercise included a large-scale live fire event with over 140 aircraft including B52s, F35s, F15s, F16s, FA-18s, AC-130, AH64s, 12 naval vessels, High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Commenting on Jenin, US State Department condemns terrorists.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The move was an apparent response to Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s crackdown on the celebration of terrorism by Arab Israelis.
Wassem Awawdeh was offered a six-month term after beating a Jewish man with a crutch; he told police he “would do it again.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Former business executive to take up post after Biden's State of the Union address.