Orthodox conversions in Israel down dramatically, study shows
Jewish Journal
May 21, 2012
Orthodox conversions in Israel are down by 31 percent over the past two years, according to a new report.
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Ethiopian Israelis demonstrate against discrimination
Jewish Journal
January 11, 2012
Hundreds of Israelis of Ethiopian descent and their supporters protested in the southern Israeli community of Kiryat Malachi against housing discrimination.
Gingrich questions Ron Paul about racist newsletters
Jewish Journal
December 23, 2011
Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich on Friday urged rival Ron Paul to explain his links to newsletters two decades ago that carried the Texas congressman\’s name and contained racist, anti-homosexual and anti-Israel rants.
Rice tells Jewish leaders: U.N. engagement ‘vital’
Jewish Journal
December 15, 2011
The United States must remain engaged with the United Nations, its envoy to the international body told the Jewish community\’s foreign policy umbrella.
At RJC forum, Republican hopefuls preview their lines of attack
Jewish Journal
December 13, 2011
Iran’s nuclear program appears to be racing ahead. The Middle East peace process is in shambles. And a series of recent flare-ups have highlighted ongoing tensions between the Obama administration and elements of the pro-Israel community.
Jewish activists seize buildings on Jordanian border
Jewish Journal
December 13, 2011
Jewish activists seized several buildings near the border with Jordan to protest its interference in Temple Mount affairs.
In tough times, relying on the Jewish community for help
Jewish Journal
December 12, 2011
In August, in the heat of the summer, a Boston-area mother of three began to worry about how she would pay for Chanukah gifts. Across the country in San Francisco, a 33-year-old Russian-born mother of six said that thinking about this Chanukah made her cry.
Sarkozy explains snipe on Netanyahu
Jewish Journal
December 8, 2011
French President Nicolas Sarkozy was quoted as saying he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a \”liar\” after being sidelined on the Shalit deal.
Israeli military chief apologizes for gaffe
Jewish Journal
December 7, 2011
The chief of Israel’s armed forces apologized for joking about boycotts by some religious soldiers of female entertainment troupes.
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