israel Archives – Page 2 of 12

A year of haredim taking to Jerusalem’s streets

Jewish Journal March 3, 2014

Since last spring, mass gatherings of haredi Israelis in Jerusalem have punctuated Israel’s news cycle.

Longtime Women of the Wall members protest Robinson’s Arch decision

Jewish Journal October 14, 2013

Ten longtime members of Women of the Wall are protesting the organization’s recent decision to meet at the Robinson’s Arch area next to the Western Wall Plaza.

Grenades fired in Cairo, troops killed near Suez Canal after protesters die

Jewish Journal October 7, 2013

Suspected militants killed six Egyptian soldiers near the Suez Canal and fired rocket-propelled grenades at a state satellite station in Cairo on Monday, suggesting an Islamist insurgency was gathering pace three months after an army takeover.

Israeli Arabs protest in Tel Aviv over Egypt violence

Jewish Journal August 14, 2013

Dozens of Israeli Arabs protested in front of the Egyptian embassy in Tel Aviv following clashes in Egypt between government security forces and protesters backing deposed President Mohamed Morsi.

A Jew and a Muslim? L.A.-based NewGround wants to show we can all get along

Jonah Lowenfeld July 31, 2013

Most Jews and Muslims rarely talk — really talk — to one another. This is as true in the United States as elsewhere, a stark reality despite our nation’s vast diversity and the ability of so many different peoples to coexist. It is true also in Los Angeles, a city of strong ethnic identities, long drives and even longer cultural memories.

Morsi reportedly ousted by Army

Jewish Journal July 3, 2013

Egyptian state media reported Wednesday night that the army has deposed President Mohamed Morsi. Earlier, a meeting presided over by the Egyptian military that included representatives from political, religious and national groups was held on Wednesday evening.