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After tour of mega churches in Brazil, head of Jewish-Christian group promises 850 new olim from cou
Jewish Journal
June 8, 2016
U.S.-born Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein completed a two-week tour of Brazil’s mega churches to raise money to bring local Jews to Israel — drawing the ire of Israel’s official aliyah body.
What’s a dollar a month worth?
David Suissa
November 24, 2015
People love the Jewish Journal. They love picking it up, at a shul or deli or cafe or market, and flipping through the stories of the Jewish world.
Gallup shows split in backing for Israel in Gaza war, with younger Americans unsupportive
Jewish Journal
July 25, 2014
A Gallup poll shows that support among Americans for Israel during the Gaza Strip conflict is divided, and is low among younger Americans.
Jewish groups praise Obama on LGBT worker rights expansion
Jewish Journal
July 23, 2014
A number of Jewish groups praised President Obama for extending federal job protections for gay employees to employees of government contractors.
Survey finds worldwide split over attitudes toward gays
Jewish Journal
June 4, 2013
A survey on Tuesday shows a world divided over the acceptance of gays, with countries in Africa and the Middle East strongly opposed even as tolerance grows in Europe, the United States, Canada and parts of Latin America.
Illinois lawmakers begin considering approval of same-sex marriage
Jewish Journal
January 3, 2013
Illinois lawmakers began considering a measure on Wednesday that would make President Barack Obama\’s home state the 10th in the nation to legalize gay marriage.
Rabbis join Obama support group
Tom Tugend
August 22, 2012
Some 613 American rabbis, ranging across all denominations, have signed up as supporters of Rabbis for Obama, it was announced Tuesday by the Obama for America campaign.
Romney would support Israel strike on Iran, senior aide says
Jewish Journal
August 17, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney would support an Israeli decision to use military force to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, a senior aide said on Sunday.
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