Orthodox Groups Blast State Dept. Report On Religious Freedom

Posted on: November 18th, 2009

WASHINGTON - A State Department report on religious freedom is drawing sharp criticism from Orthodox Jewish groups over its portrayal of Israel.

Europe, U.S. Showing Unified Stance On Iran

Posted on: October 14th, 2009

PRAGUE - When President Obama announced at the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh late last month that Iran had built a secret nuclear plant in Qom, southwest of Tehran, he was followed by a visibly angry French President Nicolas Sarkozy and an unusually harsh British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Orthodox Groups Sharpen Focus On Jewish Ethics

Posted on: October 7th, 2009

On the first day of Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Moshe Shulman of the Young Israel of St. Louis devoted his sermon to yashrut, the Hebrew notion of fairness and honesty, calling it a "foundational concept" in Jewish life.

Orthodox Groups Sharpen Focus On Jewish Ethics

Posted on: October 7th, 2009

On the first day of Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Moshe Shulman of the Young Israel of St. Louis devoted his sermon to yashrut, the Hebrew notion of fairness and honesty, calling it a "foundational concept" in Jewish life.

Survey: U.S. Jews Favor Iran Attack; Orthodox More Critical Of Obama

Posted on: September 30th, 2009

WASHINGTON - A new survey shows that a majority of American Jews would support a U.S. military strike on Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons - a significant increase from a year ago.

Survey: U.S. Jews Favor Iran Attack; Orthodox More Critical Of Obama

Posted on: September 30th, 2009

WASHINGTON - A new survey shows that a majority of American Jews would support a U.S. military strike on Iran to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons - a significant increase from a year ago.

Goldstone Report Presents Major PR Challenge For Israel

Posted on: September 23rd, 2009

So far, the UN fact-finding mission into last January's war in Gaza has spawned a 574-page report faulting Israel for war crimes, op-eds calling on foreign governments to hold Israel accountable - including one by the report's author - and strident denunciations of the findings by Israeli officials.

Grief In Israel And Texas Over Assaf Ramon Tragedy

Posted on: September 16th, 2009

Cellular phones began ringing ominously at Congregation Shaar Hashalom in Houston on Sunday afternoon as the bad news quickly spread among a group gathered for a synagogue meeting.

Grief In Israel And Texas Over Assaf Ramon Tragedy

Posted on: September 16th, 2009

Cellular phones began ringing ominously at Congregation Shaar Hashalom in Houston on Sunday afternoon as the bad news quickly spread among a group gathered for a synagogue meeting.

Disregarding Sanctions Push, Iran Elevates Terror Suspect

Posted on: August 26th, 2009

WASHINGTON - By nominating a suspect in the bombing of an Argentine Jewish center to be his defense minister, the president of Iran has given a boost to the campaign for tougher sanctions against his country.

Disregarding Sanctions Push, Iran Elevates Terror Suspect

Posted on: August 26th, 2009

WASHINGTON - By nominating a suspect in the bombing of an Argentine Jewish center to be his defense minister, the president of Iran has given a boost to the campaign for tougher sanctions against his country.

Poll: Jewish Democrats Still In Love With Obama

Posted on: August 19th, 2009

WASHINGTON - A new poll shows that 92 percent of Jewish Democrats approve of President Obama's job performance.

Poll: Jewish Democrats Still In Love With Obama

Posted on: August 19th, 2009

WASHINGTON - A new poll shows that 92 percent of Jewish Democrats approve of President Obama's job performance.

Fatah Assembly Raises Concerns About Palestinian Intentions

Posted on: August 12th, 2009

WASHINGTON - The fiery rhetoric at last week's Fatah meeting in Bethlehem has renewed concerns that the Obama administration is not doing enough to pressure the Palestinians.

Fatah Assembly Raises Concerns About Palestinian Intentions

Posted on: August 12th, 2009

WASHINGTON - The fiery rhetoric at last week's Fatah meeting in Bethlehem has renewed concerns that the Obama administration is not doing enough to pressure the Palestinians.

Administration Ripped For Honoring Outspoken Israel Critic

Posted on: August 5th, 2009

WASHINGTON - The White House is facing mounting criticism over its decision to give a prestigious award to the former United Nations official who presided over the infamous 2001 Durban conference and has a history of criticism of Israel.

Administration Ripped For Honoring Outspoken Israel Critic

Posted on: August 5th, 2009

WASHINGTON - The White House is facing mounting criticism over its decision to give a prestigious award to the former United Nations official who presided over the infamous 2001 Durban conference and has a history of criticism of Israel.

Jews, Evangelicals In Unusual Meeting Of Minds

Posted on: July 8th, 2009

WASHINGTON - They talked about Israel and about proselytizing - but perhaps the most important thing about the recent meeting between nearly 40 Jewish and evangelical Christian leaders was that they were talking at all.

Jews, Evangelicals In Unusual Meeting Of Minds

Posted on: July 8th, 2009

WASHINGTON - They talked about Israel and about proselytizing - but perhaps the most important thing about the recent meeting between nearly 40 Jewish and evangelical Christian leaders was that they were talking at all.

Madoff Sentencing Offers Little Solace To Victims

Posted on: July 1st, 2009

Bernard Madoff was sentenced Monday to 150 years in jail, the maximum allowed for his crimes. U.S. District Court Judge Denny Chin during the sentencing called Madoff's crimes "staggering."