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."

Polls Show Shift In Perceptions Among Americans, Israelis

Posted on: June 24th, 2009

New polling data suggests that recent U.S.-Israeli policy disputes over settlements and Palestinian statehood have hurt the Netanyahu government's standing in the United States and the Obama administration's popularity in Israel.

Polls Show Shift In Perceptions Among Americans, Israelis

Posted on: June 24th, 2009

New polling data suggests that recent U.S.-Israeli policy disputes over settlements and Palestinian statehood have hurt the Netanyahu government's standing in the United States and the Obama administration's popularity in Israel.

Netanyahu Offers Conditions, Caveats For Palestinian State

Posted on: June 17th, 2009

JERUSALEM - After two months of intense American pressure, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally uttered the magic words: two states for two peoples.

Reaction To Obama Speech Divides Along Ideological Lines

Posted on: June 10th, 2009

WASHINGTON - Jewish organizational reaction to President Obama's speech in Cairo on June 4 can be summed up in one sentence: Left-wing Jewish groups applauded the speech as a whole, while more centrist groups or those that tilt more to the right had both praise and criticism.

Reaction To Obama Speech Divides Along Ideological Lines

Posted on: June 10th, 2009

WASHINGTON - Jewish organizational reaction to President Obama's speech in Cairo on June 4 can be summed up in one sentence: Left-wing Jewish groups applauded the speech as a whole, while more centrist groups or those that tilt more to the right had both praise and criticism.

Jewish Groups Silent As Obama Calls For Settlement Freeze

Posted on: June 3rd, 2009

WASHINGTON - Even as it publicly stakes out a hard-line position against Israeli settlement expansion, the Obama administration has so far avoided serious criticism from most U.S. Jewish groups and pro-Israel Democratic lawmakers.

Jewish Groups Silent As Obama Calls For Settlement Freeze

Posted on: June 3rd, 2009

WASHINGTON - Even as it publicly stakes out a hard-line position against Israeli settlement expansion, the Obama administration has so far avoided serious criticism from most U.S. Jewish groups and pro-Israel Democratic lawmakers.

Bronx Plot Points Up Threat From Independent Attackers

Posted on: May 27th, 2009

WASHINGTON - The arrest of four men accused of plotting to attack two Bronx synagogues underscores the threat to Jewish targets by individuals or small groups, several experts said.

Bronx Plot Points Up Threat From Independent Attackers

Posted on: May 27th, 2009

WASHINGTON - The arrest of four men accused of plotting to attack two Bronx synagogues underscores the threat to Jewish targets by individuals or small groups, several experts said.

Controversy Abounds During Pope’s Visit To Israel

Posted on: May 13th, 2009

JERUSALEM - Coming as a self-described "pilgrim of peace," Pope Benedict XVI vowed to fight anti-Semitism and called for a Palestinian state in the moments after his arrival in Israel for a five-day visit.

Controversy Abounds During Pope’s Visit To Israel

Posted on: May 13th, 2009

JERUSALEM - Coming as a self-described "pilgrim of peace," Pope Benedict XVI vowed to fight anti-Semitism and called for a Palestinian state in the moments after his arrival in Israel for a five-day visit.

U.S., Israeli Officials To AIPAC: Peace Deal Within Reach

Posted on: May 6th, 2009

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking via satellite, told the AIPAC policy conference in Washington Monday evening that he supported a "triple track" approach to talking with the Palestinians covering security, economic and political negotiations.

Obama Faith-Based Office Emphasizes ‘Policy Partnership’

Posted on: April 14th, 2009

WASHINGTON - Barack Obama said during the campaign that he wanted to keep George W. Bush's faith-based office around - but revamp it. Among the examples of the changes is the new Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, which invited the press to its first briefing for religious and community leaders.

Obama Faith-Based Office Emphasizes ‘Policy Partnership’

Posted on: April 14th, 2009

WASHINGTON - Barack Obama said during the campaign that he wanted to keep George W. Bush's faith-based office around - but revamp it. Among the examples of the changes is the new Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, which invited the press to its first briefing for religious and community leaders.

Blair: Netanyahu Supports Palestinian State In Principle

Posted on: April 7th, 2009

Benjamin Netanyahu supports the creation of a Palestinian state in principle, UN Middle East envoy Tony Blair told reporters Monday after meeting with the Israeli prime minister.

Netanyahu: Israel Committed To Comprehensive Peace Deal

Posted on: April 1st, 2009

Benjamin Netanyahu told his newly sworn-in Cabinet on Tuesday that Israel is committed to reaching a comprehensive peace with the Arab world.

Labor Agrees To Join Likud-Led Government

Posted on: March 25th, 2009

The Labor Party voted Tuesday to join the Likud-led coalition government, virtually guaranteeing that Benjamin Netanyahu will be Israel's next prime minister.

Shrinking Coffers, Mass Layoffs Push Federations Into Crisis Mode

Posted on: March 18th, 2009

Three of the largest local Jewish federations in the United States announced significant layoffs during the past two weeks, raising concerns about the future health of the country's main Jewish charitable network.

Shrinking Coffers, Mass Layoffs Push Federations Into Crisis Mode

Posted on: March 18th, 2009

Three of the largest local Jewish federations in the United States announced significant layoffs during the past two weeks, raising concerns about the future health of the country's main Jewish charitable network.