Charter-School Debate Roils U.S. Orthodox Communities

Posted on: March 11th, 2009

The Yeshiva Elementary School, an Orthodox institution in Miami Beach with about 450 students, was in dire straits in late 2008. It was behind on payroll, in significant debt and facing financial collapse.

Charter-School Debate Roils U.S. Orthodox Communities

Posted on: March 11th, 2009

The Yeshiva Elementary School, an Orthodox institution in Miami Beach with about 450 students, was in dire straits in late 2008. It was behind on payroll, in significant debt and facing financial collapse.

Pope Looks To Mend Vatican-Jewish Relations

Posted on: February 18th, 2009

ROME - Always uneasy, the relationship between the Vatican and the Jewish community took another sour turn recently when Pope Benedict XVI announced he was rescinding the excommunication of a bishop who denies the Holocaust.

Pope Looks To Mend Vatican-Jewish Relations

Posted on: February 18th, 2009

ROME - Always uneasy, the relationship between the Vatican and the Jewish community took another sour turn recently when Pope Benedict XVI announced he was rescinding the excommunication of a bishop who denies the Holocaust.

Polls Point To Big Win For Netanyahu, Israeli Right

Posted on: February 4th, 2009

JERUSALEM - If the polls are right, the outcome of next Tuesday's Israeli election is a foregone conclusion.

Intense Debate Follows Orthodox Rabbi’s Presence At D.C. Service

Posted on: January 28th, 2009

A prominent Manhattan rabbi is defending his decision to participate in last week's National Prayer Service.

Intense Debate Follows Orthodox Rabbi’s Presence At D.C. Service

Posted on: January 28th, 2009

A prominent Manhattan rabbi is defending his decision to participate in last week's National Prayer Service.

Israelis Ask: Did We Win War Against Hamas?

Posted on: January 21st, 2009

JERUSALEM - With a cease-fire in place, Israelis are asking whether the 22-day war against Hamas in Gaza achieved its aims.

Gaza Fallout Could Affect Entire Mideast

Posted on: January 14th, 2009

JERUSALEM - With Israel's war in Gaza in its third week, it's clear the outcome could have far-reaching regional implications.

As Gaza Fighting Intensifies, Diplomats Push For Cease-Fire

Posted on: January 7th, 2009

JERUSALEM - In the second week of the war in Gaza, with Israeli ground troops intensifying their actions against Hamas militants, diplomatic efforts to end the fighting gathered pace.

Israel Hopes Gaza Strike Will Be A Game Changer

Posted on: December 31st, 2008

JERUSALEM - Israel's retaliation against persistent Hamas mortar and rocket attacks on civilians in southern Israel has been far more ferocious than anyone, including Hamas, expected.

Madoff Scheme Delivers Major Blow To FSU Jews

Posted on: December 24th, 2008

MOSCOW - The Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Bernard Madoff is the latest in a string of financial blows to Jewish aid programs in the former Soviet Union, wiping out a major foundation that was the primary funder of Jewish higher education in Russia.

Madoff Scandal Rocks Jewish Philanthropic World

Posted on: December 17th, 2008

The securities fraud of Bernard Madoff has rocked the Jewish nonprofit world - and the worst may be yet to come.

Madoff Scandal Rocks Jewish Philanthropic World

Posted on: December 17th, 2008

The securities fraud of Bernard Madoff has rocked the Jewish nonprofit world - and the worst may be yet to come.

Tears And Praise As Israeli Victims Of Mumbai Attack Are Laid To Rest

Posted on: December 3rd, 2008

KFAR CHABAD, Israel - Rabbis wept, women wailed and Chabad faithful called for avenging the tragedy in Mumbai with holiness and love as thousands gathered here Tuesday for the funerals of the two Chabad emissaries killed in last week's Mumbai terrorist attacks.

Tears And Praise As Israeli Victims Of Mumbai Attack Are Laid To Rest

Posted on: December 3rd, 2008

KFAR CHABAD, Israel - Rabbis wept, women wailed and Chabad faithful called for avenging the tragedy in Mumbai with holiness and love as thousands gathered here Tuesday for the funerals of the two Chabad emissaries killed in last week's Mumbai terrorist attacks.

Jews Mostly Comfortable With Obama’s Early Appointees

Posted on: November 26th, 2008

WASHINGTON - Barack Obama's "team of rivals" is turning into a collection well known to the Jewish community, which should comfort those who expressed apprehension about the president-elect's possible Cabinet choices.

Olmert Bids Adieu To U.S. Jews, Says ‘Peace Within Reach’

Posted on: November 19th, 2008

JERUSALEM - In a normal year, an address by the Israeli prime minster would be treated as the centerpiece of a gathering of American Jews, especially one being held in Jerusalem.

Olmert Bids Adieu To U.S. Jews, Says ‘Peace Within Reach’

Posted on: November 19th, 2008

JERUSALEM - In a normal year, an address by the Israeli prime minster would be treated as the centerpiece of a gathering of American Jews, especially one being held in Jerusalem.

Obama’s Pick For Chief Of Staff: Committed Jew, Political Attack Dog

Posted on: November 12th, 2008

WASHINGTON - Political insight, killer in a fight, Yiddishkeit - it's an inseparable package when it comes to Rahm Emanuel, say those who know President-elect Barack Obama's pick to be the next White House chief of staff.