Reaction To Obama Speech Divides Along Ideological Lines

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.

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      The Obama administration made clear to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during a meeting last week that the U.S. foresees the creation of...

Jewish Groups Silent As Obama Calls For Settlement Freeze

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

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.

ZOA President’s Encounter With Arab Lawmaker

JERUSALEM - An American Jewish leader was restricted by security guards from entering the Knesset last week after he questioned an Arab lawmaker over seemingly anti-Israel statements and practices.

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During a secret visit here earlier this month, CIA Director Leon Panetta told Israeli officials the country should prepare for a situation in which...

Bronx Plot Points Up Threat From Independent Attackers

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

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.

Shavuot/Spring Wines

The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer - spring is in the air and Shavuot is almost here! The warm weather and dairy Shavuot meals provide the perfect excuse to pop the corks on the newest vintage of white and rosé wines.

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Hamas is hopeful President Obama will open a dialogue with the group despite Congressional restrictions on such talks, Ahmed Yousef, Hamas's chief political adviser...

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In stark contrast to the Bush administration, President Obama's staff is not coordinating its policy on Iran or the greater Middle East with Israel...

Controversy Abounds During Pope’s Visit To Israel

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

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.

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Israel's government has quietly begun constructing the country's security barrier along a controversial route that will effectively block off Jewish property and an important...

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

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.

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While President Bush "blindly" and "mindlessly" supported Israel, President Obama may be less willing to give the Jewish state "blank checks," says Rosa Brooks,...

Pentagon Official Blames ‘U.S. Policies’ For Qaeda Attacks

She believes al Qaeda was an "obscure group" turned into a massive threat due to U.S. policies.

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The Obama administration has decided to base its approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on an Arab peace plan, according to a source in Prime...

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Special Report: Update On Illegal Arab Construction In Jerusalem

Obama Faith-Based Office Emphasizes ‘Policy Partnership’

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’

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.

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Concern has been mounting over the implications of President Obama's participation this week in the UN's Alliance of Civilizations summit in Turkey, with some...

Blair: Netanyahu Supports Palestinian State In Principle

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.

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The Israeli army has rejected as "baseless" UN claims that its rules of engagement permitted Jewish soldiers to use civilians - including children -...

Netanyahu: Israel Committed To Comprehensive Peace Deal

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

Pesach Wines

Pesach is a holiday where multiples abound. From the four questions, the 10 plagues and double dipping to the hodgepodge that is charoset or Hillel's famous bitter herb and matzah sandwich, nothing seems to be singular on this holiday. If only our unleavened bread were privy to such excess.

‘Quonfused’ About Quinoa

Quinoa has become a part of the Passover diet for many observant Jews since the Star-K published an article Quinoa, The Grain That's Not, in the Kashrus Kurrents for Pesach, 1997.

Rabbi’s Visit Stirs Temple Mount Debate

JERUSALEM - The recent visit by a prominent U.S. rabbi to the Temple Mount - Judaism's most revered site - stirring anew a quiet debate among some within the Jewish religious community about whether Jews should be permitted to enter the mount.

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Hamas is hopeful that President Obama will open a dialogue with the group, Ahmed Yousef, Hamas's chief political adviser in Gaza, told this column...

Labor Agrees To Join Likud-Led Government

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

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