Politically Correct: US Condemns ‘Tragic Stabbings in Jerusalem’
The State Dept. also is "concerned about mounting tensions" on the Temple Mount, without suggesting the source of the conflict.
Cambridge Synagogue Welcoming Syrian Refugees, Anti-Semitism and All
Some members worried that the largely Muslim refugees would hold anti-Semitic views, but they decided not to be “governed by our fears.”
HIAS Facing Jewish Resistance to Its Role in Muslim Immigration
HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield has complained that when he made an appeal at a synagogues to promote Muslim immigration to America, the members asked him why they should support bringing in people who would eventually burn down their synagogues.
NY Times Says Abbas Has Given Up on Establishing PA State
The New York Times' editorial Thursday uncharacteristically criticized Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
Obama Ordered Kerry and Samantha Power to Snub Netanyahu at UN
Lower-level U.S. officials attended the speech but did not join others who applauded when the Prime Minister warned that the deal with Iran will bring war.
US State Dept. Condemns Terrorist Attack on Henkins
US State Dept. condemns shooting attack "which resulted in the deaths" of the Henkins.
Following in Paul’s Footsteps, Chicago Rabbi Carves Up a Rift Between US Jews and...
Watching as part of American Jewry takes one more step away...
Jewish Community to Hold Memorial Vigil Friday Outside of Palestinian Mission to UN
"It's unbearable to imagine how four children watched their parents murdered..."
13 Dead, 20 Wounded in Oregon Community College Shooting
More than a dozen students shot to death on small community college in Oregon.
Kerry Drafts Americans in War on ISIS, Offers $5 Million for Information
Kerry unleashes a new weapon to defeat ISIS: $5 million for information that can disrupt ISIS trade.
Iranian Arms Delivery to Yemen Rebels Intercepted
A "dhow" vessel was caught in the Arabian Sea attempting to smuggle Iranian arms in to Yemeni Houthi rebels.
Middle East Quartet Hits Only Flat Notes
The Middle East Quartet does not realize its notes are flat and reveal how tone-deaf are its members.
US Government Shutdown Averted
No shutdown: U.S. Government will be funded through Dec. 11.
Court Rules Jimmy Kimmel Can Make Fun of ‘Flying Rabbi’
YouTube videos feature Sondik on the street singing Chassidic style tunes.
Russia, Israel’s New Northern Neighbor, Bombs Targets in Syria [video]
Russian control of Syrian airspace places both Israeli and American air forces in immediate danger.
Breaking News: Russia Gives Green Light for Air Strikes in Syria
A Federation Council resolution makes it more possible for Russia to carry out air strikes in Syria to defend Assad. Syria demands US remove its planes.
Abbas Blames US for Stealing His Thunder at UN General Assembly
Palestinian leader Abbas won't drop a "bombshell" in his UN speech this week but blames the US for it.
Jim Joseph Foundation Funds Israel’s ‘Northern Exposure’ Program
The post-Birthright 'Northern Exposure' has won an expansion grant from the US-based Jim Joseph Foundation.
Obama, Putin Strongly Disagree over Syria, Ukraine at UN
Obama was vehement about the need to replace Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, while Putin insisted removing him would be a wrong move. Obama suggested Putin’s engagements in both Syria and Ukraine has been damaging to global instability.
Obama’s UN Speech Ignores Israel but Hits Hard at Putin and Assad
Obama finally understands: "There are no simple answers to the changes that are taking place in much of the Middle East and North Africa."
Kerry Plays Pollyanna to Zarif’s Machiavelli
Kerry and Zarif hold joint press conference - Kerry eager to please and Zarif solely focused on the prize.
Sanctions No More: Tehran to Purchase Sukhoi Superjet, Satellite Equipment in $21 Billion Deal...
As international sanctions falls apart, it looks like the US has made Russia the biggest winner.
Crowd Assaults Anti-Islamist for Tearing Pages out of Koran [video]
A "professional" protester yelled at a Ohio university that the Koran is evil and ripped out some pages. A crowd assaulted him.
US Denies Report Kerry Prevented Abbas-Netanyahu Meeting
One version is that report that John Kerry didn’t want Abbas and Netanyahu to meet without his presence. Another version is that Abbas is playing games - again.
Speaker of the House John Boehner Resigning
Bye-bye Boehner
Delta Adds 4 Weekly Flights on Tel Aviv Route
Delta is picking up traffic American Airlines will lose when it halts its Philadelphia-Tel Aviv route in January.
Israel and Russia Create Joint Military Working Group on Syria
Russia and Israel create coordinating group to avoid mishaps in the region.
Putin, Obama to Meet Sept. 28 at UN General Assembly
Russia's Pres. Putin and US Pres. Obama are set to meet at the UN General Assembly but their agendas appear to be quite different.
New York Jews Dumping Clinton for Sanders
A new poll shows a majority of New York Jews view Clinton as unfavorable. Biden catching up.
Weather for Sukkot in Israel and New York: Pleasant
Weather forecasters are promising partly cloudy to sunny skies through the weekend and at least until the beginning of the Sukkot holiday, which begins...