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State Department’s Stuart Eizenstat said almost no claims were denied “because of a lack of documentation.” Wikimedia Commons
February 20, 2019, 9:04 am
Questions Over Fairness Of New French Reparations
Those who lost both parents get less than those who lost one; ‘issue of equity should be examined,’ says expert.
By Stewart Ain
The tracks leading to Auschwitz. An attorney for the survivors said that Hungarian Jews were stripped of bank accounts, insurance policies, cash and personal property valued at the time at more than $1 billion. Pixabay
January 29, 2019, 5:56 pm
Hungarian Reparations Case To Proceed
D.C. appeals court clears way for survivors to sue government and its national railroad in U.S.; could be headed to Supreme Court.
By Stewart Ain
Protesters in Philadelphia earlier this month gather to urge an end to the government shutdown.. Getty Images / Courtesy Met Council
January 23, 2019, 9:30 am
Community Mobilizing To Aid Federal Workers
UJA-Fed. approves $5 million in loans for those caught in shutdown; Met Council, other groups stepping up.
By Stewart Ain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with White House National Security Adviser John Bolton as they meet on January 6, 2019 in Jerusalem, Israel. Getty Images
January 16, 2019, 9:22 am
Israel Caught In New Congress’ Crosshairs
By Stewart Ain
Illustrative image of a property in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City owned by Ateret Kohanim. Here people walk past the Wittenberg House, which was previously owned by former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon and used as a place of cultural gatherings at the end of the 1800s. Getty Images
January 8, 2019, 3:05 pm
Questions Over Jerusalem Land-Sale Case
Jewish right has taken up Palestinian-American’s cause, but issue raises thorny political concerns.
By Stewart Ain
Provocation or principled stand? Emily Bloch, left, Ben Doernberg, Shira Tiffany were ejected from Birthright tour. Courtesy of Emily Bloch
January 2, 2019, 9:16 am
Birthright Hits Back After New ‘Disruptions’
Contract clause added about ‘hijacking’ trip; activist urge ‘diversity of viewpoints’ on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
By Stewart Ain
The case of Bahia Amawi, a speech language pathologist in Texas, added to the thorny debate over states’ anti-BDS laws. Screen capture: The Intercept
December 26, 2018, 9:20 am
How The Split Over BDS Laws Has Come To Test The Limits Of Free Speech
Political expression seen at stake amid rifts in community.
By Stewart Ain
“There is an automatic majority to defame Israel,” Elyakim Rubinstein says.
December 18, 2018, 5:40 pm
U.N. ‘Wicked’ But Hopeful Signs Exist
In New York, a former Israeli Supreme Court justice weighs in on the world body
By Stewart Ain
Lloyd C. Blankfein and David M. Solomon Photos courtesy of UJA-Federation of New York
December 18, 2018, 5:05 pm
UJA-Fed. Giving Up 4 Percent
Annual Wall Street Dinner takes in a record $31 million.
By Stewart Ain
The new law would affect nonprofits’ outlays for commuter benefits such as transit or parking. Myparkingspot.com
December 12, 2018, 9:07 am
An Obscure Tax Could Cost Jewish Nonprofits Millions
Repeal efforts are underway for this little-noticed tax law provision.
By Stewart Ain
Airbnb is being accused of violating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against Jews in the West Bank.
December 5, 2018, 9:34 am
American Jews, Hurt By Airbnb Move, Enter Legal Fight
Delaware suit charges rental giant with redlining for West Bank boycott.
By Stewart Ain
Avi Ganon: World ORT schools offer students a Jewish identity, “and they learn science and technology.”
December 4, 2018, 4:24 pm
World ORT Looks To Bring STEM Program To N.Y.
By Stewart Ain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands Sunday with Chadian President Idriss Deby, the first president of his country to visit Israel. Getty Images
November 28, 2018, 9:41 am
Israel On High Wire As It Charts New Geopolitical Course
Diplomatic openings in Middle East, Africa and with far right in Europe may come with costs.
By Stewart Ain
Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. Getty Images
November 28, 2018, 9:36 am
Is A Right-Wing Populist In Store For Post-Bibi Israel?
By Stewart Ain
Courtesy of Met Council
November 21, 2018, 2:25 pm
Met Council Saves Thanksgiving For NYCHA Complex In The Bronx
Poverty agency delivers food after rat infestation.
By Stewart Ain
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