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This medieval dome reliquary, from the 12th century, is part of the Guelph Treasure Courtesy of Nicholas M. O’Donnell
July 18, 2018, 8:53 am
Victory For Heirs Of German Jewish Art Dealers Allegedly Fleeced By Nazis
US Court says Guelph treasure case, which seeks to recover $250 million collection of medieval relics, can proceed.
By Stewart Ain
Hebrew University’s Yuval Shany: Taking over UN’s Human Rights Committee.
July 17, 2018, 3:48 pm
Raising Human Rights Issues At The UN
Yuval Shany is the first Israeli to serve as chair on the United Nations Human Rights Committee.
By Stewart Ain
Clal’s Rabbi Irwin Kula: “New forms of ordination will disrupt existing the authorities and seminaries.”
July 11, 2018, 8:39 am
Maverick Ordinations Spark Probe In Conservative Movement
Disciplinary action possible as question of who is a rabbi now up for grabs.
By Stewart Ain
Alexandria Osasio-Cortez’s views on Israel reflect a growing gap between Democrats and the Jewish state. Getty images
July 5, 2018, 9:17 am
Ocasio-Cortez Newest Test For Centrist Democrats
Likely Queens House member’s views on Israel point to struggle in party over Jewish state.
By Stewart Ain
City pilot program will offer kosher and hallal meals at two public and two private schools in the fall.
June 27, 2018, 9:08 am
Kosher, Halal School Meals Now On The Table
By Stewart Ain
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, center, with officials at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and the Rockaways at ceremony earlier this month marking state money for security improvements to schools and JCCs. Haftr.org
June 26, 2018, 3:51 pm
Security Grants Rise Along With Anti-Semitism
Jewish institutions get millions from federal, state coffers for cameras, and other improvements.
By Stewart Ain
Gov. Andrew Cuomo with officials at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and the Rockaways at ceremony earlier this month marking state money for security improvements to schools and JCCs.
June 26, 2018, 11:20 am
Security Grants Rise Along With Anti-Semitism
Jewish institutions get millions from federal, state coffers for cameras, and other improvements.
By Stewart Ain
Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem
June 20, 2018, 1:05 pm
Hadassah Hit With $21M Suit
Israeli crisis management company claims it rescued the women’s organization and wasn’t fully paid.
By Stewart Ain
President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting in March with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. Getty Images
June 13, 2018, 9:20 am
Trump Divides U.S. And Israeli Jews
One-third favorability here, three-quarters in Israel, surveys show.
By Stewart Ain
Rachel and Andrew Leone under the chuppah: Aufruf blessing “meant the world to us and me,” Rachel said.
June 13, 2018, 8:56 am
Premarital Blessing Now Challenging Middle Movement
As the Conservative branch looks to reach out to interfaith couples, the aufruf ceremony is coming under scrutiny.
By Stewart Ain
The U.S. and Israel flags on the walls of the Old City in Jerusalem, Dec. 6, 2017. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP/Getty Images)
May 30, 2018, 9:06 am
Israelis Balk At Input From U.S. Jews: Survey
UJA poll reveals ‘dangerous’ split on key issues, yet sense of common destiny.
By Stewart Ain
A Palestinian woman and child in a Gaza refugee camp. Some 65 percent of Gazans live in poverty. Getty Images
May 23, 2018, 8:59 am
New Questions As Focus Shifts To Getting Aid To Gaza
Task force ponders what to do with Hamas as it tries to build international support.
By Stewart Ain
A week of staggering contrasts: Ivanka Trump at the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem; deadly violence at the Gaza border; Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai. PHOTOS BY GETTY IMAGES
May 16, 2018, 11:40 am
After Agony-Ecstasy Week, Concern Over Trump Peace Plan
Historic moment in Jerusalem; violence in Gaza. With U.S. firmly on Israel’s side, analysts see little hope for progress.
By Stewart Ain
A new road sign indicating the way to the new US embassy in Jerusalem. Getty Images.
May 10, 2018, 4:30 pm
Monday’s Embassy Move Could ‘Spark New Round Of Violence’
Expert see ‘a lot of tinder’ on the ground in Jerusalem; blow to prospects for peace.
By Stewart Ain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s annual policy conference at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., March 6, 2018. Getty Images
May 9, 2018, 8:59 am
Bibi Wins On Nuke Deal, But Its Future Is Uncertain
After Trump’s risky move, experts asking, ‘What now?’
By Stewart Ain
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