US & Canada
Palestinian Director of Oscar-Nominated Film Held at U.S. Airport for Hours
Ynet - "I am already used to this, I don't know any other type of life, but it kills me that my son...
Schumer: Hagel “Almost Had Tears in His Eyes” During Meeting
Politico - New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Chuck Hagel "almost had tears in his eyes" as he explained to the former Nebraska senator that the expression "Jewish lobby" is rooted...
Yeshiva Student and Voiceover Artist Has Knack for Projecting Drama (VIDEO)
Justin Lundin, an accounting major at Yeshiva University's Sy Syms School of Business, has a talent for adding drama to everything he says. That's because he's dabbled in the voiceover trade for years, anchoring hundreds...
Poll: 99% of Americans See Nuclear Iran as a Threat
Times of Israel - A huge majority of Americans view Iran's nuclear program as a "critical threat," alongside the North Korean nuclear program and "international terrorism," according to a poll released Monday. The...
All Female Jewish Democrats in Senate, House Join NJDC Women’s Initiative
All of the Jewish women representing the Democratic party in the U.S. Senate and...
‘Forward’ Editor Wins Twersky Award for Interview With Hamas Official
An editor who last spring conducted the first-ever interview a senior Hamas leader gave...
800 Cultural Exchange Trips in Congress Between 2006-2011, Only 5 to Israel
In the years 2006 -2011 U.S. lawmakers and their senior staff took more than 800...
Can Stanley Fischer Save America’s Economy?
Washington Post - Every August, central bankers from across the globe, who collectively pull...
Bill Maher: Based on Republican Statements “The Israelis are Controlling Our Government” (VIDEO)
Bill Maher joined the chorus of conspiracy theorists this weekend, perpetuating the trope that Israel...
Palestinian Director of Oscar-Nominated Film Held at U.S. Airport for Hours
Ynet - "I am already used to this, I don't know any other type of life, but it kills me that my son ...
Schumer: Hagel “Almost Had Tears in His Eyes” During Meeting
Politico - New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Chuck Hagel "almost had tears in his eyes" as he explained to the former...
Yeshiva Student and Voiceover Artist Has Knack for Projecting Drama (VIDEO)
Justin Lundin, an accounting major at Yeshiva University's Sy Syms School of Business, has a talent for adding drama to everything he says. That's because...
Poll: 99% of Americans See Nuclear Iran as a Threat
Times of Israel - A huge majority of Americans view Iran's nuclear program as a "critical threat," alongside the North Korean nuclear program...
All Female Jewish Democrats in Senate, House Join NJDC Women’s Initiative
All of the Jewish women representing the Democratic party in the U.S. Senate and Congress have chosen to become Honorary Co-Chairs of the ...
‘Forward’ Editor Wins Twersky Award for Interview With Hamas Official
An editor who last spring conducted the first-ever interview a senior Hamas leader gave a Jewish publication was announced as the winner of ...
800 Cultural Exchange Trips in Congress Between 2006-2011, Only 5 to Israel
In the years 2006 -2011 U.S. lawmakers and their senior staff took more than 800 cultural exchange trips courtesy of foreign governments. Of those 800...
Can Stanley Fischer Save America’s Economy?
Washington Post - Every August, central bankers from across the globe, who collectively pull the levers of the world economy, descend on Grand Teton...
Bill Maher: Based on Republican Statements “The Israelis are Controlling Our Government” (VIDEO)
Bill Maher joined the chorus of conspiracy theorists this weekend, perpetuating the trope that Israel has undue influence over American policy. During a debate with...
Rabbi’s Son Died Protecting Others From German Troops in WWII, Daughter Reunited With Medals
A Jewish woman whose father died fighting in the Second World War only months before she was born received his medals, including a Purple Heart...
Rising GOP Senator Marco Rubio to Visit Israel, Jordan
Fresh off his response speech to the State of the Union address of President Barack Obama, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is visiting Israel...
Ed Koch’s Army Diary Details Battle With Antisemites
New York Post - When Edward I. Koch was just a lanky 19-year-old Army draftee from The Bronx marching off to World War II,...
Sen. McCain: Hagel Will Likely be Confirmed
The Blaze - Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Sunday conceded that President Barack Obama's pick for secretary of defense will likely be confirmed, despite a last-ditch...
Major Jewish Groups Call for Further Review of Chuck Hagel Record
Jewish groups are seconding the call of Senate Republicans for further review of defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel before a final vote is held on...
