Jacob Kamaras / JNS.org
ARTICLES BY: Jacob Kamaras / JNS.org
Haifa University Infuses Holocaust Commemoration With Entrepreneurial Spirit
JNS.org - Sand inspired Rivka Baum to tell the story of the Holocaust. What may sound like an odd inspiration became anything but when Baum...
The Integration Between Israeli and American Jews in New Jersey
JNS.org - Rather than a classroom setting, New Jersey middle and high school students participating in the Israeli-American Council’s (IAC) Eitanim entrepreneurship program get to...
Jewish National Fund Goes West With New President, Marking Historic Shift
JNS.org - The appointment of the new president at the Jewish National Fund (JNF) -- the nonprofit known for its initiatives to develop the land of Israel and enhance...
The Jewish Year’s Inspiring Newsmakers
JNS.org - Judaism’s High Holidays are a time for prayer, introspection and also inspiration. Amid the headlines on terrorism and political disputes, some prominent newsmakers in the...
Hurricane Harvey the Peak of a Devastating Three-Year Flooding Trend for Houston’s Jews
JNS.org - As a member of Houston’s Jewish community -- and as someone writing about a devastating flood there for the third time since May 2015 -- I’m...
Momentum and Mixed Signals: The Arab-Israeli Peace Process
JNS.org - Although regional conditions have created momentum for a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace deal, Palestinian and Arab leaders are sending mixed signals to Israel. In his recent remarks to...
AIPAC Policy Conference Adapts to the World of Trump
JNS.org - In recent years, AIPAC’s policy conferences have centered on hot-button issues such as the Iran nuclear deal, tension between the Obama administration and Israel, Prime...
International Jewish Youth Convention’s Delicate Balancing Act On Refugee Debate
JNS.org -- In an ever-polarized American era, nonprofits often need to decide how to make their organization’s or constituency’s voice heard on policy issues, without making overtly...
International Conference of Jewish Teens About Vision and Resolve
JNS.org -- My interview with Aaron Mantell and Danielle Wadler, two teens from New York’s Long Island region, was drowned out by a parade of chanting students. Welcome...
Trump Cabinet Brings a Mix of Assurances and Mysteries on Israel
JNS.org - After raising concerns in the pro-Israel community early in his campaign -- for saying that he would remain “neutral” in navigating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- President-elect Donald Trump...
10 Things to Know About Israel’s Tourism Sector
JNS.org - Some 2.9 million people visited Israel last year, a 3.6 percent increase from 2015. Earlier this week, Israel’s Ministry of Tourism released a report summarizing international...
Five Potential Developments in US-Israel Relations in 2017
JNS.org - The onset of 2017 comes a mere few weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, ushering in a new era in the US-Israel relationship. The...
The Year in Review: 10 Israel News Stories That Defined 2016
JNS.org - President Barack Obama sprang his much-anticipated “December surprise” on Israel at the United Nations last week, capping off 2016 with a bang as it...
How Did Jewish Newspapers Handle Presidential Endorsements, and What Price Are They Paying for Their Choices?
JNS.org -- Any newspaper that makes political endorsements runs the risk of alienating readers who disagree with the publication’s candidate of choice. Angry letters and canceled...
American Who Was Political Prisoner in Iran Slams Possible Appointment of Robert Malley as Special Envoy
What Would Hiring Robert Malley Say About Biden’s Plans on Iran?
Saudi Arabia Is Sending Joe Biden Mixed Messages
The Hellenic Countries Are Integrating Into the Middle East
Report: Israel Concerned Over ICC Probe After Ouster of Donald Trump