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July 16, 2018 12:10 pm

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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...

September 27, 2017 3:29 pm

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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...

September 11, 2017 11:23 am

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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...

August 30, 2017 10:41 am

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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...

April 4, 2017 7:25 am

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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...

March 28, 2017 6:38 am

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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...

February 22, 2017 7:43 am

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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...

February 22, 2017 7:41 am

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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...

January 19, 2017 7:37 am

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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...

January 16, 2017 7:22 am

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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...

January 5, 2017 4:45 am

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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...

December 28, 2016 7:46 am

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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...

November 21, 2016 3:28 pm

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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...

May 11, 2016 6:39 am

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At the March of the Living, Learning How to Live

JNS.org - Sophie Wortsman. 16. Toronto. Student. Benji Zoller. 18. Dallas. Student. Sam Peltz. 83. Florida and New York. Survivor. Jacob Kamaras. 30. Houston. Journalist. We all shared the same...