Posts Tagged: Jewish leaders
Report: Pope Francis Forced to Cancel Israel Trip Over Labor Dispute
JNS.org - Pope Francis has been forced to cancel his planned trip to Israel in May due to a labor dispute within the Israeli...
Israel Summons Hungarian Ambassador Over Growing Anti-Semitism
JNS.org - The Israeli Foreign Ministry summoned Hungary's newly appointed ambassador to the Jewish state, Andor Nagy, to express "deep concern" over rising anti-Semitism...
Jewish Leaders Praise Retiring Congressman Henry Waxman
JNS.org - Jewish leaders praised U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), who on Thursday announced his intent to retire, for his contributions to the U.S.-Israel...
State of the Union Address: What Jewish Leaders Want to Hear
JNS.org - Israeli-Palestinian conflict negotiations and the Iran nuclear program are at the top of the Jewish community's agenda ahead of tonight's annual State of...
The Tradition of Women as Leaders
This week's parsha (bible portion) could be entitled "The birth of a leader." We see Moses, adopted by Pharaoh's daughter, growing up as a prince...
Boteach: I Challenge Roger Waters to a Debate on Israel
Last week I responded to former Pink Floyd front man Roger Waters' abhorrent statements comparing Israel to Nazi Germany. My dispute with Waters was picked up...
Being a Leader Means Being True to Yourself
I have argued in previous years of Covenant and Conversation that the episode in which the Jewish people acquired its name - when Jacob wrestled...
Top American Jewish Leaders Slam Kerry, Obama Admin. Over Iran, Peace Talks Comments
Top American Jewish leaders had harsh words Sunday for U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, and the Obama administration. Their comments came after recent remarks...
Jewish Leaders Tout ‘Constructive and Open Exchange’ on Iran at White House Meeting
Following an unexpected and hurriedly arranged White House meeting Tuesday Jewish leaders said they "had a constructive and open exchange," with Administration officials over efforts...
Answering God’s Call to Responsibility
The early history of humanity as told in the Torah is a series of disappointments. God gives human beings freedom, which they then misuse. Adam...
The Courage Not to Conform
Leaders lead. That does not mean to say that they don't follow. But what they follow is different from what most people follow. They don't...
Steinitz Says ‘Say it in Arabic’ after Abbas Condemns Murder of IDF Soldiers in English
i24 News - Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday condemned the killing of two Israel soldiers by Palestinians in recent days. Speaking ...
Five Proud 20th Century Jews Who Changed the World
The Jewish people have had such a positive effect on the world - so many heroes and so many great contributions in so many arenas....
Reinforcing Relations Between Israel & European Jewry
Last week, The Israeli-Jewish Congress (IJC) hosted a special gathering of European Jewish leaders in the Knesset, under the auspices of Speaker of the Knesset, Mr. Yuli...
