What to know about Temple Israel and its significance to Michigan
Temple Israel, the scene of an active shooter incident Thursday afternoon, is a major Reform synagogue on Walnut Lake…
Mirilashvili on Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, and Israel’s priorities
Every big story in this country has fingerprints on it. You learn that fast. You also learn something…
Israel doesn’t need world’s permission to fight Iran
Just who has the right to tell Israel how to defend itself against Iran’s nuclear weapons, ballistic missile…
How to celebrate Purim with resilience in Israel, Diaspora
An old friend of mine, Rabbi Richard Hammerman, and his wife, Sharon, are in Israel for a few…
Beyond Zionism: After Gaza, the American Jewish Left Rethinks Jewish Identity
A recent survey by the Jewish Federations of North America found that only one third of American Jews…
Belgium accuses U.S. ambassador of disinformation for claims of antisemitism over circumcision case
Belgium’s government summoned U.S. Ambassador Bill White for consultations on Tuesday after he accused the country of antisemitism,…
Abbas publishes Palestinian Authority draft constitution
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas ordered the publication of the draft constitution for a Palestinian state earlier this…
Australia announces gun buyback plans less than a week after Bondi Beach shooting
Sydney — Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to “get guns off our streets,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
Los Gatos celebrates Hanukkah on Main | Los Gatan
BRIMMING PLAZA – A crowd of roughly 350-400 (per LGMSPD) celebrated the start of Hanukkah at Plaza Park,…
Youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim mourned as Texas rabbi recovers from wounds sustained trying to help
Sydney — Hundreds of people gathered in Sydney on Thursday to mourn the youngest victim of the terrorist…
North Queensland’s small Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah in Townsville
When Rabbi Ari Rubin heard about the tragedy in Bondi, he knew his regional Queensland community needed him…
More than $1 million in donations pour in for Ahmed al Ahmed, hero who tackled Bondi Beach gunman
Like many Australians strolling at Bondi Beach on long, warm summer evenings, Ahmed al Ahmed just wanted a…