Analysis As Women’s March Kicks Off, a Look at How It Lost So Much Jewish Support
When a head of the group denies the compatibility of feminism and Zionism or fails to condemn Louis Farrahkan, even sympathetic Jewish voices drop out
Allison Kaplan Sommer
Sex for Judgeship Scandal: Israel's Most Powerful Lawyer Named as Main Suspect
'Effi' Nave has been a dominant figure on Israel's legal scene since 2015, and recently made headlines for allegedly trying to smuggle a travel companion through airport security
Radical Settler, ‘Proud Homophobe’ and Wunderkind: Meet the New Leader of Israel's Far Right
Bezazel Smotrich, the youthful face of unrepentant Jewish extremism, has been elected to lead one of Israel’s oldest parties, marking a generational changing of guard in the settler movement
In Major Blow, Democratic National Committee Withdraws Women’s March Sponsorship
Democratic Jewish leader welcomed decision to 'take a principled stand against anti-Semitism' ■ National Organization for Women also disappeared from new list of sponsors
Southern Poverty Law Center, Emily’s List Distance Themselves From Women's March Following Controversy
Neither appear on the roster of groups behind this year's Women’s March ■ Linda Sarsour: 'We should have been faster and clearer in helping people understand our values and our commitment to fighting anti-Semitism'
Will 2019 Be a Record Election for Israeli Women? The Top Female Politicians to Follow
Over a quarter of the 20th Knesset's lawmakers were female, but advocates are cautiously optimistic that the April 9 election could top that – with these 13 women all likely to make headlines
Analysis Following Natalie Portman PR Disaster, Genesis Prize Goes to Loyal Friend of Netanyahu – and Trump
The decision to award the honor to New England Patriots owner and philanthropist Robert Kraft highlights how the foundation was desperate to avoid another scandal
Everything You Need to Know About Israel's 2019 Election
Why did Benjamin Netanyahu call a snap election for April 9, who are the main competitors, and what are the chances of someone other than Bibi becoming the next prime minister? Read on for the answers
Analysis Why Netanyahu’s Election Campaign Is a Preview of Trump 2020
Team Trump will be avidly watching how the prime minister fares in the upcoming Israeli election, with both leaders facing potential criminal charges in the coming year
Do Jewish Israelis Celebrate New Year’s Eve? It’s Complicated, New Survey Finds
Only 2 percent of Israeli Jews say they conduct any form of soul-searching or resolution-making on December 31, but about a third of young adults will be out celebrating
New Orleans Women's March Canceled Amid National anti-Semitism Controversy
Louisiana chapter cites 'unwillingness' of Women's March co-chairs to step down over anti-Semitic remarks, denounce Louis Farrakhan
'A Guiding Light': Israeli Author Amos Oz Praised for Literary Talent, Peace Advocacy
Former British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, who described him as a secular prophet with 'burning moral passion,' among many who lauded the late writer's influence on Israeli public life
The Group That Brought the Palestinian Issue to U.S. Streets – and Got Marc Lamont Hill in Trouble
The Dream Defenders has played a key role connecting between radical social justice movements and the Palestinian cause in the U.S. We sat down with one of its founders
Chicago Women’s March Events Canceled Under Shadow of National anti-Semitism Controversy
Initially citing ‘time and money,’ local group initially canceled procession, but vowed to hold alternative event. Now they say: ‘There’s no march, there’s no rally’
Netanyahu Named Minister Who 'Slandered' American Jews, Reform and Conservative Leaders Charge
Netanyahu should have made Yariv Levin apologize to non-Orthodox Jews before naming him head of Immigrant Absorption Ministry, says Rabbi Gilad Kariv
10 Jewish Faces Who Made Waves in 2018
From fresh-faced lawmakers looking to make their mark in Congress to rabbis thrust unwittingly into the media spotlight, here are 10 people who came to the fore this year
Anti-Semitism Controversy Divides Women's March: 'We Can't Betray Our Jewish Community'
Washington state chapter disbands, Michigan co-founder urges supporters to join events unaffiliated with official Women's March as anger at leaders over Farrakhan and 'anti-LGBTQism' grows
Analysis Is Saudi Arabia Repaying Trump for Khashoggi by Attacking Linda Sarsour?
A Saudi-owned website considered close to the royal family claimed that Sarsour, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib are agents of Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood who declared a 'jihad' on Trump
How a Sex Scandal Overshadowed a Knesset Ceremony Honoring Israeli Musicians
Feminist group disrupts event and places teen-size bras, panties outside the Knesset – furious at award being given to a singer, Eyal Golan, who once faced accusations of sexual misconduct with underage girls
Arab Village Near Nazareth 'Celebrates Its Destruction' Right in the Ruins
The Zochrot 48mm Film Festival is showing Michel Khleifi's 'Ma’aloul Celebrates Its Destruction' exactly where the houses stood before the 1948 war
Analysis Israeli Army Operation Couldn't Hold Back Outrage Over Government Inaction on Violence Against Women
20,000 protest in Tel Aviv, making it clear that women's lives are just as important as national security concerns
‘One Lonely Little Guy’ How an Ultimatum From George H.W. Bush Transformed U.S.-Israel Relations
A new era was ushered in following a historic standoff between the 41st U.S. president, Jerusalem and the American-Jewish community in the fall of 1991
Analysis A Month After Pittsburgh Tragedy, No Sign of Bold Steps by Trump to Fight anti-Semitism
With two White House roles – anti-Semitism envoy and Jewish liaison – still unfilled and bickering among rival law enforcement agencies, little is being done to stem the dangerous tide of far-right extremism
Muslim Fundraisers Falsely Accused of Not Handing Over Money to Jewish Victims of Pittsburgh Shooting
Crowdfunding project has donated $155,000 to synagogue, but Israeli activist and others wrongly accused it of pocketing all of it but $10,000
Boycotting BDS: U.S. Jews Call on Sponsors of Roger Waters Concert Tour to Pull Support
Organizations urge sponsors to reconsider involvement with 'hostile, bigoted and anti-Semitic' musician who supports boycott against Israel
Analysis Why Comparing the Mexican and Gaza Borders Is Irresistible, but Dangerous
The comparison does little more than score political points, and by fanning the already-high level of rhetorical flames, may actually be making matters worse
The Long, Strange Journey of Lana Marks, Trump’s Pick for South African Ambassador
The daughter of a Jewish property developer, Marks’ story has included leaving Bermuda under a cloud of anti-Semitism, winning a bronze medal for tennis and becoming a handbag designer to the stars
Make Food, Not War Israeli and Iranian Culinary Stars Embrace Collaboration (And Pomegranate Molasses)
Mutual admiration was on the menu when Ottolenghi met the author of ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’ Samin Nosrat in California recently to share secrets from the kitchen
'Hateful and Racist' Women’s March Founder Calls on Leaders to Resign, Citing anti-Semitism and Homophobia
Teresa Shook says Tamika Mallory, Linda Sarsour and Carmen Perez should step down as fallout from ties to anti-Semitic Nation of Islam leader Farrakhan continues
Explained The Women’s March anti-Semitism Controversy Threatening the Movement's Future
How angry rhetoric over Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan could derail the group at the very moment it should be celebrating a historic victory