Ghastly murder of Jewish child in NY
JTAJul 14, 2011
NEW YORK The body of an eight-year-old Brooklyn boy who disappeared while walking home from camp this week was found, a suspect was arrested in his murder. The...
House to PA, 406-6: No one-way statehood
JTAJul 14, 2011
WASHINGTON The US House of Representatives threatened to cut off funding to the PA if it pursues recognition of statehood outside of negotiations with Israel. A...
Far-right Berlin millionaire defends meeting with Israel
JTAJul 14, 2011
BERLIN Berlin-based right-wing politician Patrik Brinkmann has defended his meeting with a top Israeli official, saying it is part of his goal of building a...
Fire ravages NY shul
JTAJul 14, 2011
NEW YORK A fire has badly damaged Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, one of New York Citys most prominent synagogues. The four-alarm fire broke out Monday, July 11, at...
Jewish approval rating of Obama unchanged
JTAJul 07, 2011
WASHINGTON President Obamas status among American Jews remains unaffected despite recent tensions with Israels government, according to a Gallup Poll. Obamas...
Colorado cuts Medicaid coverage for circumcision
JTAJun 30, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO — Colorado will end Medicaid coverage for routine circumcisions on July 1. The measure was announced as part of a package of cuts aimed at balancing...
Supreme Court to consider Jerusalem passport question
JTAJun 23, 2011
WASHINGTON Among the issues the US Supreme Court will consider when it reconvenes next October is whether an American born in Jerusalem may list his birthplace as...
American citizens leave for Gaza flotilla
JTAJun 23, 2011
ATHENS A group of Americans have left for Athens to join a flotilla of ships planning to challenge Israels naval blockade of the Gaza Strip. The 36 American...
Yale to launch a new anti-Semitism program
JTAJun 23, 2011
WASHINGTON Yale University is launching a new program for the study of anti-Semitism, the schools provost said in a statement. The Monday, June 20, announcement by...
Sherman’s bill would preserve bris rights
JTAJun 16, 2011
WASHINGTON US Rep. Brad Sherman will introduce a bill to prevent cities from banning male circumcision, the California lawmakers office said. Shermans bill, which...
