Business
Federal relief: half billion to 1,000 Jewish organizations
Ben Sales, JTAJul 16, 2020
NEW YORK — More than 1,000 Jewish organizations received federal coronavirus relief loans totaling approximately $540 million to $1.3 billion. The recipients included...
US charities continue Israel support
JTAMay 21, 2020
By Larry Luxner NEW YORK — Some 200 Israeli foster children with emotional and physical needs are riding out the coronavirus pandemic at the Ahava Children and Youth...
What does growing scrutiny of China mean for Israel?
JNSMay 07, 2020
By Ariel Ben Solomon Growing calls for an investigation into China’s handling and possible coverup of the coronavirus outbreak have observers debating the potential...
Kibbutz Lavi retools for remote Judaism
Israel21cApr 23, 2020
By Nathan Jeffay With synagogues shut, a kibbutz has started working on a solution for the new world of cyber-prayer: a home ark for rabbis to use in their webcam...
In Israel: from missiles to ventilators
JNSApr 08, 2020
By Yaakov Lappin JERUSALEM — In ordinary times, Israel Aerospace Industry’s Systems Missiles Space group churns out advanced missiles, including interceptors used by...
Arad gets a new lease on life with new mayoral leadership
Larry HankinApr 02, 2020
heard the expression, “Why reinvent the wheel?” When Nisan Ben Hamo returned to his hometown after IDF, college and early career, he found he needed to do just that....
How coronavirus affects Jewish businesses
JNSMar 05, 2020
By Faygie Holt Fashion designer Breezy (she goes by her first name only) had it all planned out. In order to get her spring clothing line to stores for the upcoming...
Zhug is spicing up Ukraine economy
Cnaan Liphshiz, JTAJan 02, 2020
TAIROVE, Ukraine — For a couple of days each week, the Black Sea breeze carries the aroma of cilantro across this town near Odessa. The smell blends nicely with the...
Millions in Israeli cybersecurity contracts
JNSDec 19, 2019
CHANUKAH 5780 SECTION B PAGE 3 By Yaakov Lappin The cyber threat posed by Israel’s enemies to the country’s critical infrastructure and other key targets is high,...
Smoked salmon purveyor is also a Brexit politician
Cnaan Liphshiz, JTASep 26, 2019
ROSH HASHANAH EDITION 5780 SECTION B PAGE 8 LONDON — Twenty years ago, this city’s oldest maker of smoked salmon endured a series of catastrophes that convinced its...
