National
Does Turner win signal move to GOP?
JTASep 15, 2011
By Daniel Treiman, JTA NEW YORK — Was it Israel, same-sex marriage or the Obama administrations handling of the economy? Thats the question political partisans...
Muslims call for Shalit’s release
JTASep 08, 2011
NEW YORK A group of prominent American Muslims issued a letter urging Hamas to immediately release captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. The Aug. 26 letters 11...
Jews like Perry’s commitment to Israel, but worry about his religious zeal
Ron Kampeas, JTAAug 18, 2011
WASHINGTON To some conservative Jews, Texas Gov. Rick Perry would make an excellent presidential candidate. Hes been to Israel more than any other candidate in the...
Gilad Shalit billboard going up in LA
JTAAug 11, 2011
LOS ANGELES A massive billboard calling attention to the plight of captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit is up in Los Angeles. The billboard, which went up Monday,...
Bill would shut down PLO office
JTAAug 04, 2011
WASHINGTON An appropriations bill would shut down the PLO office in Washington if Palestinians pursue statehood recognition absent talks with Israel and fail to take...
To avoid money cuts, Jews look to new panel
Ron Kampeas, JTAAug 04, 2011
WASHINGTON Even before the debt deal was signed this week in Washington, US Jewish groups and recipients of government largesse were asking the same question: Whos...
San Francisco Court cuts bris ban
Dan Klein, JTAAug 04, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO — A state Superior Court judge in California ruled that a proposal to ban circumcision for minors must be struck from San Franciscos November...
Beck and Jews: Does he get them?
Ron Kampeas, JTAJul 28, 2011
WASHINGTON Does Glenn Beck get Jews? It depends on whom you ask to a degree but it also seems to depend on the day of the week. […]
Orthodox groups clarify status on reporting child abuse
JTAJul 28, 2011
NEW YORK Two Orthodox Jewish groups have released statements clarifying their positions on reporting child abuse. Agudath Israel of America and the Rabbinical Council...
New York, Houston reeling from tragedy
Dan Klein, JTAJul 21, 2011
NEW YORK – The two tragedies occurred 1,500 miles apart and in much different circumstances, but both united a community in shock, horror and grief. In New York, the...
