Seven-hundred supporters of the National Council of Young Israel heard an upbeat political message, along with a reaffirmation of the group’s religious mission, at the organization’s …
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3/21/18
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WASHINGTON — Like the rest of the world, Rex Tillerson got the news of his firing on Twitter.
“Thank you to Rex Tillerson for his service!” was the only reference to the …
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By Ron Kampeas, JTA
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3/14/18
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As we gather here, our team — Jared Kushner, Jason Greenblatt — and our great ambassador [to Israel, David Friedman] are hard at work crafting our administration’s vision …
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By Vice President Mike Pence
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3/7/18
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WASHINGTON — Jared Kushner has had better weeks.
Kushner, who along with being the son-in-law of President Donald Trump carries the titles of assistant to the president, senior adviser to …
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By Ron Kampeas, JTA
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3/6/18
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Sheesh. I just don’t get it.
Vice President Mike Pence arrives in Jerusalem, and makes a groundbreaking speech at the Knesset. He acknowledges that the modern state of Israel is on the cusp …
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By Tehilla R. Goldberg
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1/31/18
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Vice President Mike Pence promised the Knesset on Monday that the U.S. Embassy would move to Jerusalem “before the end of next year,” advancing the timeline of several years that was …
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By The Jewish Star
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1/24/18
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It is deeply humbling for me to stand before this vibrant democracy to have the great honor to address this Knesset, the first vice president of the United States to be afforded that privilege here …
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By Vice President Mike Pence
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1/24/18
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During a combative news conference in August, White House adviser Stephen Miller told reporters that the United States should prioritize immigrants who speak English …
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By Ben Sales, JTA
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1/24/18
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Jews were "undesirable."
They were "of low physical and mental standards." They were "filthy." They were "often dangerous in their habits." They were "un-American."
So read a report …
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By Ben Sales, JTA
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1/12/18
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We didn’t need the publication of a new book filled with behind-the-scenes gossip to know that Donald Trump is an unconventional and, at times, inappropriate president. His use of Twitter …
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By Jonathan S. Tobin
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1/10/18
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