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Bernie Sanders: Some US Aid Money to Israel Should Go to Gaza
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke at J Street's annual conference, sharing his stance on US aid funding to Israel. By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) —...
Benny Gantz Intent on Forming Unity Government
The leader of the Blue and White party Benny Gantz aims to form a unity government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo courtesy of JTA...
Netanyahu Unable to Form a Government
For the first time in more than a decade, a candidate other than Netanyahu will get a chance to form a government. By Marcy Oster JERUSALEM...
Simon and Salim Matari Engage in Good Deeds
Arab plumbers Simon and Salim Matari decided not to charge Holocaust survivor Rosa Meir for a routine repair after her life story touched their...
IDF Special-Needs Soldiers to Study Torah
Special-needs soldiers who volunteer at the IDF will be able to learn Torah as well as serve in the army through the Olim Darga...
Netanyahu Nominated to Form Israel’s Government
After Israel's September election ended in a deadlock, President Reuven Rivlin has tasked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form Israel's government. By Sam Sokol (JTA) —...
Arab Parties Recommend Benny Gantz to Form Next Government
Arab Parties are now recommending to select Benny Gantz to form the next government in hopes of ousting Prime Minster Netanyahu. By Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA)...
Israel’s Watergen is Answer to Flint Water Crisis
Israeli based company Watergen has developed a product that can create clean drinking water for cities, including Flint, Michigan. Photos courtesy of Watergen Earlier this year...
First Exit Polls for Israel’s Election Show Deadlock
Similar to Israel's elections in April, the first exit polls for Tuesday's election reveal that it is too close to declare a winner. JERUSALEM (JTA)...
Israel AG Allows Partrich Loan to Netanyahu
Israel Attorney General allows Detroiter Partrich's funds to pay back improper gift toward prime minister's legal defense Israel Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced Friday that...
Israeli Tech Product Cleans Toxic Algae Blooms
Israel-based cleantech company, BlueGreen Water Technologies Ltd., announces the success of cleaning toxic algae blooms with their product, Lake Guard Blue. BlueGreen Water Technologies Ltd.,...
A Beginner’s Guide to Israel’s 2nd Election in 2019
JTA breaks down potential outcomes and issues leading up to the 2nd Election in Israel on Sept. 17. (JTA) — Trying to understand next week’s...
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer Travels to Israel
Governor Gretchen Whitmer travels to Israel this week to meet with different leaders to strengthen relationships and build business ties. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced plans...
New Jersey Man Accused of Ordering Vandalism of Synagogues Using Neo-Nazi Network
Richard Tobin of New Jersey was arrested for ordering the vandalism of two synagogues which included Temple Jacob of Hancock, Michigan. By Marcy Oster JTA —...
Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein Retires as Leader of Chabad of Poway
Seven months after the attack at the Chabad of Poway Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein retires as the congregation's leader. By Marcy Oster JTA — The rabbi of...
Beth Rodgers and Howard Fridson’s ‘Welcome to Chanu-Con’
Beth Rodgers and Howard Fridson's new children's book Welcome to Chanu-Con details Congregation Beth Shalom's pre-Chanukah event. Featured photo courtesy of Barbara Lewis Chanu-Con, Congregation Beth...
Dr. Maisel to Match $25K for Lighthouse Event
Dr. Harry Maisel of West Bloomfield is making an impactful gift for those in need for the Lighthouse Dancing with the Detroit Stars event. Featured...
