Swiss ban on Hamas to take effect in two weeks (JNS) — A new Swiss […]
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I’m half-Jewish, but my Jewish life is as full as it gets
By Danielle Wolpert (JTA) — When I finished a training conference at a BBYO leadership […]
Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood ban is a win for regional stability
By Amine Ayoub (JNS) — Jordan’s bold decision to outlaw the Muslim Brotherhood is more […]
Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim — Leviticus 16:1-18:30
Efrat, Israel – “For on this day He will forgive you to purify you from […]
From the Pages: May 8, 2025
In the Beginning: 1855 Each week The American Israelite will print an item from the […]
Bad Joke of the Week: Future Plans
Cyril had just retired and was having a discussion with his wife Ethel on what […]
Today in Israeli History: May 9 – May 15
May 9, 1998 — Dana International Wins Eurovision Dana International performs the techno-pop song “Diva” […]
Israeli-inspired dishes
Two weeks ago, Yom Ha’Atzmaut was observed, the day that commemorates the Israeli Declaration of […]
David Sassoon, the Jewish royal designer who dressed Princess Diana, dies at 92
Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Princess Diana Archive/Getty ImagesPrincess Diana dressed in a Belville Sassoon […]
Pope Francis, who advanced church’s relationships with Jews, dies at 88
Courtesy of JTA. Photo credit: Giuseppe Ciccia/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty ImagesPope Francis listens to Rabbi […]