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Why synagogues started putting American flags in the sanctuary

JTA – Jewish tourists from North America are likely to notice one big difference when visiting synagogues around the world. Though a plethora of symbols, such as stars of David and menorahs, may be … more

JOSEFIN DOLSTEN | 7/5/18

Dan Rodkin is rabbi at the Shaloh House in Boston.

Boston rabbi suggests congregants bring guns to synagogue for protection

Boston rabbi suggests congregants bring guns to synagogue for protection more

Penny Schwartz | 6/25/19

Maryland bars state contracts for companies that boycott Israel

JTA – The governor of Maryland signed an executive order that prohibits state agencies from entering into contracts with companies that boycott Israel. Gov. Larry Hogan signed the … more

10/27/17

Why Israel isn’t a top consideration for American Jewish voters

WASHINGTON (JTA) – It’s the perennial anomaly of Jewish voter surveys: Vast majorities feel an attachment to Israel, but relatively few are thinking about the Jewish state when they cast … more

RON KAMPEAS | 12/10/19

$20M gift to help revitalize U.S. Holocaust museum

WASHINGTON (JTA) – An exhibit more than 20 years old against an iPhone: Docents at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum are increasingly noting the battle with hand-held devices to keep the … more

RON KAMPEAS | 6/24/16

Senators Feinstein and Wyden are on opposite ends of intelligence debate

WASHINGTON (JTA) – Dianne Feinstein and Ron Wyden have much in common. Both longtime U.S. senators are Democrats, Jewish and fiercely independent West Coasters. more

Ron Kampeas | 6/21/13

Clinton says Sanders attacks led to Trump victory

JTA – Hillary Clinton blamed attacks against her by Bernie Sanders during the Democratic primary for president on her eventual loss in the general election to Donald Trump. In excerpts … more

9/7/17

Senior-friendly apps and gadgets increase peace of mind

Technology and seniors sometimes don’t mix. I mean, how many times have you had to call your aunt to tell her she accidentally posted a picture of her lap on Facebook? Younger … more

NAOMI FINK COTRONE | 12/20/18

In a first, Reform rabbinical school won’t be led by a rabbi

NEW YORK (JTA) –The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion has appointed Andrew Rehfeld, a political science professor who has led the Jewish Federation of St. Louis since 2012, to … more

JOSEFIN DOLSTEN | 12/20/18

Repair the World to help One America bridge divisions

JTA – The One America Movement, a faith- and community-based initiative to bridge growing divisions in U.S. society through community service and dialogue, is launching in cities across the … more

5/11/17