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Congress offers bipartisan support for aid to Israel

(JTA) — The flow of American aid in the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel is continuing, as Sen. Ben Cardin said he would advance legislation to relay defense assistance to Israel, … more

Ron Kampeas | 10/10/23

At G.A., Jewish federations see future in more collaboration

OXON HILL, Md. (JTA) – There were the vice president of the United States, two Supreme Court justices and an Academy Award-winning actress with a compelling Jewish story. There were Jewish professionals, lay leaders, clergy and recent college … more

Uriel Heilman | 11/21/14

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemns pro-Palestinian rally

(New York Jewish Week) – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the prominent progressive Democratic New York congresswoman from New York City, condemned a pro-Palestinian rally that took place over the … more

Julia Gergely | 10/10/23

How to choose a Passover Haggadah

(MyJewishLearning via JTA) – With thousands of published haggadot available for purchase, choosing the one that is best for your seder can be overwhelming. For an overview of the many … more

JULIE WIENER | 4/15/16

Groups call on Israel to keep African migrants

WASHINGTON (JTA) – The Jewish Council for Public Affairs, an umbrella body for Jewish public policy groups, is the latest Jewish organization to call on Israel’s government not to expel … more

1/18/18

Kosher conundrum: If water doesn’t need certification, why have the symbol?

A new brand of bottled water recently hit grocery store shelves, and its tagline is reminiscent of the 1965 catchphrase for Hebrew National hot dogs, “We answer to a higher authority.” Fifty years later, Clearly Kosher® says its water is, … more

Maayan Jaffe/JNS.org | 3/12/15

With the Capitol in the background, crowds from across the U.S. came together at the Women’s March on Washington, D.C., Jan. 21. Chapters from every state, including Rhode Island attended.

At dawn of the Trump era, two Jewish tribes descend on Washington

WASHINGTON (JTA) – “Cantor Kaufman!” Rabbi Jonah Pesner shouted across the intersection of 3rd and D in Washington’s Northwest quadrant, packed sidewalk to sidewalk with women … more

RON KAMPEAS | 2/2/17

At Reform biennial, focus on social justice and tradition

ORLANDO, Fla. (JTA) – Growing up in a traditional Jewish household, Joan Cubell didn’t really know much about Reform Judaism. But after obtaining ordination a few years ago from a little-known rabbinical institute in suburban New … more

URIEL HEILMAN | 11/13/15

‘This is what democracy looks like’

They came – the young, the old, entire families and collections of fast friends, those aided by canes and others in wheelchairs. This undulating mass of humanity, including … more

SHARON FRIEDMAN | 2/2/17

Federations’ General Assembly focuses on healing after Iran rancor

WASHINGTON (JTA) – Think unity. On the heels of this year’s rancorous and polarizing debate over the Iran nuclear deal, organizers of this week’s General Assembly (GA) of Jewish federations wanted their annual conference to be an opportunity … more

Gabrielle Birkner | 11/13/15