Thursday, February 9, 2012
Minn. rabbinical group opposes ban on same-sex marriages
JTA
Members of the Minnesota Rabbinical Association have signed a statement opposing a state ballot initiative that would ban same-sex marriages. The. . .
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Senators to urge Obama to make Iranian nukes ‘capability’ a red line
by Ron Kampeas, JTA
A bipartisan slate of U.S. senators will present a resolution calling on the Obama administration to make a "nuclear-weapons capability" by Iran a. . .
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Napolitano to Jewish leaders: No imminent threat of attack
by Ron Kampeas, JTA
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and top U.S. security officials told Jewish community leaders there is no imminent threat of an attack. . .
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
L.A.‘s Larry Greenfield named national JINSA executive director
By Tom Tugend
Larry Greenfield, a Los Angeles area native, has been named national executive director of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs in. . .
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Jewish groups split on gay marriage ruling
by Ron Kampeas, JTA
Jewish groups split on a federal appeals court ruling that allows same-sex couples to marry in California. The 2-1 decision Tuesday by the U.S. 9th. . .
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Israel’s Lieberman meets Clinton in Washington
JTA
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman reconfirmed his commitment to a two-state solution during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary. . .
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Komen official resigns following Planned Parenthood furor
JTA
A senior official at Susan G. Komen For the Cure resigned after the organization was embroiled in controversy over its atempt to defund Planned. . .
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
California gay marriage ban overturned, appeal planned
by Peter Henderson and Dan Levine, Reuters
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday found California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional in a case that is likely to lead to a showdown on the issue in. . .
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
BREAKING: Prop. 8 marriage ban ruled unconstitutional
By JewishJournal
LA Times is reporting that the Prop. 8 marriage ban ruled unconstitutional - more to come. . .
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
State Dept. advising modest dress in some Jerusalem neighborhoods
JTA
The U.S. State Department in revised travel recommendations on Jerusalem advises visitors to "dress appropriately when visiting the Old City and. . .
Monday, February 6, 2012
Egyptians cancel meetings with U.S. lawmakers after aid warnings
by Susan Cornwell, Reuters
An Egyptian military delegation abruptly cancelled its meetings with U.S. lawmakers to return to Cairo on Monday after warnings from both Congress. . .
Monday, February 6, 2012
Boteach declares intent to run for Congress
JTA
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has sent a letter declaring his intent to run for Congress in New Jersey's newly formed 9th District.. . .
Friday, February 3, 2012
Psychologist: Loughner not yet ready for trial
JTA
Jared Loughner is not yet competent to stand trial, according to the court-appointed psychologist in the case of the shooting that wounded Gabrielle. . .
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Jews shift toward GOP, survey claims
by Josh Nathan-Kazis, The Forward
Jewish support for the Republican Party has grown dramatically since 2008 nationwide, a new analysis of survey data out from the Pew Research Center. . .
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Yeshiva University ranks as 4th most popular U.S. college
JTA
Yeshiva University is the fourth most popular school in the country, according to a recent U.S. News and World Report ranking.. . .
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi to step down as Israel Project head
JTA
Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, the founder and president of The Israel Project, said she will leave the advocacy group by July 1.. . .
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Bipartisan group presses U.S. to pressure Iran
JTA
A bipartisan group of foreign policy hawks called on the Obama administration to intensify pressure on Iran by increasing the U.S. military profile. . .
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Romney takes Florida in a romp
JTA
Mitt Romney won the Florida Republican primary by a wide margin.. . .
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
N.J. synagogue attacker confessed, prosecutor says
JTA
The 19-year-old man charged in attacks on two northern New Jersey synagogues confessed to the crimes, prosecutors said. Anthony Graziano confessed to. . .
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Spy boss: Iran more likely to hit on U.S. soil
JTA
Iran's leadership has shown itself more willing to carry out attacks on American soil, the U.S. intelligence chief told Congress.. . .
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Gingrich peddles ‘Romney cut kosher food’ meme in robocall
JTA
A Newt Gingrich robocall told Florida voters that Holocaust survivors "were forced to eat non-kosher" because of Mitt Romney.. . .
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Adelson denies involvement in special caucus
JTA
Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has denied involvement in the decision to hold a special Republican caucus in a Nevada county to accommodate. . .
Monday, January 30, 2012
In Jewish fracking debate, it’s the environment vs. energy independence—and energy’s winning
by Ben Harris, JTA
To frack or not to frack? As concerns mount over the environmental and public health consequences of hydraulic fracturing, known as fracking, Jewish. . .
Monday, January 30, 2012
Economy more worrying than Mideast for Florida Jews
by Patricia Zengerle, Reuters
Newt Gingrich describes the Palestinians as an invented people and seeks covert action against Iran, while Mitt Romney accuses President Barack Obama. . .
