P.A. Prime Minister Fayyad offers resignation, sources say

Published on April 10, 2013

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad offered his resignation to P.A. President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday following a rift between the two men over government policy, two sources told Reuters.

New Yorker writer Jonah Lehrer resigns following Tablet exposé

Published on July 30, 2012

Jonah Lehrer, a staff writer for The New Yorker, resigned hours after Tablet Magazine published an article revealing that he had fabricated Bob Dylan quotes in a recent book.

Olmert exonerated on corruption charges that prompted his resignation

Published on July 10, 2012

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was exonerated on corruption charges that prompted his resignation from office four years ago.

Jordanian prime minister Khasawneh resigns

Published on April 26, 2012

Jordan's Prime Minister Awn Khasawneh resigned on Thursday after barely six months in office, in a surprise move that politicians said followed an extended power struggle with the powerful security services.

Rep. Giffords, Health Insurance and Inclusion

By Michelle K. Wolf
Published on January 23, 2012

Video: Giffords announces resignation from Congress

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on January 22, 2012

Eddie Murphy exits as host of Oscars

By JewishJournal.com
Published on November 9, 2011

Hundreds of Israeli medical residents resign

Published on October 10, 2011

Hundreds of medical residents in Israel have resigned, leaving many Israeli hospitals shorthanded.

Who the X&$##! Is Benjy Bronk?

By Rob Eshman
Published on June 17, 2011

Rep. Schwartz is first Dem to call for Weiner’s resignation

Published on June 9, 2011

U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-Pa.) became the first Democratic representative to call on Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) to resign over inappropriate internet relationships. “Having the respect of your constituents is fundamental for a member of Congress,” she said in a statement. “In light of Anthony Weiner’s offensive behavior online, he should resign.”

NPR exec heard saying that Jews control print media [VIDEO]

Published on March 9, 2011

A National Public Radio executive who was set to leave the station has apologized for videotaped comments that include saying that Jews control the print media. Ron Schiller, president of the NPR Foundation and vice president for development, said his resignation scheduled for May 6 would take effect "immediately" after the video was disclosed Tuesday.

Klain resigns as Biden’s chief of staff

Published on January 4, 2011

Ron Klain, Vice President Joe Biden's chief of staff, is resigning. "As my chief of staff in the White House, Ron has done an exceptional job of building my team, implementing my direction on top priorities, and providing invaluable counsel," Biden said in a statement Tuesday. "He has also played a key role in establishing the strong, positive relationship that exists between my staff and the President's team." This White House has been notable for the smooth relations between President Obama and Biden.

Israel comment spurs calls for lawmaker’s resignation

Published on June 16, 2010

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has joined a growing list of politicians calling for the resignation of a senior member of Parliament who questioned Israel's right to exist.

Olmert submits resignation, promises to help Livni

Published on September 21, 2008

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert tells Cabinet stepping down "was not an easy or simple decision," then submits his letter of resignation to President Shimon Peres

Analysis: Olmert’s journey from right-wing idealogue to unsuccessful pragmatist

By Ron Kampeas
Published on July 31, 2008

Ehud Olmert's political career was marked by the shift from ideologue to pragmatist, as well as frequent allegations of personal corruption. Now at the end of his premiership, his signature projects remain unfinished

Israel political outlook uncertain as Olmert announces plans to resign [VIDEOS]

Published on July 31, 2008

Confronted with police investigations into possible illegal fund-raising activities and a climate of intense political hostility, including from leading members of his own party, the Israeli prime minister held a hastily assembled news conference Wednesday evening to announce he will resign the premiership

Jews should oppose Senator Craig’s ouster

By Daniel Hemel
Published on September 8, 2007

The Book of Proverbs instructs us: "Do not forsake your friend." Craig has been forsaken by his own party, but as Craig has shown concern for the fate of the Jews, we should likewise show concern for him.

Local Iranian Jews shocked by Katsav plea bargain

By Karmel Melamed
Published on July 19, 2007

When former Israeli President Moshe Katsav pleaded guilty to charges of sexual harassment and resigned his post late last month, no one was more surprised and saddened than his strongest supporters in Southern California, the Iranian Jewish community.

Katsav cops plea in sex charges

By Dan Baron
Published on June 28, 2007

His reputation in shambles from a sex scandal that broke a year ago and swelled in subsequent months, Israel's outgoing president, Moshe Katsav, put an end to the sordid chapter by agreeing to a plea bargain after months of insisting he was innocent.

Arab lawmaker quits Knesset as probe begins

By Dan Baron
Published on April 26, 2007

Israeli Arab lawmaker Azmi Bishara has abruptly ended a parliamentary career built on denouncing the Jewish state from enemy capitals and then dodging charges of sedition at home.

Scandals and war fallout cast doubt on Olmert’s leadership

By Leslie Susser
Published on January 25, 2007

Even if Olmert is innocent, critics say he won't be able to govern because he'll be too busy trying to clear his name.

Another Tendler Steps Down

By Amy Klein
Published on April 6, 2006

Tendler's resignation comes shortly after his nephew, Rabbi Aron Tendler, resigned under pressure as rabbi of Shaarey Zedek Congregation in Valley Village.

Settlers See Grim Future

By Dina Kraft
Published on March 30, 2006

The Israeli withdrawal from Gaza last summer, and Interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's pledge to withdraw from isolated settlements like Avne Hefetz by 2010, haunts the settler community.

Palestinians Unimpressed With Kadima Win

By Uriel Heilman
Published on March 30, 2006

Ehud Olmert, Kadima Party head and prime minister-elect, has proposed an Israeli withdrawal from almost all of the West Bank -- facilitating, he says, the creation of a Palestinian state. He also called on Palestinians to compromise on their dreams in order to live next to Israel in peace.

Tendler Resigns Under Cloud

By Amy Klein
Published on March 9, 2006

Rabbi Aron Tendler has stepped down six months early from the pulpit of Shaarey Zedek, an Orthodox synagogue in Valley Village, because "it was no longer appropriate for Rabbi Tendler to continue," shul officials said.

Acts of Faith

By Amy Klein
Published on February 2, 2006

Religion

Netanyahu Resigns Over Gaza

By Leslie Susser
Published on August 11, 2005

Benjamin Netanyahu's resignation from the Israeli Cabinet may have come too late to scuttle Israel's planned withdrawal from Gaza and the northern West Bank, but it seems almost certain to change the face of Israeli politics.

Jews Face Awkward Court Fight Position

By James D. Besser
Published on July 7, 2005

The political brawl over the replacement for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who announced her resignation last week, could be the most bitter since Justice Clarence Thomas' 1991 confirmation battle.

And that free-for-all, which liberals and conservatives alike predict could be the "mother of all battles," could leave many Jewish groups in an awkward position.

The tenor of the debate was evident within hours of O'Connor's surprise announcement. Christian conservatives, calling in their chits from last year's presidential election, demanded that President Bush fulfill his promise to nominate judges like his favorites, Justice Antonin Scalia and Justice Clarence Thomas. Just as sternly, groups associated with women's rights, civil rights and the separation of church and state warned of pitched battles ahead if the president doesn't make a "mainstream" choice.

Advocacy groups immediately hit the airwaves to sway public opinion. The nomination fight will almost certainly be the most expensive ever.

O’Connor Played Key Church-State Role

By Matthew E. Berger
Published on July 7, 2005

The modern-day legal guidelines on how religion fits into the American public square have largely been the creation of one woman: Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

The U.S. Supreme Court has been fiercely divided for a quarter-century, with four justices opposing religious images in the public square and all federal money to religious organizations, and with four allowing for both.

At the center has been O'Connor, the first woman on the high court, who announced her resignation last week.

Is Bibi Set to Challenge Sharon?

By Leslie Susser
Published on June 16, 2005

Everyone in the Israeli political establishment knows it's only a matter of time before Benjamin Netanyahu challenges Prime Minister Ariel Sharon for leadership of the Likud Party and the country.

Nation & World Briefs

Published on May 5, 2005

Forever the rebel with a cause, Soviet-refusenik-turned-democracy-proponent Natan Sharansky has left the Israeli government rather than take part in the withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

Here and Gone

By Marc Ballon
Published on March 31, 2005

After less than 10 months on the job, the president of the Brandeis-Bardin Institute has announced plans to step down, a development that surprised board members and raised questions about the health and future of the Jewish-owned camp, retreat and conference center.

Rabbi Isaac Jeret insisted his departure was voluntary and amicable. He said he enjoyed his time at Brandeis but wanted to move on to a more spiritually fulfilling job.

Survivors Sue Claims Commission

By Matthew E. Berger
Published on October 2, 2003

Survivors are suing the commission on Nazi-era insurance claims, a commissioner has called for the resignation of its chief and Jewish officials handling the claims acknowledge serious problems.

But they also say there probably isn't a better way to dole out the claims.

The anger and frustration some lawmakers and survivors feel toward the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims peaked last week when several survivors filed suit, claiming the organization was delaying payments.

California's insurance commissioner, John Garamendi, a member of the commission, later joined the suit and called for the resignation of the commission's chairman, former U.S. Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger.

Labor Sinks to New Low as Mitzna Quits

By Leslie Susser
Published on May 8, 2003

Amram Mitzna's decision to abdicate the leadership of the Labor Party after just months on the job seems to signal the lowest ebb for a party that dominated Israeli life for decades.

Assessing Netanyahu’s Past Policies

By Michael S. Arnold
Published on December 14, 2000

It's still unclear whether former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be able to run in the upcoming election, but analysts already are wondering how a second Netanyahu administration might differ from the first.

A Tough Transition

By James D. Besser
Published on December 14, 2000

Presidential transitions are tough even in the best of circumstances. And with the outcome of this year's political brawl delayed by weeks of legal and political maneuvering, the 2001 transition will be tougher than most.

Best & Worst of Times

By Julie G Fax
Published on July 13, 2000

It's been a month of extremes for the National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) on the West Coast. As the Orthodox youth group basks in the joy of moving into its own building, it is also reeling from the shock of a scandal involving an East Coast regional director allegedly abusing teens.

Crumbling Coalition

By David Landau
Published on June 15, 2000

The coincidence could hardly have been lost on Ehud Barak: As President Hafez Assad was laid to rest in Syria, Israel's Shas Party appeared to lay the premier's "peace coalition" to rest.The fervently Orthodox party's Council of Sages, headed by spiritual leader Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, sounded what could be the first notes of the prime minister's coalition's death knell Tuesday. The council ordered Shas ministers to hand in their resignations at Sunday's Cabinet meeting.

Rouss Resigns

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on March 23, 2000

Wanted: Administrator to lead one of the largest Jewish agencies in Los Angeles. Must be able to handle national crises, raise vast sums of money and please people aged 3-103, from Conejo Valley to Venice Beach.
Staff and lay leaders for the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Los Angeles say they were taken by surprise March 14 when executive vice president Jeffrey L. Rouss handed in his resignation. Rouss, 52, has a 20-year history with the organization, working his way up from director of teen services at the North Valley Jewish Community Center. He will leave his current post as overseer of the L.A.-area's seven JCCs in late April to become head of development for the western regional fundraising arm of the American Friends of Hebrew University.

The Local Reaction

By Tom Tugend
Published on May 20, 1999

There were decorous cheers and scattered thumbs-up signs as Ehud Barak's projected victory was announced at 12:30 p.m. Monday to some 20 people gathered in Sherman Oaks for an hour-long video conference with pundits in Israel, Washington and New York.

The Valley

By Wendy J. Madnick
Published on August 13, 1998

Binyamin Netanyahu's crises never come singly. One, of prime interest to American Jewry, was put on hold this week. Another, which hogged the headlines for Israelis, ended with blood on the saddle.