Jordan’s nuclear chief faces personal meltdown

Published on May 30, 2012

Amman – The chief of Jordan’s nuclear commission and godfather of the kingdom’s nuclear program has come under increasing pressure to resign for allegedly making an insulting reference to local tribes, putting at risk the multi-billion dollar undertaking to solve the country’s energy problems.

Orthodox conversions in Israel down dramatically, study shows

Published on May 21, 2012

Orthodox conversions in Israel are down by 31 percent over the past two years, according to a new report.

Ethiopian Israelis demonstrate against discrimination

Published on January 11, 2012

Hundreds of Israelis of Ethiopian descent and their supporters protested in the southern Israeli community of Kiryat Malachi against housing discrimination.

Jewish Republicans watch nervously as favorites savage one another

Published on January 10, 2012

As the Republican primary fight moves from New Hampshire to South Carolina, Newt Gingrich is stepping up his attacks on Mitt Romney and some prominent Jewish Republicans -- who have a rich, mutually admiring history with both men -- are wondering what happens next.

Israeli, Palestinian negotiators meet again in Amman

Published on January 10, 2012

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators met in Jordan for the second time in a week. The face-to-face meeting Monday was the result of a meeting last week in Amman with representatives of the Mideast Quartet.

Gingrich questions Ron Paul about racist newsletters

Published on December 23, 2011

Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich on Friday urged rival Ron Paul to explain his links to newsletters two decades ago that carried the Texas congressman's name and contained racist, anti-homosexual and anti-Israel rants.

Rice tells Jewish leaders: U.N. engagement ‘vital’

Published on December 15, 2011

The United States must remain engaged with the United Nations, its envoy to the international body told the Jewish community's foreign policy umbrella.

At RJC forum, Republican hopefuls preview their lines of attack

Published on December 13, 2011

Iran’s nuclear program appears to be racing ahead. The Middle East peace process is in shambles. And a series of recent flare-ups have highlighted ongoing tensions between the Obama administration and elements of the pro-Israel community.

Jewish activists seize buildings on Jordanian border

Published on December 13, 2011

Jewish activists seized several buildings near the border with Jordan to protest its interference in Temple Mount affairs.

In tough times, relying on the Jewish community for help

Published on December 12, 2011

In August, in the heat of the summer, a Boston-area mother of three began to worry about how she would pay for Chanukah gifts. Across the country in San Francisco, a 33-year-old Russian-born mother of six said that thinking about this Chanukah made her cry.

Sarkozy explains snipe on Netanyahu

Published on December 8, 2011

French President Nicolas Sarkozy was quoted as saying he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "liar" after being sidelined on the Shalit deal.

Israeli military chief apologizes for gaffe

Published on December 7, 2011

The chief of Israel’s armed forces apologized for joking about boycotts by some religious soldiers of female entertainment troupes.