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Dermer: ‘World won’t stop Iran from acquiring nuclear bomb’
Ron Dermer, who until recently was Israel’s ambassador to the United States, is warning that despite their promises, the United States and the international community will not prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
“In...
Malley: US ‘can’t wait forever’ for Iran to rejoin nuclear talks
The United States is prepared to be patient with Iran regarding the negotiations over a return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), but “can’t wait forever,” according to U.S. Special Representative to...
Israeli president, Jordanian king meet in Amman to discuss mutual ties
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Jordan’s King Abdullah last week at the king’s palace in Amman.
The two leaders discussed “core issues in the dialogue between our states,” including an agreement to import agricultural...
Biden offers holiday greetings to Jewish leaders, questioned over visit to Pittsburgh synagogue
U.S. President Joe Biden may have gotten himself in hot water during a well-meaning teleconference with Jewish religious leaders in advance of the High Holidays on Thursday.
The teleconference was facilitated by the Central Conference...
Elazar Stern aims to promote Jewish unity, identity and solidarity in Diaspora
“Israel is your home away from home,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in a message on Sept. 2, ahead of the Jewish New Year. His address was aimed at “the people of Israel and the Jewish...
Conference of Presidents holds High Holiday call with Israeli prime minister
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was hosted in a virtual meeting by leaders of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations on Friday morning in a half-hour conversation covering a number of...
UNRWA head: PA textbooks do include anti-Semitism, glorification of terrorism
The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) acknowledged that anti-Semitism and the glorification of terror can be found in school textbooks distributed by the Palestinian Authority, though insisted that it is not...
Sounds of the season: Live and pre-recorded performances to boost holiday worship
Relix magazine and the Brooklyn Bowl are well-known to music lovers worldwide. This year, they will become even better known as they host “High Holidays –A Suite of Spiritually Driven Holiday Services,” an innovative musical worship experience...
How Climate Change Is Keeping Us Alive
Hurricane Ida is one of the worst hurricanes in Louisiana history. It has significantly damaged the electric grid. It has torn the roofs off of a lot of homes with its formidable category 4...