Colin Powell, who brokered ‘road map’ to Mideast peace, dies at 84 By Ron Kampeas, JTA Oct 18, 2021 Colin Powell will be remembered in history as the first Black U.S. national security advisor, the first Black military chief of staff and the first Black secretary of state. He was also the first military chief to speak Yiddish as a second language, and he loved surprising Jews with his skill. Powell, the former U.S.… Read More
Analysis Why a seemingly minor word choice appeased Yair Lapid on D.C. visit Yair Lapid got what he wanted out of his Washington visit: the word “every,” instead of “other.” During Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s first… By Ron Kampeas, JTA Oct 14, 2021
Israel BDS activists cheer Sally Rooney, Jewish groups mostly mum Author Sally Rooney’s announcement last week that she is refusing to sell an Israeli publishing house the translation rights to her latest blockbuster… By Arno Rosenfeld, Forward Oct 13, 2021
Books Sally Rooney: yes to Hebrew translation, no to Israeli publisher The bestselling author Sally Rooney said she decided not to publish her latest novel with an Israeli publishing house because she supports a boycott of… By Ben Sales, JTA Oct 12, 2021
Israel Ben & Jerry’s founders speak out on brand's West Bank pullout In an interview that aired on HBO, both of the founders of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand reiterated that they stand behind the company’s decision… By Shira Hanau, JTA Oct 11, 2021
Israel 2,700-year-old private toilet found in Jerusalem A 2,700-year-old toilet from the days of the First Temple in Jerusalem has been discovered by Israel’s Antiquities Authority. Built as a private toilet… By Shira Hanau, JTA Oct 5, 2021
Bay Area Young queer Israelis build bridges with American peers in Bay Area Ofer Newman and Liana Meirom Asif know how divisive Israel can be for some American Jews, especially young adults. But they also know there’s a bridge… By Maya Mirsky Oct 1, 2021
Politics Andy Levin's friendship with Rashida Tlaib gives him hope for Israel When Andy Levin was elected to Congress in 2018, he was known, at least in Washington, mostly for his lineage: His father and uncle were giants among… By Ron Kampeas, JTA Sep 30, 2021
Politics Most progressives backed Iron Dome funding — but with a caveat After the controversy last week surrounding a progressive push to block extra Iron Dome anti-missile funding for Israel, the final vote to pass it was… By Ron Kampeas, JTA Sep 29, 2021