Posts Tagged: israel
The Park Slope Food Coop Should Stick to Its Purview, Not Politics
When the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn was founded in 1973, it had a worthy mission: to make healthy and affordable food available to...
Is the ‘Pax Iranica’ Fact or Fiction?
Two events that recently occurred in the Middle East may create, or further strengthen, the impression that we are witnessing some type of "Pax Iranica" in the region....
Jewish and Mormon Leaders Come Together to Remember Shared Values, Support for Zionism
JNS.org -- Exactly 175 years ago, an American non-Jew, under the direction of the founder of his church, climbed the Mount of Olives and offered an...
US Jewish Federation to Allow Visits to Settlements During Israel Missions
JNS.org -- One of the largest North American Jewish organizations adopted a new policy Wednesday, allowing participants on its Israel missions to visit Jewish settlements in Judea...
In Wake of UNESCO Resolution, Lawmakers From 17 Countries Sign Document Demanding International Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
JNS.org -- Lawmakers from 17 countries signed a declaration Thursday calling for "international recognition of Jerusalem as the undivided, eternal capital of the state of Israel." The move...
Facing Unprecedented Challenges, Israel Must Rally Behind Netanyahu
The abysmal failure of most governments to display even a pretense of morality when formulating resolutions relating to international affairs was again highlighted by the...
Israel Really Is Real
Israelis tend to speak plainly and directly and brook very little nonsense. This isn't to say that they lack a sense of humor, but it doesn't resemble the...
The New York Times Strikes (Out) Again
When it comes to Jewish settlements, The New York Times has long had a low boiling point. Railing at Israeli government approval for “the construction of...
After Peres Funeral, Netanyahu Meets With Slate of World Leaders
Following the funeral of former president Shimon Peres on Friday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a number of meetings with world leaders at his official...
Middle East Reporting Through the Eyes of an Evangelical Christian
JNS.org - Despite the increasing number of terror attacks in the United States, for most Americans, the various conflicts in the Middle East remain distant and misunderstood. Chris...
Double Standards for Aleppo and Gaza
Make no mistake, the carnage taking place in Aleppo right now is a disgrace to the international community. The Syrian government and Russian-backed forces are reportedly using chemical weapons,...
Israel Showcases Agriculture Innovation at International Conference
JNS.org -- Hundreds of investors from 20 countries participated in Israel's fourth international AgriVest conference on Wednesday, where start-ups showcased new agri-technology at the Weizmann Institute of Science...
Israel and the World Remember Shimon Peres’ 70 Years of Political Service
JNS.org -- The state of Israel, as well as dignitaries and organizations around the world, are mourning the death of former Israeli President Shimon Peres, who...
Israel Mourns Passing of Elder Statesman Shimon Peres
JNS.org -- Israel mourned the death of former president Shimon Peres Wednesday, as leaders from across the country's political spectrum paid tribute to the last of the Jewish...
