WASHINGTON (JTA) — A number of prominent Jewish donors are included in a letter from more than 100 Democratic funders calling on President Joe Biden to pull back his “unconditional” support for Israel’s war effort, and warning that it may harm...
(JTA) — The 2023 MLB season represented a watershed moment for Jewish players and fans, as a record 19 Jewish players appeared in at least one big league game.
That record, topping the previous high of 17 in 2022, is likely to be broken yet again...
Shelley Lee Koslow, September 6, 1949 - March 15, 2024, was preceded in death by her parents Tillie and Ruby (Buck) Koslow, her sister Ann Lynne Birmingham, her aunts Rose Pearl Waldman and Bernice Hillman. She was an amazing cousin to Joanne (Michael)...
(JTA) — Israel has killed Hamas’ third-in-command in the Gaza Strip, the United States confirmed on Monday.
The killing earlier this month of Marwan Issa, alleged to be a mastermind of Hamas’ Oct. 7 invasion of Israel, is a significant achievement...
(JTA) — Donald Trump said that any Jew who votes for Democrats “hates their religion”, an escalation of his anger at a community that continues to vote overwhelmingly for his opponents, and shows little sign of changing course in November.
“Any...
Spoilers ahead for “Part Nine” of “Masters of the Air” on Apple TV+.
(JTA) — When Lieutenant Colonel Robert Rosenthal’s B-17 bomber aircraft exploded during his final World War II combat mission on Feb. 3, 1945, he found himself in the...
Dr. Jay Michael Marion, November 9, 1950 – March 13, 2024
Jay Michael Marion, M.D., loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and doctor of medical oncology and hematology passed away peacefully at home in Overland Park, KS on March 13,...
(JTA) – In a landmark speech, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way,” urged new elections in Israel, called for a two-state solution and said the United States should use its “leverage”...
(JTA) – By now, Israeli charities that need funding for Oct. 7 recovery efforts know very well where to turn.
Jews in North America have donated nearly $800 million to local Jewish federations to support those efforts, a fundraising drive on a scale...
(JTA) – More than 80 bands and several scheduled panelists have pulled out of the ongoing South by Southwest festival, citing Israel defense ties among its organizers.
Organizers of the Austin, Texas, event that draws attendees from around the world...
Andrew Silow-Carroll, JTA
• Published March 11, 2024
(JTA) — Steve Lawrence, the Brooklyn-born son of a cantor who with his wife Eydie Gormé formed one of the most enduring popular singing duos during the golden age of the Las Vegas lounge act and television variety show, died March 7 in Los Angeles....
