Washington

The Jewish leader taking on Christian nationalism

How one US Jewish leader is taking on Chrisitan nationalism with Jewish values.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
18/12/2024

Gallant's Washington synagogue visit canceled over security concerns

The Adas Israel Congregation said last Monday that "specific security concerns" arose in connection with a scheduled speaking engagement with the ex-defense minister Yoav Gallant.

Biden signs bill developing plan transferring Weitzman Museum to Smithsonian

The act establishes a body that will examine whether the Philadelphia Museum, known as the Weitzman, can join the Smithsonian Institution.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
12/12/2024

Earliest inscription of Jesus as God now on display in Washington D.C.

Inscriptions include a dedication by Akeptous, indicating women's significant roles in the early church.

Parents attempt to kill teenage daughter in Washington for arranged marriage refusal

The teenage girl was choked by her parents outside her school in Washington, for reportedly refusing to travel to Iraq to marry an older man.

Editor's Notes: US Jews reach consensus and are driven by shared purpose

The entire assembly was operating with a new sense of purpose. Instead of theoretical debates, they had concrete action plans.

17/11/2024

2024 General Assembly launches with urgency, determination

LIVE: Join us for the #GeneralAssembly's morning plenary

“Stand Together” rally at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

Families of hostages speak to thousands in DC 'Stand Together' rally

“We must stand together, across borders, to release all the hostages. For human rights, for freedom, and for justice,” said sister of hostage Romi Gonen.

Netanyahu extends Washington ambassador Michael Herzog’s term until January

Herzog, the 69-year-old brother of President Isaac Herzog, is a retired Brig.-Gen., former military secretary, and head of staff for defense ministers Shaul Mofaz and Ehud Barak.

07/11/2024

US urges Israel to uphold humanitarian law amid IDF operations in Lebanon

Washington urged Israel to follow international humanitarian law in Lebanon as IDF ground forces expand, amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah.

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