The largest Reconstructionist synagogue is set to cut ties with the movement over Israel tensions
Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation in Pacific Palisades, California, as it appeared in May 2024. (Google Maps)
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
July 23, 2025
(JTA) — The largest synagogue...
Top leaders resign from Friends of the IDF amid internal reckoning
Record producer David Foster, left, and entertainment executive Haim Saban speak onstage at Friends of The Israel Defense Forces Western Region Gala at The...
Judge in Trump-Harvard case questions tie between antisemitism allegations and federal funding cuts
Harvard University’s “Veritas” shield is seen on a gate on Feb. 17, 2024. (PErica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
July 22, 2025
(JTA) —...
Mike Huckabee to Israel: End hostile treatment of Christian allies
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, President Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to Israel, testifies during his confirmation hearing. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
July 19,...
Antisemitism envoy post remains unfilled six months into Trump’s term
Donald Trump and Yehuda Kaploun light a candle during an Oct. 7 remembrance event at the Trump National Doral Golf Club in Doral, Florida...