Europe, U.S. standing shoulder to shoulder on Iran
The united European-American front against Iran is not new, but three relatively recent developments have strengthened the alliance: Washington's shift toward negotiations, changes in government in Europe and the disputed election in Iran. Read more »
Last chance for Holocaust restitution?
Stalling tactics, lack of political will and resentment of Jews have frustrated efforts by Jewish owners, heirs and advocates to recover property stolen by the Nazis. A new measure may ease the restitution process, but will it come in time for Holocaust survivors? Read more »
For restitution seekers, 10 European countries that have obstacles
A survey of 10 European Union countries where claimants of looted art, communal property or private property face serious obstacles. Read more »
Q&A with Eizenstat on Holocaust-era restitution
In a Q&A with JTA, Stuart Eizenstat, who is credited with getting Jewish property restitution started in the former Eastern bloc, criticizes the European Union for failing to follow through on restitution and takes Israel to task for not doing enough over the years for Holocaust survivors and their heirs. Read more »
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Updated 02/09/10 @ 03:45PM EDT
- Elie Wiesel said he would not cry if the "pathologically sick" Iranian president was assassinated.
- Rabbi Dr. Bernard Lander, the founder and president of Touro College, has died.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will submit a bill allow Israelis living or traveling abroad to vote in national elections.
- Some 20 tons of frozen chicken wings from the former Agriprocessors kosher slaughterhouse were given to a local zoo.
- The Florida Supreme Court upheld a death sentence against a Jewish death row inmate.
- Wiesel: I’d shed no tears if Ahmadinejad killed
- Bernard Lander, Touro College founder, dies at 94
- Breaking down the Im Tirtzu report on New Israel Fund
- Bibi floats plan to allow Israelis abroad to vote
- Free upgrades, divorces down, plug-in cars
- Party time at the zoo: Animals get Agri wings
- Court upholds Jewish inmate’s death sentence
- Canadian lawmakers: Israel support may cause backlash
- Israeli aid effort helps Haitians—and Israel’s image
- Jewish groups, Israel mobilizing aid for Haiti quake
- Jewish groups praise Limbaugh
- Waltz takes Golden Globe for ‘Basterds’
- Rogue Lubavitchers feast on fast day, sparking uproar
- Orthodox woman to get title of ‘rabbah’
- Israeli medical, rescue workers help Haitians
- Conservatives debate Jewish antipathy for Palin
