Politics

Most Israelis want Orthodox parties out of government, survey says

A solid majority of Israeli Jews also wants less Orthodox influence in government policy overall.

Haredi rabbi refuses to officiate at wedding of Avigdor Liberman’s son

Liberman’s son is haredi and attends the rabbi’s yeshiva, but the rabbi does not want to appear to endorse the politician, who is staunchly anti-haredi.

Analysis

Why these Jewish lawmakers’ calls for impeachment are a big deal

Three Jewish Democrats from swing districts, all previously firm in opposing impeachment, have changed their minds.

The Women’s March might finally be ready to take Jewish women seriously

Netanyahu nominated to form Israel’s government

Trump pressed Ukraine’s president to investigate Joe Biden and his son, phone call transcript shows

The 8 must-read Jewish news stories of 5779

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is launching Trump impeachment inquiry

Trump cites Iran leader’s anti-Semitism in calling for normalized ties between Israel and Arab neighbors

The Trump-Ukraine controversy, and the Jews involved, explained

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