The latest news from the New York Jewish Week.
JERUSALEM (JTA) — The United States is ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and other parts of the West Bank with conditions, the U.S. ambassador to Israel told an Israel newspaper. In an interview with the Israel Hayom daily, David Friedman said Israel must freeze building in other parts of the West Bank and […]
The pandemic is hitting a growing number of prominent Jewish organizations in the pocketbook: Jewish Federations of North America yesterday announced layoffs and executive salary cuts, JTA reports. A letter from its CEO Eric Fingerhut and chair Mark Wilf did not specify how many staff members were laid off, or what they do at the organization, but multiple […]
My Real Name Is Hanna By Tara Lynn Masih Mandel Vilar Press, 2018, $16.95 This novel is a boundary-crosser. Although it is categorized as young adult fiction, it has depth and depiction of harsh life circumstances that make it entirely suitable for adults. Although it is a work of fiction, it is well researched and […]