Gun ownership and violence on the rise in Israel

Israel’s lenient laws on gun possession have led to an increase in violence, according to an advocacy organization. Read more.

House overwhelmingly condemns Israel boycott movement in resolution vote

JFNA is among those praising the U.S. House of Representatives for supporting an anti-BDS resolution. Read more.

'We combat the fear and emotion through training and education'

As antisemitic incidents rise around the United States, Federations’ Secure Community Network (SCN) encourages reporting new incidents to the SCN Duty Desk.

Jodi Rudoren, veteran Times journalist, will lead The Forward

The Forward selects a new editor. Read more.

 

In former Soviet Union, Jewish kids flock to summer camps

Summer camp, a cornerstone of the American Jewish experience, spreads to the former Soviet Union. Read more.