Selma’s only synagogue has 4 members and is fighting for its life

A synagogue in the heart of America’s civil rights movement fights to survive. Read more.

California bill will ensure the right to hang mezuzahs

A bill to ensure the right of Californians bill to hang mezuzahs on their door frames is moving through the state legislature, and is on its way to the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom. Read more.

Magen David Adom rolls out terrorism & emergency response traiing in U.S.

Following recent armed attacks against religious and public institutions in the U.S., including attacks at synagogues, churches, schools, and colleges, Magen David Adom, Israel’s national EMS service, will be conducting terrorism- and emergency-response training for civilians from Monday, …

Israel confronts its own 'Ferguson' race challenge (op-ed)

In the wake of the shooting of an Ethiopian-Israeli, the country begins to confront its feelings about race. Read more.

In first, U.S. embassy celebrates Independence Day in Jerusalem

U.S. officials host the first July 4th celebration at the new embassy in Jerusalem. Read more.