December 17, 2016
2:41 am

New US law will speed recovery of art lost to Nazi looting

Legislation will extend statutes of limitations for recovery of creative works stolen during World War II

By MARY CLARE JALONICK  

December 17, 2016
2:36 am

New study casts doubt on whether Anne Frank was betrayed

Research indicates Nazi raid in which teenage diarist was caught may have been part of probe into illegal labor or falsified ration coupons at house where she and other Jews hid

By Mike Corder  

December 16, 2016
11:02 pm

Norway city adopts motion to boycott Israeli goods from ‘occupied territories’

Resolution was drafted by Tromso activist who previously claimed Israel deliberately targeted women and children in Gaza war

By JTA  

December 16, 2016
10:28 pm

Now you can buy kosher artisanal chicken

Jewish Initiative for Animals partners with farmers to bring over 1,000 heritage chickens to kashrut-approved processing plants

By JTA  

December 16, 2016
9:50 pm

UK cracks down on Palestinian aid following three-month freeze

From our partner Major changes in funding announced over concerns money was being used to pay salaries for convicted Palestinian terrorists, UK’s Jewish Week reports

 

December 16, 2016
8:31 pm

Paris museum calls Auschwitz a ‘Bauhaus architectural achievement’

Local Jewish leader protests insult to the memory of death camp victims, says early 20th-century art movement ‘has enough lovely projects’

By JTA  

December 16, 2016
7:43 pm

Did Russia meddle in recent US art theft legislation?

New congressionally approved bills provide immunity from seizure of foreign works on loan in the States. As one critic alleges the Hermitage had undue influence, is it just a case of jumping on the anti-Russia bandwagon?

By Rich Tenorio  

December 16, 2016
7:34 pm

PM said pleased by Friedman’s appointment as Israel envoy

While right-wing Israelis hail nomination, unnamed Palestinian official calls President-elect Trump’s choice of ambassador a ‘warning sign’

By Times of Israel staff  

December 16, 2016
4:33 pm

Turkish Jewish author murdered in Istanbul

Beki İkala Erikli shot dead outside her apartment building; motive of killing unclear

By Times of Israel staff  

December 16, 2016
3:31 pm

Brazilian cardinal who blamed state for murder of Jew dies at 95

Paulo Evaristo Arns defied regime over death of Jewish journalist and political prisoner Vladimir Herzog in 1975

By JTA  

December 16, 2016
2:38 pm

Trump’s envoy: The new administration ‘won’t tell Israel what policies to adopt’

David Friedman says the incoming president doesn’t view Israel as ‘a client state you issue directives to’ but as a ‘key partner’ in war against terrorism, ‘so he wants Israel to be as strong and secure as possible’

By Eric Cortellessa  

December 16, 2016
1:33 pm

LA socialite bans mention of Trump at holiday bash

Shelli Azoff, wife of Jewish music mogul Irving Azoff, issues new house rule at annual star-studded women-only gala

By JTA  

December 16, 2016
11:11 am

A Latin latke to put some kick in your candelabra

Sweet and savory plantains with a hint of smoky chipotle fry up crisp and pair perfectly with a bright, fresh avocado crema

By Samantha Ferraro  

December 16, 2016
10:13 am

Orthodox NY real estate developer indicted over voter fraud

Shalom Lamm charged with trying to falsely register non-residents to vote, bribing people to back politicians who favored him

By JTA  

December 16, 2016
9:51 am

Settler council hails ‘knowledgeable and wise’ Trump envoy pick

Yesha says David Friedman ‘will strengthen bridge between our great nations’; choice praised by MKs, right-wing US Jews who cite plan to move embassy to Jerusalem

By Times of Israel staff