The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jill-jacobs/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:04:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jill Jacobs | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jill-jacobs/ 32 32 ‘Do not oppress the stranger’: 1,000-plus US rabbis sign letter backing immigrant rights https://www.timesofisrael.com/do-not-oppress-the-stranger-1000-plus-us-rabbis-sign-letter-backing-immigrant-rights/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:01:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3775773 Ahead of HIAS's annual 'Refugee Shabbat,' Jewish clergy from 45 states invoke biblical commandments, say 'tradition is clear' in support of refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers

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]]> Over 550 rabbis, cantors sign letter accusing Trump of ‘abusing’ antisemitism issue https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-550-rabbis-cantors-sign-letter-accusing-trump-of-abusing-antisemitism-issue/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:59:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3537036 American clergy, mostly from non-Orthodox movements, say US administration exploiting real threat 'to divide Americans, undermine democracy, and harm other vulnerable communities

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]]> How do Biden’s new sanctions affect Jewish charities that donate in Israel? https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-do-bidens-new-sanctions-affect-jewish-charities-that-donate-in-israel/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:19:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3229215 While some say administration's recent targeting of four extremist settlers will have no impact on their operations, others warn that charity groups now need to tighten oversight

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]]> Questions of freedom on table as Israel’s overhaul comes to American Passover Seders https://www.timesofisrael.com/questions-of-freedom-on-table-as-israels-overhaul-comes-to-american-passover-seders/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:04:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2989613 Some are tweaking the traditional Pesach service, with traditional symbols and passages taking on new meaning amid Israeli government's highly divisive efforts to weaken judiciary

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]]> ‘Sounding the alarm’: Progressive Jews decry Netanyahu government at New York rally https://www.timesofisrael.com/sounding-the-alarm-progressive-jews-decry-netanyahu-government-at-new-york-rally/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:56:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2957621 Jewish groups protest outside Israeli consulate in Manhattan against judicial overhaul, West Bank policies, and to show solidarity with demonstrations in Israel

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]]> Jewish think tank to counter conservative ideas, provide forum for Israel critics https://www.timesofisrael.com/progressive-jewish-group-launches-think-tank-to-counter-spread-of-conservative-ideas/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:46:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2842404 Progressive leaders' new Emor Institute for Bold Jewish Thought aims to influence discourse and US policy on racism, immigration and LGBTQ rights, boost scholars critical of Israel

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]]> Growing coalition of Jewish groups speaks out against Trump immigration policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/growing-coalition-of-jewish-groups-speaks-out-against-trump-immigration-policy/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 02:31:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2134936 Activists spurred by reports of poor conditions at immigration centers liken US policies to Holocaust, past oppression of Jews

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]]> Progressives say racism is ‘prejudice plus power.’ What does that mean for Jews? https://www.timesofisrael.com/progressives-say-racism-is-prejudice-plus-power-what-does-that-mean-for-jews/ Sat, 11 Aug 2018 05:09:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1906416 The storm over The New York Times' hiring of Sarah Jeong highlights activists' question of whether it's racism when 'punching up'

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]]> 10 US rabbis visit separated families on the Mexico border https://www.timesofisrael.com/10-us-rabbis-visit-separated-families-on-the-mexico-border/ Thu, 21 Jun 2018 22:03:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1875668 Group of clergy also includes Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim leaders, among them Rev. Al Sharpton

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]]> Does Natalie Portman’s snub of Netanyahu make her the face of liberal Zionism? https://www.timesofisrael.com/does-natalie-portmans-snub-of-netanyahu-make-her-the-face-of-liberal-zionism/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:08:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1836766 In a celebrity media environment, 'It means a lot more for the debate when Natalie Portman says it,' says J Street's Jeremy Ben Ami

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]]> Hundreds of US rabbis call for Israel to end arms sales to Myanmar https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-us-rabbis-call-for-israel-to-end-arms-sales-to-myanmar/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:19:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1718760 Citing Talmudic prohibition, more than 300 religious leaders say Jewish state should stop assisting military accused of ethnic cleansing

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]]> State anti-BDS laws are hitting unintended targets and nobody’s happy https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-anti-bds-laws-are-hitting-unintended-targets-and-nobodys-happy/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 23:50:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1716811 Defenders of anti-boycott measures say legislation undergoing birth pains, while critics express concern for free speech rights

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]]> Arrested rabbis take Torah to the streets in defense of the vulnerable https://www.timesofisrael.com/arrested-rabbis-take-torah-to-the-streets-in-defense-of-the-vulnerable/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 19:19:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1557697 Jewish spiritual leaders attempt to be prophetic voices in response to Trump policies perceived to target Muslim refugees

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]]> Two prominent rabbis urge liberal Jewish groups to give David Friedman a chance https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-prominent-rabbis-urge-liberal-jewish-groups-to-give-david-friedman-a-chance/ Tue, 07 Feb 2017 21:34:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1557270 Vice presidents of New York, New Jersey boards of rabbis implore J Street to have open mind on US envoy to Israel nominee after he called its supporters 'far worse than Kapos'

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]]> 18 rabbis arrested during NY protest over Trump travel ban https://www.timesofisrael.com/18-rabbis-arrested-during-protest-over-trump-travel-ban/ Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:53:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1556823 Religious leaders refuse orders to disperse after taking part in demonstration in front of Trump Tower in support of refugees

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