The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nathan-diament/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Nathan Diament | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/nathan-diament/ 32 32 Orthodox Jewish groups welcome $2.75b for private schools in COVID relief bundle https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-jewish-groups-glad-at-2-75b-for-private-schools-in-covid-relief-bundle/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:13:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2507089 Following successful lobbying, US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer includes aid in $1.9 trillion pandemic rescue package

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]]> With Netanyahu’s win and settlement sovereignty vow, a Diaspora ‘rupture’ alert https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-netanyahus-win-and-settlement-sovereignty-vow-a-diaspora-rupture-alert/ Sat, 13 Apr 2019 12:59:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2056552 Saying it's because they 'love Israel,' some American Jewish leaders warn annexing the settlements would create a major political emergency and further isolate much of US Jewry

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]]> Orthodox Union says it raised immigration issue while honoring AG Sessions https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-union-says-it-raised-immigration-issue-while-honoring-ag-sessions/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:21:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1870649 Liberal Jewish group had asked OU to challenge top Trump administration law enforcement official over policies that separate children from parents at the border indefinitely

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]]> After Harvey and Irma, Jewish groups renew push for FEMA houses of worship aid https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-harvey-and-irma-jewish-groups-renew-push-for-fema-houses-of-worship-aid/ Mon, 11 Sep 2017 23:18:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1691830 While the Orthodox Union and American Jewish Committee want a rule change, Interfaith Alliance Rabbi Jack Moline says it would violate separation of church and state

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]]> Trump risks ire of millions of pro-Israel voters by keeping embassy in Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-risks-ire-of-millions-of-pro-israel-voters-by-keeping-embassy-in-tel-aviv/ Wed, 31 May 2017 19:27:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1630312 Pastor John Hagee: 'Trump's promise was of critical importance to millions of Christian Zionists' who voted for him. 'They will be watching closely'

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]]> In fight for Syrian refugees, US groups recall Jews’ flight from Europe https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-fight-for-syrian-refugees-us-groups-recall-jews-flight-from-europe/ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:26:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1290970 In rare unanimity, a cross-section of the Jewish community defends the Obama administration’s refugee policy

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]]> In saying ‘we don’t’ to gay marriage, Orthodox Jews brace for consequences https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-saying-we-dont-to-gay-marriage-orthodox-jews-brace-for-consequences/ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:56:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1207649 American Orthodox Jewish groups worry tax status and government grants are now on the line

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]]> US Jewish groups slam administration’s ‘hypocritical’ view on Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jewish-groups-slam-administrations-hypocritical-view-on-jerusalem/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 23:43:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1195425 ADL, AJC, Conference of Presidents express disappointment, concern over ruling barring Jerusalem-born US citizens from citing Jewish state on passport

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]]> Jewish groups applaud passage of Iran oversight bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-applaud-passage-of-iran-oversight-bill/ Thu, 07 May 2015 21:56:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1179517 As Senate bill clears final hurdle, 150 representatives sign letter of support for Obama's efforts toward nuclear deal

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]]> For US Orthodox, ‘upper-class’ incomes often not enough https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-us-orthodox-upper-class-incomes-often-not-enough/ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:00:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1133472 Day school education and larger-than-average families mean some 'wealthy' Jews are just barely getting by

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]]> Cantor’s loss leaves Jewish Republicans bereft https://www.timesofisrael.com/cantors-loss-leaves-jewish-republicans-bereft/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:29:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1005612 House Majority Leader’s stunning defeat takes out a prominent voice on Israel, religious freedom

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]]> US seeks to keep access open to Iraqi Jewish Archive https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-seeks-to-keep-access-open-to-iraqi-jewish-archive/ Mon, 17 Mar 2014 22:32:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=916812 Despite prior commitment, State Department exploring alternatives to simply returning entire collection to Baghdad

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]]> Obama’s Israel visit wins over Jews at home https://www.timesofisrael.com/obamas-israel-visit-wins-over-jews-at-home/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:52:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=429254 Every side of the American Jewish debate over Israeli-Palestinian peace found something to cheer about

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]]> Reform, Conservative, Orthodox leaders join gun control call https://www.timesofisrael.com/reform-conservative-orthodox-leaders-join-gun-control-call/ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:56:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=319730 In response to Connecticut shooting, Jewish officials appear at interfaith press conference backing new legislation on violence

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]]> Impending US Supreme Court rulings highlight Jewish divide over same-sex marriage https://www.timesofisrael.com/impending-us-supreme-court-rulings-highlight-jewish-divide-over-same-sex-marriage/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:14:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=311244 Communal and advocacy groups will file or sign amicus briefs supporting and opposing equality for gays

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