June 3, 2016
3:17 am

A lesbian couple hold hands during the Tel Aviv Gay Pride parade on June 3, 2016 (David Silverman/Getty Images via JTA, File)

Conservative rabbis adopt resolution backing transgender rights

International association expresses ‘full welcome, acceptance, and inclusion of people of all gender identities in society’

By JTA

March 9, 2016
5:57 am

Security forces at the scene of a stabbing attack in which one person was killed and nine others were injured at the Jaffa Port on March 8, 2016. (Judah Ari Gross/Times of Israel)

US Jewish groups condemn killing of student in Jaffa attack

After Taylor Force’s death, Hillel reaffirms committment to Israel trips; Jewish leaders call on Palestinians to take action against violence

By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil

December 16, 2015
6:17 am

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the CNBC debate on October 28, 2015 (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP)

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By Uriel Heilman

August 24, 2015
11:29 pm

Rabbi Steven A. Fox, Chief Executive of Central Conference of American Rabbis, addresses an audience at a Chicago Convention. (Central Conference of American Rabbis)

Politics from the pulpit on the menu for this Jewish New Year

With a looming congressional vote, US rabbis look to the day after the Iran deal for their holiday sermons

By Cathryn J. Prince

June 7, 2015
11:28 pm

President Reuven Rivlin on May 28, 2015 (Mark Neyman/GPO)

Rivlin’s ‘rabbi swap’ for bar mitzvah event angers Conservatives

President agreed to host ceremony for disabled boys after Rehovot mayor banned celebration in local synagogue

By Adiv Sterman

May 8, 2015
11:59 am

A Women of the Wall member dons a kippa and tefillin, Jewish ritual garb traditionally reserved for men (Flash90)

US Jews concerned about religious coercion in new gov’t

After advances for non-Orthodox streams in previous Netanyahu coalition, new agreements with Shas, UTJ set a different tone

By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil

December 19, 2014
1:31 am

Rabbi Harold Schulweis helped found several organizations, including Jewish World Watch. (photo credit: Courtesy Valley Beth Shalom)

Rabbi Harold Schulweis, thinker and activist, dies at 89

Los Angeles-area Jewish leader was an innovator in the synagogue, founded organization to fight hunger and poverty

By Tom Tugend

September 24, 2014
1:20 am

President Obama's video message (YouTube screenshot)

Focusing on renewal, Obama wishes Jews ‘Shana Tova’

In annual greeting, US president calls for reaffirmation of ‘unshakeable bond’ with Israel

By Lazar Berman

September 23, 2014
8:13 am

US President Barack Obama talks on the phone in the Oval Office, July 25, 2014. (photo credit: Pete Souza/ White House)

Obama talks Islamic State, Syria with US rabbis

Over 900 clergy participate in annual Rosh Hashanah tradition to talk policy before High Holiday sermons

By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil

June 17, 2014
3:17 am

$The three Israeli teens, from L-R: Eyal Yifrach, 19; Naftali Fraenkel, 16; and Gil-ad Shaar, 16 (photo credit: Courtesy)$

Conservative rabbis issue prayer for abducted teens

‘It is despicable that the enemies of Israel choose to attack her by striking at children and students of Torah’

By Stuart Winer

May 21, 2014
4:17 pm

Conservative Rabbi Julie Schonberg (L.) responds to Yesh Atid MK Aliza Lavie (R.) at the Rabbinical Assembly of the Conservative Movement in Dallas, Texas, Thursday, May 15, 2014. (screen capture, YouTube)

Conservative rabbis warn Israel losing Diaspora over lack of religious pluralism

MK Aliza Lavie vows at Texas convention to promote civil partnership, but receives bitter response from leaders infuriated by Rabbinate

By Yifa Yaakov

February 6, 2014
2:30 pm

MK David Rotem (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90/File)

MK walks back ‘Reform not Judaism’ remarks

David Rotem drew condemnation after branding members of the movement part of ‘another religion’

By Times of Israel staff

February 6, 2014
1:15 am

MK slammed for saying Reform movement ‘is not Jewish’

Union for Reform Judaism wants David Rotem removed as Knesset committee chair; ADL calls his views ‘offensive and unjustified’

By JTA and Times of Israel staff

January 11, 2014
5:47 pm

Agriculture Minister Ariel Sharon shaking hands with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat at a summit meeting held in Sharm e-Sheikh, June 4, 1981 (photo credit: GPO/Moshe Milner)

American Jewish groups mourn ‘bold, inspirational’ Sharon

Across political and religious spectrum, leaders praise daring general and courageous peacemaker

By Times of Israel staff

September 3, 2013
9:21 am

President Barack Obama, August 2013 (photo credit: White House, Flickr)

Obama grilled on ‘red lines’ during pre-holiday call to rabbis

In annual Rosh Hashanah discussion with religious leaders, US president talks up peace negotiations, but is challenged on Syria and Iran

By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil

Topic: Rabbinical Assembly

Conservative rabbis adopt resolution backing transgender rights

International association expresses ‘full welcome, acceptance, and inclusion of people of all gender identities in society’

US Jewish groups condemn killing of student in Jaffa attack

After Taylor Force’s death, Hillel reaffirms committment to Israel trips; Jewish leaders call on Palestinians to take action against violence

What Jewish groups have (and haven’t) said about Trump

A look at the responses of various organizations to the Republican candidate’s Muslim comments

Politics from the pulpit on the menu for this Jewish New Year

With a looming congressional vote, US rabbis look to the day after the Iran deal for their holiday sermons

Rivlin’s ‘rabbi swap’ for bar mitzvah event angers Conservatives

President agreed to host ceremony for disabled boys after Rehovot mayor banned celebration in local synagogue

US Jews concerned about religious coercion in new gov’t

After advances for non-Orthodox streams in previous Netanyahu coalition, new agreements with Shas, UTJ set a different tone

Rabbi Harold Schulweis, thinker and activist, dies at 89

Los Angeles-area Jewish leader was an innovator in the synagogue, founded organization to fight hunger and poverty

Focusing on renewal, Obama wishes Jews ‘Shana Tova’

In annual greeting, US president calls for reaffirmation of ‘unshakeable bond’ with Israel

Obama talks Islamic State, Syria with US rabbis

Over 900 clergy participate in annual Rosh Hashanah tradition to talk policy before High Holiday sermons

Conservative rabbis issue prayer for abducted teens

‘It is despicable that the enemies of Israel choose to attack her by striking at children and students of Torah’

Conservative rabbis warn Israel losing Diaspora over lack of religious pluralism

MK Aliza Lavie vows at Texas convention to promote civil partnership, but receives bitter response from leaders infuriated by Rabbinate

MK walks back ‘Reform not Judaism’ remarks

David Rotem drew condemnation after branding members of the movement part of ‘another religion’

MK slammed for saying Reform movement ‘is not Jewish’

Union for Reform Judaism wants David Rotem removed as Knesset committee chair; ADL calls his views ‘offensive and unjustified’

American Jewish groups mourn ‘bold, inspirational’ Sharon

Across political and religious spectrum, leaders praise daring general and courageous peacemaker

Obama grilled on ‘red lines’ during pre-holiday call to rabbis

In annual Rosh Hashanah discussion with religious leaders, US president talks up peace negotiations, but is challenged on Syria and Iran

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