Israel

UNESCO Resolution Denies Jewish Connection to Temple Mount

Shelby Friedman

October 27, 2016

On Wednesday, October 26, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) passed a resolution that recognized the Temple Mount as a site holy only to the Islamic faith.

International Issues

World Mourns Loss of Shimon Peres, Giant of Israeli Politics

Shelby Friedman

September 30, 2016

On Friday, September 30, world leaders gathered in Jerusalem to honor Shimon Peres.

Statement Of URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs On The Death Of Shimon Peres

September 28, 2016

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International Issues

Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes Israel-US MOU Announcement

September 14, 2016

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Israel

Opposing BDS on College Campuses

Rebeca Feldman

August 15, 2016

Eleven years ago, Palestinian civil society groups created a call for a series of universal boycotts, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) against Israel.