Diaspora Jewry
“Especially during this time, we as a country need to do everything possible to make it easier for new immigrants,” said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
“Having allies is the only way to make this country have the conversations it should be having,” says Archie Gottesman, the organization’s co-founder.
Amid a disturbing leadership vacuum in the United States and international institutions, moral leadership from the Jewish state is as critical as ever.
“I don’t understand why [Geert Wilders] tolerates this growing antisemitic governmental course,” a former lawmaker for his party said.
Since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, there has been an increase of over 500% in interest in immigration from France alone, according to data from the Jewish Agency and Israel’s Aliya and Integration Ministry.
More than 10,000 requests have come in to open aliyah files since the war with Hamas began after Oct. 7.
“I am horrified by what happened at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania and relieved that former President Trump is safe,” says Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Modi Rosenfeld reflects on his journey from finance to funny business, and how he’s using humor to bridge cultures and spread joy in challenging times.
Caroline Yadan, from President Macron’s party, defeated Meyer Habib in France’s elections.
“There was no question in our minds that this year’s Kinus had to be in Israel,” said Rabbi Avi Weinstein, COO of Chabad on Campus.
“If people saw the faces of the hostages and their humanity,” Michelle Sarna told JNS, “that that would raise empathy in a way that crossed political lines.”
“This is an appropriate and necessary change to ensure that all faith communities across Los Angeles are able to access these funds,” said a council member.
