Senate passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ restoring some school-choice parts axed by parliamentarian “This is a groundbreaking moment for school choice and for Jewish families who strive to provide their children with a strong, values-based education,” stated Nathan Diament, of the OU. Izzy Salant and JNS Staff July 1, 2025
Senate parliamentarian cuts school choice, backed by Orthodox groups, from ‘big beautiful bill’ Rabbi A.D. Motzen, of Agudah, said that though disappointed, “we are not giving up.” Vita Fellig June 27, 2025
Trump adds 10% baseline tariffs, more for others, including 17% for Israel "The president's action helps the BDS movement achieve one of its key goals," stated Mark Mellman of the Democratic Majority for Israel. JNS Staff April 2, 2025
Sherman calls for end of tax-exempt organizations with ‘terror ties’ Sherman met with Andrey Kozlov, who was “held hostage by a terrorist who worked for the Palestine Chronicle, a tax-exempt organization.” March 27, 2025
Knesset OKs Kohelet forum’s tax-exempt status Kohelet was excluded in January from a list of some 140 nonprofits eligible for benefits. March 3, 2025
Kohelet Policy Forum excluded from Israel’s tax-exempt list The Jerusalem-based think tank is confident that it will ultimately be approved amid a Tax Authority probe into allegations of partisan political activity. JNS Staff Jan. 21, 2025
Court orders Israel to explain transfers of millions of shekels to PA Finance Minister Smotrich said that a “loophole” allowed the Palestinians to receive 100m shekels annually for 30 years that was supposed to go to the State of Israel. Natan Galula Dec. 31, 2024
Israel raises VAT to 18% as part of effort to rein in deficit The 1% increase will cost Israeli families an additional 1,000 to 2,000 shekels per year, according to estimates. David Isaac Dec. 11, 2024
Stripping terror supporters of their tax exemption Missouri Rep. Jason Smith seems to have had his fill of American charities that have incited violent activities on college campuses and in cities through the United States. Stephen M. Flatow Oct. 14, 2024
