A deadline for Jews living outside Spain to request Spanish nationality has expired with 127,000 applications, most of them from Latin America. Jews living in Mexico top the list, with about 20,000 requests, followed by Jews in Venezuela and Colombia. Read more.
The 22nd Knesset was sworn in Thursday afternoon in an official ceremony in Jerusalem, as lawmakers were warned to find a way to form a unity government or face the wrath of the electorate. Read more.
Israel’s president speaks about unity and gives a Rosh Hashanah toast in a live video conversation with JFNA President & CEO Eric D. Fingerhut and Federation leadership.
Israeli and U.S. officials urge European leaders to stop funding organizations that support BDS. Read more.
After recent elections, Israeli PM Netanyahu is given the go ahead to form a new government. Read more.
