Republicans & Dems hold positive views of Israelis but differ on gov't
More than half of Republicans and Democrats support the people of Israel, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. Read more.
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University of Maryland student government rejects BDS resolution
A BDS resolution at the University of Maryland is defeated by a majority vote. Read more.
Washington governor signs Holocaust education bill
Citing hate crimes and increasing anti-Semitism, Washington state passes legislation encouraging schools to include Holocaust education in the curriculum. Read more.
Care about Gaza? Blame Hamas. (op-ed)
Hamas is to blame for the hardships faced by Palestinians, writes a top U.S. official in a new op-ed. Read more.
Pittsburgh Fed leader picked to light Independence Day torch for Diaspora
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh President Jeff Finkelstein will light a torch at Israel’s 71st Independence Day ceremony next month, Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev announced on Monday, weeks after reversing her decision to do away with the Diaspora honor. Read more.