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Terrorist attacks doubled in Jerusalem in September, Israel says

JTA – Terrorist attacks in Jerusalem doubled last month compared to August, according to Israel’s security agency, the Shin Bet. There were 26 attacks in the capital in September, … more

10/28/16

Israel proposes tech ‘friendship’ in meeting with African leaders

JTA – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Israel’s private sector met with African leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss Israeli … more

9/29/16

Jewish groups praise Shimon Peres as respected statesman and peacemaker

JTA – Jewish groups in Israel, the United States and around the world lauded Shimon Peres, the former Israeli president who died Sept. 28, as a respected leader and a warrior for peace. … more

JTA STAFF | 9/29/16

Netanyahu, Israeli leaders mourn the loss of Shimon Peres

JERUSALEM (JTA) – At a special session to mourn and honor Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Israeli Cabinet that the late president “did so much to protect our … more

JTA STAFF | 9/29/16

5 feel-good stories from Israel that will echo into the Jewish New Year

TEL AVIV (JTA) – The Jewish state has nearly made it through another Jewish year and, as always, there was plenty to kvetch about in 5776. But Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New … more

Andrew Tobin | 9/15/16

Israeli students win 2nd prize at international robotics contest

JTA – A group of Israeli high school students came in second place at an international robotics competition in Shanghai, China. The students were granted an Inspiration Award in the For … more

9/1/16

Israeli animators earn top prize at film festival

JTA – Two graduates of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem won first place for design in a major U.S. animation festival. “Scapegoat,” a short film by Gal Haklay … more

8/19/16

Gil and Jenna Lewinsky posing with their "biblical sheep"

‘Biblical sheep’ heading to Israel with help of El Al, Canadian couple

TORONTO (JTA) – A rare breed of sheep said to be descended from Jacob’s flock referenced in the Bible will be shepherded to Israel with the help of a Canadian Jewish couple and … more

6/24/16

Rhode Island approves anti-boycott legislation

Rhode Island’s General Assembly approved legislation that would prohibit the state from contracting with companies that engage in boycotts of allies of the United States, including … more

JTA with JEWISH VOICE STAFF | 6/24/16

Jerusalem’s high-tech, academia get $220M boost

JTA – Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Israel’s reunification of Jerusalem, the Cabinet allocated an extra $220 million for a plan that encourages the city’s high-tech industry. … more

6/9/16