Analysis: Does Mike Pence’s faith drive his Mideast policy?
The vice-president’s visit to Israel led some to ask to what degree are his views – and the administration’s policies – shaped by the brand of Evangelical Christianity that invests his faith.
Mike Pence says U.S. Embassy will move to Jerusalem next year
In his address Monday, the U.S. vice-presidentalso called the Iran nuclear deal a “disaster” and said “the United States of America will no longer certify this ill-conceived agreement.”
Palestinians riot in Gaza, West Bank
A Palestinian man was killed and hundreds were wounded Friday in the West Bank and Gaza Strip as Palestinians protested the Trump administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
OTTAWA’S TAKEAWAY FROM U.S. DECERTIFICATION OF IRAN DEAL
U.S. president Donald Trump chose not to recertify the Iran nuclear deal on the grounds that its terms fail to accomplish their objective.
From scion of a chassidic dynasty to trans activist
Abby Stein, a 25-year-old scion of a chassidic rabbinic dynasty, calls herself a Jewish woman of trans experience. She began her transition in 2015, three years after leaving her ultra-Orthodox community in New York.
Trump shouts down reporters who ask about anti-Semitism
President Donald Trump shouted down two reporters who asked him about rising anti-Semitism in America and said he “hates” being called an anti-Semite, although neither reporter called him one
Netanyahu calls for regional approach to peace during visit with Trump
At a White House conference Feb. 15, Netanyahu said a regional approach was one of the new ways he was looking at to to achieve peace
Trump calls phone call with Netanyahu ‘very nice’
The U.S. president invited Netanyahu to Israel next February during a phonecall with the Israeli Prime Minister on Jan. 22
Jewish history seen in a positive light in Philadelphia
Nestled within the historic Old City area of Philadelphia, American Jewish history comes to life, just a short walk from Independence Mall.
The eternal question: Montreal or New York Bagels?
Canadians will tell you that there is nothing like a Montreal bagel. Americans will argue that New York water bagels are better. Try out these recipes and see for yourself!
