search
Stewart Ain
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, left, and Rep. Ilhan Omar. Members of the Modern Orthodox movement disagree whether Israel was correct in barring entry to them. Getty Images
August 21, 2019, 10:46 am
Decision on Tlaib, Omar splitting Modern Orthodox
Serious debate playing out as movement struggles to navigate political winds
By Stewart Ain
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. Getty Images
July 25, 2019, 12:10 pm
Rocking Your Investing Strategy
The Stones realize the importance of good financial planning for retirement; you should too.
By Stewart Ain
Efforts to counter the anti-vaccination movement included a discussion last week at the New Eichler’s in Borough Park by Ann Koffsky on her 2015 book about the importance of vaccination, “Judah the Maccabee Goes to the Doctor.” Courtesy of Ann Koffsky
May 22, 2019, 10:57 am
There’s no debate: vaccines prevent measles
Fear of disease forces cancellation of day school tournament
By Stewart Ain
A makeshift memorial for the victims of the Chabad of Poway. A gunman inspired by white nationalists opened fire on Passover, killing one and injuring three. Getty Images
May 1, 2019, 1:05 pm
Amid push for shul security funds, anti-Semitic violence ‘truly alarming’
Following Poway attack, calls for political leaders to probe white nationalism
By Stewart Ain
In a World Jewish Restitution Organization video, Holocaust survivor Greta Mares says the Nazis came and took “everything of value” from her family. WJRO
April 24, 2019, 11:12 am
New push for Polish property restitution
Pressure by WJRO comes as Poland balks on payments to non-citizens
By Stewart Ain
April 10, 2019, 11:15 am
On Israel-Diaspora relations, a state of limbo
Fear of Bibi victory and West Bank annexation; uncertainty over Gantz’s stance on religious pluralism
By Stewart Ain
Otzma Yehudit party leaders Michael Ben-Ari, left, and Baruch Marzel, in 2012. JTA
February 27, 2019, 12:27 pm
Is West Bank annexation imminent?
Warnings from groups here of ‘permanent occupation’ if right-wing bloc re-elected
By Stewart Ain
Provocation or principled stand? Emily Bloch, Ben Doernberg, Shira Tiffany were ejected from Birthright tour. Courtesy of Emily Bloch
January 2, 2019, 12:27 pm
Birthright hits back after new ‘disruptions’
Contract clause added about ‘hijacking’ trip; activist urge ‘diversity of viewpoints’ on conflict
By Stewart Ain
The new law would affect nonprofits’ outlays for commuter benefits such as transit or parking.
December 12, 2018, 10:58 am
Obscure tax could cost Jewish nonprofits
Millions at stake in little-noticed tax law provision; repeal efforts underway
By Stewart Ain
Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. Getty Images
November 28, 2018, 12:39 pm
Right-wing populist in store for post-Bibi Israel?
By Stewart Ain
The U.S. Capitol is reflected in a puddle of water a day after Americans voted in the midterm elections, on November 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. Democrats have won control of the House of Representatives while the U.S. Senate remains in Republican control. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
November 14, 2018, 1:04 pm
Leaders confronting extremists in Congress
Navigating outliers on both sides provides test for the community
By Stewart Ain
September 17, 2018, 11:22 am
Jewish leaders react to revised definition of anti-Semitism
By Stewart Ain
Audience members hold signs that read "Stop Silencing Us!"prior to the University of Michigan student government vote on BDS.
September 13, 2018, 11:20 am
Jewish leaders react to revised definition of anti-Semitism
The definition could significantly impact how the Israel wars play out on college campuses.
By Stewart Ain
Stanford University — double standard with anti-Israel behavior? wikimedia commons
August 15, 2018, 11:10 am
Hostile campus environment from anti-Israel incidents
By Stewart Ain
Mort Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, was accused by the organization’s former executive director of hiding cash gifts from the IRS.
August 15, 2018, 11:04 am
ZOA denies former director’s claims of impropriety
By Stewart Ain
Load More