The Jewish Post scrutinizes candidates voting records,
speeches, and associates
Now that the 2008 general election has begun, the presumptive nominees are bombarding Jewish voters with promises for Israel’s future—many of them empty. Rhetoric aside, the actions, policy proposals, and associates of the candidates are crucial in understanding their true biases. So how do Barack Obama and John McCain really feel about Israel? Read More... |
Exclusive interviews with Ehud Olmert, Shimon Peres,
Abraham Foxman, and other Jewish leaders
May 14, 1948, 4:00PM. Leaders of the Jewish community, (YISHUV), gathered at Tel Aviv Museum on Rothschild Blvd, to declare the establishment of a new/old country – The State of Israel, the birthplace of Jewish people. David Ben Gurion, then the head of the Yishuv and later the state’s legendary first Prime Minister, had declared the restoration of the Jewish independence, lost two thousand years earlier. It was established as a safe heaven for the Jewish people in the aftermath of the Shoah, promising freedom of religion for all faiths. Ben Gurion said “In order to be realist – you must believe in miracles”. Now the miracle is a fact.
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Journey to Judaism through Conversion
Growing up without faith feels like an integral part of life is missing. For some, discovering that Judaism is a reflection of their own personal beliefs confirms that the synagogue is home. The subsequent decision to convert is a heavy one marked with personal and spiritual development.
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Caretaker of Israel Innovates for Today and Tommorrow
Just look at its New York board and you can sense a sea change happening at Jewish National Fund (JNF). Though well-entrenched, with an established demographic representing a variety of professions to include Wall Street and Real Estate, JNF’s newer members signal that it is no longer your grandfather’s organization. Read More... |
