BDS
We need a louder and broader Jewish voice
By Jeffrey Salkin — September 12, 2022
(RNS) — Craig Taubman is not just a singer. He might actually be a latter-day prophet.
You support BDS? I’m quitting your fan club!
By Jeffrey Salkin — August 12, 2022
(RNS) — 'It's only rock 'n' roll, but I like it.' Not always. Not when they don't like me.
Jewish group condemns United Church of Christ resolution on Israel, Palestinians
By Yonat Shimron — July 19, 2021
(RNS) — The American Jewish Committee took offense to the liberal Protestant denomination, which called the oppression of the Palestinian people a sin.
American Jewry’s very bad, terrible year
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 2, 2019
It's not about how they hate us. It's about how God loves us. That is the lesson for Jews on Rosh Ha Shanah.
Israel will ban entry to outspoken US congresswomen, official says
By Ilan Ben Zion — August 15, 2019
JERUSALEM (AP) — The move comes shortly after President Trump tweeted that "it would show great weakness" if Israel allowed them in.
Muslim civil rights group sues Maryland over Israel boycott ban
By Aysha Khan — January 9, 2019
(RNS) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a lawsuit challenging Maryland’s controversial executive order banning state agencies from contracts with businesses that boycott Israel.
‘This is not OK’: American Jewish students harassed for their support of Israel
By Yonat Shimron — October 17, 2018
(RNS) — Students who take pride in their Jewish faith, and in their support for the Jewish nation, are increasingly at odds with proponents of a movement for boycott, divestment and sanctions, or BDS.
What is the best way to fight BDS?
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 15, 2018
Sometimes, the cure for BDS can be worse than the illness itself.
Presbyterians aim to revive mainline denomination
By Emily McFarlan Miller — June 14, 2018
(RNS) — As the Presbyterian Church (USA) prepares for its biennial General Assembly in St. Louis beginning Saturday (June 16), many PCUSA leaders are hoping to bring reform to the dwindling mainline Protestant denomination.
Tom Wolfe’s message to the Jews
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 17, 2018
Tom Wolfe understood what was happening in Gaza. Even if he never mentioned it.
Israel wants to fight BDS. Here’s how.
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 4, 2018
It is amazing what $72 million could do for American Jews. Just ask me.
Religion scholars turn activist in the shadow of Trump
By Lauren Markoe — November 21, 2017
(RNS) — The president did not attend the annual American Academy of Religion meeting, but he took top billing on the scholars' agenda.
Mennonite Church to divest in protest of Israeli policies
By Yonat Shimron — July 6, 2017
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Although the economic impact is expected to be minimal, such votes are closely watched as a measure of views on Israel and the Palestinians from within the U.S., the Jewish state's closest and most important ally.
The World Council of Churches vs. the Jewish state, once again
By Gerald Steinberg — March 21, 2017
JERUSALEM (RNS) World Council of Churches officials should not be surprised that years of attacks targeting Israel have borne bitter fruit, writes political scientist Gerald Steinberg.
The UN vote left me homeless
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 26, 2016
Both the left and the right are rejoicing over the UN resolution. That's not good.
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