Tuesday, 17 March 2009

To revitalize Jerusalem, new mayor looks to Diaspora

Mayor Nir Barkat, in his Jerusalem office on March 12, 2009, wants American Jews as partners in his plan to create special economic zones in the city.
Mayor Nir Barkat, in his Jerusalem office on March 12, 2009, wants American Jews as partners in his plan to create special economic zones in the city. (Brian Hendler)
Nir Barkat, Jerusalem's new mayor, wants Diaspora Jews to be "shareholders" in his plans for the city's revitalization. Read more »

Wave of staff cuts hits federations

Three of the largest local Jewish federations in the United States announced significant layoffs during the past two weeks, raising concerns about the future health of the country's main Jewish charitable network. Read more »

Roger Cohen spars with Iranian Jewish expats

At a synagogue forum in Los Angeles, The New York Times columnist defended his recent columns about Jews in Iran. Read more »

Op-Ed: American corporate complicity created undeniable Nazi nexus

The shape and scope of the Holocaust was pivotally determined by major American industrial giants, best-selling author Edwin Black writes. Read more »