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U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman will introduce a bill to prevent cities from banning male circumcision, the California lawmaker's office said.

The Turkish organization in charge of a massive flotilla to Gaza may cancel its plans to set sail.

The Jewish Agency for Israel will now be responsible for approving the eligibility of Orthodox converts for aliyah.

A Southern Baptist leader is defending his call for Rep. Anthony Weiner to turn to Jesus, answering criticism that he was targeting the embattled congressman because of his Jewishness.

The umbrella body for Conservative congregations will undergo a major restructuring that includes a significant staff reorganization and dues reductions.

Americans' views on Middle East issues have not changed in recent months, despite major headlines from the region, according to a new poll.

Diplomats from the Israeli Embassy in Egypt met with a dual U.S.-Israel citizen who is being held on charges of being a spy for Israel.

An array of Jewish groups has written to congressional sponsors of bills that would revive Holocaust insurance claims to express objections.

The Croatian Parliament is expected to discuss a change to the country's restitution law that would make it possible for foreigners, including Holocaust survivors, to file property claims.

The Vatican and Israel have made what they say is "very significant progress" toward resolving outstanding issues that have divided them and finalizing an agreement governing their bilateral relations.

More than 32,000 Israelis have said they will boycott cottage cheese next month over its soaring cost.

Actress Natalie Portman has given birth to a baby boy, her first child.

Israelis are world leaders in the amount of time they spend on social networking sites, a survey found.

The Manischewitz Co. celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Newark, N.J., by making the world's longest piece of matzah.