Wednesday, 5 October 2011

FEATURED STORY

In Putin's return, Russian Jews see stability

No friend to democracy, Vladimir Putin -- who is virtually guaranteed to return to Russia's presidency in 2012, possibly until 2024 -- is seen as a guarantor of stability for Russia's Jewish community. Read more »

For Russia's Jews, the presidency of Vladimir Putin from 2000 to 2008 marked a departure from the anti-Semitism of past Communist elites.

EDITORS' PICKS

In Congress, Palestinian aid dilemmas

If the Palestinians don't pull back from their statehood push, congressional cuts in aid are inevitable, but just how comprehensive such cuts will be could depend on Israel's stance on the issue. JTA's Ron Kampeas has the story.