April 23, 2008 / World News

JCPA calls for ceremony boycott

WASHINGTON (JTA)- The umbrella body for U.S. Jewish public policy groups called for a boycott of the Olympics opening ceremony. More...

Jewish major killed in Iraq

NEW YORK (JTA)- Army Maj. Stuart Adam Wolfer was killed in the U.S.-protected Green Zone in Baghdad. More...

Obama starts Hebrew blog

NEW YORK (JTA)- Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama has launched a Hebrew-language blog. More...

Carter's Hamas meetings undermine peace efforts

By MICHAEL KRAFT JTA

WASHINGTON- Jimmy Carter's meetings with Hamas officials last week do not technically violate U.S. More...

Prince Charles to open JCC

JERUSALEM (JTA)- The Prince of Wales and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, will open a Jewish community center in Krakow. Prince Charles is the patron of the new center, which is funded by the London-based charity World Jewish Relief. More...

HOLOCAUST…

Claims Conference unveils new effort

NEW YORK (JTA)- Just a few weeks ago historian Saul Friedlander was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his use of Holocaust-era diaries and memoirs. More...

Canada reports record antisemitism

NEW YORK JTA)- Antisemitic incidents in Canada have increased more than fourfold over the past decade, says B'nai Brith Canada. More...