Dan Schere
Stuart Eizenstat, center, was a lead negotiator for the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany at its annual negotiations with the German government. (Photo courtesy of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany)
July 26, 2018, 7:14 pm
Holocaust survivors will see increased funds from Claims Conference
In 2019, survivors will get $564 million in social welfare services, an $87 million increase from last year, based on negotiations with the Claims Conference and German government.
By Dan Schere
Bernie Sanders speaking at J Street’s conference in Washington D,C., April 16, 2018. (Photo courtesy of J Street)
April 19, 2018, 1:59 pm
J Street conference dishes out criticism of Trump, Israeli government
The 10th annual policy conference focused on the conflict with the Palestinians, the Iran deal and BDS as well as concerns with both the U.S. and Israeli leadership.
By Dan Schere, David Holzel and Toby Tabachnick
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro, second from left, joins a Mimouna celebration in Ashdod in 2014. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
March 29, 2018, 10:20 am
Moroccan Jews punctuate Passover with sweets and hopeful blessings
The day following Passover is celebrated as Mimouna, a recognition of friendly relations between Jews and Muslims that is recognized with a feast of sweets, nuts and fruits.
By Dan Schere
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) is the subject of recent controversy over a dinner he attended in 2013 in New York along with Nation of Islam Leader Louis Farrakhan. (File photo)
February 28, 2018, 5:57 pm
Jewish group calls on DNC vice chair to resign for Nation of Islam leader ties
The call comes on the heels of news that Rep. Ellison reportedly met with National of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, who has described Judaism as a “gutter religion."
By Dan Schere
A series of dips, breads and vegetables comprised the first of four courses prepared by Israeli celebrity chef Hedai Offaim. (Photo by Dan Schere)
February 15, 2018, 12:22 pm
Israeli chef brings flavor to dinner raising funds for people with disabilities
The four-course meal marked the 10th annual dinner to raise money for Shalva, an Israeli nonprofit that assists individuals with disabilities.
By Dan Schere
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg addresses an audience of 1,400 at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Dan Schere)
February 7, 2018, 12:44 pm
Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg argues for gender equality, Jewish holidays
At a visit to Washington D.C.'s Adas Israel Congregation, Ruth Bader Ginsburg told the crowd she had one wish for the Constitution — that it would state men and women are equal.
By Dan Schere
Prresident Donald Trump (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
May 30, 2017, 5:58 pm
Is Trump’s intelligence disclosure bad for Israel
Republicans take a wait and see attitude before determining if leak to Russia has undermined Israel’s security
By Dan Schere
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