With much at stake for Diaspora Jews in the proposed judicial overhaul, Jewish Federations of North America leaders welcome protests, and a pluralism of opinions, at their confab

'Forever Connected' is theme of Masa Israel Journey event, livestreamed online and attended in person by 7,000, including US House delegation, bereaved families, Knesset members

Communities ponder whether they can - or should - put aside the political controversy rocking the Jewish state as they celebrate its independence this year

On each of the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot, researchers will post recitation in different language, including Ladino, Yiddish and more obscure tongues like Judeo-Georgian

What was supposed to be a unified statement instead exposes the fissures between 5 large groups as they walk a tightrope issuing unprecedented criticism of the Jewish state

As Jews with strong ties to Israel, communities on the continent express frustration with its eroding democratic values and policies that affect them even in their own countries

Some US Jewish religious leaders address hardline Netanyahu coalition from the pulpit, while others are more reticent, as Jerusalem's new policies force a reckoning

15 leading donors and charities, including Birthright's Charles Bronfman, say they are 'deeply concerned' by government's plans, urge dialogue

Yossi Engel allegedly bilked 29 investors by lying about security camera company, real estate deals, then fled to Israel after Ponzi scheme collapsed

President says it is 'no secret' that Diaspora Jews have concerns about expected incoming government, but 'earnest voices' should continue to engage in dialogue