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Masa lifts ban on visiting east Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

The Masa Israel Journey organization has reversed a ban on Masa-funded institutions and participants from visiting the settlements and the entire Judea and Samaria region. Read more.

Pace of haredi Orthodox integration into Israeli life slowing down

The pace of haredi Orthodox integration into both the workforce and academy has slowed significantly, indicating a “worrisome” trend in Israeli society, a Jerusalem think-tank warned in a new report. Read more.

Knesset report finds IDF’s readiness ‘significantly improved’ since '14 war

A Knesset committee on Wednesday filed a largely positive report on the Israel Defense Forces’ preparedness for war, following repeated claims by the Defense Ministry ombudsman of significant gaps in the army’s readiness for new conflict. Read more.

JUF names Lonnie Nasatir President-Elect

Lonnie Nasatir has been named as President-Elect of the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. He will assume the role of President on July 1, 2019. Read more.

'Fake news' sign pointed at Holocaust museum in San Antonio is removed

The San Antonio Federation speaks out against a "Fake News" sign posted outside a local Holocaust museum. Read more.