The Canon of Jewish Literacy, authored by Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, lists 30 volumes that a literate Jewish leader should read to be a confident and knowledgeable Jew. The creation of the Canon is based on the premise that Jewish literacy is essential to Jewish leadership. More
"After a long period of uneasiness between Europe and Israel, there have been recent signs of renewed Euro-Israeli commitment. But is this really the case?" writes Marta Mucznik, AJC's European Affairs Research Director.
The Presbyterian Church (USA) charged its congregations, members, and associated bodies not to “over-identify” with either party in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
U.S. Jewish Leaders Press Lithuanian Prime Minister to Resolve Property Restitution
Lithuania stands alone as the only country in Central and Eastern Europe to not yet settle the restitution issue, despite negotiations lasting more than six years.
"Twisting Holocaust memory, desecrating cemeteries, ignoring antisemitism and refusing to return communal property — surely this is not the best cultural capital Europe can offer," writes Rabbi Andrew Baker in the Forward.
