Tag Archives: Diaspora Jews
Reporters recognized in annual awards ceremony for Diaspora journalism
B’nai Brith-organized ceremony honors Judah Ari Gross for his work at The Times of Israel; Yedioth Ahronoth’s Itamar Eichner receives top prize The B’nai B’rith World Center handed down awards to four journalists Tuesday at its annual ceremony recognizing excellence in Diaspora reporting, held in Jerusalem. Read more » »
Last-minute Zionist Congress deal prevents marginalization of non-Orthodox Jewry
After voting was delayed for nearly 48 hours as factions on the religious right and progressive left waged a bitter political battle, a coalition agreement was reached Thursday evening at the 38th World Zionist Congress outlining the incoming leaders of some of the world’s largest and most highly-funded Zionist institutions. Read more » »
Bernard-Henri Levy in unity plea amid right-wing Zionist Congress takeover bid
Speaking at an unusually tense 38th World Zionist Congress on Tuesday, French celebrity philosopher, filmmaker, activist, and author Bernard-Henri Levy made a plea to keep Diaspora Jewry at the heart of the Zionist movement amid an apparent bid by right-wing and religious organizations to seize control of key Zionist institutions. Read more » »
