Tag Archives: Jewish Times

Jewish groups protest Trump’s Germany envoy pick for remarks on Nazi history

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Jewish groups are taking aim at President Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to Germany for his past statements about Muslim immigrants and for downplaying the importance of Nazi history. Read more » »

Meet Canada’s 17-year-old Jewish ‘Greta Thunberg’ who says activism is a mitzvah

TORONTO — Like most teenagers, Hannah Alper has seen her world greatly shrink under COVID-19. Unlike most teenagers, her pre-pandemic reality included frequent speeches in front of large audiences in North America, where her years of social activism and firm command of topical issues belie her age. Read more » »