Why the Western Wall Compromise Matters

Why the Western Wall Compromise Matters

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February 1, 2016
JTA Daily Briefing

Why the Western Wall compromise matters – and doesn’t

Western Wall
What’s historic here are not the particulars of the deal but the fact that it was made. Read more »

3 maps that explain the Western Wall compromise

Confused by the provisions of the Western Wall compromise? Here are three maps that show what will happen. Read more »

JTS sells $96 million in real estate, will use proceeds to finance redevelopment

The Conservative movement’s flagship seminary will use proceeds from the sale to construct a new state-of-the-art library and a 150-bed dormitory at its New York City campus.  Read more »

3 Israeli soldiers wounded in West Bank shooting by Palestinian police officer 

The shooter opened fire at a checkpoint near Ramallah before being shot dead. Read more »

Breaking News

Canadian Jewish group: Trudeau’s omission of Jews in Holocaust day statement unintended

Jennifer Lopez to make debut performance in Israel 

As Western Wall deal celebrated, haredi lawmaker calls Reform Jews ‘clowns’

Israel’s tourism minister: Chelsea Clinton’s wedding testament to Reform assimilation

Sheldon Adelson in talks to build Las Vegas stadium for Oakland Raiders

FROM THE JTA ARCHIVE: 2013

Sarah Silverman’s niece can visit Western Wall despite ban

The comedian’s sister and niece were arrested for wearing prayer shawls at a women’s prayer service. Read more »

What We’re Reading

Israel, mired in ideological battles, fights on cultural fronts (N.Y. Times) 

What kind of Jew is Bernie Sanders? (Daily Beast) 

Why Jewish and Arab cofounders are good for business (Times of Israel)

Inside the million-dollar wedding ruined by an accidental gunshot (N.Y. Post) 

The closer you are to Israel, the less you see (Rabbis Without Borders)

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