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For Jewish Republican donors mulling 2016, it’s electability, stupid

By DMITRIY SHAPIRO

WASHINGTON (Washington Jewish Week) — The key consideration for Jewish Republicans in what appears to be a burgeoning race for the party’s presidential nod is electability, top party donors said.

Whereas in the past, a donor’s closeness...

Presidents Conference to vote on changes easing entry

WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations will vote on changes making it easier for new members to join.

In a meeting on Tuesday, the Jewish community’s foreign policy umbrella will consider dropping the threshold...

Haredi Orthodox women launch Israeli political party

TEL AVIV (JTA) — A group of haredi Orthodox women have formed a political party in Israel ahead of the March elections.

The party, called B’zchutan, or “In their merit,” was announced Monday as a response to the existing all-male...

In anti-Semitism fight, France doesn’t ‘need assistance’ from Israel

By BEN SALES

TEL AVIV (JTA) — Former Israeli President Shimon Peres said he is confident in France’s ability to fight anti-Semitism on its own soil. Immigration to Israel, he said, should be encouraged for positive reasons, not only as...

Isaac Niederman, silversmith & Holocaust survivor, dead at 91

ISAAC NIEDERMAN, a retired silversmith with Coleman E. Adler and Sons Jewelers, died at his home in Metairie earlier today, January 19, 2015. He was 90.

Niederman had been a widower since the death of his wife, the late...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities

Members of the New Orleans Jewish community are encouraged to take part in today’s Martin Luther King, Jr. parade that takes place in the area of Central City.

Shuttles will run from the parking lot of the Home Depot (1100...

Pursuing justice in Alabama: Angeleno recalls rough summer of ‘65

By EDMON J. RODMAN

LOS ANGELES (JTA) — How big of a “We” were the Jews in “We shall overcome”? Since the nationwide release of “Selma” a week before the national holiday commemorating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., I...

After attack, spike in immigration could deplete France’s Jewish community

By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ

PARIS (JTA) — As he marched through Paris with some 1.5 million people, Philippe Schmidt felt he was experiencing a “beautiful moment of unity.”

For Schmidt, a Jewish human rights lawyer...

OP-ED: What Selma means to the Jews

By SUSANNA HESCHEL

HANOVER, N.H. (JTA) — The 50th anniversary of the 1965 march at Selma is being commemorated this year with the release of the film “Selma.” Regrettably, the film represents the march as many see it today, only...

Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival continues after Shabbat

The tenth annual Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival got off to a great start on Wednesday and will continue after taking a break for the Shabbat holiday tonight.

The Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival is the closest such dedicated festival...