US elections for 38th World Zionist Congress set to start Tuesday

Polls are now open for elections to the World Zionist Congress; all U.S. Jews are eligible to vote for the more than 1,800 candidates vying for 152 seats. Read more.

Idaho governor recognizes 125th anniversary of state’s Jewish community

Gov. Brad Little of Idaho recognized the 125th anniversary of the founding of his state’s Jewish community. “We recognize the resilience of the Jewish community in the face of great adversity, and we stand in solidarity with our Jewish neighbors in opposition to all forms of hate and ant…

Jewish security group issues guidelines for temples on arms, hired guards

The Secure Community Network (SCN) releases recommendations for institutions that are considering using firearms to increase security.

Last Auschwitz survivors speak: We haven’t won, but taught our grandkids

Hear heart-wrenching testimonies from survivors living in Israel, as the Jewish state prepares to host world leaders on the 75th anniversary of the death camp’s liberation. Read more.

Upgraded Iron Dome missile defense system passes new interception tests

An upgraded Iron Dome missile defense system underwent new interception tests. Israel’s Defense Ministry on Sunday announced that the tests had been successfully completed, ten years after Iron Dome had its first real-world interception test on Jan. 6, 2010. Read more.