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Great Neck Principal Calls Cops On Orthodox 'Proselytizers,' Then Backs Down

02/08/2013 | Adam Dickter | Assistant Managing Editor

The principal of Great Neck North High School, who sent an alarming letter to parents and even called the cops about a shul offering lunch and learn programs for his students, has now backed down, admitting poor judgment.

Some Synagogues In Northeast Canceling Services As Blizzard Approaches

02/08/2013 | JTA

Some synagogues have cancelled services ahead of a potentially historic blizzard.

At least synagogues in Providence, R.I., have called off Shabbat services this week in light of the expected severe weather. More than two feet are expected in Providence, one of the highest predicted snowfalls.

"Due to the impending blizzard all worship services have been canceled Friday, Saturday and Sunday," said a recorded message at Providence's Temple Beth-El on Friday afternoon.

Yeshiva Principal Sentenced To 55 Years

02/08/2013 | Adam Dickter

Emanuel Yegutkin, 33, the former principal of Elite High School in Bensonhurst, was sentenced to 55 years in prison Thursday for abusing three boys over 10 years. The boys were not his students.

Author Tuvia Tenenbaum Raises A Fuhrer In Germany With Nazi Salute

02/05/2013 | JTA

Israeli-born Jewish author Tuvia Tenenbom is in trouble in Germany for raising his arm in the Hitler salute, which is banned in the country.

Members Of 19th Knesset Sworn In At Inaugural Session

02/05/2013 | JTA

The first session of the newly elected 19th Knesset opened in Jerusalem.

The 120 members of the Knesset, including 48 new members, were sworn in on Tuesday as part of the celebratory opening.

Obama To Visit Israel This Spring

02/05/2013 | Staff Report and JTA

President Barack Obama will visit Israel for the first time as president this spring, reports on Monday said.

Obama visited Israel last as a senator seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2008. The New York Times quoted White House Spokesman Jay Carney saying that the president accepted an invitation to visit Israel during a Jan. 28 conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that the trip will be a chance to “discuss the way forward” on problems in the region, including the civil war in Syria and Iran's production of nuclear materials.