JCC bomb threat arrest; US boycotts Human Rights Council: Israel Update 

JCRC's statement about the recent JCC bomb threat arrest is here. With Thursday’s bewildering announcement that the main suspect behind bomb threats against Jewish communities in the US, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand is an 19-year-old American-Israeli dual citizen... More >

Trump envoy meets Netanyahu; Israeli senior benefits: Israel Update 

Syria launched antiaircraft missiles today at Israeli jets returning home from a bombing run over central Syria, marking a serious escalation between the two Middle East foes. Israeli military spokesmen said its jets had returned to Israel-controlled airspace over the occupied Jordan…

Netanyahu visits Moscow; Israelis bring new flavor to Purim: Israel Update 

Three students at The Ohio State University spearheaded an opposition drive that helped to defeat a Boycott Divest and Sanction (BDS) vote by the OSU undergraduate student government in Columbus this week. The issue, Issue 2, had 4,084 votes against and 3,843 votes in favor.

Trump admin pushes prospects to ME peace; Gaza flare-up: Israel Update

JCRC has released a statement letter to David Pepper, Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, highlighting the importance of bi-partisan support for Israel amidst new national Democratic Party leadership. The Trump administration is working to strengthen ties between Israel and regional…

Court verdict announced; Israeli Supreme Court changes: Israel Update 

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin told US Jewish leaders that Israel is concerned about polarization in the United States. Rivlin addressed the annual leadership mission of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Organizations. “When a society is divided, it is not easy to find and…