The Jerusalem Post Archive

10 January 2020
Israeli film industry in turmoil as Culture Ministry awards ignite backlash 

Israeli cinema is heading for a showdown as the culture minister threatens funding and sparks boycotts.

Florida bishops urge Trump to halt immigration enforcement for Christmas holidays

"Such a pause would show a decent regard for the humanity of these families. Now is not the time to be callous toward the suffering caused by immigration enforcement," the bishops wrote.

Between fear and hope, civic protest survives in Iran -opinion

What began as mourning for a human rights lawyer in Mashhad exposed Iran’s familiar strategy of turning grief into a threat and protest into a crime.

Pope Leo XIV challenges Illinois governor over end-of-life legislation

The Illinois bill, which takes effect next September, gives terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less the option to request a medical prescription to end their lives.

Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to deploy National Guard to Chicago area

"At this preliminary stage, the Government has failed to identify a source of authority that would allow the military to execute the laws in Illinois," the court's majority declared.

Sydney Jewish mayor feted for anti-antisemitism work weeks before Bondi Beach tragedy

“We had seen hate spreading through our communities. We knew then, as we know now, that hatred targeted towards the Jewish people never ends there," said Nemesh, Sydney Jewish mayor.

Hebrew University marks centennial with official new commemorative stamp

University officials said the centennial marks both a reflection on past achievements, including ten Nobel Prizes and two Turing Awards, and a framework for future growth.

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