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How a 100-year-old law changed American immigration policy until this day - opinion

Johnson-Reed cemented a change in how America viewed immigration, from a policy of largely open borders to a new emphasis on “desirables” and “undesirables.”

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
08/04/2024

Egyptian counter-terrorism specialist argues that not selling weapons to Israel is antisemitic

Hassan's critiques weapon sales policies, concerned about antisemitism in the UK, and the impact of demographic changes on politics. He calls for unity within the Jewish community.

New aliyah case managers showcased in Paris, will guide new immigrants

New Aliyah program assigns case managers to guide immigrants through the process and ensure successful integration into Israel.

EU deal with Egypt to stem migration is morally ambiguous

"The EU’s cash-for-migration-control approach strengthens authoritarian rulers while betraying human rights defenders, journalists, lawyers, and activists whose work involves great personal risk.”

Chevra Eco Farm: A green sanctuary in Israel made by immigrants

A group of young and idealistic immigrants recently purchased the land and hope to turn it into an ecological farm and center for education and wellness.

By BEN BRESKY
16/03/2024

'Hands of Gold': A story resonating with Jewish families in the US

It was her grandfather’s autobiography that provided the basis for her novel Hands of Gold, to which she gives the subtitle One Man’s Quest to Find the Silver Lining in Misfortune.

Editor's notes: No one is encouraging aliyah – but they should

Israel and its national institutions must, now more than ever, invest in promoting aliyah – because Israel needs its olim chadashim (new immigrants).

23/02/2024

Tired of war? Canada grants multi-year visas to Israelis

War in Israel prompts Canada to offer 3-year work/study visas. An Israeli couple in Canada have created a nonprofit site for potential immigrants.

By WALLA!
20/02/2024
Alejandro Mayorkas

In 2nd attempt, US House votes to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

The impeachment of Mayorkas, who is Jewish, passed Tuesday on party lines by a vote of 214-213, with three Republicans breaking ranks.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
14/02/2024

Israel's population closing in on 10 million in 2024 demographic update

Israel holds nearly half the world's Jewish population, with 47% of all Jews living in Israel.

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