Kosher meatpacking executive Sholom Rubashkin was acquitted in an Iowa state court of child labor violations.

As a sign of respect for the Jewish community of Irkutsk, the city authorities have prohibited drivers from parking automobiles near the central synagogue in Irkutsk on Shabbat.

Some Jewish groups condemn Gaza-bound activists, while J Street calls on Israeli government to appoint independent commission of inquiry.

During his visit to Dnepropetrovsk US Ambassador John Tefft also visited Golden Rose synagogue and had a meeting with Chief Rabbi Kaminezki, leaders and activists of the Jewish community.

U.S. President launches Jewish Heritage Month in first-ever White House reception honoring contribution of Jewish Americans.

Jewish leaders met with more than a third of the Democratic caucus in the U.S. Senate.

The White House won't divulge the guest list for Thursday afternoon's event in the East Room. But those with knowledge of the list say it's an eclectic and interesting one - and markedly different from past Jewish-themed events like the president's annual Hanukkah party.

A Lithuanian court has ruled that a swastika is part of the country's historic legacy and not a Nazi symbol.

In recent weeks, several high-profile Jewish communal figures have slammed the Obama administration over the intensity and public nature of its criticisms of Israeli actions on these fronts.

Jews traditionally have favored Labor over the Conservative Party. Leaders of both parties made statements strongly supportive of Israel during the campaign.