Miriam Naor warns judicial independence 'shouldn't be taken for granted'; colleagues hail outgoing justice for her dedication, integrity The post In tearful farewell, Supreme Court president urges Israel to protect democracy appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Demonstrators temporarily block light rail, major thoroughfare in capital before officers disperse them The post Police arrest 5 at fresh ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protests appeared first on The Times of Israel.

In first official visit to Israel, Steven Mnuchin meets Netanyahu, who talks up private sector cooperation between countries The post US treasury secretary lays wreath at Yad Vashem appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Nikki Haley removed from refugee camp as demonstration against President Salva Kiir leads to guards firing tear gas The post US ambassador to UN evacuated from volatile South Sudan camp appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Alluding to dissatisfaction with Trump, Joe Straus says he will champion a 'more constructive and unifying approach to our challenges, from the White House on down' The post Jewish Texas House speaker cites Republican disunity as a reason for retiring appeared first on The Times of Israel.

White House says Mike Pence, set to arrive during Hanukkah, will discuss prospects for a peace deal in separate meetings with Netanyahu and Abbas The post US Vice President Pence to visit Israel in December appeared first on The Times of Israel.

A look at the legendary conductor's greatest hits during his 50 years with the national orchestra as he launches a farewell tour starting Wednesday at Carnegie Hall The post Zubin Mehta’s 5 most memorable moments with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra appeared first on The Times of Israel.

US rapper celebrates in Jewish style from the cups with his name on them to the photo booth to the Dippin’ Dots ice cream pellets The post Drake threw himself a bar mitzvah-themed 31st birthday party appeared first on The Times of Israel.