Jerusalem Institute of Justice

“V” Is for Victory

July 15th, 2010

‘V’ Is for Victory
The odyssey of Jack Tytell: An intimate look at the accused Jewish killer, through the eyes of family, friends, teachers, and victims…http://www.nextbookpress.com/news-and-politics/32679/tytell/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tytell

Potential Change in the Way Israel Welcomes Visitors

April 26th, 2010

Tourism minister vows to halt airport ‘degrading treatment’
By RON FRIEDMAN-Jerusalem Post
23/04/2010 03:39
“Comprehensive and perceptual” reform in works for Israel’s attitude toward those arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport.

 Tourism Minister Stas Meseznikov called on Thursday for a “comprehensive and perceptual” reform in the way Israel treats foreigners entering the country, saying the “degrading treatment” some foreigners receive costs [...]

Beer Sheva’s Messianic Jews Await Trial Outcome

April 26th, 2010

Chris Mitchell
CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief
JERUSALEM – A pivotal court case takes place this week in a trial involving the rights of Messianic Jews in Israel.
In December 2005, hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Beersheva stormed a congregation of Messianic Jews - Jews who believe Jesus is the Jewish Messiah.
The attackers violently disrupted a baptismal service and [...]

Rabbis: Crisis with US Jewry dangerous

April 6th, 2010

 
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3871613,00.html
April 4, 2010
YITZHAK BENHORIN, YNET
WASHINGTON – While Israel is rightfully concerned by deep breach in trust between the Obama administration and Netanyahu’s government, many ignore the growing crisis between the State of Israel and US Jewry. A source familiar with the goings-on told Ynet that the situation “is like a ship heading towards and iceberg.”
It is [...]

This Year in Jerusalem

March 29th, 2010

Another Battle in a War of Attrition
As Jewish families in the Diaspora gather this evening to honor Passover, our celebration of freedom, they will typically say a short prayer which has been proclaimed each year for several millenniums, from every corner of the globe - “next year in Jerusalem”! Recently the Jerusalem Institute of Justice (JIJ) helped make the fulfillment of this [...]

JIJ Social Justice Update

March 23rd, 2010

Adopting Lone Soldiers
We often take for granted the family and home in which we enjoy comfort, rest and love. Every year, some 5,000 soldiers in the IDF don’t have a home to return to while off duty. Some are recent immigrants with no home base in Israel, while others have decided to leave their ultra-Orthodox families in order [...]

2009 Human Rights Report: Israel and the occupied territories

March 15th, 2010

http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2009/nea/136070.htm
Below are some excerpts from the latest report:
The legal defense NGO Jerusalem Institute of Justice (JIJ) alleged that MOI officials denied services to certain citizens based on their religious beliefs. The JIJ had 70 such cases during the year, including many dealing with MOI attempts to revoke citizenship or failure to process immigration applications from [...]

Yad L’Achim Terrorists Must Be Outlawed By Israel

March 3rd, 2010

Yad L’Achim Terrorists Must Be Outlawed By Israel
Guest Post, March 1st 2010, 12:00 pm

This is a guest post by Joseph Weissman.
Two years ago at Purim, Jack Teitel sent Ami Ortiz – the son of Messianic pastors – a bomb disguised as a seasonal gift basket, which nearly killed the 15-year-old teenager, severing two of his toes and damaging [...]

Civil Rights Group Wants AG to Disband Yad L’Achim Organization

February 24th, 2010

Civil Rights Group Wants AG to Disband Yad L’Achim

Petition to the Attorney General

February 23rd, 2010

Petition to Attorney General to Dismantle Yad L’Achim [English Translation]