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Beth Israel Congregation, the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, was deliberately set on fire in what authorities are investigating as a potential hate ...

The Adelaide Writers Week in Australia disinvited Randa Abdel-Fattah, an Australian-Palestinian author and activist, from its event due to concerns of cultur...

Amid rising anti-Israel sentiment, employees of Breads Bakery in New York City are demanding the company end its support for Israel as part of their unioniza...

In the aftermath of Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, a notable shift towards greater religious observance occurred among Israelis, particularly those of ma...

Governor Kathy Hochul has condemned a protest outside a Queens synagogue where demonstrators voiced support for Hamas, labeling it as a dangerous rhetoric wi...

In the face of rising cynicism among older American Jewish leaders about the feasibility of a two-state solution, younger Jews are clinging to hope for peace...

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel activists faced off outside a synagogue in Queens, New York, which was hosting an event promoting real estate in a West Bank J...

Steny Hoyer, a long-serving Democratic member of the U.S. Congress known for his strong pro-Israel stance, has announced his retirement. Serving since 1981, ...

Cameron Kasky, a 25-year-old progressive Jewish congressional candidate, is making headlines for his critical stance on Israel, a platform that may resonate ...

Julie Menin has been unanimously elected as the first Jewish Speaker of the New York City Council, marking a significant presence in a city with diverse lead...

Our Lady J, a prominent transgender screenwriter and activist, has sparked debate within LGBTQ spaces by condemning anti-Zionist sentiments and urging the co...

Rabbi Jonathan Leener reflects on attending a Phish concert and the insights it provided for enhancing the synagogue experience. The concert's dynamic setlis...

Arthur Szyk, a Polish-born Jewish artist, utilized his art as a powerful medium against tyranny, particularly during World War II. Szyk became renowned for h...

Vice President JD Vance has once again downplayed the presence of antisemitism within conservative ranks, despite growing influence from antisemitic figures ...

Rabbi Ari Y. Saks articulates his decision to resign from the Rabbinical Assembly despite the Conservative movement's recent efforts to accommodate interfait...

Employees at Breads Bakery, a prominent New York-based Israeli bakery chain, have organized a union named 'Breaking Breads', demanding an end to the company'...

In response to ongoing antisemitic incidents, New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to establish safety zones around synagogues where protests will be banned,...

Jewish day schools across North America are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into their educational frameworks, reshaping traditional learnin...

Jake Lang, a pardoned participant of the January 6 Capitol riot and current Florida Senate hopeful, led an antisemitic protest against AIPAC in Washington, D...

The fall of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro brings relief to the Venezuelan Jewish diaspora, but uncertainty remains about returning to their homeland. Many...

In New York's congressional race, Jewish politicians Rep. Dan Goldman and Brad Lander are contesting on an Israel-centered agenda, with Goldman's pro-Israel ...

Imran Ahmed, a researcher studying how tech platforms spread antisemitism, faces deportation after the Trump administration's State Department announced the ...

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in a Manhattan court alongside his wife on charges including drug trafficking, presided over by 92-year-old Orth...

Andreas Büttner, the antisemitism commissioner for Brandenburg, Germany, has been targeted in a suspected arson attack at his property, with his family home ...

Calder Weiss, writing as part of the New York Jewish Week's Teen Journalism Fellowship, explores the discomfort of maintaining Zionist beliefs in increasingl...

Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor and step-daughter of Otto Frank, passed away at 96 in London. After surviving Auschwitz, Schloss became an influential voic...

Venezuela's acting leader Delcy Rodriguez accused the United States of infusing "Zionist undertones" into the military capture of President Nicolás Maduro. T...

Israeli artists Neta Elkayam and Amit Hai Cohen have spent the past two years at Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation's only Catholic historically Blac...

Michele Weiss and Justin Brasch have recently made history as the first Orthodox Jewish mayors in their respective cities of University Heights, Ohio, and Wh...

Zohran Mamdani, in his mayoral inauguration, emphasized New York City's diversity by highlighting the presence of Jewish communities, including Russian Jews ...

Andrew Silow-Carroll reflects on his ritual of maintaining a five-year diary since 2011, capturing both the mundane and significant events of his life. This ...

Irving Berlin's 1926 marriage to Ellin Mackay, a Roman Catholic heiress, ignited significant debate within the Jewish community, reflecting longstanding tens...

Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani quickly made waves by revoking several executive orders issued by his predecessor, Eric Adams, impacting...

The Illinois Holocaust Museum hosts an annual Student Leadership Day, focusing on teaching teenagers about the Holocaust and inspiring them to be leaders in ...

New York City's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is heavily influenced by his parents' pro-Palestinian politics, a backdrop that contextualizes his democ...

The upcoming 2026 election cycle in the United States presents significant changes and challenges for Jewish political influence, amid shifting dynamics rela...

Zohran Mamdani is set to make history as New York City's first Muslim, South Asian, and millennial mayor, marking a significant milestone during his inaugura...

Congressman Randy Fine, a Jewish freshman from Florida, has been the focal point of controversy due to his inflammatory remarks against Muslims, presenting a...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced plans to leverage cryptocurrency as a tool to combat antisemitism once he leaves office. Although Adams did not ...

Growing up nestled between Jewish and Slavic identities, Vick Volovnyk explores their complex intersection within the context of historical and ongoing polit...

President Donald Trump will become the first foreign leader to receive Israel's highest civilian honor, the Israel Prize, as announced by Prime Minister Benj...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has intervened to stop the demolition of the historic Kingsbrook Synagogue in Brooklyn, part of a nearly century-old Jewish ho...

A Times Square billboard proclaiming "Merry Christmas" alongside the message "Jesus is Palestinian" has ignited a heated debate among diverse communities. Th...

In 2025, prominent conservative influencers Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens have markedly raised their anti-Israel rhetoric, according to a study by the Jew...

As 2025 ends, the New York Jewish Week honors 13 influential Jewish New Yorkers who passed away, each leaving a significant legacy. Among them were musician ...

Jewish actress Odessa Azion responded to social media backlash after an old photo of her wearing an IDF shirt resurfaced. Criticism centered on labeling her ...

Zohran Mamdani's upcoming mayoral inauguration in New York will feature several notable figures from the Jewish community on his committee. Among the 48 memb...

2025 saw the passing of 18 notable Jewish figures who significantly impacted various fields including film, architecture, politics, and Jewish scholarship. A...

Rabbi Rafi Ellenson and Rabbi Arielle Stein have launched "Rabbinic Fit Check," a popular Instagram account showcasing the diverse and often whimsical fashio...

Sid Caesar, a pivotal figure in early American television comedy, revolutionized the medium with his live sketch-comedy program "Your Show of Shows" in the e...