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JTA Jewish Studies faculty at U of Oregon rally to protect their jobs from feared budget cuts 3 Sep
Faculty members at the University of Oregon's Jewish Studies program are concerned about potential job losses and program cuts amid the university's $30 mill...
3 Sep
JTA A Sephardic Jewish day school grows on the Upper East Side 3 Sep
The Stanley I. Chera Sephardic Academy of Manhattan, an Orthodox Sephardic Jewish day school located on the Upper East Side, is experiencing significant grow...
3 Sep
JTA My kids found diversity and serious Jewish study at this unique Jewish day school 3 Sep
Jonah Lowenfeld highlights his family's positive experience with the Rodeph Sholom School, Manhattan's only Reform Jewish day school. Despite initially havin...
3 Sep
JTA In Damascus’ former Jewish quarter, optimism about the Syrian Jewish future is hard to muster 3 Sep
The Jewish Quarter of Damascus, once vibrant with a community of nearly 100,000 Jews, now stands nearly empty, with only five Jews remaining, including Badri...
3 Sep
JTA Federal judge reinstates Students for Justice in Palestine at University of Pittsburgh 3 Sep
A federal judge has reinstated the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, overturning a suspension that limited the...
3 Sep
JTA Jim Walden drops out of NYC mayoral race, urging others to unite against Mamdani’s ‘antisemitic obsessions’ 2 Sep
Jim Walden, a New York City mayoral candidate, has suspended his campaign and urged others to unite against frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, whom he accuses of an...
2 Sep
JTA How being a public school student strengthened my Jewish identity 2 Sep
Renata Firestone reflects on how transitioning from a Jewish day school to a diverse public high school in New York enhanced her Jewish identity. While appre...
2 Sep
JTA Trump on Israel: ‘They’re not winning the world of public relations’ 2 Sep
Former President Donald Trump commented on Israel's waning influence in the U.S. Congress, citing the loss of public support due to the ongoing military camp...
2 Sep
JTA Thinking differently to attract Jewish day school leaders to the profession 2 Sep
Jewish day schools are pivotal to the continuity and vitality of Jewish life in North America, serving as centers of education, culture, and community leader...
2 Sep
JTA Belgium will recognize Palestinian statehood at UN meeting, adding to pressure on Israel 2 Sep
Belgium plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, pressuring Israel and Hamas to alter their current stances....
2 Sep
JTA International Association of Genocide Scholars says Israel’s war in Gaza constitutes genocide 2 Sep
A recent resolution by the International Association of Genocide Scholars has labeled Israel's military actions in Gaza as genocide, adding a strong voice to...
2 Sep
JTA Jerry Nadler, Congress’ most senior Jewish member, says he will not seek reelection 2 Sep
Jerrold Nadler, a prominent Jewish congressman from New York and the longest-serving Jewish member of Congress, announced he will not seek reelection, emphas...
2 Sep
JTA Major Jewish groups urge synagogues to seek federal security grants despite Trump’s terms 2 Sep
Six prominent Jewish organizations are urging synagogues to apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, despite some reservations regarding the Trump adm...
2 Sep
JTA Where to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City in 2025 1 Sep
The article provides a comprehensive guide to celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City in 2025, outlining various opportunities across diffe...
1 Sep
JTA Sidelined at Pride celebrations, pro-Israel LGBTQ Jews find breathing room in Tel Aviv 29 Aug
In the context of intensified geopolitical tensions, LGBTQ Jews involved in pro-Israel activities find themselves facing increasing alienation within their c...
29 Aug
JTA Marco Rubio says he’s blocking Palestinians from coming to UN meeting where statehood is on the table 29 Aug
Senator Marco Rubio announced the revocation of visas for Palestinian officials, preventing their attendance at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly,...
29 Aug
JTA Ottawa police say knife attack on Jewish woman in her 70s was hate-motivated crime 29 Aug
In Ottawa, a Jewish woman in her 70s was the victim of a hate-motivated knife attack in a grocery store known for its kosher offerings. The suspect, Joseph R...
29 Aug
JTA Body of 2 hostages, including Ilan Weiss, recovered from Gaza, IDF says 29 Aug
The body of Ilan Weiss, who was killed during an attack on Kibbutz Beeri by Hamas on October 7, has been recovered in a joint operation by the IDF and Shin B...
29 Aug
JTA Boulder Israeli hostage march that was firebombed is now relocating amid ongoing harassment 29 Aug
The Boulder chapter of 'Run For Their Lives,' which raises awareness for Israeli hostages held by Hamas, is altering its approach due to persistent threats a...
29 Aug
JTA Half of US voters believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, poll finds 29 Aug
A Quinnipiac poll reveals that 50% of U.S. voters, including a large majority of Democrats, view Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. This represents a sign...
29 Aug
JTA Half of US voters believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, poll finds 29 Aug
A Quinnipiac poll conducted in late August 2023 reveals a significant shift in American public opinion regarding Israel's military actions in Gaza, with 50% ...
29 Aug
JTA In heated interview, Jewish comedian Adam Friedland confronts Rep. Ritchie Torres over Israel 28 Aug
Jewish comedian Adam Friedland engaged in a passionate and confrontational interview with Representative Ritchie Torres, questioning Torres' unwavering suppo...
28 Aug
JTA The Zionist case for Palestinian statehood 28 Aug
Yehuda Kurtzer argues that a commitment to Palestinian statehood aligns with Zionist ideals, emphasizing that the historic aspiration for a two-state solutio...
28 Aug
JTA Reversing course, Philadelphia Jewish museum says it will rehang Israeli flag that was vandalized 28 Aug
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has faced controversy over its decision-making following vandalism of an Israeli flag...
28 Aug
JTA Yosef Blau, author of an Orthodox rabbis’ letter calling out Israel, responds to his critics 28 Aug
Rabbi Yosef Blau, a prominent spiritual figure within Modern Orthodoxy, has made waves with his open letter, "A Call for Moral Clarity, Responsibility, and a...
28 Aug
JTA Beverly Hills school board narrowly votes to fly Israeli flags in effort to combat antisemitism 28 Aug
Beverly Hills Unified School District has decided to display Israeli flags in its facilities during Jewish Heritage Month, igniting a debate on whether such ...
28 Aug
JTA In a first for an Israeli leader, Netanyahu says he recognizes the Armenian genocide 27 Aug
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a groundbreaking acknowledgment on a podcast by recognizing the Armenian genocide, a term historically avoided...
27 Aug
JTA Minneapolis Catholic school shooter’s weapons were allegedly marked with antisemitic messages 27 Aug
In a tragic incident at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, shooter Robin Westman, 23, used weapons inscribed with antisemitic and anti-Israel messa...
27 Aug
JTA Pulitzer Prize-winning Jewish author Geraldine Brooks awarded Library of Congress American fiction award 27 Aug
Geraldine Brooks, renowned for her novels inspired by Jewish history, has been honored with the Library of Congress' 2025 Prize for American Fiction. Brooks,...
27 Aug
JTA TikTok star BenGingi highlights Israeli cuisine in a proudly defiant new cookbook 27 Aug
Ben Siman-Tov, known as BenGingi on TikTok, released a cookbook called "Eat Small Plates," celebrating Israeli cuisine amid a tense global climate following ...
27 Aug
JTA Spotted in a Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad: a painting looted from a famed Jewish art dealer 27 Aug
A painting looted from the Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker during World War II has potentially resurfaced in Argentina, as reported by Dutch journalist...
27 Aug
JTA Transnistria’s Jews find themselves caught in a Soviet time warp as Ukraine war rages next door 26 Aug
In the breakaway region of Transnistria, Jewish life persists against the backdrop of Soviet nostalgia and current geopolitical tensions. With a dwindling Je...
26 Aug
JTA DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood and halting arms sales to Israel 26 Aug
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel recently blocked a resolution that advocated for recognizing Palestinian statehood and suspending arms sales to...
26 Aug
JTA Trump signs and NYC candidates opine on cash bail, a flashpoint in response to antisemitism 26 Aug
As the New York City mayoral race progresses, candidates are voicing their positions on the controversial issue of cash bail, a point that has gained additio...
26 Aug
JTA Historic synagogue vandalized in Chile with posters of Netanyahu with bullet hole on his head 26 Aug
The vandalism of the Bicur Joilim synagogue in Santiago, Chile, highlights escalating tensions between Chile's Jewish and Palestinian communities, exacerbate...
26 Aug
JTA Two congregations, two opinions as Torahs hit the floor at separate NYC services 26 Aug
In a rare and unsettling coincidence, two separate Torah scrolls fell to the floor during services at New York City congregations on the same weekend, prompt...
26 Aug
JTA At the Jewish Museum of Chicago, anti-Zionist Jewish artists explore identity and dissent 26 Aug
The Jewish Museum of Chicago, founded by Gabriel Chalfin-Piney-Gonzlez in 2023, is a unique initiative aiming to create a space for Jewish artists, particula...
26 Aug
JTA Will federal security grants require synagogues to cooperate with ICE? Concerns are running high. 26 Aug
Many progressive Jewish groups and synagogues are boycotting the federal security grants due to new conditions that include support for federal immigration e...
26 Aug
JTA Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks, expels ambassador 26 Aug
Australia has taken decisive action against Iran by expelling its ambassador following intelligence allegations that Tehran directed antisemitic attacks on J...
26 Aug
JTA ‘Roastmaster’ Jeff Ross takes a sweet and very Jewish turn in his new one-man Broadway show 25 Aug
Renowned for his sharp-tongued roasts, Jeff Ross displays a surprisingly sweet and culturally rich side in his new Broadway one-man show, "Jeff Ross: Take A ...
25 Aug
JTA 2025 NYC mayoral election endorsements: Who is backing each candidate? 25 Aug
The 2025 NYC mayoral race is receiving significant attention from Jewish communities, with notable endorsements painting a complex picture of support. Candid...
25 Aug
JTA France summons US ambassador Charles Kushner over his antisemitism allegations 25 Aug
The French Foreign Ministry has summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner following his controversial public letter accusing French President Emmanuel Macron ...
25 Aug
JTA Zohran Mamdani’s favorite teacher is the brother of Jewish Supreme Court justice Elana Kagan 25 Aug
Zohran Mamdani, a frontrunner in the New York City mayor's race, credits much of his educational and political growth to his former high school social studie...
25 Aug
JTA British music festival apologizes after cutting mics of Irish band that displayed Palestinian flag 25 Aug
A British music festival, Victorious, issued an apology and pledged a donation to Palestinian aid after cutting the microphones of the Irish folk band, Mary ...
25 Aug
JTA Trump suggests fewer than 20 Israeli hostages remain alive in Gaza 25 Aug
Former President Donald Trump indicated that fewer than 20 Israeli hostages might still be alive in Gaza, creating distress among their families. Trump's sta...
25 Aug
JTA How many Junior’s cheesecakes can a Victoria waterlily hold? Now we know. 24 Aug
In a lighthearted intersection of horticulture and Jewish culture, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden participated in the Waterlily Weigh-off, a quirky competition ...
24 Aug
JTA Her Jewish grandfather’s shame inspired a prize-winning novel 24 Aug
Sasha Vasilyuk's debut novel, "Your Presence Is Mandatory," won the 2025 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature, drawing from the hidden Jewish identity and w...
24 Aug
JTA Atlanta man fired following wife’s antisemitic rant against father of slain American-Israeli soldier 22 Aug
An Atlanta couple, Mark and Anna Bouzyk, are facing serious consequences after being caught on video hurling antisemitic insults at David Lubin, the grieving...
22 Aug
JTA I hit the Loehmann’s reopening on its first day — and experienced a Shechechiyanu moment 22 Aug
Rabbi Yael Buechler reflects on Loehmanns' pop-up reopening on Long Island, reminiscing about its unique role in Jewish-American culture. Known for offering ...
22 Aug
JTA World Zionist Congress lifts ban on Betar USA head, permitting him to serve as a delegate 22 Aug
Ronn Torossian, head of Betar USA, has been permitted to serve as a delegate at the World Zionist Congress after an appeals tribunal lifted his previous ban....
22 Aug