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JTA Donald Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize. Some Israelis and Jews say he should get it. 9 Oct 2025
In the wake of a significant ceasefire deal brokered by Donald Trump aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas conflict, a debate has emerged regarding his potential ...
9 Oct 2025
JTA Mamdani’s Oct. 7 statement draws Israeli rebuke, as anniversary bares divides among NYC mayoral candidates 9 Oct 2025
The commemoration of the second anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel coincides with a stark political divide in New York City's mayoral race, pl...
9 Oct 2025
JTA Deal to release ‘ALL of the hostages’ from Gaza has been struck, Trump announces 9 Oct 2025
Israeli and American officials have announced a significant breakthrough in hostilities as an agreement is reached with Hamas for the release of dozens of Is...
9 Oct 2025
JTA Many smaller NYC congregations rent their space. As real estate prices soar, how do they find a home? 8 Oct 2025
Congregations in Manhattan face the challenge of securing affordable worship spaces due to soaring real estate prices. Rabbi Adam Mintz of Kehilat Rayim Ahuv...
8 Oct 2025
JTA As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated 8 Oct 2025
Slovenia's increasingly pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel policies have left its small Jewish community feeling marginalized and isolated. Amidst a political s...
8 Oct 2025
JTA In Israel, a struggle to reconcile grief and joy as Sukkot and Oct. 7 coincide 8 Oct 2025
Amid the second anniversary of a Hamas attack, Israelis faced the complex task of balancing the joy of Sukkot with the deep grief of remembrance. Official co...
8 Oct 2025
JTA In my small town, ‘that Jewish hut’ has turned Sukkot into a cross-cultural shelter of peace 6 Oct 2025
Rabbi Rachel Isaacs recounts how the small Jewish community in Waterville, Maine, has successfully turned their local Sukkot celebration into a multicultural...
6 Oct 2025
JTA How ‘holding space’ became a post-Oct. 7 mantra of grief and comfort 6 Oct 2025
The term "holding space" has emerged as a powerful expression within Jewish communities, especially post-October 7, when Hamas attacks have left many Jews gr...
6 Oct 2025
JTA NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has a mixed record with Jews. Catch up on it here. 6 Oct 2025
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate in New York City's mayoral race, has a complex relationship with Jewish communities. Acknowledging inspirations from J...
6 Oct 2025
JTA Andrew Cuomo said antisemitism was his ‘most important issue.’ What does his record say? 6 Oct 2025
Andrew Cuomo, while campaigning for New York City's mayoral race, has presented antisemitism as his top issue, aligning his commitment with strong support fo...
6 Oct 2025
JTA Cuomo reignites ‘globalize the intifada’ criticism of Mamdani ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary 6 Oct 2025
As the Oct. 7 anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel approaches, Andrew Cuomo has intensified his criticism of Zohran Mamdani, a pro-Palestinian activist...
6 Oct 2025
JTA In a final interview, Jane Goodall said she wanted to send Netanyahu on a one-way trip to space 6 Oct 2025
In a poignant final interview, Jane Goodall, famed for her primatology and human rights advocacy, expressed her wish to send several polarizing global leader...
6 Oct 2025
JTA When you invite your ancestors into your sukkah, consider bringing their Jewish languages in, too 6 Oct 2025
Sarah Bunin Benor explores inviting ancestors, not only symbolically, but through their languages, into the sukkah during Sukkot in her article. She highligh...
6 Oct 2025
JTA The deadliest act of antisemitism on American soil is remembered in a new exhibit 6 Oct 2025
A new exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York commemorates the deadliest antisemitic attack on American soil, the 2018 shooting at the Tree of L...
6 Oct 2025
JTA Trump shares pictures of Tel Aviv protests as negotiators hunker down on Gaza ceasefire talks 6 Oct 2025
Negotiations continue with urgency as Israeli and Hamas representatives meet in Cairo to discuss a potential ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. This follows ...
6 Oct 2025
JTA 1 in 3 US Jews have taken action amid antisemitism many now see as ‘normal,’ analysis finds 6 Oct 2025
Amid a troubling rise in antisemitic incidents, a significant number of American Jews have taken measures to protect themselves, including installing securit...
6 Oct 2025
JTA 2 years after Oct. 7 shattered them, Israel’s border kibbutzes are drawing new dreamers 5 Oct 2025
Israeli kibbutzim near the Gaza and Lebanese borders are undergoing a revival as part of national efforts to repopulate and rehabilitate these border communi...
5 Oct 2025
JTA NYC synagogue hosts Catholic archbishop and Sandy Koufax jersey to mark 60-year milestones in American Jewish history 5 Oct 2025
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of a New York synagogue surprised his congregation on Yom Kippur by spotlighting significant 60-year milestones in American Jewish hist...
5 Oct 2025
JTA Two years in, some are asking if the war in Gaza is changing Judaism 5 Oct 2025
The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to provoke intense debate among Jews worldwide, not only about military and political strategies but also concerning t...
5 Oct 2025
JTA Israel to spend up to $4.1M to bolster support among Christians in western US, filings show 3 Oct 2025
In response to waning support among U.S. evangelical Christians, Israel is launching a major public relations campaign, specifically targeting Christian comm...
3 Oct 2025
JTA What I saw as a British rabbi after the Manchester synagogue attack punctured Yom Kippur 3 Oct 2025
Rabbi Miriam Lorie reflects on the shocking attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, highlighting the emotional and communal impact of violence en...
3 Oct 2025
JTA U of Maryland student government passes BDS resolution on Yom Kippur 3 Oct 2025
The University of Maryland's Student Government Association passed a BDS resolution calling for boycotts and divestments from companies supporting Israel's a...
3 Oct 2025
JTA Texas school district yanks YA Holocaust novel ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ after using AI to detect ‘DEI content’ 3 Oct 2025
A central Texas school district has controversially removed 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' a Holocaust-themed young adult novel, during a review influenced by a n...
3 Oct 2025
JTA Innovative program at CUNY colleges retools Hillels as social service hubs for students 3 Oct 2025
Facing challenges like food insecurity and mental health strain, Jewish students at CUNY colleges are benefiting from a new initiative transforming campus Hi...
3 Oct 2025
JTA Israel is endangering Diaspora Jews. We need to own up to it — and start demanding change. 3 Oct 2025
Daniel Pipes argues that Israeli actions are increasingly placing Diaspora Jews at risk, with growing antisemitism linked to perceptions of Israeli policies....
3 Oct 2025
JTA 3 suspected Hamas members arrested in Germany for plotting attacks on Jews, Israelis 3 Oct 2025
German police arrested three men suspected of planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets in Berlin on behalf of Hamas, coinciding with Yom Kippur. The su...
3 Oct 2025
JTA 13 ways to celebrate Sukkot 2025 in New York City 3 Oct 2025
Sukkot in New York City offers a diverse array of activities that cater to different age groups and interests, reflecting the vibrant Jewish culture of the c...
3 Oct 2025
JTA At least 2 killed in attack outside synagogue in Manchester, England, on Yom Kippur 2 Oct 2025
A tragic incident unfolded on Yom Kippur in Manchester, England, where a terrorist attack targeted Jewish worshippers outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congrega...
2 Oct 2025
JTA DOJ cites law designed to protect abortion clinics in suit against pro-Palestinian synagogue protesters 1 Oct 2025
The U.S. Justice Department has invoked the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, typically used to protect abortion clinics, to sue pro-Palestin...
1 Oct 2025
JTA Rapper Azaelia Banks announces performance in Israel to mark anniversary of Oct. 7 1 Oct 2025
Azealia Banks, the outspoken and often polarizing rapper, has announced a performance in Tel Aviv on October 9th as part of a broader visit to Israel, aligni...
1 Oct 2025
JTA Mamdani, appearing on ‘The View,’ earns applause for calling Gaza war a ‘genocide’ 1 Oct 2025
During an appearance on The View, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani described the situation in Gaza as a genocide, garnering applause from the a...
1 Oct 2025
JTA Andrew Cuomo apologizes to Orthodox Jews for past handling of COVID-19 restrictions 1 Oct 2025
Andrew Cuomo has issued a video apology to Orthodox Jews for his handling of COVID-19 restrictions during his tenure as governor, particularly for actions th...
1 Oct 2025
JTA Sliwa calls attention to Cuomo’s pandemic comments criticizing Orthodox Jews for gathering 1 Oct 2025
Amidst the evolving New York City mayoral race landscape, a coalition of Jewish groups, predominantly from Orthodox communities, has endorsed Andrew Cuomo af...
1 Oct 2025
JTA Federal government shutdown drags into Yom Kippur, pausing Senate negotiations 1 Oct 2025
The U.S. federal government shutdown, initiated due to budget disagreements, will extend through Yom Kippur, impacting 750,000 federal employees. The Senate ...
1 Oct 2025
JTA Julius Jay Tanenbaum, naval veteran and real estate developer, dies at 99 1 Oct 2025
Julius Jay Tanenbaum, a WWII naval veteran and influential real estate developer, passed away at 99, just shy of his centennial. Born to Jewish immigrants, h...
1 Oct 2025
JTA Who by ICE, and who by mercy? An Unetanah Tokef for immigration court 1 Oct 2025
Rabbi Michael Meyerstein reflects on his experience as a court observer in U.S. immigration courts during the Jewish High Holidays, drawing parallels with th...
1 Oct 2025
JTA Trump withdraws nomination for E.J. Antoni, economist who praised Nazi warship 1 Oct 2025
President Trump retracted the nomination of E.J. Antoni, a right-wing economist from the Heritage Foundation, for the Bureau of Labor Statistics position due...
1 Oct 2025
JTA ADL deletes ‘Glossary of Extremism and Hate’ amid flurry of right-wing criticism 1 Oct 2025
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has removed its comprehensive online Glossary of Extremism and Hate following a surge of right-wing criticism, including fro...
1 Oct 2025
JTA New aid flotilla nears Gaza coast, with Greta Thunberg and a Jewish activist on board 1 Oct 2025
A flotilla carrying over 500 activists, including Greta Thunberg and Jewish activist David Adler, is approaching Gaza to deliver aid amidst the ongoing confl...
1 Oct 2025
JTA ‘Jews must protect themselves,’ says NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa 1 Oct 2025
In a contentious stance, NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa argues that Jewish communities should depend more on their own volunteer security groups, like Sh...
1 Oct 2025
JTA On Yom Kippur, the scales are in the balance. Radical kindness can tip them. 30 Sep 2025
In her reflective piece, Rabba Sara Hurwitz emphasizes the urgent need for radical kindness, particularly in times of division within the Jewish community. D...
30 Sep 2025
JTA Dozens of Northwestern students face penalties for boycotting required antisemitism training video 30 Sep 2025
Following a boycott by Northwestern University students against a mandated antisemitism training video, the university clarified fewer than three dozen stude...
30 Sep 2025
JTA Gary Shteyngart reflects on his botched bris in a new short film 30 Sep 2025
Gary Shteyngart's short film, "The Guy Who Got Cut Wrong," explores his traumatic childhood experience of a botched circumcision performed as a seven-year-ol...
30 Sep 2025
JTA Americans now sympathize more with Palestinians than Israelis, poll finds 30 Sep 2025
A recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena University reveals a significant shift in American public opinion, showing that for the first time mo...
30 Sep 2025
JTA Which hostage families was Zohran Mamdani quoting? Here’s what we learned. 30 Sep 2025
New York City council member Zohran Mamdani recently quoted hostage family statements to criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming their ...
30 Sep 2025
JTA Will Hamas accept the US-Israel plan to end the Gaza war? Not right away, at least. 30 Sep 2025
As the US-Israeli proposed peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Hamas awaits approval, uncertainty looms over Gaza. The plan requires Hamas t...
30 Sep 2025
JTA Andrew Cuomo nabs endorsements from Jewish groups after Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race 30 Sep 2025
Andrew Cuomo has received significant endorsements from various Jewish groups in the race for New York City Mayor after Eric Adams halted his campaign. Notab...
30 Sep 2025
JTA Elon Musk calls ADL a ‘hate group’ that ‘hates Christians’ 29 Sep 2025
Elon Musk has escalated his ongoing conflict with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) by labeling it as a hate group that opposes Christians. This claim was in ...
29 Sep 2025
JTA ‘Today we burn Jews,’ Argentine students chant in viral video taken on graduation trip 29 Sep 2025
A viral video from Argentina has sparked outrage as it shows high school students from Escuela Humanos chanting antisemitic slogans during their graduation t...
29 Sep 2025
JTA Amid outcry, Fortnite removes ‘Peacemaker’ dance ’emote’ that users said resembled a swastika 29 Sep 2025
Fortnite, a widely popular online video game, has removed a dance emote featuring John Cena's character from the show Peacemaker after users pointed out its ...
29 Sep 2025