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JTA How Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin find grace in their shattered world 31 Oct 2025
Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin have become prominent embodiments of resilience and hope in the aftermath of their son Hersh's tragic kidnapping and murd...
31 Oct 2025
JTA Netanyahu once decried ‘daylight’ with Washington. Now he’s tolerating Trump’s glare. 31 Oct 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu's approach towards U.S.-Israel relations under Donald Trump's presidency marks a significant shift from his earlier stance during Joe Bide...
31 Oct 2025
JTA The JTA Q&A with Andrew Cuomo: Antisemitism is a ‘deeply personal’ fight 31 Oct 2025
Andrew Cuomo, campaigning in the New York City mayoral race, emphasizes antisemitism as a pivotal issue, underscoring his commitment to the Jewish community ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA The JTA Q&A with Curtis Sliwa: ‘I have a legacy with the Jewish community here’ 31 Oct 2025
Curtis Sliwa, a Republican candidate for New York City mayor, emphasizes his enduring support for the Jewish community, citing his involvement during the Cro...
31 Oct 2025
JTA The JTA Q&A with Zohran Mamdani: ‘I don’t begrudge folks who are skeptical of me’ 31 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a prominent candidate for New York City's mayoral race, addressed the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, discussing his approach to issues affecting ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA These Jews backed Brad Lander in the primary. Are they taking his advice and voting Mamdani? 31 Oct 2025
The New York City mayoral election has become a complex decision for progressive Jewish voters, especially those who supported Brad Lander in the primary and...
31 Oct 2025
JTA Ted Cruz to Jewish Republicans: Antisemitism is ‘an existential crisis in our party’ 31 Oct 2025
At the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual summit in Las Vegas, Senator Ted Cruz highlighted the growing issue of antisemitism within the Republican Party, ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA NYC’s Eric Adams condemns anti-Israel art exhibit: ‘Activism is not an excuse for antisemitism’ 31 Oct 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams strongly condemned an unsanctioned anti-Israel art installation that appeared briefly on Governors Island, labeling it an act ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA Heritage Foundation president stands by Tucker Carlson after host platforms antisemitism 30 Oct 2025
The Heritage Foundation's president, Kevin Roberts, affirmed his support for media personality Tucker Carlson despite Carlson's recent interview with antisem...
30 Oct 2025
JTA Ellison’s Oracle poised to run TikTok, raising hopes for tougher rules against antisemitism 30 Oct 2025
Negotiations concerning the ownership of TikTok's operations in the U.S. could lead to stricter measures against antisemitism on the platform, providing hope...
30 Oct 2025
JTA Freed hostage Alon Ohel plays piano on Israeli sketch comedy show ‘Eretz Nehederet’ 30 Oct 2025
Freed hostage Alon Ohel made an emotional appearance on the Israeli sketch comedy show Eretz Nehederet, showcasing his piano skills that helped keep his spir...
30 Oct 2025
JTA We’re Jews in Zohran Mamdani’s neighborhood. We love New York — but not like this. 30 Oct 2025
The article from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency discusses the tension and concerns among Jewish residents in New York's District 36, represented by Assemblyma...
30 Oct 2025
JTA Conservative students grill Vance on support for Israel at Turning Point USA event 30 Oct 2025
Young conservatives have increasingly questioned the U.S.'s firm support for Israel, as indicated by recent exchanges at a Turning Point USA event at the Uni...
30 Oct 2025
JTA Cuomo dominates Jewish vote in new poll, as Israeli TV pillories Mamdani 30 Oct 2025
The article discusses the ongoing tensions among Jewish communities over the support for Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral race, highlighting the divide...
30 Oct 2025
JTA I won’t vote for Democrats who backed Mamdani. I know I’m not the only one. 30 Oct 2025
Menachem Z. Rosensaft, a lifelong centrist Democrat, expresses his disillusionment with the Democratic Party's support for Zohran Mamdani, a candidate with a...
30 Oct 2025
JTA A second rabbinic letter, arguing against Jewish rejections of Mamdani, enters the NYC mayor’s race 30 Oct 2025
The politically charged atmosphere surrounding the New York City mayoral race has sparked significant debate within Jewish communities, as highlighted by a n...
30 Oct 2025
JTA Proposal to elevate Netanyahu’s son shatters fragile concord at World Zionist Congress 30 Oct 2025
The 39th World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem has been fraught with tension following a proposal to elevate Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benj...
30 Oct 2025
JTA Alabama man arrested for allegedly planning attacks on synagogues 29 Oct 2025
Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker, a 33-year-old from Needham, Alabama, was apprehended for allegedly planning attacks on synagogues in Alabama and nearby areas, as wel...
29 Oct 2025
JTA Rabbi Alvin Kass, longest-serving NYPD chaplain famed for 9/11 response, dies at 89 29 Oct 2025
Rabbi Alvin Kass, who passed away at 89, was revered as the longest-serving chaplain in the New York Police Department (NYPD), notable for his compassionate ...
29 Oct 2025
JTA ‘Jews for Zohran’ knock doors as Mamdani’s past IDF comments resurface 29 Oct 2025
Jewish support for Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the NYC mayoral race, has become a contentious topic as his past comments linking the Israeli Defense Force...
29 Oct 2025
JTA In the tunnels of Gaza, hostage Eli Sharabi found a way to be a blessing 29 Oct 2025
Rabba Sara Hurwitz reflects on the profound lessons from Eli Sharabi's account of his captivity in Gaza. Despite the unimaginable hardship and loss, Eli foun...
29 Oct 2025
JTA ADL enlists major law firms to launch pro bono network for antisemitism cases 29 Oct 2025
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has launched a nationwide pro bono legal network to assist victims of antisemitism, partnering with over 40 major law firms ...
29 Oct 2025
JTA German government pledges record $1B in funding for Holocaust survivor home care 29 Oct 2025
The German government has committed a historic $1.08 billion to support home care for Holocaust survivors, addressing the increasing needs of an aging surviv...
29 Oct 2025
JTA NY man who attacked Jews at 3 pro-Palestinian rallies sentenced to 17 months in prison 28 Oct 2025
Tarek Bazrouk, a New York City man convicted of attacking Jewish pro-Israel counter-protesters at three pro-Palestinian rallies, was sentenced to 17 months i...
28 Oct 2025
JTA Harvard conservative magazine is shut down after publishing article laced with Nazi rhetoric 28 Oct 2025
Harvard's conservative magazine, Harvard Salient, came under fire and was suspended after publishing an article that mirrored Nazi rhetoric from Adolf Hitler...
28 Oct 2025
JTA Cuomo narrows Mamdani’s lead, as older voters flock to the polls for early voting 28 Oct 2025
New York City's upcoming election sees a narrowing lead for Zohran Mamdani, with Andrew Cuomo gaining ground as early voting shows a strong turnout among old...
28 Oct 2025
JTA Neo-Nazis raise money for Georgia man wearing Nazi uniform who allegedly assaulted UGA student 28 Oct 2025
Kenneth Leland Morgan, a Georgia man wearing a Nazi uniform, was arrested after allegedly assaulting a University of Georgia student, Grace Lang, who attempt...
28 Oct 2025
JTA Why Jewish teens aren’t speaking out about the NYC mayoral election, despite their strong feelings 28 Oct 2025
Jewish teens in New York City are not publicly expressing their views on the NYC mayoral election due to concerns over privacy and potential backlash in a po...
28 Oct 2025
JTA US soldiers stationed in Kiryat Gat turn sleepy Israeli city into an unexpected hotspot 27 Oct 2025
Kiryat Gat, a traditionally quiet Israeli city, has become an unexpected hotspot due to the presence of U.S. soldiers part of a multinational center monitori...
27 Oct 2025
JTA Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum joins Mamdani rally with progressive leaders in Queens 27 Oct 2025
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, known for championing LGBTQ rights, joined progressive leaders, including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to support Zoh...
27 Oct 2025
JTA Anyone saying Jews face a simple choice in the NYC mayoral election is not paying attention 27 Oct 2025
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, head of the largest Jewish movement in North America, discusses the complexities facing Jewish voters in the upcoming New York City mayora...
27 Oct 2025
JTA Trump sets deadline for Hamas to release hostages’ bodies as Egyptian team enters Gaza to help 27 Oct 2025
President Donald Trump has imposed a deadline on Hamas to release the bodies of 13 remaining hostages, including two Americans, following the recent ceasefir...
27 Oct 2025
JTA Ireland elects left-wing politician with record of anti-Israel rhetoric as president 27 Oct 2025
Catherine Connolly, a left-wing Irish politician known for her outspoken criticism of Israel, has been elected president of Ireland with a historic margin of...
27 Oct 2025
JTA Philip Roth’s latest biographer wants Jews to read him again — without the guilt  26 Oct 2025
Historian Steven J. Zipperstein's new biography, 'Philip Roth: Stung by Life,' seeks to revisit Philip Roth's complex legacy and encourage a fresh look at hi...
26 Oct 2025
JTA These rabbis didn’t sign their colleagues’ anti-Mamdani letter. Here’s why. 24 Oct 2025
Tensions arose among American rabbinic leaders over a letter condemning anti-Zionist political figures, which was signed by 1,000 rabbis and cantors nationwi...
24 Oct 2025
JTA The Jewish Museum has just completed a major renovation. Here are 7 highlights. 24 Oct 2025
The Jewish Museum on Fifth Avenue has reopened after a $14.5 million renovation, unveiling new exhibits and educational spaces. Highlights include a new perm...
24 Oct 2025
JTA Advocates decry ‘pogrom on the playground’ after Jewish children targeted in Chicago suburb on Oct. 7 24 Oct 2025
In a predominantly Jewish suburb of Chicago, an antisemitic attack targeted Jewish children in a public park on October 7, coinciding with the Jewish holiday...
24 Oct 2025
JTA Netanyahu and far-right ministers do damage control on West Bank vote and Saudi Arabia comments that angered Trump 24 Oct 2025
Amid backlash from both the Trump administration and the potential Saudi normalization talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu navigates domestic an...
24 Oct 2025
JTA Cuomo slammed for ‘Islamophobia’ after interview with Jewish shock jock Sid Rosenberg 24 Oct 2025
New York City's mayoral race has been heated by accusations of Islamophobia following an interview between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Jewish radio host...
24 Oct 2025
JTA Katherine Janus Kahn, illustrator of ‘Sammy Spider’ Jewish children’s books, dies at 83 24 Oct 2025
Katherine Janus Kahn, renowned for her vibrant illustrations in the beloved Sammy Spider series, passed away at 83, leaving a lasting impact on Jewish childr...
24 Oct 2025
JTA Our communal definition of Jewish security is too limited. We need a wider one. 24 Oct 2025
Rachel Sumekh addresses the narrow definition of Jewish security, emphasizing that it extends beyond physical safety measures like metal detectors and securi...
24 Oct 2025
JTA ‘The church is asleep right now’: Ted Cruz calls on Christians to confront right-wing antisemitism 24 Oct 2025
Senator Ted Cruz, addressing a massive congregation at a Christian pro-Israel event, emphasized the alarming rise of antisemitism within right-wing circles a...
24 Oct 2025
JTA Netflix drops Season 2 of ‘Nobody Wants This,’ returning Rabbi Noah and interfaith dilemmas to TV screens 24 Oct 2025
Season 2 of the hit series 'Nobody Wants This' returns to Netflix, continuing the story of Rabbi Noah and Joanne as they navigate the complexities of interfa...
24 Oct 2025
JTA Trump nominee for Kuwait ambassador, grilled at confirmation hearing, loses support over Israel views 23 Oct 2025
The confirmation of Amer Ghalib, nominated by Donald Trump to be the ambassador to Kuwait, faces significant opposition from Republicans in the Senate due to...
23 Oct 2025
JTA Their anti-Mamdani letter makes it clear: Rabbis face pressure that fractures us all 23 Oct 2025
Rabbi Shira Koch Epstein discusses the challenges rabbis face when political statements like the recent Rabbinic Call to Action against anti-Zionism are circ...
23 Oct 2025
JTA Bernie Sanders downplays Graham Platner’s Nazi tattoo: ‘There might be one or two more important issues’ 23 Oct 2025
In the wake of Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner's revelation of an old Nazi-inspired tattoo, Bernie Sanders, Vermont's Jewish senator, remains supportive,...
23 Oct 2025
JTA NYC mayoral candidates clash over Jewish safety — again — on debate stage 23 Oct 2025
The New York City mayoral debate saw intense focus on the Jewish community's safety, with candidates Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa criticizing Zohran Mamdani...
23 Oct 2025
JTA JD Vance condemns Knesset vote on West Bank annexation as ‘very stupid’ 23 Oct 2025
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance criticized a recent symbolic vote by Israeli lawmakers in favor of West Bank annexation, labeling it as a "very stupid politic...
23 Oct 2025
JTA Bipin Joshi was in Israel for 23 days before Oct. 7. This week, he was buried in his native Nepal. 22 Oct 2025
The tragic tale unfolds around Bipin Joshi, a young man from Nepal who traveled to Israel as part of a program promising agricultural education and decent wa...
22 Oct 2025
JTA These Jewish baked goods made the New York Times’ list of ‘25 Essential Pastries’ in NYC 22 Oct 2025
Jewish baked goods have earned a spot on The New York Times list of 25 Essential Pastries in NYC, showcasing innovative takes on traditional recipes. Feature...
22 Oct 2025