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JTA After Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis, Jewish gun owners confront Second Amendment tensions 29 Jan
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a gun-carrying protester against ICE in Minneapolis, has stirred significant controversy among Jewish gun owners. While so...
29 Jan
JTA A bipartisan antisemitism task force grows in the NYC Council, rivaling Mamdani’s office 29 Jan
In New York City, a bipartisan task force on antisemitism is expanding in the city council, driven by recent events such as pro-Palestinian protests near syn...
29 Jan
JTA TikTok deal fuels rise of UpScrolled, whose founder conceived it as a haven for Palestinian activism 29 Jan
The recent sale of part of TikTok to a U.S. investor group led by Larry Ellison has sparked a digital exodus among users seeking alternatives, catapulting Up...
29 Jan
JTA My 4-year-old says the most precious thing in our home is our passports. She gets it. 29 Jan
In a poignant reflection on the rising dangers faced by Jewish communities due to increasing antisemitism, Rabbi Yaacov Behrman shares insights from his fami...
29 Jan
JTA Senior ADL antisemitism researcher leaves to lead competing effort at watchdog Nexus 29 Jan
Aryeh Tuchman, a significant figure in antisemitism research at the ADL, has joined the Nexus Project to lead its new Center for Antisemitism Research. This ...
29 Jan
JTA Man arrested after ramming car into 770 Eastern Parkway, Chabad’s Brooklyn headquarters 29 Jan
A man intentionally rammed his car into the entrance of 770 Eastern Parkway, the Chabad movement's global headquarters located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, du...
29 Jan
JTA Federal building with murals by Jewish artists at risk of sale, demolition 28 Jan
The Wilbur J. Cohen Building in Washington D.C., renowned for its New Deal-era murals by Jewish artists like Ben Shahn, is threatened by potential sale and d...
28 Jan
JTA Vance omits mention of Jews from Holocaust Remembrance Day statement, incensing Jewish critics on both sides of the aisle 28 Jan
Vice President JD Vance faced criticism from Jewish communities and observers across the political spectrum for his statement on International Holocaust Reme...
28 Jan
JTA Who will run Mamdani’s Office to Combat Antisemitism? These names are in the mix. 28 Jan
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is considering leadership for his Office to Combat Antisemitism, following his controversial revocation of certain executi...
28 Jan
JTA Josh Shapiro’s ‘dual loyalty’ story shows a gap between how American Jews see themselves — and how they’re seen 28 Jan
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's experience during vice-presidential vetting, where he was asked about being an Israeli agent, exposes ongoing issues of ...
28 Jan
JTA A Jewish teen takes on the sports betting apps that are hooking his peers 28 Jan
Eli Senor, a senior at The Heschel School, has founded an initiative called Behind the Bet to combat the rising issue of sports betting addiction among teens...
28 Jan
JTA Netanyahu alleges that Israeli soldiers died because US arms ’embargo’ meant they ‘didn’t have enough ammunition’ 28 Jan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently claimed that the lack of sufficient ammunition due to a U.S. arms embargo during the Biden administration ...
28 Jan
JTA Grandson of survivors barred from UN Holocaust memorial event after photographing Lizzy Savetsky’s encounter with security 28 Jan
Julian Voloj, the grandson of Holocaust survivors, was barred from the UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day event after photographing a confrontation b...
28 Jan
JTA Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino decries ICE ‘Gestapo’ comparisons as critics target ‘Nazi-coded’ coat 27 Jan
The controversy over Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino's leadership and attire underscores heated debates surrounding the appropriateness of Holocaust a...
27 Jan
JTA ‘Anne Frank was in Amsterdam legally,’ Trump antisemitism envoy says in refuting Walz’s ICE comparison 27 Jan
In a controversial exchange, Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, President Trump's antisemitism envoy, criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for likening the fear experie...
27 Jan
JTA Holocaust survivor says Mamdani has offered to help him find housing 27 Jan
Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann, an 86-year-old public speaker, has been offered housing assistance by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Steigmann, who lives in a buil...
27 Jan
JTA Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding their symbols of support 27 Jan
The conclusion of the 843-day struggle to return Israeli hostages from Gaza marked a significant moment for Jews worldwide, who have shed their symbolic tape...
27 Jan
JTA German trains brought Jews to their death at Bergen-Belsen. They can’t be allowed to disturb the site. 26 Jan
Deutsche Bahn's proposal to establish a new high-speed train route close to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp loading ramp is drawing significant oppositi...
26 Jan
JTA Meet Morris Katz, the ‘Woody Allen-watching, Philip Roth-reading, Bob Dylan-listening’ strategist behind Mamdani’s rise 26 Jan
Morris Katz, a 26-year-old Jewish political strategist, plays a pivotal role in the political ascent of Zohran Mamdani, New York City's 112th mayor. Katz has...
26 Jan
JTA As Habonim Dror camps open space for anti-Zionist views, some families push back 26 Jan
As part of an evolving approach to fostering inclusiveness and addressing complex political realities, Habonim Dror North America—a historically Zionist yout...
26 Jan
JTA On PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots,’ Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan discovers her family’s unknown Holocaust story 26 Jan
In a poignant episode of PBS's 'Finding Your Roots,' Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan uncovers a previously unknown family connection to the Holocaust. Guided by ho...
26 Jan
JTA Ye apologizes for his antisemitism in Wall Street Journal ad: ‘’I lost touch with reality’ 26 Jan
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, issued an apology in the Wall Street Journal for his antisemitic statements and behavior. In the ad, Ye attribut...
26 Jan
JTA I went looking for Holocaust ‘upstanders.’ I found a Nazi rescuer who chose conscience over complicity. 26 Jan
Lilly and Joyce Kamen are expanding their "Upstander Stories" series for young readers by spotlighting Otto Busse, a lesser-known figure who defied Nazi poli...
26 Jan
JTA Remains of final hostage Ran Gvili on way back to Israel after being located in Gaza 26 Jan
The return of the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage from Gaza, marks a poignant milestone for Israel. Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer, was k...
26 Jan
JTA Jewish voices rise up with concern following ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis 26 Jan
Jewish organizations and leaders condemned the killing of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, by ICE agents in Minneapolis, reflecting broader concerns ove...
26 Jan
JTA Tim Walz invokes Anne Frank in pressing Trump to end ICE operations in Minnesota 26 Jan
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, referencing his background in Holocaust education, invoked the memory of Anne Frank to critique the Trump administration's aggre...
26 Jan
JTA Columbia selects Jennifer Mnookin, Jewish U of Wisconsin chancellor, as its next leader 26 Jan
Jennifer Mnookin, currently the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, has been appointed as the next president of Columbia University, marking the first...
26 Jan
JTA 2 teens arrested for painting 73 swastikas on playground in Brooklyn area with many Jews 23 Jan
Two teenagers were arrested for spraying 73 swastikas on a playground in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, as part of an antisemitic vandalism...
23 Jan
JTA Her ancestors were expelled from Spain. Now she’s bringing bagels to Madrid. 23 Jan
Tamara Cohen, a Philadelphia native with Sephardic and Ashkenazi roots, has revitalized Jewish culinary culture in Madrid by opening Mazl, a popular bagel re...
23 Jan
JTA Facing backlash after accusing Israel of genocide, Scott Wiener steps down as Calif. Jewish Caucus co-chair 23 Jan
Scott Wiener, a California state senator and congressional candidate, has resigned from his role as co-chair of the state's Jewish Caucus following backlash ...
23 Jan
JTA Resignations shake Canadian art gallery after it rejects Nan Goldin acquisition over antisemitism claims 23 Jan
The Art Gallery of Ontario in Canada has been shaken by resignations following its decision to reject acquiring works by photographer Nan Goldin due to antis...
23 Jan
JTA Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel 22 Jan
A Berlin rabbi, Reuven Y., has been found guilty of sexual assault and coercion after exploiting a moment of surprise, according to a German district court. ...
22 Jan
JTA OneTable reimagines Shabbat dinner program amid layoffs and funding downturn 22 Jan
OneTable, a nonprofit known for supporting Shabbat dinners, is navigating significant changes due to financial challenges and evolving community needs. Amid ...
22 Jan
JTA Amid critical doctor shortage, Israel launches international program to bring 2,000 physicians by 2029 22 Jan
Israel is addressing its severe doctor shortage with the International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP), aiming to attract 2,000 international physicians by 202...
22 Jan
JTA Did a Shabbat lunch convince Jessica Tisch to work for Zohran Mamdani? 22 Jan
This article explores the aftermath of antisemitic vandalism in Brooklyn, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, despite their diffe...
22 Jan
JTA From Alfred Dreyfus to Josh Shapiro: How the ‘dual loyalty’ charge shadows Jewish public life 22 Jan
The article explores the longstanding antisemitic trope of dual loyalty, where Jews are accused of harboring divided allegiances between their country of res...
22 Jan
JTA Timothée Chalamet and ‘Marty Supreme’ net 9 Oscar nominations for Jewish sports fable 22 Jan
Marty Supreme, a Jewish-themed sports comedy starring Timothe Chalamet, garnered nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best actor for Chalamet. ...
22 Jan
JTA Jared Kushner presents plan for ‘New Gaza’ at Davos as Trump launches Board of Peace with Israel absent 22 Jan
Jared Kushner revealed a comprehensive, $25 billion plan for reconstructing Gaza at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing a phased approach that sta...
22 Jan
JTA Andrew Tate insists he wasn’t really singing Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler.’ Others who were with him are doubling down. 22 Jan
A controversial incident involving far-right influencers, including Andrew and Tristan Tate, arose after they were filmed during a live stream with figures l...
22 Jan
JTA Invoking Torah, Minnesota Jews mobilize against ICE operations 21 Jan
With Torah readings focused on Exodus, Minnesota's Jewish community is invoking biblical teachings to mobilize against aggressive ICE operations in the regio...
21 Jan
JTA Israeli comedian Guy Hochman’s NYC show canceled amid protests, one day after he was detained in Canada 21 Jan
Israeli comedian Guy Hochman's show at the Broadway Comedy Club in NYC was canceled due to protests organized by pro-Palestinian groups, including Jewish Voi...
21 Jan
JTA San Diego Jewish groups decry disinvitation of rabbi from MLK Day event over ‘concerns about potential disruption related to Zionism’ 21 Jan
San Diego Jewish groups have criticized the organizers of a local Martin Luther King Day event after Rabbi Hanan Leberman was disinvited. Leberman, who initi...
21 Jan
JTA Judd Apatow grew up idolizing Mel Brooks. Now he’s telling Brooks’ story in an HBO documentary. 21 Jan
Judd Apatow, a renowned Jewish filmmaker, pays homage to comedy legend Mel Brooks in a new two-part HBO documentary, "Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man!" The f...
21 Jan
JTA Survey shows half of Irish adults do not know 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust 21 Jan
A recent survey by the Claims Conference reveals disconcerting levels of Holocaust ignorance and denial in Ireland, with half of Irish adults unaware that 6 ...
21 Jan
JTA Netanyahu joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ despite misgivings about Qatari, Turkish participation 21 Jan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join President Donald Trump's newly formed Board of Peace, a controversial global body designed to oversee th...
21 Jan
JTA Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash 21 Jan
Argentina's Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yosef Chehebar reaffirmed a century-old ban on local conversions, allowing them only if conducted in Israel. This move has ...
21 Jan
JTA An earlier version of Mamdani’s response to pro-Hamas chants condemned the Jewish Defense League: Report 20 Jan
New York City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani faced criticism over his response to pro-Hamas chants at a protest outside a Queens synagogue. Initially, the dela...
20 Jan
JTA Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate and other right-wing influencers filmed singing Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler’ at Miami nightclub 20 Jan
In a concerning incident at a Miami nightclub, a group of far-right influencers, including Nick Fuentes and Andrew Tate, were filmed chanting along to "Yes H...
20 Jan
JTA Jewish leaders express outrage after Josh Shapiro reveals that Kamala Harris team asked if he’d been ‘Israeli agent’ 20 Jan
Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, in his upcoming memoir, reveals that during the vetting process for the 2024 vice-presidential candidacy on Kamala Har...
20 Jan
JTA British Jews could be offered asylum in the US, Trump’s UK-born Jewish lawyer says 20 Jan
British Jews might be offered asylum in the United States due to perceived antisemitic threats in the UK, as proposed by Trump’s lawyer Robert Garson, a Jewi...
20 Jan