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Forward The Mississippi synagogue arson suspect has a Christian fitness site. Here’s what that tells us 13 Jan

Stephen Spencer Pittman, arrested for arson at a Mississippi synagogue, operates a Christian fitness site named One Purpose, blending scripture with fitness ...

13 Jan

Forward This gaming platform has 'zero tolerance' for antisemitism. Holocaust reenactments keep reappearing anyway. 13 Jan

Roblox, a popular gaming platform with a zero tolerance policy for antisemitism, is struggling to prevent Holocaust-themed games and hate speech. Despite the...

13 Jan

Forward In a Mamdani-era primary, J Street endorses pro-Israel incumbent — and, in a first, 'approves' his challenger 13 Jan

The article delves into J Street's unique dual endorsement strategy in New York's 10th Congressional District, where they endorse incumbent Dan Goldman while...

13 Jan

Forward A hypnotic new album inspired by a unique Yiddish recording 13 Jan

Cantor Sarah Myerson and musician Ilya Shneyveys have released an album titled "The Rose Cohen Experience," inspired by rare Yiddish recordings of folksinger...

13 Jan

Forward Synagogue arson suspect posted antisemitic cartoon on day of the attack 13 Jan

Stephen Spencer Pittman, a 19-year-old from Mississippi, is charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to the Beth Israel Congregation synagogue in Jack...

13 Jan

Forward Trump says Republicans 'don't like' antisemites. Don't trust him 12 Jan

Sruli Fruchter critiques President Donald Trump's claims of opposing antisemitism within the Republican Party, highlighting how this narrative falters agains...

12 Jan

Forward Mississippi fire suspect called the temple a 'synagogue of Satan' 12 Jan

The historic Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, was set ablaze in a suspected antisemitic hate crime. Stephen Spencer Pittman, the alleged ars...

12 Jan

Forward Charles Grodin was a curmudgeon with a gooey center 12 Jan

Charles Grodin, known for his curmudgeonly roles and prickly public persona, is re-evaluated in a new documentary, "Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause." Dire...

12 Jan

Forward For southern Jews, the Mississippi synagogue firebombing rekindles memories of exile and endurance 12 Jan

A recent firebombing of Beth Israel Congregation, Mississippi’s oldest synagogue, rekindles memories of historical attacks and evokes feelings of solidarity ...

12 Jan

Forward This Jewish philosopher would have called out the Trump administration's b.s. in Minneapolis 12 Jan

The article reflects on the Trump administration's response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, drawing philosophical parallels with Harry Fr...

12 Jan

Forward Mamdani denounces Hamas chants, but his delay draws scrutiny 11 Jan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny for his delayed response to a protest featuring pro-Hamas chants outside a Queens synagogue. His initial...

11 Jan

Forward Fire at Mississippi’s largest synagogue under federal investigation after arrest 11 Jan

Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, the state's largest synagogue, suffered significant damage from a suspected arson attack that is currently ...

11 Jan

Forward An arsonist torched a Mississippi synagogue. It feels hauntingly familiar. 11 Jan

A recent arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, which destroyed much of the historic synagogue, echoes a long and painful history ...

11 Jan

Forward A quiet diplomatic shift in the Middle East, with monumental consequences for Israel 11 Jan

Israel and Syria have initiated a groundbreaking diplomatic shift by agreeing to a joint fusion mechanism for intelligence sharing and cooperation, with supp...

11 Jan

Forward Why protests in Iran seem surprisingly pro-Israel 9 Jan

Protests in Iran have intensified, driven by economic frustrations and opposition to the current government's foreign policy priorities, particularly its sup...

9 Jan

Forward God heard the cries of Israelites in Egypt. Who will respond to our devastation in Minnesota? 9 Jan

In the wake of a tragic incident in Minnesota where Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent, the Jewish community draws parallels to the biblical ...

9 Jan

Forward These are the right-wing extremists we're watching out for in 2026 9 Jan

In 2026, the normalization of far-right extremism marks a significant shift in American culture and politics, fueled by influential online figures like Nick ...

9 Jan

Forward Emma Goldman, superstar? The Jewish anarchist has a surprising role to play in American musical theater 9 Jan

Emma Goldman, a prominent Russian-born Jewish anarchist, is typically portrayed briefly in American musical theater, appearing in bit parts in productions li...

9 Jan

Forward The ICE shooting in Minneapolis shattered my Holocaust survivor father's American dream 9 Jan

Beth Gendler shares a poignant reflection on how the ICE-related shooting of Rene Nicole Good in Minneapolis echoes the traumas of her Holocaust survivor fat...

9 Jan

Forward What does Marjorie Taylor Greene's break with Trump mean for Jews? Nothing good 8 Jan

Marjorie Taylor Greene's split from Donald Trump is not a sign of her moderation, but rather an alarming shift in far-right politics that could have serious ...

8 Jan

Forward Greenland’s only Jew hears a familiar pattern in Trump’s annexation talk 8 Jan

Paul Cohen, possibly Greenland's only Jew, reflects on the impact of President Donald Trump's revived idea of annexing Greenland, recognizing historical patt...

8 Jan

Forward Jacob Frey, Minneapolis’ Jewish mayor, returns to the spotlight after ICE shooting in his city 8 Jan

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a Jewish leader known for his outspoken views and past controversies, made headlines with his fiery address demanding ICE leave...

8 Jan

Forward Cooper Union settles antisemitism case with 10 Jewish students who were barricaded in library after Oct. 7 8 Jan

Cooper Union in New York City has settled a Title VI antisemitic discrimination case, providing restitution to ten Jewish students who were barricaded in the...

8 Jan

Forward Following pressure from Jewish leaders, Australian PM Anthony Albanese announces inquiry into Bondi attack 8 Jan

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a Royal Commission inquiry into last month's antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi B...

8 Jan

Forward ‘Faust’ author Goethe’s fascination with Yiddish 8 Jan

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, renowned for works like "Faust," was significantly influenced by Jewish culture and language during his upbringing in Frankfurt a...

8 Jan

Forward Bob Dylan warned us about guys like Stephen Miller 8 Jan

Seth Rogovoy explores the uncanny resonance between Bob Dylan's 1983 album "Infidels" and contemporary political figures like Stephen Miller. Highlighting th...

8 Jan

Forward Knesset member from Netanyahu’s party decries ‘new enemy’: Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens 7 Jan

In a recent Knesset address, Likud member Dan Illouz voiced concerns about certain American political commentators, specifically Tucker Carlson and Candace O...

7 Jan

Forward Is Mamdani bad or good for Jews? Here's how not to tell 7 Jan

Emily Tamkin explores the complex dynamics of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's actions concerning antisemitism and Jewish communities. As Mamdani begins his t...

7 Jan

Forward British Jewish groups call for resignation of police chief who banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from soccer match 7 Jan

British Jewish organizations, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council, are demanding the resignation of West Midlan...

7 Jan

Forward Peter Beinart, Elliot Cosgrove and other Jewish leaders face off over the future of liberal Zionism 7 Jan

A recent panel at Bnai Jeshurun in Manhattan, featuring notable figures such as Peter Beinart and Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, reflected on the crisis facing liber...

7 Jan

Forward 'From a shtetl to a diaspora’: After the fire, a Palisades synagogue forges through a year in exile 7 Jan

Kehillat Israel, a synagogue in Pacific Palisades, remains resilient one year after a devastating fire destroyed homes and dispersed its community. The fire,...

7 Jan

Forward An idyllic Jewish village, full of life and hope, just hours before its utter annihilation 7 Jan

"Shttl," a film by Ady Walter set in a Jewish Ukrainian village on the eve of Operation Barbarossa in 1941, captures a community's vibrant life just before i...

7 Jan

Forward She helped rescue the Torahs from their burning synagogue. A year later, the congregation is thriving. 7 Jan

A year after the devastating Eaton Fire destroyed the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, the resilient synagogue community is thriving, adapting to temporary...

7 Jan

Forward I grew up in Venezuela. Will Maduro's ouster bring my Jewish community the security we need? 7 Jan

The removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States marks a pivotal moment for the Venezuelan Jewish community, which has faced years of ...

7 Jan

Forward Jewish New Yorkers say concerns about Mamdani are real, new poll shows. Most other voters say they’re overblown. 7 Jan

Poll results reveal a divided opinion between Jewish and non-Jewish New Yorkers regarding Mayor Zohran Mamdani's critical stance towards Israel. While a majo...

7 Jan

Forward Why Venezuela’s Jews are optimistic about their country’s future — even as the government promotes anti-Israel conspiracies 6 Jan

The Jewish community in Venezuela, once a thriving population of 25,000, now numbers between 3,000 and 5,000, mainly due to political and economic instabilit...

6 Jan

Forward BBC draws fire after airing Holocaust cello repair story that does not specially mention Jews 6 Jan

A recent BBC One episode of "The Repair Shop" featured a segment on a Jewish child's cello damaged during the Kindertransport. The program drew criticism for...

6 Jan

Forward At a former driving school, Kehillat Harlem plants roots for Jewish life uptown 6 Jan

Kehillat Harlem, a new synagogue in Central Harlem, has established a permanent presence by moving into a former driving school's storefront, becoming a cent...

6 Jan

Forward Teens, seniors explore Ashkenazi traditions at Yiddish New York festival 6 Jan

The Yiddish New York festival, held at Hebrew Union College in Manhattan, celebrated its 11th year with over 700 participants and diverse activities explorin...

6 Jan

Forward A year after the LA fires, the lesson is clear: Our greatest disasters are often self-inflicted 6 Jan

In the aftermath of the devastating 2025 fire in Los Angeles, which claimed lives and homes in the affluent Pacific Palisades area, a deeper reflection emerg...

6 Jan

Forward He stormed the Capitol wearing a Camp Auschwitz sweatshirt 5 years ago. Where is he now? 6 Jan

Robert Keith Packer, known for wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt during the January 6 Capitol riot, became a symbol of the extremist sentiments on displa...

6 Jan

Forward After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links Venezuela mission to fight against Iran and Hezbollah 5 Jan

Following the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the mission to combating Iran and...

5 Jan

Forward Was Maduro's abduction a 'Zionist' plot? The accusation is unfounded — and incredibly telling 5 Jan

The accusation by Venezuelan official Delcy Rodríguez that Nicolás Maduro's abduction had 'Zionist undertones' reflects a persistent, erroneous narrative lin...

5 Jan

Forward The vast majority of Israelis are worried about declining US support for Israel, survey finds 5 Jan

A recent survey by the Ruderman Family Foundation reveals considerable anxiety among Israelis regarding waning support for Israel from the American public, w...

5 Jan

Forward Josef Veselsky, Holocaust survivor and table tennis master who was Ireland's oldest man, dies at 107 5 Jan

Josef Veselsky, originally Josef Weiss, was a Holocaust survivor and renowned table tennis player who passed away at 107 in Ireland, where he was the country...

5 Jan

Forward The judge in Maduro’s case is an Orthodox Jew — and displays a Torah verse in his chambers 5 Jan

The article highlights Judge Alvin Kenneth Hellerstein, an Orthodox Jew who displays the Torah verse "Tzedek, tzedek tirdof" ("Justice, justice you shall pur...

5 Jan

Forward These Jewish artists are searching for home — at America's only Catholic historically Black university 5 Jan

Israeli artists Neta Elkayam and Amit Hai Cohen are deeply immersed in fostering cultural exchange and understanding at Xavier University of Louisiana, the o...

5 Jan

Forward A Jewish philosopher's warnings expose the injustice of Trump's attack on Venezuela 5 Jan

Robert Zaretsky examines the current geopolitical tensions under President Donald Trump's administration through the lens of philosopher Michael Walzer's the...

5 Jan

Forward Judge lets California antisemitism law take effect, rejecting teachers’ censorship claims 2 Jan

A federal judge upheld the implementation of California's new law, AB 715, aimed at countering antisemitism in educational settings despite challenges claimi...

2 Jan

Forward Judge lets California antisemitism law take effect, rejecting teachers’ censorship claims 2 Jan

A California law, AB 715, designed to combat antisemitism in schools, will take effect following a federal judge's decision. The law establishes a new state ...

2 Jan