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JTA NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue 24 Nov
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has publicly apologized to the Park East Synagogue congregation for the police's inadequate response during a recent pro-Pale...
24 Nov
JTA Thanksgiving needs its own haggadah 24 Nov
Amidst the contrasting narratives of Thanksgiving—idealistic friendship versus exploitative enslavement—Deborah Barer draws a parallel to Passover, suggestin...
24 Nov
JTA Eurovision announces new voting measures following last year’s allegations of Israeli interference 24 Nov
Amidst allegations of Israeli interference in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has implemented new voting rules aimed at ...
24 Nov
JTA In Denver, a Jewish day school happily copes with a surge in new students 24 Nov
Denver Jewish Day School (DJDS) is experiencing a significant surge in enrollment, reflecting a broader national trend among Jewish schools post-Oct. 7, attr...
24 Nov
JTA Polish officials criticize Yad Vashem’s post on social media, days after US official rejects Polish complicity as ‘grotesque falsehood’ 24 Nov
The debate over Poland's role during the Holocaust has intensified following statements by Thomas Rose, the U.S. ambassador to Poland, who refuted the notion...
24 Nov
JTA New York City sets Guinness record for largest-ever Shabbat dinner, with 2,800 at the table 24 Nov
New York City has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest-ever Shabbat dinner, organized by Temple Emanu-El's Streicker Center at the Javits Center, ...
24 Nov
JTA They had status, safety and power — and still chose to defy Hitler 23 Nov
Jonathan Freedland's book, "The Traitors Circle," explores the little-known story of a group of elite Germans who risked their status, safety, and power to r...
23 Nov
JTA Trump says he and Mamdani ‘didn’t discuss’ NYC mayor-elect’s vow to arrest Netanyahu during congenial meeting 21 Nov
The meeting between Donald Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was amicable, despite the contentious political backdrop. They discussed local ...
21 Nov
JTA What the US ambassador to Poland left out when he absolved Poland of Holocaust complicity 21 Nov
In a critical response to U.S. Ambassador Thomas Rose's recent speech, Menachem Z. Rosensaft argues that absolving Poland of any Holocaust complicity overloo...
21 Nov
JTA Judy Chicago’s feminist art lands in Tel Aviv — igniting a boycott call and hard questions about Israel 21 Nov
Judy Chicago's feminist art exhibit, "What If Women Ruled the World?," at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, has sparked controversy amid ongoing tensions in the re...
21 Nov
JTA Jewish group revives push for public funding for religious schools that stalled at Supreme Court 21 Nov
The National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is pushing for the creation of a publicly funded virtual Jewish high school in Oklahoma, intended to ...
21 Nov
JTA After outrage, Coast Guard says it will continue to define swastikas as hate symbols 21 Nov
The U.S. Coast Guard faced significant backlash after new regulations emerged, suggesting that symbols like swastikas and nooses could be displayed in privat...
21 Nov
JTA ‘Israel’s Friendsgiving’ protest at DC train station includes ‘Gaza’s spilled blood’ on the menu 21 Nov
A controversial anti-Israel protest at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station, organized by local pro-Palestinian activists, has sparked heated reactions for echoi...
21 Nov
JTA After protest outside Manhattan synagogue, Mamdani says Israel immigration event misused ‘sacred space’ 20 Nov
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces criticism following a protest against a pro-Israel immigration event at the Park East Synagogue. The event, or...
20 Nov
JTA Hanukkah 2025: How New York City is celebrating this year 20 Nov
New York City offers a vibrant and diverse range of Hanukkah celebrations in 2025, featuring events that cater to all ages and interests. The festivities kic...
20 Nov
JTA At Tel Aviv school of last resort, missile damage from war bring challenges—and opportunities 20 Nov
The Max Fein Vocational High School in Tel Aviv has long served as a nurturing ground for students who struggle with Israel's mainstream educational system d...
20 Nov
JTA Ethiopian Jewish holiday Sigd commemorated at NYC City Hall for the first time 20 Nov
New York City celebrated the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd for the first time at City Hall, marking a significant milestone in promoting Jewish diversity ...
20 Nov
JTA AI has a reputation for amplifying hate. A new study finds it can weaken antisemitism, too. 20 Nov
Researchers at the Anti-Defamation League's Center for Antisemitism Research have demonstrated that AI, often criticized for spreading hate, can effectively ...
20 Nov
JTA Jessica Tisch to stay on as Mamdani’s NYPD commissioner, reassuring some Jewish leaders 20 Nov
Jessica Tisch will remain as NYPD Commissioner under incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Her continuity in the role, despite Mamdani's contrasting v...
20 Nov
JTA In a city torn by poster wars and politics, repair for New York’s Jews requires us to fight for it 19 Nov
Nina Mogilnik reflects on New York City's recent socio-political turmoil following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and its impact on the Jewish communit...
19 Nov
JTA With students shifting their study habits, this Jewish university is embracing smart AI adoption 19 Nov
Touro University, under Jewish auspices, is actively integrating AI across its programs to enhance education and align with Jewish ethical values. The univer...
19 Nov
JTA Marjorie Taylor Greene is feuding with Donald Trump. Could she win over Jewish Democrats? 19 Nov
The article examines the recent political dynamics surrounding Marjorie Taylor Greene, focusing on her public break with Donald Trump and subsequent interact...
19 Nov
JTA Cameron Kasky, Jewish Parkland shooting survivor, is running for Congress on platform to ‘stop funding genocide’ 19 Nov
Cameron Kasky, known for his activism after surviving the Parkland shooting, has announced his candidacy for New York's 12th Congressional District. His camp...
19 Nov
JTA Democrats urge Senate to oppose Trump’s pick for antisemitism envoy ahead of confirmation hearing 19 Nov
In a rare move, 18 House Democrats, including several Jewish lawmakers, publicly urged the Senate to reject the nomination of Yehuda Kaploun as the State Dep...
19 Nov
JTA By the thousands, IDF Lone Soldiers find support and services at unique Tel Aviv Errands Day 18 Nov
In a remarkable show of support, over 4,000 IDF Lone Soldiers participated in a recent "Yom Siddurim" (Errands Day) event in Tel Aviv, organized by the Frien...
18 Nov
JTA Jewish conservatives are looking to JD Vance to draw a line against the antisemitic right. He hasn’t delivered. 18 Nov
At a recent Jewish Leadership Conference, notable Jewish conservatives, including Ben Shapiro and Bari Weiss, expressed concern over the rising antisemitic s...
18 Nov
JTA At Christie’s, a public viewing and private sale of unique and historic menorahs 18 Nov
Christie's is hosting a private sale showcasing 35 unique and historic menorahs from the collection of esteemed attorney and Judaica collector Max N. Berry, ...
18 Nov
JTA His successor wants to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu. NYC Mayor Eric Adams just sat down with him in Israel. 18 Nov
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is currently in Israel, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite the controversial stance of his imminent succe...
18 Nov
JTA Trump defends Tucker Carlson, whose interview with antisemite Nick Fuentes split Republicans 17 Nov
Amid ongoing debates about antisemitism within the Republican Party, former President Trump defended Tucker Carlson's decision to interview self-proclaimed a...
17 Nov
JTA Trump can’t levy antisemitism fines against the University of California, judge rules 17 Nov
A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to impose over $1 billion in fines on the University of California (UC) system for alleg...
17 Nov
JTA How prayer found me when I found it hard to pray 17 Nov
Rabbi Jessica Fisher shares her personal journey with prayer during a period of severe depression, highlighting how contemporary music inspired by Jewish lit...
17 Nov
JTA Mamdani again condemns antisemitism as Eric Adams, in Israel, warns of danger to Jews in NYC 16 Nov
As New York City Mayor Eric Adams visits Israel, emphasizing his support and warning about potential dangers for Jewish residents under the future administra...
16 Nov
JTA Graffiti during Mexican protests against Claudia Sheinbaum’s government calls out ‘Jewish whore’ 16 Nov
Mexico's Jewish community and Israeli officials have strongly condemned antisemitic graffiti targeting President Claudia Sheinbaum, labeled as a "Jewish whor...
16 Nov
JTA When Jews really did wage a ‘war on Christmas’ 16 Nov
In December 1906, Jewish parents in New York City protested against the mandatory participation of their children in school Christmas activities, marking a s...
16 Nov
JTA He was Zohran Mamdani’s Jewish wingman. What’s next for Brad Lander? 14 Nov
Following the political alliance between progressive politicians Brad Lander and Zohran Mamdani, Lander faces an uncertain future as his tenure as NYC Comptr...
14 Nov
JTA Is dining-hall matzah ‘DEI’? The answer isn’t clear to UVA’s pushed-out ex-president. 14 Nov
Jim Ryan, the former president of the University of Virginia, reflects on his departure amid pressures surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) man...
14 Nov
JTA Brooklyn’s fusion restaurant Shalom Japan strikes ‘Shark Tank’ deal to bring matzah ball ramen to the masses 14 Nov
Brooklyn's Shalom Japan, a Jewish-Japanese fusion restaurant, caught the attention of investors on the reality show Shark Tank. Owners Sawako Okochi and Aaro...
14 Nov
JTA German universities never recovered after driving Jews out. American colleges must work to avert that fate. 14 Nov
Julio Frenk reflects on the historical impact of antisemitism on German universities, drawing parallels to the contemporary rise of antisemitism in American ...
14 Nov
JTA His first business was The Hip Bagel. For Shelly Fireman, a legendary restaurant empire followed. 14 Nov
Shelly Fireman, a pioneering Jewish restauranteur, transformed a small 1963 Greenwich Village bagel shop into a prominent New York restaurant empire over six...
14 Nov
JTA Following uproar, IDF cantor to perform at Amsterdam Hanukkah concert after all — but not for everyone 14 Nov
The IDF's chief cantor will perform in Amsterdam's Royal Concert Hall for Hanukkah, following a contentious debate that highlights the deep divides within th...
14 Nov
JTA British university bars academic who repeated antisemitic libels in lecture to pro-Palestinian student group 14 Nov
University College London (UCL) has barred Samar Maqusi, an academic who repeated antisemitic conspiracy theories such as the blood libel, during a lecture t...
14 Nov
JTA Prominent Holocaust survivors die, including the ‘librarian of Auschwitz’ and the last Warsaw Ghetto fighter 13 Nov
Several prominent Holocaust survivors, representing the dwindling number of eyewitness voices to the atrocities, have recently passed away, marking the end o...
13 Nov
JTA I glimpsed the violence facing West Bank Palestinians every day. American Jews who care about Israel must act. 13 Nov
Rabbi Sarah Reines shares her harrowing experience in the West Bank, where she and other American Jewish clergy witnessed the daily violence faced by Palesti...
13 Nov
JTA Marco Rubio warns that violence in the West Bank could threaten Gaza truce 13 Nov
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern that escalating violence in the West Bank, particularly increased attacks by Israeli settlers on Palest...
13 Nov
JTA Groundbreaking analysis of Hitler’s DNA shows no Jewish ancestry — but finds a genetic disorder 12 Nov
An analysis of Adolf Hitler's DNA reveals that he had no Jewish ancestry, countering long-standing claims to the contrary. The groundbreaking study, highligh...
12 Nov
JTA NYC’s yeshivas can offer a well-rounded education. Will Mayor Mamdani help them get there? 12 Nov
The article discusses the educational challenges faced by Hasidic and haredi yeshivas in New York City, where many schools provide insufficient secular educa...
12 Nov
JTA An immersive dinner takes a culinary journey through the Jewish Diaspora 12 Nov
Dima and Yuliia Lytvynenko, former restaurant owners from Odessa, fled Ukraine due to war and have settled in New York City with their beef jerky business, P...
12 Nov
JTA Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s ‘100% half Jewish’ grandson, is running for Jerry Nadler’s seat in Congress 12 Nov
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy and son of Jewish artist Edwin Schlossberg, has announced his candidacy for the 12th Congressional Di...
12 Nov
JTA First-ever empirical study of US rabbinate finds ‘shortage’ is more about fit than numbers 12 Nov
The first comprehensive empirical study of the American rabbinate by the Atra Center for Rabbinic Innovation reveals that the perceived shortage of rabbis is...
12 Nov
JTA Trump formally requests pardon in Israeli legal system for Benjamin Netanyahu 12 Nov
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has officially called for a pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he describes as a staunch ally duri...
12 Nov