JTA
As Netanyahu fires Shin Bet chief, right-wing Israelis are joining mass protests against him
24 Mar
Amid escalating tensions in Israel, significant numbers of right-wing Israelis have joined mass protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These dem...
24 Mar
JTA
Bruce Pearl opens NCAA postgame press conference by calling to ‘bring the hostages home’
24 Mar
Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl used a significant NCAA postgame press conference to bring attention to Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage held ...
24 Mar
JTA
Columbia bans face masks in protests and acquiesces to other Trump administration demands
21 Mar
Columbia University has yielded to several demands from the Trump administration to regain $400 million in federal grants, following the administration's con...
21 Mar
JTA
Pro-Israel watchdog takes credit after Cornell pro-Palestinian activist is told to surrender to ICE
21 Mar
Momodou Taal, a pro-Palestinian activist at Cornell University, is facing deportation under the Trump administration's targeting of activists. Taal, a Gambia...
21 Mar
JTA
Israel’s own antisemitism envoy says she wasn’t consulted ahead of the government’s controversial antisemitism conference
21 Mar
The article highlights a controversy surrounding a conference on antisemitism organized by Israel's Minister for Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli, without co...
21 Mar
JTA
They were poster children for Jewish opposition to Donald Trump 8 years ago. Where are they now?
21 Mar
In 2017, Tal Zlotnitsky and his family became symbols of Jewish support for Muslim refugees, protesting against Trump's Muslim ban. As an Israeli-American an...
21 Mar
JTA
They were poster children for Jewish opposition to Donald Trump 8 years ago. Where are they now?
21 Mar
Tal Zlotnitsky, once a prominent Jewish voice opposing Donald Trump's policies in 2017, finds himself politically displaced as societal and geopolitical dyna...
21 Mar
JTA
Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban
21 Mar
In a landmark decision, Yeshiva University has approved Hareni, a new club dedicated to supporting LGBTQ students, ending a contentious legal battle that had...
21 Mar
JTA
7 Jewish historical treasures from YIVO’s vast collection in New York
20 Mar
In a display of both historical preservation and resistance, a group of Jewish intellectuals from the Vilna ghetto, including notable figures like Abraham Su...
20 Mar
JTA
Arielle Zuckerberg’s firm raises $181,818,181.80 to back ‘magically weird’ tech founders
20 Mar
Arielle Zuckerberg, along with partners Lee Jacobs and Cyan Banister, has launched a new $181.8 million venture capital fund through their firm, Long Journey...
20 Mar
JTA
3 more New York City yeshivas lose status and funding over secular education standards
20 Mar
Tensions continue to rise as three more New York City yeshivas lose their legal status and public funding due to non-compliance with state secular education ...
20 Mar
JTA
Israeli-American Michigan basketball star Danny Wolf is seeking glory in March Madness — and likely the NBA
20 Mar
Danny Wolf, a standout University of Michigan basketball player, is making headlines in March Madness as a top NCAA contender and prospective NBA first-round...
20 Mar
JTA
Holocaust remembrance pages removed in Pentagon’s DEI purge
20 Mar
The Pentagon's recent directive to remove content related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from its platforms has resulted in the removal of several...
20 Mar
JTA
Hamas fires 3 rockets at Tel Aviv area for the first time in months
20 Mar
Hamas launched three rockets from the Gaza Strip targeting the Tel Aviv area, marking a significant escalation as it breaks a months-long period without miss...
20 Mar
JTA
DHS arrests Georgetown researcher who is married to the daughter of a Hamas official
20 Mar
Federal authorities have arrested Badar Khan Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, who is accused of spreading Hamas propaganda and promoting...
20 Mar
JTA
NYC’s Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has a plan to protest Trump 2.0
19 Mar
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, a prominent New York Jewish leader, is spearheading resistance efforts against the policies of Trump's second term. As director of Th...
19 Mar
JTA
Ted Comet, Jewish communal giant and longtime Upper West Sider, dies at 100
19 Mar
Ted Comet, a towering figure in Jewish communal life and founder of New York City's annual Israel parade, passed away at 100. Throughout his 75-year career, ...
19 Mar
JTA
Former hostages decry return to war as Netanyahu says further talks will happen only ‘under fire’
19 Mar
Former hostages and their families have joined large protests in Israel against the government's decision to resume military operations in Gaza, fearing for ...
19 Mar
JTA
The world’s oldest Jewish book is on display in New York City
19 Mar
A medieval manuscript known as the Afghan Liturgical Quire, believed to be the oldest Jewish book dating back to around 700 CE, is now on display at the Jewi...
19 Mar
JTA
In jailhouse letter, Mahmoud Khalil urges renewed student pro-Palestinian protests
19 Mar
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian protester and leader of pro-Palestinian advocacy at Columbia University, has become a contentious figure following his arrest b...
19 Mar
JTA
In jailhouse letter, Mahmoud Khalil urges renewed student pro-Palestinian protests
19 Mar
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and green card holder, has written from a Louisiana detention center, calling himself a political prisoner after being...
19 Mar
JTA
ADL confirms that CEO Jonathan Greenblatt backed out of Israeli antisemitism conference
19 Mar
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), withdrew from an Israeli government-organized antisemitism conference due to concerns over the ...
19 Mar
JTA
Gal Gadot unveils star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming first Israeli actor honored there
19 Mar
Gal Gadot, the acclaimed Israeli actress best known for her role as Wonder Woman, has made history by becoming the first Israeli actor to receive a star on t...
19 Mar
JTA
University of Amsterdam ends student exchange with Hebrew U, saying it’s complicit with Israeli military
18 Mar
The University of Amsterdam has halted its student exchange program with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, citing the latter's alleged complicity with Isra...
18 Mar
JTA
These NY Jews on the left and right agree: They’re fed up with Chuck Schumer
18 Mar
Senator Chuck Schumer's book launch events, intended to promote his work "Antisemitism in America: A Warning," have been canceled following criticism from Je...
18 Mar
JTA
Ceasefire ends as Israeli bombs strike Gaza
18 Mar
Tensions between Israel and Hamas have reignited as Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on Gaza, ending a two-month ceasefire. The strikes were prompted by...
18 Mar
JTA
US Justice Department announces ‘JTF 10-7,’ a task force dedicated to prosecuting Oct. 7 terrorists
17 Mar
The U.S. Justice Department has launched JTF 10-7, a new task force aimed at prosecuting those involved in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Annou...
17 Mar
JTA
Citing Jewish group’s targeting, Cornell grad student files suit against deportations of pro-Palestinian activists
17 Mar
Momodou Taal, a Cornell University grad student, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to deport pro-Palestinian activists, assertin...
17 Mar
JTA
‘Resounding no’ to ‘strongly support’: JTA readers weigh in on Trump’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil
17 Mar
The Trump administration's decision to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a leader in the pro-Palestinian movement, has sparked debate among Jewish communities. Opinions...
17 Mar
JTA
After welcoming far-right politicians, Israel’s antisemitism conference is hemorrhaging speakers
17 Mar
The Israeli government's upcoming conference on combating antisemitism is facing backlash due to the inclusion of far-right European politicians. This has re...
17 Mar
JTA
Jewish coaches lead 4 of 8 top seeds in the NCAA’s March Madness tournaments
17 Mar
As the NCAA March Madness tournaments commence, Jewish coaches are making significant marks with four of them leading top-seeded teams. Bruce Pearl (Auburn),...
17 Mar
JTA
Chuck Schumer: After Oct. 7, US Jews thought, ‘Maybe it could happen here’
17 Mar
Senator Chuck Schumer's recent interview with The New York Times highlights his reflections on antisemitism in America, especially following the unprecedente...
17 Mar
JTA
Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish congresswoman and Middle East peace advocate, dies at 87
16 Mar
Nita Lowey, a prominent Jewish congresswoman and advocate for Middle East peace, has passed away at 87. Serving 32 years in the House of Representatives, Low...
16 Mar
JTA
Joe Rogan hosts Holocaust revisionist Darryl Cooper on his podcast and complains of ‘paranoid’ Jews
14 Mar
Joe Rogan, a prominent podcaster, has raised concerns by hosting Darryl Cooper, a Holocaust revisionist, and Ian Carroll, a conspiracy theorist with antisemi...
14 Mar
JTA
Feds arrest a second Columbia protester, set demands for school to regain funds cut over antisemitism
14 Mar
Tensions have escalated at Columbia University as federal authorities intensify actions against pro-Palestinian protesters following significant demonstratio...
14 Mar
JTA
Miami Beach mayor moves to evict theater operator for showing Oscar-winning ‘No Other Land’
14 Mar
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner is attempting to evict O Cinema from its city-owned location and revoke its funding following the screening of "No Other Land...
14 Mar
JTA
American Jews must not give an inch on free speech — even when words hurt us
14 Mar
Jeff Zeman advocates for the unwavering protection of free speech rights for American Jews, arguing that government actions to suppress protests, even those ...
14 Mar
JTA
Taboonia, a new Israeli Druze restaurant in NYC, is run by a Nova music festival survivor
14 Mar
Raif Rashed, a Druze from northern Israel and survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre, has opened Taboonia, a Druze restaurant, in New York City. Rashed...
14 Mar
JTA
Amichai Chikli invites politicians from European far-right parties to Israel, in a first
14 Mar
Amichai Chikli, Israel's minister of Diaspora affairs, has invited leaders from several European far-right parties to speak at the International Conference o...
14 Mar
JTA
Love Trump or hate him, all Jews should object to his appropriation of ‘Shalom’
14 Mar
Sarah Bunin Benor critiques Donald Trump's misuse of the Hebrew word "shalom," traditionally a greeting meaning peace, to signal aggression or dominance in p...
14 Mar
JTA
Hamas says it would release Edan Alexander and bodies of 4 dual-national hostages
14 Mar
Hamas has announced its willingness to release the last living American hostage, Edan Alexander, held in Gaza, along with the bodies of four dual-national ho...
14 Mar
JTA
At a Jerusalem Purim party for children with disabilities, costumes are inclusive by design
13 Mar
A recent Purim party at the official residence of Israel's president showcased an inspiring initiative that has been ongoing for 10 years, where custom costu...
13 Mar
JTA
TikTok’s Murray Hill Boy lovingly parodies frat boys, finance bros and their Jewish moms
13 Mar
Max Cohen, known to his 200,000 TikTok followers as Murray Hill Boy, is gaining internet fame for his humorous depictions of Jewish culture, particularly thr...
13 Mar
JTA
Is Israel about to make peace with Lebanon? Unprecedented overtures are underway.
13 Mar
Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the U.S. and France, are underway to resolve longstanding border disputes, aiming to pave the way for a ...
13 Mar
JTA
Breaking with recent consensus, Trump makes ‘anti-Semitism’ hyphenated again
13 Mar
Following a general consensus to drop the hyphen in antisemitism, former President Donald Trump has reverted to the hyphenated form, anti-Semitism, in offici...
13 Mar
JTA
John Catsimatidis on Anthony Cumia: ‘He says anything antisemitic, he’s off the network’
13 Mar
John Catsimatidis, owner of WABC, a New York conservative talk radio station, has publicly committed to terminating radio host Anthony Cumia if he makes anti...
13 Mar
JTA
Children in Israel and beyond are dressing as Batman for Purim to honor the slain Bibas brothers
13 Mar
Following the deaths of Ariel and Kfir Bibas, young children who were held captive in Gaza, families globally are honoring them by dressing as Batman for Pur...
13 Mar
JTA
Anthony Cumia, right-wing shock jock with history of antisemitism, gets nationally syndicated show
13 Mar
Anthony Cumia, a controversial radio broadcaster with a history of antisemitic and racist remarks, has received a national syndication deal for his show on N...
13 Mar
JTA
A Jewish guide to the 2025 NYC mayoral candidates
12 Mar
The 2025 NYC mayoral election is pivotal for the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism and political divisions exacerbated by recent conflicts and nation...
12 Mar
JTA
In meeting with Irish leader, Trump disparages Chuck Schumer as ‘not Jewish anymore’
12 Mar
President Donald Trump has come under fire for comments made during a press event with Irish leader Michel Martin, where he disparagingly referred to Senator...
12 Mar