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JTA Jewish leaders lament ‘woefully inadequate’ sentence after California man pleads guilty in death of pro-Israel protester 7 May
Jewish leaders express strong disapproval of a plea deal granted to Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji, the man guilty of causing the death of Jewish protester Paul Ke...
7 May
JTA AI Holocaust content is booming. Is it all ‘slop’ — or a solution for fading firsthand memory? 7 May
The article explores the burgeoning use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Holocaust education and remembrance, illustrating both its potential and pitfalls....
7 May
JTA Man charged for two Toronto-area synagogue shootings 7 May
A man has been arrested in connection to two shootings at synagogues in the Toronto area in March, incidents that alarmed the Jewish community. Although no o...
7 May
JTA Potentially carving out left lane, Bores nabs backing of Bernie Sanders-affiliated group in NY-12 7 May
The congressional race for New York's 12th district is heating up as Democratic candidates focus on the nuanced relationship between antisemitism and anti-Zi...
7 May
JTA At Jewish forum, NY-12 candidates wrestle with anti-Zionism and antisemitism 7 May
In a heated forum held at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Democratic candidates for New York's 12th Congressional District debated the intertwined issues of...
7 May
JTA Do Jews have a future in Europe? A historian of antisemitism has her doubts. 7 May
Historian Flora Cassen explores the precarious future of Jewish life in Europe amidst a resurgence of antisemitism in her new book, "Stained Glass: A Reflect...
7 May
JTA British Greens battle antisemitism scandal as Jewish leader Zack Polanski targets historic gains in local elections 7 May
British local elections spotlight the Green Party's rise amid controversies over antisemitism and its Jewish leader, Zack Polanski. An outspoken critic of Is...
7 May
JTA Casey Putsch, candidate who asked Grok to praise Hitler, loses in Ohio GOP primary 7 May
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Casey Putsch, known for his antisemitic rhetoric, lost the Republican primary but garnered 17.5% of the vote, reflecting a stron...
7 May
JTA Yes, I’m worried that giving to Gaza could benefit Hamas. But Zionism today demands hope. 6 May
Rabbi Daniel Greyber expresses his nuanced perspective on supporting humanitarian efforts in Gaza without compromising his Zionist principles. He acknowledge...
6 May
JTA 5 things Jewish women should know about breast cancer 6 May
Jewish women face unique challenges concerning breast cancer, particularly due to the higher prevalence of genetic mutations such as BRCA among Ashkenazi Jew...
6 May
JTA Rutgers cancels graduation speaker over tweet claiming Israelis ‘train dogs to sexually assault prisoners’ 6 May
Rutgers University canceled the commencement speech of alumnus Rami Elghandour at the School of Engineering following backlash over his inflammatory tweet in...
6 May
JTA Israel, US condemn Belgium over planned prosecutions tied to Jewish circumcisions 6 May
Belgium is facing backlash from Israeli and U.S. officials after announcing prosecutions against two Jewish individuals involved in ritual circumcisions, vie...
6 May
JTA Canadian Jewish groups call on government to designate Palestine Action as ‘terrorist entity’ 6 May
Prominent Jewish organizations in Canada have urged the government to designate the activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist entity. This appeal follow...
6 May
JTA Mamdani reiterates support for both right to protest and to enter synagogues after Park East rally redux 6 May
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Park East Synagogue in New York City, opposing a real estate event promoting sales in Israel and the West Ban...
6 May
JTA London’s Metropolitan Police launches new 100-officer unit to protect Jewish communities 6 May
In response to a surge of antisemitic incidents, London's Metropolitan Police has inaugurated a 100-officer Community Protection Team focused on safeguarding...
6 May
JTA ‘Death to the IDF’ protesters return to Park East Synagogue — and this time are kept at bay 6 May
Pro-Palestinian protesters returned to Park East Synagogue in Manhattan during an Israeli immigration event, drawing sharp police response following disturba...
6 May
JTA ADL says antisemitic incidents dropped by a third in 2025, but assaults reached record levels 6 May
The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) latest audit reports a 33% decrease in antisemitic incidents in the U.S. in 2025 compared to 2024, though the number of se...
6 May
JTA The new face of Holocaust denial is harder to spot — and more dangerous 6 May
Menachem Z. Rosensaft addresses the evolving danger of Holocaust denial, illustrated by a New Hampshire legislative incident where Holocaust deniers attempte...
6 May
JTA A best-selling novelist identified a minor character as Israeli. Some fans are canceling their orders. 5 May
Bestselling author Rebecca R.F. Kuang is facing backlash after an advance copy of her upcoming novel, "Taipei Story," identified a minor character as Israeli...
5 May
JTA Synagogues, homes, a school and a Kristallnacht memorial plaque sprayed with swastikas in Queens 5 May
In the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, which has a significant Jewish population, several synagogues, homes, and a Jewish preschool were defaced with sw...
5 May
JTA I’m a Jewish teen. I asked my neighbors what they meant by ‘Free Palestine.’ 5 May
In a piece from the New York Jewish Week's Teen Journalism Fellowship, Asher Gershenoff, a Jewish teenager from Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, explores the meani...
5 May
JTA Pulitzer Prize awarded to Palestinian photographer who captured ‘devastation and starvation in Gaza’ 5 May
Saher Alghorra, a Palestinian photographer working for The New York Times, received the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for photography for his compelling and sensitive ...
5 May
JTA London police investigating fire at another synagogue, amid string of arsons 5 May
In a troubling development for London's Jewish community, a series of arson attacks have been reported, the latest targeting the disused Nelson Street Synago...
5 May
JTA U of Michigan apologizes after faculty chair praises pro-Palestinian students during commencement speech 4 May
The University of Michigan faced controversy after a faculty member praised pro-Palestinian student activists during a commencement speech, alongside honorin...
4 May
JTA Park Slope Food Coop condemns member over ‘Jewish supremacy’ remark 4 May
The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn faces controversy after a member's comment about Jewish supremacism at a community meeting was condemned as antisemitic ...
4 May
JTA No Mets? No problem. NYers get their Jewish Celebration Day in Brooklyn. 4 May
With the recent absence of the New York Mets' Jewish Heritage Night, Brooklyn's minor league affiliate, the Cyclones, filled the void by hosting their Jewish...
4 May
JTA Leon Botstein, Bard College’s pioneering Jewish president, to retire amid Jeffrey Epstein ties 4 May
Leon Botstein, the long-serving Jewish president of Bard College, announced his retirement following a school-commissioned investigation into his connections...
4 May
JTA Mamdani makes appearance with staunchly pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres 4 May
A recent decision by the New School student government to discontinue funding for Hillel chapters at the New School and Baruch College has sparked significan...
4 May
JTA Support for Iran war among ‘connected’ US Jews falls again, poll finds 4 May
Support among connected American Jews for the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran has decreased significantly since the conflict's inception. Initial...
4 May
JTA 40% of Jewish NYC voters rate Zohran Mamdani’s performance as mayor ‘poor,’ poll finds 3 May
In a recent poll by The Jewish Majority, 40% of Jewish voters in New York City rated Mayor Zohran Mamdani's performance as poor, amid rising concerns about a...
3 May
JTA New books by Jewish authors revisit the rules of protest in a polarized era 3 May
In this exploration of new books by Jewish authors on protest and dissent, Andrew Silow-Carroll examines how Jewish historical narratives and wisdom are bein...
3 May
JTA After a Maryland teacher’s death, her 200-piece Judaica collection finds new life in a Jewish museum 1 May
Following the death of Deborah Brodie, a Maryland teacher, her extensive 200-piece collection of Judaica, which she used for teaching Hebrew school students ...
1 May
JTA Mamdani condemns Israel for intercepting latest Gaza flotilla 1 May
The article discusses a recent gathering of pro-Palestinian political figures at a Washington Heights bar, who convened to support Darializa Avila Chevalier'...
1 May
JTA British Green Party candidate posted about killing Zionists from Anne Frank parody account 1 May
The UK's Green Party is embroiled in controversy after several candidates, including Tina Ion, were accused of antisemitic rhetoric. Ion, using a parody acco...
1 May
JTA Rabbis arrested during Jewish-led anti-ICE protest in NYC 1 May
A group of rabbis was arrested during a Jewish-led protest against ICE at a New York City courthouse, highlighting the ongoing Jewish activism in support of ...
1 May
JTA These progressives lost their races. Now they’re backing a new pro-Palestinian contender for Congress in NY. 1 May
Progressive political figures are rallying around Darializa Avila Chevalier, a former Columbia University organizer known for her pro-Palestinian stance, in ...
1 May
JTA Park Slope Food Coop draws outcry after member laments ‘Jewish supremacy’ during meeting 1 May
A meeting at the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn erupted in controversy when a member referred to Jewish supremacism during a discussion over implementing a...
1 May
JTA We want a widely celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month. But should we? 30 Apr
Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath explores the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month in fostering Jewish pride and whether such designated times are necessa...
30 Apr
JTA Attack on Jewish man outside Los Angeles synagogue investigated as hate crime 30 Apr
An investigation is underway after a Jewish man was assaulted near the Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles's Pico-Robertson neighborhood, with the incident b...
30 Apr
JTA Graham Platner, whose Maine Senate run has concerned Jews, becomes presumptive Dem nominee after Janet Mills suspends campaign 30 Apr
Graham Platner, a surprising choice for many, is set to become the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine after opponent Janet Mills suspended her c...
30 Apr
JTA Mamdani ad promoting Rent Guidelines Board features city employee wearing a keffiyeh 30 Apr
In a video promoting Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Rent Guidelines Board initiative, an appearance by Queens deputy borough director Mohamed Alharbi, wearing a keff...
30 Apr
JTA Jewish Theological Seminary ‘breaks mold’ in naming campus innovator Rabbi Mike Uram as next chancellor 30 Apr
Rabbi Mike Uram has been named the new chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), signaling a significant shift for the institution traditionally l...
30 Apr
JTA Police denied Jewish community’s request for more security before Sydney massacre, commission finds 30 Apr
In the midst of high threat alerts, the Sydney Jewish community's request for increased police security for a Hanukkah event was denied, leading to a tragic ...
30 Apr
JTA Jewish man arrested for allegedly firing pellet gun at left-wing activists in Rome 30 Apr
Eitan Bond, a 21-year-old Jewish man in Rome, has been arrested for allegedly shooting a pellet gun at participants of a parade celebrating Italy's Liberatio...
30 Apr
JTA British police pledge 25M pounds for Jewish security in wake of Golders Green stabbing 30 Apr
In the aftermath of a terrorist stabbing in Golders Green that left two men injured and heightened fears within the Jewish community, British authorities hav...
30 Apr
JTA Attack on nun in Jerusalem sparks outcry as tensions with Christians mount in Jerusalem 29 Apr
Growing concerns over religious tensions in Jerusalem were highlighted by the arrest of a man accused of attacking a nun in the Old City. This incident is pa...
29 Apr
JTA House to consider bipartisan resolution condemning Hasan Piker, Candace Owens for antisemitism 29 Apr
A bipartisan resolution introduced by Representatives Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer seeks to condemn leftist streamer Hasan Piker and far-right podcaster C...
29 Apr
JTA Mamdani’s ‘Close Riker’s Czar’ has cited ‘Jewish value system’ for her political action 29 Apr
The article highlights a political race in New York City where Carl Wilson, backed by significant Jewish political figures, triumphed over Lindsey Boylan in ...
29 Apr
JTA A synagogue helped Palestinians raise money for Gaza — and found common ground over falafel 29 Apr
Rabbi Daniel Greyber and Beth El Synagogue in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, broke new ground by supporting a Palestinian-led fundraiser benefiting children in...
29 Apr
JTA Israel just quadrupled its PR budget to $730M. Experts say it won’t work. 29 Apr
Israel is significantly increasing its public diplomacy budget to $730 million, quadrupling its previous allocation, in an effort to combat declining support...
29 Apr