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JTA In Moldova, Jewish life is fueled by descendants of those who fled — and new refugees from Ukraine 9 Sep 2025
In Moldova, Jewish life is revitalized by the descendants of emigrants and recent Ukrainian refugees. Initiatives like Yvette Merzbacher's LivingStones work ...
9 Sep 2025
JTA As more Jews acquire guns, a Jewish security group urges stronger regulations for synagogues 9 Sep 2025
In response to rising antisemitism following Hamas's 2023 attack on Israel, an increasing number of Jews are acquiring firearms for personal protection, lead...
9 Sep 2025
JTA Gaza drama about Hind Rajab wins Grand Jury Prize at Venice Film Festival 8 Sep 2025
The Venice Film Festival awarded the Grand Jury Prize to "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a Palestinian docudrama depicting the tragic death of a young girl in Gaz...
8 Sep 2025
JTA Gael Garcia Bernal, Ayo Edebiri among 1,200 Hollywood stars pledging to boycott Israeli film institutions 8 Sep 2025
A significant number of Hollywood figures, including actors Gael Garcia Bernal and Ayo Edebiri, have signed a pledge refusing to engage with certain Israeli ...
8 Sep 2025
JTA Mamdani backs a permanent end to NYC investment in Israel bonds 8 Sep 2025
New York City mayoral candidate Mamdani has expressed his support for the permanent divestment from Israel bonds, echoing actions taken by current City Compt...
8 Sep 2025
JTA Russ & Daughters celebrates 111 years of Jewish New York history with a new cookbook 8 Sep 2025
Russ & Daughters, an iconic Jewish appetizing institution in New York, celebrates its 111-year history with the release of a new cookbook, "Russ & Daughters:...
8 Sep 2025
JTA Robert Jay Lifton, pioneering scholar of Nazi doctors and Jewish memory, dies at 99 8 Sep 2025
Renowned psychiatrist and scholar Robert Jay Lifton, who passed away at 99, was a pivotal figure in Holocaust and Jewish studies, particularly through his wo...
8 Sep 2025
JTA Why my family is giving up impulse purchases for Rosh Hashanah this year 8 Sep 2025
Erin Beser reflects on her family's decision to forgo impulse purchases during Rosh Hashanah as a tribute to her late mother and a commitment to values over ...
8 Sep 2025
JTA LA Holocaust museum retracts social media post that said, ‘Never again can’t only mean never again for Jews’ 8 Sep 2025
The Los Angeles Holocaust Museum recently faced backlash for an Instagram post suggesting that the phrase "Never Again" should not solely refer to Jewish exp...
8 Sep 2025
JTA 6 shot to death at Jerusalem bus stop in city’s deadliest attack in nearly 2 years 8 Sep 2025
A fatal shooting occurred at a Jerusalem bus stop, resulting in six deaths and multiple injuries, marking the city's most lethal attack in nearly two years. ...
8 Sep 2025
JTA 25 years ago, he wrote the book on ‘Jew vs. Jew.’ Now Samuel Freedman is seeing new and deeper divisions. 7 Sep 2025
Samuel Freedman's landmark book, "Jew vs. Jew," published 25 years ago, captures the internal conflicts within American Jewry, a portrait that remains releva...
7 Sep 2025
JTA Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders talk Gaza war, pro-Palestinian protests at Brooklyn College 7 Sep 2025
In a recent event at Brooklyn College, Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders addressed the repression of pro-Palestinian activism in U.S. universities. M...
7 Sep 2025
JTA Hundreds of scholars call on genocide scholars group to retract declaration of genocide in Gaza 5 Sep 2025
A significant debate has emerged within the field of genocide studies as nearly 200 scholars, including prominent Holocaust and legal experts, call for the I...
5 Sep 2025
JTA Trump says US in ‘deep negotiation’ with Hamas ahead of impending Gaza City takeover 5 Sep 2025
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is in intense negotiations with Hamas concerning Israeli hostages as Israel plans a military takeover of Gaza ...
5 Sep 2025
JTA Eric Adams says he’s staying in NYC mayor’s race, tamping down reports that Trump could make him ambassador to Saudi Arabia 5 Sep 2025
Eric Adams has rejected the rumors linking him to a U.S. ambassadorship to Saudi Arabia, reaffirming his commitment to running for re-election as New York Ci...
5 Sep 2025
JTA World Zionist Congress election results are finalized, with Orthodox and right-wing slates securing majority of US seats 5 Sep 2025
The 2025 World Zionist Congress election results show a significant shift in American Jewish representation, with Orthodox and right-wing slates garnering a ...
5 Sep 2025
JTA David Schaecter, Holocaust survivor who founded Miami Beach memorial and led survivors’ advocacy group, dies at 96 5 Sep 2025
David Schaecter, a Holocaust survivor whose advocacy for other survivors became a pivotal chapter in his life, passed away at the age of 96. He was instrumen...
5 Sep 2025
JTA New crop of High Holidays children’s books take place in Uganda, Hong Kong and a Sephardic home 5 Sep 2025
Penny Schwartz highlights a diverse selection of new children's books for the High Holidays that reflect cultural variety and the themes of renewal and hospi...
5 Sep 2025
JTA Hamas releases video of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Alon Ohel in Gaza City amid Israeli military offensive 5 Sep 2025
In a distressing development amid escalating tensions in Gaza, Hamas has released a video showing hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel being transported t...
5 Sep 2025
JTA Hungarian Jews spark backlash with letter condemning both Gaza war and local Jewish leaders 5 Sep 2025
A group of Hungarian Jews have publicly criticized both the Israeli government and local Jewish leaders, prompting significant backlash within their communit...
5 Sep 2025
JTA Turkish authorities cancel French-Algerian Jewish singer’s concert over his support for Israel 5 Sep 2025
Turkish authorities canceled a concert by French-Algerian Jewish singer Enrico Macias due to his support for Israel, citing intense calls for protests. Macia...
5 Sep 2025
JTA Tatte Café and Bakery, the popular Israeli-inspired chain, is opening in New York 4 Sep 2025
Tatte Caf and Bakery, an Israeli-inspired chain known for its distinctive ambience and Middle Eastern culinary offerings, is expanding into New York City wit...
4 Sep 2025
JTA Northwestern University’s Jewish president resigns amid pressures over handling of campus antisemitism 4 Sep 2025
Michael Schill, the Jewish president of Northwestern University, has stepped down amid controversy over his handling of campus antisemitism and the resulting...
4 Sep 2025
JTA Clock ticking on California’s K-12 antisemitism bill as legislative session nears end 4 Sep 2025
California's legislative session is nearing its end, and lawmakers are under pressure to pass AB 715, a bill aimed at combating antisemitism in K-12 educatio...
4 Sep 2025
JTA Argentine police recover looted painting that was spotted in Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad 4 Sep 2025
Argentinian authorities have successfully retrieved a painting looted by the Nazis, which was part of a property sale by the daughter of a Nazi official who ...
4 Sep 2025
JTA Judge overturns Trump administration’s Harvard funding freeze tied to antisemitism allegations 3 Sep 2025
A federal judge has overturned the Trump administration's decision to freeze over $2.6 billion in federal funding for Harvard University, citing allegations ...
3 Sep 2025
JTA Israeli fashion brand launches campaign about hunger in Gaza: ‘We cannot use food as weapons’ 3 Sep 2025
Israeli fashion brand Comme Il Faut has initiated a controversial campaign highlighting the alleged starvation of civilians in Gaza, featuring prominent Isra...
3 Sep 2025
JTA On Shabbat morning in my Jerusalem synagogue, I began to see our complex world anew 3 Sep 2025
Jon Polin reflects on a Shabbat morning in his Jerusalem synagogue, which serves as a microcosm of the emotional and spiritual complexity of life in Israel. ...
3 Sep 2025
JTA Jewish Studies faculty at U of Oregon rally to protect their jobs from feared budget cuts 3 Sep 2025
Faculty members at the University of Oregon's Jewish Studies program are concerned about potential job losses and program cuts amid the university's $30 mill...
3 Sep 2025
JTA A Sephardic Jewish day school grows on the Upper East Side 3 Sep 2025
The Stanley I. Chera Sephardic Academy of Manhattan, an Orthodox Sephardic Jewish day school located on the Upper East Side, is experiencing significant grow...
3 Sep 2025
JTA My kids found diversity and serious Jewish study at this unique Jewish day school 3 Sep 2025
Jonah Lowenfeld highlights his family's positive experience with the Rodeph Sholom School, Manhattan's only Reform Jewish day school. Despite initially havin...
3 Sep 2025
JTA In Damascus’ former Jewish quarter, optimism about the Syrian Jewish future is hard to muster 3 Sep 2025
The Jewish Quarter of Damascus, once vibrant with a community of nearly 100,000 Jews, now stands nearly empty, with only five Jews remaining, including Badri...
3 Sep 2025
JTA Federal judge reinstates Students for Justice in Palestine at University of Pittsburgh 3 Sep 2025
A federal judge has reinstated the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, overturning a suspension that limited the...
3 Sep 2025
JTA Jim Walden drops out of NYC mayoral race, urging others to unite against Mamdani’s ‘antisemitic obsessions’ 2 Sep 2025
Jim Walden, a New York City mayoral candidate, has suspended his campaign and urged others to unite against frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, whom he accuses of an...
2 Sep 2025
JTA How being a public school student strengthened my Jewish identity 2 Sep 2025
Renata Firestone reflects on how transitioning from a Jewish day school to a diverse public high school in New York enhanced her Jewish identity. While appre...
2 Sep 2025
JTA Trump on Israel: ‘They’re not winning the world of public relations’ 2 Sep 2025
Former President Donald Trump commented on Israel's waning influence in the U.S. Congress, citing the loss of public support due to the ongoing military camp...
2 Sep 2025
JTA Thinking differently to attract Jewish day school leaders to the profession 2 Sep 2025
Jewish day schools are pivotal to the continuity and vitality of Jewish life in North America, serving as centers of education, culture, and community leader...
2 Sep 2025
JTA Belgium will recognize Palestinian statehood at UN meeting, adding to pressure on Israel 2 Sep 2025
Belgium plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, pressuring Israel and Hamas to alter their current stances....
2 Sep 2025
JTA International Association of Genocide Scholars says Israel’s war in Gaza constitutes genocide 2 Sep 2025
A recent resolution by the International Association of Genocide Scholars has labeled Israel's military actions in Gaza as genocide, adding a strong voice to...
2 Sep 2025
JTA Jerry Nadler, Congress’ most senior Jewish member, says he will not seek reelection 2 Sep 2025
Jerrold Nadler, a prominent Jewish congressman from New York and the longest-serving Jewish member of Congress, announced he will not seek reelection, emphas...
2 Sep 2025
JTA Major Jewish groups urge synagogues to seek federal security grants despite Trump’s terms 2 Sep 2025
Six prominent Jewish organizations are urging synagogues to apply for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, despite some reservations regarding the Trump adm...
2 Sep 2025
JTA Where to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City in 2025 1 Sep 2025
The article provides a comprehensive guide to celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in New York City in 2025, outlining various opportunities across diffe...
1 Sep 2025
JTA Sidelined at Pride celebrations, pro-Israel LGBTQ Jews find breathing room in Tel Aviv 29 Aug 2025
In the context of intensified geopolitical tensions, LGBTQ Jews involved in pro-Israel activities find themselves facing increasing alienation within their c...
29 Aug 2025
JTA Marco Rubio says he’s blocking Palestinians from coming to UN meeting where statehood is on the table 29 Aug 2025
Senator Marco Rubio announced the revocation of visas for Palestinian officials, preventing their attendance at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly,...
29 Aug 2025
JTA Ottawa police say knife attack on Jewish woman in her 70s was hate-motivated crime 29 Aug 2025
In Ottawa, a Jewish woman in her 70s was the victim of a hate-motivated knife attack in a grocery store known for its kosher offerings. The suspect, Joseph R...
29 Aug 2025
JTA Body of 2 hostages, including Ilan Weiss, recovered from Gaza, IDF says 29 Aug 2025
The body of Ilan Weiss, who was killed during an attack on Kibbutz Beeri by Hamas on October 7, has been recovered in a joint operation by the IDF and Shin B...
29 Aug 2025
JTA Boulder Israeli hostage march that was firebombed is now relocating amid ongoing harassment 29 Aug 2025
The Boulder chapter of 'Run For Their Lives,' which raises awareness for Israeli hostages held by Hamas, is altering its approach due to persistent threats a...
29 Aug 2025
JTA Half of US voters believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, poll finds 29 Aug 2025
A Quinnipiac poll reveals that 50% of U.S. voters, including a large majority of Democrats, view Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide. This represents a sign...
29 Aug 2025
JTA Half of US voters believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, poll finds 29 Aug 2025
A Quinnipiac poll conducted in late August 2023 reveals a significant shift in American public opinion regarding Israel's military actions in Gaza, with 50% ...
29 Aug 2025
JTA In heated interview, Jewish comedian Adam Friedland confronts Rep. Ritchie Torres over Israel 28 Aug 2025
Jewish comedian Adam Friedland engaged in a passionate and confrontational interview with Representative Ritchie Torres, questioning Torres' unwavering suppo...
28 Aug 2025