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JTA 4 arrested after protesters set off smoke bombs at Paris performance of Israel Philharmonic 7 Nov 2025
During a Paris performance by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, protesters disrupted the event with smoke bombs, leading to chaotic scenes and the temporary...
7 Nov 2025
JTA Ye meets with Orthodox celebrity rabbi, says he wants to ‘make amends’ after antisemitic outbursts 6 Nov 2025
American rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, recently met with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in New York, expressing a desire to make amends for his past antisemit...
6 Nov 2025
JTA Shifka, a new pita shop on the Bowery, aims to be the Chipotle of Israeli cuisine 6 Nov 2025
Shifka, a new Israeli-inspired pita shop on the Bowery, is the creation of the Jewish owners behind Sami & Susu, a well-regarded Mediterranean restaurant. Th...
6 Nov 2025
JTA Kazakhstan set to join Abraham Accords as Trump seeks to reinvigorate initiative 6 Nov 2025
Kazakhstan is anticipated to join the Abraham Accords, a diplomatic initiative linking Israel with various Arab and Muslim-majority states, during President ...
6 Nov 2025
JTA This mixed Jewish-Arab school in Ramle seeks to model a blueprint for Israel’s future 6 Nov 2025
The Yigal Alon Multidisciplinary High School in Ramle stands as a unique model for fostering Jewish-Arab coexistence in Israel. Located in one of the few mix...
6 Nov 2025
JTA Conversion isn’t a solo act. So why is the rabbi in ‘Nobody Wants This’ acting alone? 6 Nov 2025
"Nobody Wants This" on Netflix has triggered debate regarding its portrayal of Jewish women through stereotypes. Despite valid criticism, Rabbi Lisa Rubin ar...
6 Nov 2025
JTA They rallied rabbis against Mamdani’s anti-Zionism. What does The Jewish Majority do next? 6 Nov 2025
The article addresses the response of Jonathan Schulman and his organization, The Jewish Majority, to the controversial political climate surrounding the ele...
6 Nov 2025
JTA ADL launches ‘Mamdani monitor’ as Jewish groups retool for post-election advocacy 5 Nov 2025
Jewish organizations in New York City are adjusting their advocacy strategies following the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor, who has been criticized for ...
5 Nov 2025
JTA Mamdani condemns swastika graffiti at Brooklyn yeshiva as ‘disgusting and heartbreaking’ 5 Nov 2025
In a disheartening act of antisemitism, red swastikas were spray-painted on Magen David Yeshiva in Brooklyn, prompting Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani's condemnat...
5 Nov 2025
JTA Heritage Foundation staff confront president over antisemitism, defense of Tucker Carlson 5 Nov 2025
The Heritage Foundation is facing internal turmoil after its president, Kevin Roberts, refused to distance the organization from Tucker Carlson following Car...
5 Nov 2025
JTA As Mamdani’s victory reverberates beyond NYC, Jews must choose solidarity over shock 5 Nov 2025
The election of Zohran Mamdani as a council member in New York City has triggered significant concern among Jewish communities both locally and nationally. M...
5 Nov 2025
JTA ‘Jewish safety’ isn’t one thing. Let’s stop reducing 1 million New Yorkers to a single concern. 5 Nov 2025
Jewish New Yorkers, numbering about a million, are often essentialized into a singular concern—safety—especially during political campaigns, which neglects t...
5 Nov 2025
JTA Yesh Atid quits World Zionist Organization, citing corruption and political cronyism 5 Nov 2025
Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid announced the withdrawal of his party from the World Zionist Organization, citing systemic corruption and nepotism, particularly ...
5 Nov 2025
JTA A kosher community fridge in Chicago’s Jewish suburbs arrives amid rising food insecurity 5 Nov 2025
A new kosher community fridge named Hersh's Fridge has been set up in Skokie, Illinois, aiming to address food insecurity among kosher-observant families. Th...
5 Nov 2025
JTA Mamdani wins 33% of the Jewish vote in NYC, compared to 63% for Cuomo, exit poll shows 5 Nov 2025
In a surprising turn of events, Zohran Mamdani was elected Mayor of New York City, capturing 33% of the Jewish vote in an election where former governor Andr...
5 Nov 2025
JTA Controversial Israeli film ‘The Sea’ makes its North American premiere in NYC 5 Nov 2025
"The Sea," directed by Israeli filmmaker Shai Carmeli-Pollak, has made its North American debut at NYC's Marlene Meyerson JCC as part of the Other Israel Fil...
5 Nov 2025
JTA Mamdani’s progressive Jewish supporters are jubilant as they gain an ally in City Hall 5 Nov 2025
Zohran Mamdani's recent victory as mayor of New York City has elicited jubilation among his progressive Jewish supporters, particularly those affiliated with...
5 Nov 2025
JTA In a first, a ballot initiative to divest from Israel has won at the ballot box, in Somerville, Mass. 5 Nov 2025
The city of Somerville, Massachusetts, marked a significant moment in U.S. municipal politics by becoming the first to pass a ballot initiative calling for d...
5 Nov 2025
JTA In NJ governor’s race, Mikie Sherrill fends off GOP candidate whose aide spurned ‘money from Jews’ 5 Nov 2025
In the New Jersey gubernatorial race, Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill successfully defeated GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli despite a controversy involving ...
5 Nov 2025
JTA Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor of New York City, in decisive end to race that polarized Jewish voters 5 Nov 2025
Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City's mayor has sent ripples through the city's Jewish community, marking a significant moment in local politics. Mamd...
5 Nov 2025
JTA This Reform rabbi is one of 456 competitors on Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ 4 Nov 2025
Rabbi Jamie Field, initially inspired by similar reality shows, participated in Netflix's "Squid Game: The Challenge," bringing her Jewish values and rabbini...
4 Nov 2025
JTA Arizona man sentenced to 4 years in prison for antisemitic threats to Jewish NYC hotel owner 4 Nov 2025
Donovan Hall of Arizona received a nearly four-year prison sentence for a barrage of antisemitic threats against the Jewish-owned Historic Blue Moon Hotel in...
4 Nov 2025
JTA Trump takes aim at Jews who vote for Zohran Mamdani, calling them ‘stupid’ 4 Nov 2025
President Donald Trump has once again criticized Jewish voters who support Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election, calling them "stupid" in a p...
4 Nov 2025
JTA In NYC, Election Day arrives with all eyes on Jewish voters 4 Nov 2025
In the New York City election, Jewish voters find themselves at the center of a contentious political landscape influenced by Middle Eastern politics. Govern...
4 Nov 2025
JTA Amsterdam’s Royal Concert Hall cancels annual Hanukkah concert, citing singer’s IDF ties 4 Nov 2025
The Royal Concert Hall in Amsterdam decided to cancel its annual Hanukkah concert due to the involvement of Shai Abramson, a singer with ties to the Israeli ...
4 Nov 2025
JTA Jewish exodus underway from Heritage Foundation’s antisemitism initiative over Tucker Carlson 4 Nov 2025
The Heritage Foundation's antisemitism initiative, Project Esther, is in turmoil as seven key members and organizations resign due to the foundation's contro...
4 Nov 2025
JTA Yitzhak Rabin was killed 30 years ago this week. Has the Jewish world forgotten? 3 Nov 2025
The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, which occurred 30 years ago, is fading into historical memory for many, especially those born after the 1980s. Rabin's as...
3 Nov 2025
JTA Hannah Senesh’s example of Jewish pride and sacrifice gains renewed attention in our anxious era 3 Nov 2025
Hannah Senesh, a young Jewish poet and soldier, is experiencing a resurgence of interest through theatrical and literary portrayals, more than 80 years after...
3 Nov 2025
JTA Yad Vashem says it has identified 5 million Holocaust victims: ‘Behind each name is a life that mattered’ 3 Nov 2025
Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial, has successfully identified 5 million Holocaust victims through the use of AI and advanced machine learning techniqu...
3 Nov 2025
JTA Trump calls on Orthodox Jewish voters in NJ to vote for Republican gubernatorial candidate 3 Nov 2025
Former President Donald Trump urged Orthodox Jewish voters in Lakewood, New Jersey, to support Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in the sta...
3 Nov 2025
JTA Harrisburg diocese condemns Auschwitz gates in Catholic school’s Halloween float 3 Nov 2025
A Catholic school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, faced backlash after including a replica of the Auschwitz gates in its Halloween parade. The display featured ...
3 Nov 2025
JTA On Erev Election Day, mayoral candidates make their last pitches to Jewish voters 3 Nov 2025
As the New York City mayoral election approaches, candidates are making last-ditch efforts to connect with Jewish voters. Andrew Cuomo emphasizes his strong ...
3 Nov 2025
JTA Jewish teens see a generational split in their own families over Mamdani 3 Nov 2025
Jewish teens in New York City are experiencing a generational divide in their families due to differing opinions on Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist ca...
3 Nov 2025
JTA Jewish lawyer quits Heritage Foundation’s antisemitism task force over Tucker Carlson defense 3 Nov 2025
Mark Goldfeder, CEO of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, has resigned from the Heritage Foundation's National Task Force to Combat Antisemitism. His decis...
3 Nov 2025
JTA Remains of Omer Neutra, Israeli-American hostage killed on Oct. 7, are returned to Israel 3 Nov 2025
Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023, has finally been returned to Israel for burial. Neutra was one of two Israeli-...
3 Nov 2025
JTA Angela Buchdahl, prominent NYC rabbi, ratchets up criticism of Mamdani — and cautions against Jewish infighting 2 Nov 2025
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, a prominent leader at Manhattan's Central Synagogue, addressed the Jewish community's strife surrounding Zohran Mamdani's mayoral cand...
2 Nov 2025
JTA Maryland kosher pizzeria to furloughed federal workers: You can pay us back later 2 Nov 2025
In response to the financial strain caused by a prolonged federal government shutdown, Ben Yehuda Pizza, a kosher pizzeria in Silver Spring, Maryland, has of...
2 Nov 2025
JTA Rep. Randy Fine denounces Tucker Carlson as ‘most dangerous antisemite in America’ 2 Nov 2025
At the Republican Jewish Coalition convention, Rep. Randy Fine, one of the few Jewish Republican Congress members, publicly denounced Tucker Carlson as a sig...
2 Nov 2025
JTA How Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin find grace in their shattered world 31 Oct 2025
Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin have become prominent embodiments of resilience and hope in the aftermath of their son Hersh's tragic kidnapping and murd...
31 Oct 2025
JTA Netanyahu once decried ‘daylight’ with Washington. Now he’s tolerating Trump’s glare. 31 Oct 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu's approach towards U.S.-Israel relations under Donald Trump's presidency marks a significant shift from his earlier stance during Joe Bide...
31 Oct 2025
JTA The JTA Q&A with Andrew Cuomo: Antisemitism is a ‘deeply personal’ fight 31 Oct 2025
Andrew Cuomo, campaigning in the New York City mayoral race, emphasizes antisemitism as a pivotal issue, underscoring his commitment to the Jewish community ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA The JTA Q&A with Curtis Sliwa: ‘I have a legacy with the Jewish community here’ 31 Oct 2025
Curtis Sliwa, a Republican candidate for New York City mayor, emphasizes his enduring support for the Jewish community, citing his involvement during the Cro...
31 Oct 2025
JTA The JTA Q&A with Zohran Mamdani: ‘I don’t begrudge folks who are skeptical of me’ 31 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a prominent candidate for New York City's mayoral race, addressed the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, discussing his approach to issues affecting ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA These Jews backed Brad Lander in the primary. Are they taking his advice and voting Mamdani? 31 Oct 2025
The New York City mayoral election has become a complex decision for progressive Jewish voters, especially those who supported Brad Lander in the primary and...
31 Oct 2025
JTA Ted Cruz to Jewish Republicans: Antisemitism is ‘an existential crisis in our party’ 31 Oct 2025
At the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual summit in Las Vegas, Senator Ted Cruz highlighted the growing issue of antisemitism within the Republican Party, ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA NYC’s Eric Adams condemns anti-Israel art exhibit: ‘Activism is not an excuse for antisemitism’ 31 Oct 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams strongly condemned an unsanctioned anti-Israel art installation that appeared briefly on Governors Island, labeling it an act ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA Heritage Foundation president stands by Tucker Carlson after host platforms antisemitism 30 Oct 2025
The Heritage Foundation's president, Kevin Roberts, affirmed his support for media personality Tucker Carlson despite Carlson's recent interview with antisem...
30 Oct 2025
JTA Ellison’s Oracle poised to run TikTok, raising hopes for tougher rules against antisemitism 30 Oct 2025
Negotiations concerning the ownership of TikTok's operations in the U.S. could lead to stricter measures against antisemitism on the platform, providing hope...
30 Oct 2025
JTA Freed hostage Alon Ohel plays piano on Israeli sketch comedy show ‘Eretz Nehederet’ 30 Oct 2025
Freed hostage Alon Ohel made an emotional appearance on the Israeli sketch comedy show Eretz Nehederet, showcasing his piano skills that helped keep his spir...
30 Oct 2025
JTA We’re Jews in Zohran Mamdani’s neighborhood. We love New York — but not like this. 30 Oct 2025
The article from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency discusses the tension and concerns among Jewish residents in New York's District 36, represented by Assemblyma...
30 Oct 2025