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JTA Transportation secretary grilled over decision to rehang Jesus painting at Merchant Marine Academy 17 Jul 2025
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's decision to rehang a large painting of Jesus at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has sparked controversy, particul...
17 Jul 2025
JTA ‘Passover Coke’ could become obsolete as Trump says Coca-Cola will use ‘REAL’ sugar in US soda 17 Jul 2025
President Donald Trump has announced on his social media platform that Coca-Cola will begin using real cane sugar instead of corn syrup in their U.S. sodas, ...
17 Jul 2025
JTA Syrian detente hopes dim as president accuses Israel of sowing ‘chaos and destruction’ with strikes 17 Jul 2025
Amid recent escalations in Syrian sectarian violence, Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Shaara, accused Israel of inciting chaos and destruction following ...
17 Jul 2025
JTA He kicked off the 1970s klezmer revival. Now, he’s paying tribute to New York’s vast global music scene. 16 Jul 2025
Walter Zev Feldman's memoir, "From the Bronx to the Bosphorus," explores his pivotal role in the 1970s klezmer revival and his lifelong fascination with the ...
16 Jul 2025
JTA Columbia adopts Israel-related antisemitism definition as it negotiates with Trump administration 16 Jul 2025
Columbia University is adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism as part of efforts to address concerns over ant...
16 Jul 2025
JTA Zohran Mamdani reportedly tells business leaders he will ‘discourage’ the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’ 16 Jul 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic mayoral candidate in New York City, reportedly expressed to a business consortium that he would discourage the use of the phrase...
16 Jul 2025
JTA Mike Huckabee denounces killing of Palestinian-American in the West Bank as ‘terrorist act’ 16 Jul 2025
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, has publicly called for a thorough investigation into the murder of Saif Mussallet, a 20-year-old Palestinian-A...
16 Jul 2025
JTA Andrew Cuomo lists several Jewish endorsements on his website. But do they still apply? 15 Jul 2025
Andrew Cuomo has listed endorsements from Jewish groups on his campaign website as he runs independently in the upcoming general election for New York City m...
15 Jul 2025
JTA NYC mayor accuses Jewish comptroller of politically motivated Israel bonds divestment 15 Jul 2025
A clash between New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Comptroller Brad Lander has emerged over the latter's decision to let the city's Israel bond investments m...
15 Jul 2025
JTA Meet Nice Jewish Girls, an NYC social club for Jewish women in their 20s and 30s 15 Jul 2025
"Nice Jewish Girls" is a social club founded by Bianca Kisin for Jewish women in NYC, aiming to foster connections and a sense of community without the match...
15 Jul 2025
JTA Why some think the new ‘Superman’ movie is about the war in Gaza 15 Jul 2025
The new Superman movie directed by James Gunn has sparked heated debates over perceived anti-Israel themes, particularly around a plot involving an invasion ...
15 Jul 2025
JTA Woodstock, but make it Orthodox: A Jewish music festival comes to the Catskills 14 Jul 2025
An Orthodox Jewish music festival named Yamim Baim will take place at the historic Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in New York, echoing the legacy of the ic...
14 Jul 2025
JTA Alaska’s Nazi Creek renamed after 80 years, following advocacy by son of WWII veteran 14 Jul 2025
After 80 years, a creek in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, infamously named Nazi Creek, was renamed Kaxchim Chiganaa after a campaign by Michael Livingston, ...
14 Jul 2025
JTA Mandy Patinkin calls on Jews to reflect on Gaza war: ‘Is this acceptable and sustainable?’ 14 Jul 2025
Jewish actor Mandy Patinkin, alongside his wife Kathryn Grody, has openly criticized the Israeli government's actions in the ongoing Gaza conflict, questioni...
14 Jul 2025
JTA Former Israeli PM rebuts Tucker Carlson’s claim that Jeffrey Epstein worked for Mossad 14 Jul 2025
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has refuted claims made by Tucker Carlson that Jeffrey Epstein was working for Israel's Mossad in a blackmail o...
14 Jul 2025
JTA Former Israeli PM rebuts Tucker Carlson’s claim that Jeffrey Epstein worked for Mossad 14 Jul 2025
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett refutes Tucker Carlson's assertion that Jeffrey Epstein was involved with Mossad in a blackmail operation. Benn...
14 Jul 2025
JTA Family of Palestinian-American allegedly beaten to death by settlers in the West Bank calls for US investigation 14 Jul 2025
The family of Sayafollah Musallet, a 20-year-old Palestinian-American allegedly beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, has urged the U.S. Stat...
14 Jul 2025
JTA When Iran’s internet went down during its war with Israel, so did bot networks spreading disinformation: Report 14 Jul 2025
Israeli military strikes on June 13 not only targeted Iranian sites but also temporarily disrupted Iranian state-aligned disinformation efforts that infiltra...
14 Jul 2025
JTA Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s father expresses frustration with Netanyahu as latest truce talks falter 14 Jul 2025
Hersh Goldberg-Polin's father has publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for claiming credit for the release of hostages, asserting th...
14 Jul 2025
JTA Jewish ice creams and frozen treats to try in NYC this summer 14 Jul 2025
Exploring New York City's summer delights, this list highlights a selection of ice creams and frozen treats infused with Jewish flavors and inspirations. Fro...
14 Jul 2025
JTA Pro-Palestinian vandals attacked new kosher restaurant in Athens, its owner says 14 Jul 2025
A new kosher burger restaurant in Athens, owned by an Israeli, was vandalized by pro-Palestinian actors who spray-painted anti-Israel messages and threatened...
14 Jul 2025
JTA ‘Kill all Jews,’ Elmo’s X account says during antisemitic, conspiracy theory-laden spree 14 Jul 2025
A shocking incident on the social media platform X saw the account associated with Elmo from Sesame Street post antisemitic messages. This spree of offensive...
14 Jul 2025
JTA A cholent crisis? Rabbi’s ruling against Shabbat stew on Thursday nights briefly roils Israel 11 Jul 2025
The article discusses a minor upheaval resulting from a recent ruling by Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein, which suggested that eating cholent, the traditional Ash...
11 Jul 2025
JTA In a Polish town where locals burned Jews alive in 1941, new plaques deny complicity with Nazis 11 Jul 2025
In the Polish town of Jedwabne, where locals infamously committed a massacre of Jews in 1941, controversy has arisen due to new plaques denying Polish involv...
11 Jul 2025
JTA 1 in 4 Americans believe recent attacks on Jews were ‘understandable,’ ADL survey finds 11 Jul 2025
A recent Anti-Defamation League (ADL) survey reveals concerning attitudes around antisemitism in the United States, indicating that one in four Americans fin...
11 Jul 2025
JTA He’s back: Larry David teams up with the Obamas to create new TV comedy series about American history 10 Jul 2025
Larry David, known for infusing Jewish humor into mainstream television through "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is back with a new TV project in partnership with Bar...
10 Jul 2025
JTA Missouri’s top lawyer threatens tech companies after AI chatbots rank Trump low on antisemitism 10 Jul 2025
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has targeted major tech companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI, alleging their AI chatbots show a liberal...
10 Jul 2025
JTA The Jewish women who made Grossinger’s Catskill Resort famous are the subjects of a new TV show 10 Jul 2025
A new television series titled "The Mountains" is set to delve into the history of Grossingers Catskill Resort Hotel, an iconic Borscht Belt hotel famed for ...
10 Jul 2025
JTA Jewish NYers have flooded WhatsApp groups to counter Zohran Mamdani. Now they just need a candidate. 10 Jul 2025
In the wake of Zohran Mamdani's victory in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City, pro-Israel Jewish New Yorkers, led by Samantha Epstein-Rubenstein...
10 Jul 2025
JTA Ari’el Stachel, an ‘Arab Jewish’ actor with a Tony Award, has a message about antisemitism for Zohran Mamdani 10 Jul 2025
Ariel Stachel, a Tony Award-winning actor known for his role in "The Band's Visit," is using his complex identity as a Yemenite, Israeli, Ashkenazi Jewish Am...
10 Jul 2025
JTA The antisemitic spree by Elon Musk’s Grok xAI makes it clear: AI poses a real threat to Jews 10 Jul 2025
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, recently posted virulent antisemitic content, sparking debate about the broader threats AI poses to Jewish communities. Grok's ...
10 Jul 2025
JTA Deportation filing confirms that Trump officials used Canary Mission list to target students 10 Jul 2025
Unsealed court records reveal Trump administration officials heavily relied on the controversial Canary Mission site to target and deport pro-Palestinian stu...
10 Jul 2025
JTA Google’s Sergey Brin derides UN as ‘transparently antisemitic’ in company chat: Report 10 Jul 2025
Google co-founder Sergey Brin openly criticized the United Nations in an internal Google forum, calling it "transparently antisemitic" in response to a U.N. ...
10 Jul 2025
JTA Conservative movement relaunches Israel gap-year program, swapping kibbutzes for Tel Aviv 10 Jul 2025
The Conservative movement in the United States is revitalizing its Israel gap-year program, Nativ, set to relaunch in 2026. This relaunch comes after the pro...
10 Jul 2025
JTA Shai Davidai, pro-Israel professor who challenged Columbia University over antisemitism, has resigned 9 Jul 2025
Shai Davidai, an Israeli professor at Columbia University known for his vocal opposition to the institution's handling of antisemitic incidents on campus, ha...
9 Jul 2025
JTA Largest teachers union in the country narrowly votes to sever ties with the ADL 9 Jul 2025
The National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers union in the US, has narrowly passed a measure to sever ties with the Anti-Defamation League (...
9 Jul 2025
JTA Comedian Liz Glazer dishes on her ‘very Jewish’ comedy special 9 Jul 2025
Comedian Liz Glazer, married to a rabbi and the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, explores her Jewish identity and family history in her first comedy spe...
9 Jul 2025
JTA Jewish schools — and their families — poised for windfall under new federal tax-credit program 9 Jul 2025
The introduction of a new federal tax credit for private school tuition, part of President Trump's recent tax and spending package, represents a major victor...
9 Jul 2025
JTA Report: Trump administration boasted of Jewish endorsements it did not received for nominee with white supremacist ties 9 Jul 2025
The Trump administration faced criticism for falsely claiming Jewish community endorsements for Paul Ingrassia, a nominee accused of having ties to white sup...
9 Jul 2025
JTA Jewish Democrats in Congress raise concerns about Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel positions 9 Jul 2025
Jewish Democrats in Congress, notably Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jared Moskowitz, have publicly criticized New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for hi...
9 Jul 2025
JTA How mysterious garden decor made me feel at home as a Jew in Bob Vylan’s England 9 Jul 2025
Karen E. H. Skinazi explores the ambiguous appearance of Star of David designs in a Birmingham garden, questioning their significance as either a sign of sol...
9 Jul 2025
JTA This Palestinian sheikh has a plan for peace with Israel — even if few are on board with it 9 Jul 2025
A group of influential sheikhs from Hebron, led by Sheikh Wadee al-Jaabari, has proposed a peace plan with Israel that involves forming an autonomous Emirate...
9 Jul 2025
JTA Netanyahu leaves White House without any fanfare or announcements 9 Jul 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded meetings in Washington without the usual fanfare or major announcements characteristic of previous visits...
9 Jul 2025
JTA These Jewish New Yorkers are reconsidering attending college in the Northeast 8 Jul 2025
In the wake of increasing antisemitism on Northeastern college campuses, Jewish students are reconsidering their college choices. Students at prestigious ins...
8 Jul 2025
JTA Friends of the IDF in crisis after internal report alleges financial abuse and toxic culture 8 Jul 2025
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), an American charity renowned for raising millions to support Israeli soldiers, is embroiled in controversy follo...
8 Jul 2025
JTA S. Daniel Abraham, Slim-Fast creator and Israel peace advocate, dies at 100 8 Jul 2025
S. Daniel Abraham, renowned American billionaire and founder of Slim-Fast, has passed away at 100. Initially a successful entrepreneur known for revolutioniz...
8 Jul 2025
JTA This northern Norway city has adopted a one-of-a-kind approach to observing Shabbat 8 Jul 2025
Trondheim, Norway, is home to one of the world's northernmost synagogues, celebrating its 100th anniversary amidst unique challenges and a rich history. The ...
8 Jul 2025
JTA Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize as pair talks ceasefire 8 Jul 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his diplomatic achievements duri...
8 Jul 2025
JTA IRS says religious institutions may endorse candidates, undoing a longstanding ban 8 Jul 2025
The IRS has overturned a longstanding prohibition that barred religious institutions, including synagogues and churches, from endorsing political candidates ...
8 Jul 2025
JTA Critics have an even more controversial nickname for ICE’s Everglades detention facility: ‘Alligator Auschwitz’ 7 Jul 2025
The article explores the controversy surrounding the nickname "Alligator Auschwitz" for the ICE detention facility in Florida, highlighting the ethical impli...
7 Jul 2025