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JTA Zohran Mamdani makes his case to Jewish New Yorkers at Congregation Beth Elohim 13 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral frontrunner in New York, faced intense scrutiny and protests during his appearance at Brooklyn's Congregation Beth Elohim. Some Jew...
13 Oct 2025
JTA His son was released from Gaza after 738 days. Ilan Dalal is grateful — and not just to Trump. 12 Oct 2025
After 738 days of captivity by Hamas, the father of recently-released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Ilan Dalal, expresses gratitude not only to former President ...
12 Oct 2025
JTA ‘Dialogue’ isn’t enough to fix what ails campuses. Jewish students like us need more. 12 Oct 2025
Jewish college students Ari and Maya, attending Harvard and McGill respectively, describe the challenges of increased campus polarization, particularly after...
12 Oct 2025
JTA Witkoff weeps and Netanyahu is booed as Israelis rally for hostages, they hope for the last time 12 Oct 2025
In a remarkable display of emotion and solidarity, hundreds of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, hoping for the final time, to advocate for t...
12 Oct 2025
JTA Sarah Hurwitz wants Jews to stop apologizing and start learning 12 Oct 2025
Sarah Hurwitz, a former White House speechwriter, continues her exploration of Jewish identity with her new book, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those ...
12 Oct 2025
JTA Jewish man attacked in Montana by self-proclaimed Nazi on Oct. 7 10 Oct 2025
In Missoula, Montana, a Jewish man with a Star of David tattoo was assaulted by a self-proclaimed Nazi, Michael Cain, on October 7. Cain confronted the victi...
10 Oct 2025
JTA US Jews who revile Trump’s domestic policies say he must be praised for Gaza deal 10 Oct 2025
The article explores the complex reactions of American Jews to former President Donald Trump's diplomatic success in brokering a ceasefire in the Gaza confli...
10 Oct 2025
JTA In Brooklyn, a shared studio empowers Mizrahi women artists 10 Oct 2025
Muse Brooklyn, founded by Lenore Mizrachi-Cohen, is a unique coworking space in Gravesend, Brooklyn, designed specifically for Jewish women artists, particul...
10 Oct 2025
JTA The end of the war in Gaza is bringing tears of joy — and sorrow. How can we handle it all? 10 Oct 2025
Rabbi Elie Kaunfer reflects on the emotional complexities following the anticipated end of the war in Gaza and the return of hostages. Despite relief and joy...
10 Oct 2025
JTA ‘Why do we have to waste a few weeks?’: Satmar rabbi congratulates Mamdani during Williamsburg sukkah hop 10 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, received significant support from the Orthodox Jewish community, particularly the Satmar Has...
10 Oct 2025
JTA Squeezed out in Gaza, PA’s Abbas embraces Israeli peace activists in Ramallah 10 Oct 2025
In a historic meeting, Israeli and Palestinian peace activists gathered with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah to celebrate a recent ...
10 Oct 2025
JTA Trump plans Israel trip as IDF withdrawal in Gaza triggers 72-hour clock for hostage release 10 Oct 2025
President Donald Trump plans to visit Israel soon to mark the recent ceasefire agreement he helped negotiate in the ongoing Gaza conflict. The ceasefire, rat...
10 Oct 2025
JTA Nadler accuses RFK Jr of antisemitism over claim that ‘early’ circumcisions lead to autism 10 Oct 2025
Representative Jerry Nadler accused Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of antisemitism after Kennedy claimed that early circumcisions might contribute to autism due to th...
10 Oct 2025
JTA Zabar’s devoted fans mourn Saul Zabar, who transformed his family’s Jewish grocery into an NYC institution 10 Oct 2025
Saul Zabar, a pivotal figure in New York City's food scene, has passed away at 97, leaving a legacy that transcends culinary boundaries. Under his leadership...
10 Oct 2025
JTA Minneapolis synagogue targeted with antisemitic, pro-Hamas graffiti on Oct. 7 anniversary 9 Oct 2025
On the anniversary of Hamas's attack on Israel, a Minneapolis synagogue, Temple Israel, was vandalized with antisemitic and pro-Hamas graffiti, sparking outr...
9 Oct 2025
JTA In National Book Awards finalist, Jewish trans boy and golem team up to save the world 9 Oct 2025
Kyle Lukoff's novel, "A World Worth Saving," is a National Book Awards finalist in the Young People's Literature category. Targeted at middle-grade readers, ...
9 Oct 2025
JTA Austria may withdraw from hosting Eurovision 2026 if Israel is excluded 9 Oct 2025
Austria may back out of hosting the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is excluded due to mounting boycott pressure tied to the war in Gaza. Several Euro...
9 Oct 2025
JTA California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools, after Newsom signs divisive bill 9 Oct 2025
California has enacted a pioneering measure to combat antisemitism in public schools through the signing of Assembly Bill 715. The law establishes a state Of...
9 Oct 2025
JTA How hostage families responded to learning that a ceasefire deal would return their loved ones 9 Oct 2025
The recent announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has prompted overwhelming joy among families of hostages abducted during the October 202...
9 Oct 2025
JTA Jewish women struggling with early menopause due to cancer treatment find new help 9 Oct 2025
Jewish women undergoing early menopause due to cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or risk-reducing surgeries for BRCA gene mutation carriers, face sever...
9 Oct 2025
JTA László Krasznahorkai, grim Hungarian author whose family hid Jewish roots, wins literature Nobel 9 Oct 2025
Laszlo Krasznahorkai, a renowned Hungarian author whose works embody existential bleakness and stylistic innovation, has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. ...
9 Oct 2025
JTA Donald Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize. Some Israelis and Jews say he should get it. 9 Oct 2025
In the wake of a significant ceasefire deal brokered by Donald Trump aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas conflict, a debate has emerged regarding his potential ...
9 Oct 2025
JTA Mamdani’s Oct. 7 statement draws Israeli rebuke, as anniversary bares divides among NYC mayoral candidates 9 Oct 2025
The commemoration of the second anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel coincides with a stark political divide in New York City's mayoral race, pl...
9 Oct 2025
JTA Deal to release ‘ALL of the hostages’ from Gaza has been struck, Trump announces 9 Oct 2025
Israeli and American officials have announced a significant breakthrough in hostilities as an agreement is reached with Hamas for the release of dozens of Is...
9 Oct 2025
JTA Many smaller NYC congregations rent their space. As real estate prices soar, how do they find a home? 8 Oct 2025
Congregations in Manhattan face the challenge of securing affordable worship spaces due to soaring real estate prices. Rabbi Adam Mintz of Kehilat Rayim Ahuv...
8 Oct 2025
JTA As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated 8 Oct 2025
Slovenia's increasingly pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel policies have left its small Jewish community feeling marginalized and isolated. Amidst a political s...
8 Oct 2025
JTA In Israel, a struggle to reconcile grief and joy as Sukkot and Oct. 7 coincide 8 Oct 2025
Amid the second anniversary of a Hamas attack, Israelis faced the complex task of balancing the joy of Sukkot with the deep grief of remembrance. Official co...
8 Oct 2025
JTA In my small town, ‘that Jewish hut’ has turned Sukkot into a cross-cultural shelter of peace 6 Oct 2025
Rabbi Rachel Isaacs recounts how the small Jewish community in Waterville, Maine, has successfully turned their local Sukkot celebration into a multicultural...
6 Oct 2025
JTA How ‘holding space’ became a post-Oct. 7 mantra of grief and comfort 6 Oct 2025
The term "holding space" has emerged as a powerful expression within Jewish communities, especially post-October 7, when Hamas attacks have left many Jews gr...
6 Oct 2025
JTA NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has a mixed record with Jews. Catch up on it here. 6 Oct 2025
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate in New York City's mayoral race, has a complex relationship with Jewish communities. Acknowledging inspirations from J...
6 Oct 2025
JTA Andrew Cuomo said antisemitism was his ‘most important issue.’ What does his record say? 6 Oct 2025
Andrew Cuomo, while campaigning for New York City's mayoral race, has presented antisemitism as his top issue, aligning his commitment with strong support fo...
6 Oct 2025
JTA Cuomo reignites ‘globalize the intifada’ criticism of Mamdani ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary 6 Oct 2025
As the Oct. 7 anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel approaches, Andrew Cuomo has intensified his criticism of Zohran Mamdani, a pro-Palestinian activist...
6 Oct 2025
JTA In a final interview, Jane Goodall said she wanted to send Netanyahu on a one-way trip to space 6 Oct 2025
In a poignant final interview, Jane Goodall, famed for her primatology and human rights advocacy, expressed her wish to send several polarizing global leader...
6 Oct 2025
JTA When you invite your ancestors into your sukkah, consider bringing their Jewish languages in, too 6 Oct 2025
Sarah Bunin Benor explores inviting ancestors, not only symbolically, but through their languages, into the sukkah during Sukkot in her article. She highligh...
6 Oct 2025
JTA The deadliest act of antisemitism on American soil is remembered in a new exhibit 6 Oct 2025
A new exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York commemorates the deadliest antisemitic attack on American soil, the 2018 shooting at the Tree of L...
6 Oct 2025
JTA Trump shares pictures of Tel Aviv protests as negotiators hunker down on Gaza ceasefire talks 6 Oct 2025
Negotiations continue with urgency as Israeli and Hamas representatives meet in Cairo to discuss a potential ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. This follows ...
6 Oct 2025
JTA 1 in 3 US Jews have taken action amid antisemitism many now see as ‘normal,’ analysis finds 6 Oct 2025
Amid a troubling rise in antisemitic incidents, a significant number of American Jews have taken measures to protect themselves, including installing securit...
6 Oct 2025
JTA 2 years after Oct. 7 shattered them, Israel’s border kibbutzes are drawing new dreamers 5 Oct 2025
Israeli kibbutzim near the Gaza and Lebanese borders are undergoing a revival as part of national efforts to repopulate and rehabilitate these border communi...
5 Oct 2025
JTA NYC synagogue hosts Catholic archbishop and Sandy Koufax jersey to mark 60-year milestones in American Jewish history 5 Oct 2025
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of a New York synagogue surprised his congregation on Yom Kippur by spotlighting significant 60-year milestones in American Jewish hist...
5 Oct 2025
JTA Two years in, some are asking if the war in Gaza is changing Judaism 5 Oct 2025
The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to provoke intense debate among Jews worldwide, not only about military and political strategies but also concerning t...
5 Oct 2025
JTA Israel to spend up to $4.1M to bolster support among Christians in western US, filings show 3 Oct 2025
In response to waning support among U.S. evangelical Christians, Israel is launching a major public relations campaign, specifically targeting Christian comm...
3 Oct 2025
JTA What I saw as a British rabbi after the Manchester synagogue attack punctured Yom Kippur 3 Oct 2025
Rabbi Miriam Lorie reflects on the shocking attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, highlighting the emotional and communal impact of violence en...
3 Oct 2025
JTA U of Maryland student government passes BDS resolution on Yom Kippur 3 Oct 2025
The University of Maryland's Student Government Association passed a BDS resolution calling for boycotts and divestments from companies supporting Israel's a...
3 Oct 2025
JTA Texas school district yanks YA Holocaust novel ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ after using AI to detect ‘DEI content’ 3 Oct 2025
A central Texas school district has controversially removed 'The Devil's Arithmetic,' a Holocaust-themed young adult novel, during a review influenced by a n...
3 Oct 2025
JTA Innovative program at CUNY colleges retools Hillels as social service hubs for students 3 Oct 2025
Facing challenges like food insecurity and mental health strain, Jewish students at CUNY colleges are benefiting from a new initiative transforming campus Hi...
3 Oct 2025
JTA Israel is endangering Diaspora Jews. We need to own up to it — and start demanding change. 3 Oct 2025
Daniel Pipes argues that Israeli actions are increasingly placing Diaspora Jews at risk, with growing antisemitism linked to perceptions of Israeli policies....
3 Oct 2025
JTA 3 suspected Hamas members arrested in Germany for plotting attacks on Jews, Israelis 3 Oct 2025
German police arrested three men suspected of planning attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets in Berlin on behalf of Hamas, coinciding with Yom Kippur. The su...
3 Oct 2025
JTA 13 ways to celebrate Sukkot 2025 in New York City 3 Oct 2025
Sukkot in New York City offers a diverse array of activities that cater to different age groups and interests, reflecting the vibrant Jewish culture of the c...
3 Oct 2025
JTA At least 2 killed in attack outside synagogue in Manchester, England, on Yom Kippur 2 Oct 2025
A tragic incident unfolded on Yom Kippur in Manchester, England, where a terrorist attack targeted Jewish worshippers outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congrega...
2 Oct 2025
JTA DOJ cites law designed to protect abortion clinics in suit against pro-Palestinian synagogue protesters 1 Oct 2025
The U.S. Justice Department has invoked the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, typically used to protect abortion clinics, to sue pro-Palestin...
1 Oct 2025