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JTA Ruth Seymour, public radio pioneer devoted to Jewish culture, dies at 88 26 Dec 2023
Ruth Seymour, a pioneer of public radio and a devoted supporter of Jewish culture, has passed away at the age of 88. As the general manager of the Los Angele...
26 Dec 2023
JTA For teens in the Bible Belt, choosing Judaism takes a leap of faith 26 Dec 2023
This article discusses the increasing number of people converting to Judaism in Oklahoma, particularly in the Jewish community of Temple Bnai Israel in Oklah...
26 Dec 2023
JTA A day after being heckled for his Israel views, Ritchie Torres gets a hero’s welcome at Bronx Jewish school 22 Dec 2023
Ritchie Torres, a Democratic congressman and staunch ally of Israel, received a warm welcome at SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox Jewish school in the Bronx. Th...
22 Dec 2023
JTA What to watch on Christmas? Your Jewish guide to this winter’s biggest movies 22 Dec 2023
This article provides a guide for Jewish viewers looking for movies to watch during the Christmas season. It highlights several movies that have Jewish theme...
22 Dec 2023
JTA UN Security Council adopts resolution urging aid to Gazans, stops short of calling for ceasefire 22 Dec 2023
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution urging the acceleration of assistance to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The resolution calls fo...
22 Dec 2023
JTA 9 classic Jewish New York movies you can stream right now 22 Dec 2023
This article lists nine classic Jewish New York movies that are available to stream. The films explore the experiences of Jewish people in New York City and ...
22 Dec 2023
JTA Prominent LA Conservative synagogue relocates Shabbat services due to planned pro-Palestinian protest 22 Dec 2023
Temple Beth Am, the third-oldest Conservative synagogue in Los Angeles, has decided to relocate its Saturday afternoon Shabbat services due to safety concern...
22 Dec 2023
JTA The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023, from Israel to the NFL 22 Dec 2023
The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023 include a range of achievements in various sports. Highlights include Jacob Steinmetz, an Orthodox Jewish prospect, ...
22 Dec 2023
JTA After Israel plunged into war, these Jews moved there anyway 22 Dec 2023
Despite the ongoing crisis and war in Israel, thousands of Jews from various countries have chosen to move to Israel, also known as making aliyah. Many had a...
22 Dec 2023
JTA Jewish advocates demand policy changes to combat antisemitism at NYC public high schools 22 Dec 2023
Jewish advocates in New York City are calling for policy changes to address the rise of antisemitism in public high schools. Following a Hamas attack on Isra...
22 Dec 2023
JTA This day of communal Kaddish, enacted after the Holocaust, is just right for this moment 22 Dec 2023
The text discusses the significance of the communal day of saying Mourners Kaddish, which falls on the 10th of Tevet. Instituted after the Holocaust, this da...
22 Dec 2023
JTA A historic synagogue creates tension between Egypt’s few remaining Jews and their government 21 Dec 2023
The historic Ben Ezra synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, which recently underwent renovation, has created tension between Egypt's small Jewish community and the gove...
21 Dec 2023
JTA 11 Jewish things to do this Christmas in New York City 21 Dec 2023
The article presents a list of Jewish-themed activities to do in New York City during the Christmas season. These include a Lebanese Jewish cooking class, a ...
21 Dec 2023
JTA A Yiddish rock supergroup will reunite for one Manhattan show on Dec. 25 21 Dec 2023
Influential Yiddish rock band Yiddish Princess is reuniting for a one-night-only show in Manhattan on December 25th. The band, founded in 2006 by vocalist Sa...
21 Dec 2023
JTA A new play tells the true story of a former Hasid who translated the New Testament into Yiddish 21 Dec 2023
"The Gospel According to Chaim" is a new Yiddish-language play based on the true story of Chaim Einspruch, a former Hasidic man who translated the New Testam...
21 Dec 2023
JTA Death toll climbs to 800, IDF regains control of border towns as Hamas attack enters day 3; ‘complete siege’ of Gaza planned 9 Oct 2023
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have regained control of border towns as the surprise attack by Hamas enters its third day. The death toll has reached 800 I...
9 Oct 2023
JTA Economics Nobel awarded to Claudia Goldin for work on women in the labor market 9 Oct 2023
Claudia Goldin, a Jewish scholar at Harvard University, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for her extensive research on gender disparities in the labo...
9 Oct 2023
JTA 4 Argentine Israelis dead, others missing from kibbutzes after Hamas attack 9 Oct 2023
The Jewish community in Argentina is in shock after four Argentine Israelis were killed and others are missing in the Hamas attack on Israel. Argentina, whic...
9 Oct 2023
JTA A peace activist, a soldier, a son: Stories of Americans missing or dead in Hamas invasion begin to emerge 8 Oct 2023
As Israel continues to identify the casualties and missing individuals following the Hamas invasion, stories are emerging of Americans involved in the attack...
8 Oct 2023
JTA Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators face off on Manhattan streets following Hamas attack on Israel 8 Oct 2023
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed in Manhattan following a Hamas attack on Israel that killed 700 people. The rally outside the United Nat...
8 Oct 2023
JTA Was Hamas’ attack the bloodiest day for Jews since the Holocaust? 8 Oct 2023
The recent attack by Hamas on Israel, resulting in a death toll of 700 soldiers and civilians, has led some to describe it as the bloodiest day for Jews sinc...
8 Oct 2023
JTA Umbrella for gap-year programs in Israel says all of its 5,700 participants are safe 8 Oct 2023
Masa Israel Journey, an umbrella organization for gap-year programs in Israel, has stated that all 5,700 of its participants are safe and have been relocated...
8 Oct 2023
JTA Empire State Building, Brandenburg Gate, other landmarks lit in blue and white in solidarity with Israel 8 Oct 2023
Landmarks around the world, such as the Empire State Building in New York City and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, were illuminated in blue and white as a sy...
8 Oct 2023
JTA US tracking reports of Americans killed and abducted in Hamas invasion of Israel 8 Oct 2023
The Biden administration is investigating reports that Americans may be among the casualties in the Hamas invasion of Israel. Secretary of State Antony Blink...
8 Oct 2023
JTA What happened in Israel? The Hamas attack, its grim toll and what’s next, explained 8 Oct 2023
On Saturday, Israel experienced a horrific day of bloodshed, with hundreds of attackers infiltrating Israel from Gaza, killing 600 Israelis, taking hostages,...
8 Oct 2023
JTA Death toll leaps to 700 and 100 hostages remain in Gaza as Hamas attack on Israel enters 2nd day 8 Oct 2023
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza enters its second day, the death toll has risen to 700, with more than 2,200 people wounded. Additionally, 1...
8 Oct 2023
JTA Across the US, Simchat Torah festivities are muted by anxiety about Israel at war 8 Oct 2023
Simchat Torah celebrations in the US were overshadowed by anxiety and sadness due to the ongoing conflict in Israel. Many synagogues and congregations altere...
8 Oct 2023
JTA On a grim Shabbat, Manhattan Jews gather in solidarity with an Israel under attack 7 Oct 2023
Dozens of Jews, Israelis, and other New Yorkers gathered at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for an impromptu support gathering in solidarity with Israel a...
7 Oct 2023
JTA Biden to Israel’s enemies: Don’t take advantage of Hamas attack to hit harder 7 Oct 2023
President Joe Biden has issued a warning to Israel's enemies not to exploit the recent devastating attack by Hamas. Biden stated that this is not a moment fo...
7 Oct 2023
JTA I’m far from the front lines, but like all Israelis, I am feeling Hamas’ attack firsthand 7 Oct 2023
The author, an Israeli resident in the community of Shitim, describes the impact of the recent Hamas attack on Israel. Despite being far from the front lines...
7 Oct 2023
JTA Once Mr. Security, Netanyahu failed to meet Israelis’ most basic security needs. How? 7 Oct 2023
The recent coordinated attack on Israel has raised questions about the colossal failure of military intelligence and the ease with which IDF bases were overr...
7 Oct 2023
JTA ‘It was utter chaos’: Families and survivors describe the horrors of Hamas’ invasion 7 Oct 2023
The article describes the chaos and devastation caused by a surprise attack launched by Hamas on the Gaza border. The attack took place on a Jewish holiday a...
7 Oct 2023
JTA Israeli opposition, pro-democracy protesters press unity in face of attacks from Hamas 7 Oct 2023
In the aftermath of a surprise attack by Hamas, Israeli opposition groups and pro-democracy protesters have expressed solidarity and support for the Israel D...
7 Oct 2023
JTA Biden and Netanyahu speak as world leaders pledge support for Israel after Hamas attack 7 Oct 2023
World leaders, including President Joe Biden, have condemned the recent attacks by Hamas on Israel and pledged their support for the country. The United Stat...
7 Oct 2023
JTA Hundreds of Israelis dead, wounded as Hamas launches major attack; ‘We are at war,’ Netanyahu says 7 Oct 2023
Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in over 600 Israeli deaths and 2,000 wounded. Rockets were fired into Israel, and terrorists infiltrate...
7 Oct 2023
JTA Police in Argentina raid and close Nazi publisher following investigation spurred by Jewish group 14 Sep 2023
Police in Argentina have raided and shut down a publishing house that was distributing Nazi literature online. The man running the publishing house, Pablo Gi...
14 Sep 2023
JTA Mayim Bialik’s guide to embracing the new Jewish year 14 Sep 2023
Actress Mayim Bialik shares her thoughts on the challenges of the past year and offers her guide to embracing the new Jewish year. She recommends unplugging ...
14 Sep 2023
JTA With COVID’s resurgence ahead of the High Holidays, some synagogues are observing strict pandemic guidelines. But for most, it’s ‘business as usual.’ 14 Sep 2023
As the High Holidays approach, synagogues are facing the challenge of COVID-19 once again. While some congregations are observing strict pandemic guidelines ...
14 Sep 2023
JTA Netanyahu to meet with Elon Musk amid tech mogul’s mounting attacks on the ADL 14 Sep 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he will meet with Elon Musk during his upcoming trip to the United States. The meeting with Musk...
14 Sep 2023
JTA Boston Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom, formerly seen as Jewish baseball wunderkind 14 Sep 2023
Chaim Bloom has been fired as the Boston Red Sox's chief baseball officer after a four-year tenure. He was widely regarded as a talented executive, known for...
14 Sep 2023
JTA These queer newlyweds are modeling Jewish joy for LGBTQ youth 14 Sep 2023
Rachael Fried and Henna Warman, a queer couple who recently got married, hosted a sheva brachot, a Jewish celebration, organized by Jewish Queer Youth (JQY)....
14 Sep 2023
JTA Security experts urge Jewish communities to prepare for possible High Holidays bomb threats 14 Sep 2023
As the High Holidays approach, Jewish communities are being urged to prepare for possible bomb threats. Synagogues across the country have implemented extens...
14 Sep 2023
JTA How bathroom graffiti inspired this Jewish comedian and singer 13 Sep 2023
Jewish comedian and musician Caitlin Cook found inspiration in bathroom graffiti, considering it a form of art that breaks down traditional ideas of what art...
13 Sep 2023
JTA Tens of thousands of Jews flock to Uman for Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage despite another year of wartime warnings 13 Sep 2023
Despite warnings from the U.S., Israeli, and Ukrainian governments about the dangers of traveling to Uman, Ukraine for the annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage, t...
13 Sep 2023
JTA How roving rabbis help the few Jews of rural Australia celebrate Rosh Hashanah 13 Sep 2023
The Chabad-Lubavitch movement has been reaching out to Jews living in rural and remote areas of Australia since the 1980s through its Chabad of RARA (Regiona...
13 Sep 2023
JTA Change is hard and threatening. That’s why we need Rosh Hashanah. 13 Sep 2023
The author reflects on their experience as an immigrant and the importance of Rosh Hashanah in navigating change. They discuss their fear of losing their Jew...
13 Sep 2023
JTA At Rosh Hashanah reception, Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris talk about putting antisemitism plan ‘into action’ 13 Sep 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff addressed the threat of antisemitism at a Rosh Hashanah celebration at their residence. Emhoff,...
13 Sep 2023
JTA Meta’s Oversight Board urges improved distinction between hate speech and criticism of hate speech 13 Sep 2023
The Oversight Board of Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has criticized the company for failing to distinguish between hate speech and criticism of ...
13 Sep 2023
JTA BDS resolutions down, ‘anti-Israel events’ up on college campuses last year, ADL tally shows 13 Sep 2023
According to a report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the number of student governments passing resolutions to boycott Israel decreased significantly la...
13 Sep 2023
JTA Lawsuit alleges California school district illegally approved ‘antisemitic’ ethnic studies curriculum 12 Sep 2023
Several Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee, have filed a lawsuit against the Santa Ana Unified School Dist...
12 Sep 2023