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Trump’s Social Security Administration cuts are hurting Holocaust survivors, advocates say
26 Jun 2025
Cuts to the Social Security Administration under the Trump Administration are causing significant challenges for Holocaust survivors receiving Supplemental S...
26 Jun 2025
JTA
Netanyahu stops aid to Gaza, saying Hamas is stealing food
26 Jun 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu temporarily halted aid to northern Gaza, citing concerns over Hamas commandeering supplies intended for civilians. This dec...
26 Jun 2025
JTA
A free Yiddish music sing-along and concert comes to Central Park
26 Jun 2025
New York City's beloved Yiddish cultural event, New York Sings Yiddish, returns to Central Park SummerStage for a vibrant and resilient expression of Jewish ...
26 Jun 2025
JTA
Trump comes to Netanyahu’s defense amid corruption trial: ‘ridiculous Witch Hunt’
26 Jun 2025
Former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly defended Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against ongoing corruption charges, labeling them a politicall...
26 Jun 2025
JTA
Gimme shelter: As sirens wailed, Israelis made the most of life underground
26 Jun 2025
During the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, Israelis sought refuge in various types of shelters, transforming them into temporary communal spaces and...
26 Jun 2025
JTA
As Israel fought Iran, ‘Persian’ Jewish teens in Los Angeles felt a tug on their complex identities
26 Jun 2025
Iranian-Jewish American teens in Los Angeles grapple with their complex identities amid the tensions between Israel and Iran, where their cultural roots and ...
26 Jun 2025
JTA
Brooklyn Nets pick two Jewish players in NBA draft
26 Jun 2025
The Brooklyn Nets made headlines at the latest NBA draft by selecting two Jewish players, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, significantly increasing the number of Je...
26 Jun 2025
JTA
Schumer and Nadler race to endorse Mamdani, in sharp contrast to Jewish establishment worries
25 Jun 2025
Zohran Mamdani's surprise victory in New York's Democratic mayoral primary has stirred concern within the Jewish community due to his pro-Palestinian stance ...
25 Jun 2025
JTA
For Israeli teens, the clash with Iran was the latest chapter in an anxious ‘new reality’
25 Jun 2025
Israeli teens are navigating a turbulent reality marked by ongoing conflicts with Iran, following the earlier Israeli-Hamas wars. Teens like Mark Labaton and...
25 Jun 2025
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‘And now — the hostages’: Families and advocates for the missing want Israel to refocus on their plight
25 Jun 2025
In the aftermath of the Iran-Israel conflict, attention has shifted away from Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, causing distress among their families a...
25 Jun 2025
JTA
Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC is a big boost for the boycott Israel movement
25 Jun 2025
Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary marks a significant moment for the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement, as h...
25 Jun 2025
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‘Obliterated’ or merely delayed? U.S. intelligence casts doubt on extent of damage to Iranian nuclear program
25 Jun 2025
In the aftermath of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the U.S. and Israeli governments claim substantial damage to Iran's nuclear program following recent...
25 Jun 2025
JTA
7 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza, in grim reminder that one war’s end leaves another grinding on
25 Jun 2025
The tragic deaths of seven young Israeli soldiers in Gaza underscore the ongoing hardships faced by Israel, even as other conflicts come to a resolution. Thi...
25 Jun 2025
JTA
Israel critic Zohran Mamdani shocks Andrew Cuomo in NYC Democratic mayoral primary focused on Jewish issues
25 Jun 2025
In a surprising turn of events, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and critic of Israel, has defeated Andrew Cuomo in the New York City Democ...
25 Jun 2025
JTA
‘Climate anxiety’ isn’t a fad. For Jewish teens like me, it’s our inspiration.
24 Jun 2025
Ami Gelman, a participant in JTA's Teen Journalism Fellowship, reflects on their journey as a Jewish teen climate activist, inspired by personal experiences ...
24 Jun 2025
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These New Yorkers were in Israel when the war with Iran began. Here’s how they made it home.
24 Jun 2025
Jewish individuals from New York experienced the harrowing reality of being in Israel when war with Iran broke out, describing their ordeal and eventual retu...
24 Jun 2025
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70 Faces Media wins 18 Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism
24 Jun 2025
70 Faces Media achieved significant recognition at the American Jewish Press Association's annual conference in Pittsburgh by winning 18 Simon Rockower Award...
24 Jun 2025
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Stephen Colbert grills Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander on Israel, antisemitism
24 Jun 2025
In a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, New York mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander shared their perspectives on Israel ...
24 Jun 2025
JTA
Jewish lawmakers press Pete Hegseth over promotion of Pentagon press secretary who posted antisemitic rhetoric
24 Jun 2025
Members of the House Jewish Caucus have expressed strong concern to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the promotion of Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wi...
24 Jun 2025
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Angry Trump accuses Israel and Iran of breaking ceasefire: ‘They don’t know what the f— they’re doing’
24 Jun 2025
President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with both Israel and Iran for breaking a ceasefire he had announced, citing their inability to de-escalate o...
24 Jun 2025
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Maryland man arrested for threats to Philadelphia Jewish museum
24 Jun 2025
A Maryland man, Clift A. Seferlis, has been arrested for sending threatening letters to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelph...
24 Jun 2025
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Trump announces ‘complete and total ceasefire’ between Israel and Iran
23 Jun 2025
President Donald Trump has announced a complete ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran on Truth Social, stating it will take effect in about six hours a...
23 Jun 2025
JTA
Why Israel, rarely a fan of regime change, now contemplates an Iran without ayatollahs
23 Jun 2025
Israel, historically cautious about pursuing regime changes in neighboring states, is reevaluating its stance towards Iran in light of recent escalations. Th...
23 Jun 2025
JTA
At Park Slope Food Coop, a contentious election could lead to Israeli goods boycott
23 Jun 2025
At the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn, a pivotal election is underway that could influence whether the cooperative grocery store's 17,000 members decide to...
23 Jun 2025
JTA
Florida campus roiled after antisemitic student wins law school award for paper defending white supremacy
23 Jun 2025
The University of Florida is facing backlash after Preston Damsky, a law student known for antisemitic and white supremacist views, won a legal writing award...
23 Jun 2025
JTA
Kneecap rapper Mo Chara, facing U.K. terror charges over his pro-Palestinian activism, might soon headline a sold-out U.S. tour
23 Jun 2025
The Irish rap group Kneecap, known for their outspoken pro-Palestinian stance, is caught in a legal and political storm as member Mo Chara faces terrorism ch...
23 Jun 2025
JTA
Democrats and Republicans split on Trump’s unilateral attacks on Iranian nuclear sites
23 Jun 2025
Following President Trump's unilateral decision to attack Iranian nuclear sites, political reactions have split largely along party lines. Republican leaders...
23 Jun 2025
JTA
In first interview since release from federal detention, Mahmoud Khalil says detainment ‘felt like kidnapping’
23 Jun 2025
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian protest leader and former Columbia University student, has spoken out for the first time since his release from a federal d...
23 Jun 2025
JTA
‘MIGA’: Trump floats possibility of ‘regime change’ in Iran following US strikes
23 Jun 2025
President Donald Trump suggested a potential regime change in Iran following recent U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, using the phrase "MAKE IRAN GREAT A...
23 Jun 2025
JTA
Meet the world’s foremost — and perhaps only — collector of Jewish seltzer bottles
23 Jun 2025
Moshe Manies, a collector from Lakewood, New Jersey, has amassed an impressive collection of 250-300 Judaic seltzer bottles, potentially making him the forem...
23 Jun 2025
JTA
Israeli forces retrieve bodies of 3 hostages from Gaza
23 Jun 2025
Israeli forces successfully retrieved the bodies of three hostages from the Gaza Strip: Ofra Keidar, Jonathan Samerano, and Staff Sgt. Shay Levinson, all vic...
23 Jun 2025
JTA
Israel puts civilians on high alert as Iranian leaders vow response to US strikes
22 Jun 2025
Following a U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites, Israel has heightened its civilian alert level, further restricting public gatherings and closing most busi...
22 Jun 2025
JTA
In national address, Trump threatens more attacks on Iran ‘if peace does not come quickly’
22 Jun 2025
In a national address, President Donald Trump declared the U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear sites as a military success, emphasizing that the operation aimed t...
22 Jun 2025
JTA
US bombs 3 sites in Iran, joining Israel’s fight against Iranian nuclear program
22 Jun 2025
The U.S. military has joined Israel in targeting Iran's nuclear program with airstrikes on critical sites including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, marking a si...
22 Jun 2025
JTA
A deadly missile strike turned Tamra into a symbol of anti-Arab racism — and of solidarity across divides
20 Jun 2025
The Iranian missile strike on the Arab-Israeli city of Tamra, which killed four women from the Khatib family, has become a focal point for addressing anti-Ar...
20 Jun 2025
JTA
Man arrested after Jewish Rep. Max Miller reports being run off the road in act of ‘blatant antisemitic violence’
20 Jun 2025
An Ohio man was arrested following accusations of attempting to run Jewish Representative Max Miller off the road in a suspected antisemitic attack. Allegedl...
20 Jun 2025
JTA
Journalist board of Shtetl, news site covering haredi Orthodoxy, resigns after founder renounces mission
20 Jun 2025
A news site dedicated to providing transparency within Haredi Orthodox communities, Shtetl, faces a major upheaval as its board of journalists resigns follow...
20 Jun 2025
JTA
Suspect arrested after mass shooting threat that closed Texas Jewish community center
20 Jun 2025
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at the Barshop Jewish Community Center in San Antonio, Texas, leading to its temporary clo...
20 Jun 2025
JTA
NYPD investigating threats to Zohran Mamdani, including one saying ‘Check your beeper’
20 Jun 2025
NYPD is investigating threats against Zohran Mamdani, a Muslim mayoral candidate in New York, which reference an Israeli tactic used against Hezbollah. The t...
20 Jun 2025
JTA
Trump defers Iran decision and Iran rejects talks as missile attacks continue on Israel
20 Jun 2025
In the ongoing tension between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump has postponed a decision on whether the U.S. will join Israel in military actions agai...
20 Jun 2025
JTA
Edan Alexander, freed from Hamas captivity after 584 days, feted on return home to New Jersey
20 Jun 2025
Edan Alexander, a New Jersey native and Israeli army veteran, was warmly welcomed home after enduring 584 days as a captive in Gaza. His return was celebrate...
20 Jun 2025
JTA
For these New York Jews, neither Cuomo nor Mamdani are on the ballot
19 Jun 2025
In the New York City mayoral primary, Jewish voters like Matt Seinuk and Randi Hoffman are opting for neither former Governor Andrew Cuomo nor State Assembly...
19 Jun 2025
JTA
Iranian missile strikes Israeli hospital as Trump remains coy about whether US will intervene
19 Jun 2025
An Iranian missile strike hit the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel, as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. Fortunately, the hosp...
19 Jun 2025
JTA
Letter from Jaffa: ‘It was the loudest boom I have ever heard’
19 Jun 2025
Deborah Danan's vivid account from Jaffa captures the harrowing reality of living under missile threats in Israel. It details the terrifying moment a missile...
19 Jun 2025
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Once the poster child of the yeshiva reform movement, Naftuli Moster now has regrets
18 Jun 2025
Naftuli Moster, previously a leading critic of haredi yeshivas for their lack of secular education, has publicly reevaluated his stance and approach. Once at...
18 Jun 2025
JTA
Ana Levy-Lyons, a former Unitarian Universalist minister and future rabbi, wants to cure what ails the secular left
18 Jun 2025
Ana Levy-Lyons, a former Unitarian Universalist minister now studying to be a rabbi, critiques the secular left's lack of spiritual and community connections...
18 Jun 2025
JTA
Lawmakers push to block US involvement in Iran as Trump signals willingness to join fight
18 Jun 2025
As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is striving to prevent President Trump from involving the United States in the...
18 Jun 2025
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NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani declines to condemn phrase ‘Globalize the intifada’
18 Jun 2025
Amid his bid for NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani, a state Assembly member and democratic socialist, is under scrutiny for his stance on phrases considered antisemi...
18 Jun 2025
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams puffs cigars with antisemitic streamer Sneako, sparking outcry
17 Jun 2025
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is facing criticism for hosting a cigar-smoking session with the controversial streamer Sneako, known for spreading antisemitic sentimen...
17 Jun 2025
JTA
Brad Lander’s arrest by ICE marks a breakout moment for the Jewish NYC mayoral candidate
17 Jun 2025
Brad Lander, the Jewish NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, was arrested by ICE agents at an immigration court for attempting to block a detention, markin...
17 Jun 2025