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JTA Following uproar, IDF cantor to perform at Amsterdam Hanukkah concert after all — but not for everyone 14 Nov
The IDF's chief cantor will perform in Amsterdam's Royal Concert Hall for Hanukkah, following a contentious debate that highlights the deep divides within th...
14 Nov
JTA British university bars academic who repeated antisemitic libels in lecture to pro-Palestinian student group 14 Nov
University College London (UCL) has barred Samar Maqusi, an academic who repeated antisemitic conspiracy theories such as the blood libel, during a lecture t...
14 Nov
JTA Prominent Holocaust survivors die, including the ‘librarian of Auschwitz’ and the last Warsaw Ghetto fighter 13 Nov
Several prominent Holocaust survivors, representing the dwindling number of eyewitness voices to the atrocities, have recently passed away, marking the end o...
13 Nov
JTA I glimpsed the violence facing West Bank Palestinians every day. American Jews who care about Israel must act. 13 Nov
Rabbi Sarah Reines shares her harrowing experience in the West Bank, where she and other American Jewish clergy witnessed the daily violence faced by Palesti...
13 Nov
JTA Marco Rubio warns that violence in the West Bank could threaten Gaza truce 13 Nov
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern that escalating violence in the West Bank, particularly increased attacks by Israeli settlers on Palest...
13 Nov
JTA Groundbreaking analysis of Hitler’s DNA shows no Jewish ancestry — but finds a genetic disorder 12 Nov
An analysis of Adolf Hitler's DNA reveals that he had no Jewish ancestry, countering long-standing claims to the contrary. The groundbreaking study, highligh...
12 Nov
JTA NYC’s yeshivas can offer a well-rounded education. Will Mayor Mamdani help them get there? 12 Nov
The article discusses the educational challenges faced by Hasidic and haredi yeshivas in New York City, where many schools provide insufficient secular educa...
12 Nov
JTA An immersive dinner takes a culinary journey through the Jewish Diaspora 12 Nov
Dima and Yuliia Lytvynenko, former restaurant owners from Odessa, fled Ukraine due to war and have settled in New York City with their beef jerky business, P...
12 Nov
JTA Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s ‘100% half Jewish’ grandson, is running for Jerry Nadler’s seat in Congress 12 Nov
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy and son of Jewish artist Edwin Schlossberg, has announced his candidacy for the 12th Congressional Di...
12 Nov
JTA First-ever empirical study of US rabbinate finds ‘shortage’ is more about fit than numbers 12 Nov
The first comprehensive empirical study of the American rabbinate by the Atra Center for Rabbinic Innovation reveals that the perceived shortage of rabbis is...
12 Nov
JTA Trump formally requests pardon in Israeli legal system for Benjamin Netanyahu 12 Nov
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has officially called for a pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he describes as a staunch ally duri...
12 Nov
JTA NYC voters elected a BDS mayor. Voters in my city went much farther. 12 Nov
Brian Sokol reflects on the shift in perception and action towards Zionism and anti-Zionist measures in Somerville, Massachusetts. Once a non-controversial s...
12 Nov
JTA Progressive Jewish groups say ADL’s ‘Mamdani Monitor’ is ‘Islamophobic and racist’ 11 Nov
A coalition of progressive Jewish organizations has criticized the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Mamdani Monitor as Islamophobic and racist, targeting New Y...
11 Nov
JTA Roswell, New Mexico, is rife with UFOs, scorpions and conspiracy theories — but few Jews 11 Nov
Nestled in the dusty expanse of New Mexico, Roswell is infamous for the 1947 UFO incident, a saga sustained by the efforts of Jewish nuclear physicist Stanto...
11 Nov
JTA Vatican investigates Swiss Guard for alleged spitting gesture at Jewish women 11 Nov
The Vatican is investigating a Swiss Guard accused of making an antisemitic gesture towards two Jewish women attending a conference marking the 60th annivers...
11 Nov
JTA Hootenanny will bring Jewish camp song and spirit to Manhattan temple at Nov. 13 event 10 Nov
Celebrating the joyful spirit of Jewish summer camps, a special musical hootenanny will be held on November 13 at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Manhattan. Or...
10 Nov
JTA Jewish and Muslim comedians team up to turn tension into titters 10 Nov
In an effort to foster unity and understanding across religious divides, Comedy for Peace brings together Jewish, Muslim, and Christian comedians for interfa...
10 Nov
JTA Texas man charged with making antisemitic death threats to Jewish conservative pundits 10 Nov
The article reports on the arrest of Nicholas Lyn Ray, a Texas resident charged with making antisemitic death threats against several Jewish conservative fig...
10 Nov
JTA The immigrant New Yorkers beloved by Zohran Mamdani all feel warmth for their homelands. Why can’t Jews? 10 Nov
Rabbi Joe Schwartz reflects on the multicultural identity of New York City and the emotional bonds immigrants maintain with their countries of origin, using ...
10 Nov
JTA Cornell inks $60M deal with Trump administration to resolve antisemitism claims 10 Nov
Cornell University has agreed to a $60 million settlement with the Trump administration to resolve federal investigations into antisemitism claims and unfree...
10 Nov
JTA BBC execs resign amid scandal over Trump interview edit and Gaza war coverage 10 Nov
BBC's leadership, including Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness, resigned following accusations of editorial bias. These claims emerge...
10 Nov
JTA Hamas returns remains of hostage held for 11 years as attention deepens around postwar planning 10 Nov
The recent repatriation of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin's remains by Hamas marks a pivotal moment in the complex postwar dynamics of Gaza. As Hamas complies ...
10 Nov
JTA One lesson of NYC’s mayoral election: Rabbis’ political endorsements come with a cost 7 Nov
In the wake of New York City's mayoral election, Aaron Dorfman reflects on the implications of rabbis making political endorsements. Highlighting the lessons...
7 Nov
JTA Rep. Elise Stefanik, self-styled protector of Jews on the right, announces run for New York Governor 7 Nov
Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, has entered the gubernatorial race aiming to challenge incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul, leveraging her profi...
7 Nov
JTA From Texas to Tel Aviv, invitations go out to Jews fleeing ‘Mamdani’s New York’ 7 Nov
Following Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City's mayor, several figures, including Israeli officials and community leaders across the U.S., have encour...
7 Nov
JTA Jewish Iranian-American sentenced to prison in Iran for visiting Israel 13 years ago 7 Nov
Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Jewish Iranian-American from Long Island, has been sentenced to two years in Iran's Evin prison for visiting Israel 13 years ag...
7 Nov
JTA In Indiana, a vaunted Jewish studies program is upended by red-state politics over Israel and speech 7 Nov
Indiana University's renowned Borns Jewish Studies Program is embroiled in controversy following a sudden leadership change. The newly appointed interim dire...
7 Nov
JTA 4 arrested after protesters set off smoke bombs at Paris performance of Israel Philharmonic 7 Nov
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
JTA Ye meets with Orthodox celebrity rabbi, says he wants to ‘make amends’ after antisemitic outbursts 6 Nov
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
JTA Shifka, a new pita shop on the Bowery, aims to be the Chipotle of Israeli cuisine 6 Nov
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
JTA Kazakhstan set to join Abraham Accords as Trump seeks to reinvigorate initiative 6 Nov
Kazakhstan is anticipated to join the Abraham Accords, a diplomatic initiative linking Israel with various Arab and Muslim-majority states, during President ...
6 Nov
JTA This mixed Jewish-Arab school in Ramle seeks to model a blueprint for Israel’s future 6 Nov
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
JTA Conversion isn’t a solo act. So why is the rabbi in ‘Nobody Wants This’ acting alone? 6 Nov
"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
JTA They rallied rabbis against Mamdani’s anti-Zionism. What does The Jewish Majority do next? 6 Nov
The article addresses the response of Jonathan Schulman and his organization, The Jewish Majority, to the controversial political climate surrounding the ele...
6 Nov
JTA ADL launches ‘Mamdani monitor’ as Jewish groups retool for post-election advocacy 5 Nov
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
JTA Mamdani condemns swastika graffiti at Brooklyn yeshiva as ‘disgusting and heartbreaking’ 5 Nov
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
JTA Heritage Foundation staff confront president over antisemitism, defense of Tucker Carlson 5 Nov
The Heritage Foundation is facing internal turmoil after its president, Kevin Roberts, refused to distance the organization from Tucker Carlson following Car...
5 Nov
JTA As Mamdani’s victory reverberates beyond NYC, Jews must choose solidarity over shock 5 Nov
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
JTA ‘Jewish safety’ isn’t one thing. Let’s stop reducing 1 million New Yorkers to a single concern. 5 Nov
Jewish New Yorkers, numbering about a million, are often essentialized into a singular concern—safety—especially during political campaigns, which neglects t...
5 Nov
JTA Yesh Atid quits World Zionist Organization, citing corruption and political cronyism 5 Nov
Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid announced the withdrawal of his party from the World Zionist Organization, citing systemic corruption and nepotism, particularly ...
5 Nov
JTA A kosher community fridge in Chicago’s Jewish suburbs arrives amid rising food insecurity 5 Nov
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
JTA Mamdani wins 33% of the Jewish vote in NYC, compared to 63% for Cuomo, exit poll shows 5 Nov
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
JTA Controversial Israeli film ‘The Sea’ makes its North American premiere in NYC 5 Nov
"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
JTA Mamdani’s progressive Jewish supporters are jubilant as they gain an ally in City Hall 5 Nov
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
JTA In a first, a ballot initiative to divest from Israel has won at the ballot box, in Somerville, Mass. 5 Nov
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
JTA In NJ governor’s race, Mikie Sherrill fends off GOP candidate whose aide spurned ‘money from Jews’ 5 Nov
In the New Jersey gubernatorial race, Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill successfully defeated GOP candidate Jack Ciattarelli despite a controversy involving ...
5 Nov
JTA Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor of New York City, in decisive end to race that polarized Jewish voters 5 Nov
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
JTA This Reform rabbi is one of 456 competitors on Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ 4 Nov
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
JTA Arizona man sentenced to 4 years in prison for antisemitic threats to Jewish NYC hotel owner 4 Nov
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
JTA Trump takes aim at Jews who vote for Zohran Mamdani, calling them ‘stupid’ 4 Nov
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