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JTA In NYC, Itamar Ben-Gvir says he’s changed — and wants ‘the Trump plan’ in Gaza 24 Apr 2025
Israeli far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, currently Israel's national security minister, visited NYC amid heavy protests to promote controversial policie...
24 Apr 2025
JTA A family memoir is about the search for a Jewish homeland, from Zion to Texas 24 Apr 2025
Rachel Cockerell's debut book, "Melting Point: Family, Memory, and the Search for a Promised Land," explores the migration and identity of Jewish descendants...
24 Apr 2025
JTA At the 100-year mark, Hebrew University’s American friends are looking to capitalize on a unique moment 24 Apr 2025
American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) celebrates its centennial along with Hebrew University of Jerusalem, emphasizing its pivotal role amidst ris...
24 Apr 2025
JTA Trump mandates universities to report foreign funding, a demand of pro-Israel groups 24 Apr 2025
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order mandating that U.S. colleges and universities report all foreign funding. This move aligns with demands ...
24 Apr 2025
JTA Trump administration texts Barnard professors, asking if they are Jewish 24 Apr 2025
Barnard College professors received texts from the Trump administration asking about their Jewish identity as part of an EEOC investigation into alleged disc...
24 Apr 2025
JTA Global antisemitism has declined since peaking in the months after Oct. 7, study says 24 Apr 2025
A recent study from Tel Aviv University's Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry highlights a global decline in antisemitic incidents in 2024, a...
24 Apr 2025
JTA Authorities raid Michigan homes that advocates say belong to pro-Palestinian activists 24 Apr 2025
Federal and state agents in Michigan raided homes in connection with acts of vandalism, which advocates claim targeted pro-Palestinian activists linked to th...
24 Apr 2025
JTA 72% of American Jews disapprove of Donald Trump’s performance so far, poll finds 24 Apr 2025
A recent survey by the Jewish Electorate Institute reveals that 72% of American Jews disapprove of Donald Trump's job performance, reflecting significant dis...
24 Apr 2025
JTA Miami hummus hotspot Motek is heading to NYC 23 Apr 2025
Motek, a rapidly expanding chain of kosher-style Mediterranean restaurants originally from Miami, is set to bring its unique flare to New York City with five...
23 Apr 2025
JTA Only in NY: This Bronx high school has its own Holocaust museum 23 Apr 2025
The Bronx High School of Science, renowned for its distinguished alumni, also houses the unique Stuart S. Elenko Collection Holocaust Museum and Studies Cent...
23 Apr 2025
JTA 10 freed Israeli hostages to participate in March of the Living 23 Apr 2025
In a poignant confluence of past and present, ten freed Israeli hostages will participate in the March of the Living at Auschwitz-Birkenau during Yom Hashoah...
23 Apr 2025
JTA Will the next pope speak Hebrew? A Jewish guide to the cardinals who could succeed Francis 23 Apr 2025
Following the death of Pope Francis, attention turns to the conclave in the Vatican, where a new pope will be elected. Among the frontrunners is Cardinal Pie...
23 Apr 2025
JTA Michigan attorney Michael Kramer, 82, put family and community first 23 Apr 2025
Michael Kramer, a beloved Michigan attorney and philanthropist, passed away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of deep dedication to family and community. A pass...
23 Apr 2025
JTA I’m half-Jewish, but my Jewish life is as full as it gets 23 Apr 2025
Navigating Jewish identity as the child of a Jewish father and non-Jewish mother, Danielle Wolpert shares her journey of embracing Judaism through active par...
23 Apr 2025
JTA Sharon Osbourne calls for Kneecap to lose US visas after anti-Israel Coachella performance 23 Apr 2025
Sharon Osbourne, a Jewish TV personality, has called for the revocation of U.S. visas for the Irish band Kneecap following their anti-Israel performance at C...
23 Apr 2025
JTA Can weight-loss drugs help in cancer treatment? This Jewish organization is on the case 22 Apr 2025
Jewish breast and ovarian cancer organization Sharsheret is addressing the role of GLP-1 receptor agonists, like semaglutides (Ozempic and Wegovy), in cancer...
22 Apr 2025
JTA Major UK Jewish group suspends one of its officers for letter condemning Gaza war 22 Apr 2025
The Board of Deputies of British Jews has suspended and is reviewing a group of its members, including leaders Harriett Goldenberg and Nat Kunin, for signing...
22 Apr 2025
JTA The Francis I knew: a warrior against antisemitism, a sometimes impolitic critic of Israel 22 Apr 2025
Rabbi Noam E. Marans reflects on his interactions with Pope Francis, highlighting his legacy of fostering positive Catholic-Jewish relations, grounded in the...
22 Apr 2025
JTA An Israeli think tank used AI to analyze 4,400 American synagogue sermons. Here’s what it found. 22 Apr 2025
Researchers at the Jewish People Policy Institute used AI technology to study 4,400 sermons from American synagogues, revealing significant insights into the...
22 Apr 2025
JTA This NYC pickle crawl is a very big dill 22 Apr 2025
On a rainy Saturday, Linus Gordon, a Jewish software engineer turned pickle influencer, organized the first-ever NYC Pickle Crawl. Inspired by his viral pick...
22 Apr 2025
JTA ADL says antisemitic incidents rose over 80% on college campuses last year 22 Apr 2025
Antisemitic incidents across the United States reached a new peak in 2024, as reported by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), with a notable 84% surge in such ...
22 Apr 2025
JTA As the last generation of Holocaust survivors ages, advocates call for their testimonies to be heard 22 Apr 2025
As the number of living Holocaust survivors dwindles, a new analysis by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany highlights the urgency of re...
22 Apr 2025
JTA Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus arrests 21 Apr 2025
The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) CEO, Eric Fingerhut, opposed a joint statement by major Jewish groups criticizing the Trump administration's a...
21 Apr 2025
JTA FSU shooting suspect used neo-Nazi imagery on social media, ADL finds 21 Apr 2025
Phoenix Ikner, the suspect in a recent shooting at Florida State University, demonstrated a troubling affinity for neo-Nazi symbolism and rhetoric on his soc...
21 Apr 2025
JTA ‘We have fond and enduring memories’: Jewish groups respond to Pope Francis’ death 21 Apr 2025
Jewish groups worldwide expressed condolences over the death of Pope Francis, reflecting on his efforts to bolster Jewish-Catholic relations. Notable Jewish ...
21 Apr 2025
JTA Pope Francis’ final speech called for ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza war 21 Apr 2025
In his last public address before his death, Pope Francis made a heartfelt appeal for peace in his Easter message, urging a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict...
21 Apr 2025
JTA Pope Francis, who advanced church’s relationships with Jews, dies at 88 21 Apr 2025
Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, played a significant role in advancing Catholic-Jewish relations through dialogue and reconciliation, actively counterin...
21 Apr 2025
JTA Israeli army fires deputy commander after finding ‘operational errors’ in killing of 15 Gazans 21 Apr 2025
An Israeli army deputy commander has been dismissed following an investigation into a tragic incident in Gaza where 15 individuals were killed, including med...
21 Apr 2025
JTA ‘F–k Israel’ message displayed at Coachella music festival and streamed to millions 20 Apr 2025
At Coachella, the Irish band Kneecap projected anti-Israel messages, including accusations of genocide against Israel and criticism of U.S. support. This pro...
20 Apr 2025
JTA Jewish students, alumni decry ‘weaponization of antisemitism’ across country 18 Apr 2025
Jewish students and faculty across several U.S. universities, including Harvard and Brown, are expressing outrage over the Trump administration's threats to ...
18 Apr 2025
JTA How Abraham Lincoln in a kippah wound up making a $250,000 deal on ‘Shark Tank’ 18 Apr 2025
Ari Siegel, a Jewish entrepreneur, attracted attention on Shark Tank by donning an Abraham Lincoln outfit complete with a kippah and kapota to pitch his busi...
18 Apr 2025
JTA Hapoel Tel Aviv nabs a European title, as 2 Jewish stars enter the NBA draft 18 Apr 2025
Hapoel Tel Aviv made history by capturing their first EuroCup basketball title, defeating Gran Canaria, which promotes them to the top-tier EuroLeague, joini...
18 Apr 2025
JTA Eyeing a new opportunity, Jewish settlers are positioning themselves on the Gaza border 18 Apr 2025
In the shadow of the Gaza conflict, Jewish settlers, led by the Nachala Israel Movement, are advancing efforts to re-establish settlements near the Gaza Stri...
18 Apr 2025
JTA Man sentenced to 3 years in prison over antisemitic attack on Munich massacre victim’s grandson 18 Apr 2025
A 24-year-old man in Berlin has been sentenced to three years in prison for an antisemitic attack on Lahav Shapira, the grandson of Amitzur Shapira, an Israe...
18 Apr 2025
JTA Who killed Jesus? It wasn’t the Jews, writes a scholar of Roman law. 18 Apr 2025
The perpetuation of the antisemitic notion that Jews were responsible for the death of Jesus is confronted in a new book by historian Nathanael Andrade. Buil...
18 Apr 2025
JTA 18 questions for D’yan Forest, the world’s oldest female stand-up comedian 18 Apr 2025
Dyan Forest, at 90, is recognized as the world's oldest female stand-up comedian by Guinness World Records. Her performance, "90 Years of Songs and Scandal,"...
18 Apr 2025
JTA Is ‘New Absolute Bagel’ real? A sign stirs fretful optimism on the Upper West Side. 18 Apr 2025
A new sign outside the old Absolute Bagels storefront in Manhattan suggests a revival, much to the delight and skepticism of Upper West Side residents. Howev...
18 Apr 2025
JTA Josh Shapiro recounts arson terror but does not back Schumer’s call for federal hate crime investigation 18 Apr 2025
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently experienced a traumatic incident when an arsonist set fire to the governor's residence shortly after his family's...
18 Apr 2025
JTA Texas Jews split as lawmakers sign off on $1B private school voucher program 17 Apr 2025
Texas Jews are divided over a new $1 billion school voucher program approved by the Texas House of Representatives, which will provide up to $10,000 per stud...
17 Apr 2025
JTA These 16 Jewish businesses are redefining Orchard Street for a new era 17 Apr 2025
Orchard Street in New York City's Lower East Side has long been a focal point for Jewish life. Once a bustling hub of Jewish businesses established by Easter...
17 Apr 2025
JTA El Salvador’s president, Trump’s new deportation partner, has a strange history with Jews and Israel 17 Apr 2025
Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, is a controversial figure with a complex relationship with Jewish and Israeli issues. Despite his Palestinian heritage...
17 Apr 2025
JTA Passover retreats don’t have to be a spiritual and communal exodus 17 Apr 2025
Rabbi Yosie Levine reflects on the growing trend of Passover retreats, where many Jewish families choose to spend the holiday in vacation-like settings inste...
17 Apr 2025
JTA How small-town Jewish teens like me stay connected in the Bible Belt 17 Apr 2025
Emily Florsheim shares her journey of maintaining Jewish identity while relocating among small Bible Belt towns due to her father's job. Amid frequent moves,...
17 Apr 2025
JTA Battling cancer, famed Jewish conductor Michael Tilson Thomas prepares for his last concert 17 Apr 2025
Michael Tilson Thomas, legendary Jewish conductor and music director laureate of the San Francisco Symphony, is set to conduct his last concert at the age of...
17 Apr 2025
JTA Report: Trump scuttled Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities 17 Apr 2025
The report by Philissa Cramer discusses how former President Donald Trump dismissed an Israeli plan for a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, despi...
17 Apr 2025
JTA Elon Musk reportedly asked Ashley St. Clair not to circumcise his Jewish child 16 Apr 2025
Elon Musk, known for his controversial viewpoints, reportedly asked Ashley St. Clair, the Jewish mother of his child, to forego the tradition of circumcision...
16 Apr 2025
JTA ‘Shtisel’ star Sasson Gabay is happy to be back playing a complex haredi Orthodox Jew in ‘Kugel’ 16 Apr 2025
Sasson Gabay, renowned for his role as Nuhem Shtisel in the acclaimed series "Shtisel," returns to portray the character in the prequel series "Kugel." Set i...
16 Apr 2025
JTA My ‘mixed multitude’ Passover seder was a ringing, singing celebration of diversity 16 Apr 2025
Rabbi Sarah Reines shares a vivid account of her diverse Passover seder, highlighting the concept of "erev rav" or mixed multitude from Exodus, symbolizing t...
16 Apr 2025
JTA Alleged Josh Shapiro arsonist believed he was fighting for Palestinians, police say 16 Apr 2025
A recent arson attack targeting Pennsylvania's Jewish governor, Josh Shapiro, has been linked to anti-Israeli sentiment, as the suspect, Cody Balmer, reporte...
16 Apr 2025
JTA Dozens of members of UK’s largest Jewish group sign letter condemning war in Gaza 16 Apr 2025
Members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, comprising about 10% of its deputies, have publicly condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza through a l...
16 Apr 2025