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Heavy police presence blocks anti-Israel protest in Brooklyn from reaching Jewish neighborhood
29 Apr 2025
In Brooklyn, intensified police action successfully prevented a large pro-Palestinian protest from entering the Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Crown Heights...
29 Apr 2025
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Trump and Jews: The first 100 days
29 Apr 2025
The article discusses the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency, inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, and its impact on Jewish commu...
29 Apr 2025
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These are the most influential Jews in Trump’s first 100 days
29 Apr 2025
In the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term, Jewish advisors play prominent roles, marking a shift towards a more hardline agenda compared to his fir...
29 Apr 2025
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Nike apologizes for marathon ad using the Holocaust phrase ‘Never Again’
28 Apr 2025
Nike faced criticism after using the phrase "Never Again" in a marathon billboard advertisement, a term strongly associated with Holocaust remembrance. The p...
28 Apr 2025
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I wrote the book on Hitler's first 100 days. Here's how Trump's compare
28 Apr 2025
Peter Fritzsche, a historian specializing in Nazi Germany, contrasts the early actions of President Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler during their respective fir...
28 Apr 2025
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Ohio Applebee’s defaced with antisemitic graffiti reading ‘Jews work here’
28 Apr 2025
In Miamisburg, Ohio, an Applebee's was defaced with antisemitic graffiti, including a swastika and messages such as "F Jews" and "Jews work here," just befor...
28 Apr 2025
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No, Pete Hegseth and Itamar Ben-Gvir don't look alike — but that's where the differences end
28 Apr 2025
Pete Hegseth and Itamar Ben-Gvir, despite distinct appearances, share unsettling similarities in their political roles and approaches. Both figures embody a ...
28 Apr 2025
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Why Zohran Mamdani believes he’ll win over Jewish voters, as Israel critic surges to second behind Cuomo in NYC mayoral race
28 Apr 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate and prominent critic of Israeli policies, is gaining traction despite holding views that may seem unorthodo...
28 Apr 2025
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In ‘The Rehearsal,’ Nathan Fielder fights the removal of his Holocaust fashion episode
28 Apr 2025
Nathan Fielder's docu-comedy "The Rehearsal" revisits his contentious poise on antisemitism through the eyes of Summit Ice, his Holocaust remembrance apparel...
28 Apr 2025
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In ‘The Rehearsal,’ Nathan Fielder fights the removal of his Holocaust fashion episode
28 Apr 2025
Nathan Fielder's latest episode of the HBO docu-comedy series "The Rehearsal" revives the controversy surrounding the removal of his Holocaust fashion episod...
28 Apr 2025
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AJC, USC Shoah Foundation announce partnership to document antisemitism since World War II
28 Apr 2025
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the USC Shoah Foundation have partnered to create a substantial database documenting antisemitism since World War II ...
28 Apr 2025
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In a Haredi Jerusalem neighborhood, doctors' visits are free, but the wait may cost you
27 Apr 2025
Visiting her brother in a Haredi neighborhood in Jerusalem, Miriam Herman shares her experience of navigating the complexities of securing medication as a to...
27 Apr 2025
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Protesters clash in Crown Heights as Ben-Gvir visits Chabad headquarters
27 Apr 2025
An event at the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters in Crown Heights, New York, featuring Itamar Ben-Gvir, a controversial far-right Israeli politician, spar...
27 Apr 2025
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VIDEO: Historian Samuel Kassow shares stories about his family history
27 Apr 2025
Historian Samuel Kassow shares poignant and personal stories about his family's past in a video hosted by the Yiddish Book Center. Kassow delves into his fam...
27 Apr 2025
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I have seen the future of America — in a pastrami sandwich in Queens
26 Apr 2025
In an unexpected culinary crossover, San Wei, a noodle stall in Queens Center Mall, bridges Chinese and Jewish American food traditions by offering a classic...
26 Apr 2025
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Trump wants to honor Hannah Arendt in a 'Garden of American Heroes.' Is this a joke?
26 Apr 2025
Hannah Arendt, the political theorist known for her analysis of totalitarianism, is ironically among those Donald Trump wants to honor in a proposed 'Nationa...
26 Apr 2025
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Gaza and Trump have left the Jewish community at war with itself — and me with a bad case of alienation
26 Apr 2025
Lucinda Rosenfeld's opinion piece explores the deepening rift within the Jewish community concerning Israel's actions in Gaza and the influence of U.S. polit...
26 Apr 2025
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Trump administration restores student visas, but impact on pro-Palestinian protesters is unclear
25 Apr 2025
The Justice Department has reversed its decision to cancel hundreds of student visas, responding to legal challenges and criticism, including from Jewish org...
25 Apr 2025
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In Germany, a Jewish family is reunited with a treasured family object — but also a sense of exile
25 Apr 2025
In recent years, efforts have been made to return looted Jewish silver objects, such as kiddush cups, to their rightful heirs. This includes a 17th-century c...
25 Apr 2025
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Trump's hasty approach to an Iran deal could be a big problem for Israel
25 Apr 2025
President Donald Trump's push for a rapid new nuclear deal with Iran poses significant risks for Israel, as it might lead to a hasty agreement that strengthe...
25 Apr 2025
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Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to a Jewish society at Yale exposed deep rifts between US Jews
25 Apr 2025
Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to speak at a Jewish group near Yale University ignited significant controversy, exposing deep divisions within the American Jewish c...
25 Apr 2025
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On his first trip to Auschwitz, New Jersey governor urges vigilance against rising antisemitism
24 Apr 2025
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, on his first visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, participated in the March of the Living to honor Holocaust Remembrance Day. Amidst...
24 Apr 2025
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Survivors of the Holocaust and Oct. 7 embrace at Auschwitz, marking annual March of the Living
24 Apr 2025
At the annual March of the Living, Holocaust and recent hostage survivors gathered at Auschwitz to commemorate their shared resilience. Participants included...
24 Apr 2025
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Could changes at the FDA call the kosher status of milk into question? Many are asking.
24 Apr 2025
The recent suspension of federal testing of commercially produced milk by the FDA sparked concerns among kosher-observant Jews about its implications for the...
24 Apr 2025
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Long Island synagogue cancels Ben-Gvir talk amid wide tensions over whether to host him
24 Apr 2025
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's right-wing national security minister, experienced mixed reactions during his stateside visit, where several Jewish institutions ca...
24 Apr 2025
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Exclusive: Trump nominee apologizes for praising Nazi sympathizer while awaiting Senate confirmation hearing
24 Apr 2025
Edward Martin, interim U.S. Attorney for D.C., has apologized for previously praising Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, a known Nazi sympathizer. Martin claimed ignora...
24 Apr 2025
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Global antisemitism has declined since Oct. 7, Tel Aviv University says
24 Apr 2025
The article discusses a study from Tel Aviv University revealing a marked decline in antisemitic incidents globally following a peak during late 2023. Althou...
24 Apr 2025
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VIDEO: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising commemoration highlights women ghetto fighters
24 Apr 2025
The annual commemoration of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising at der shteyn in Manhattan's Riverside Park drew nearly 300 participants to honor both the uprising's ...
24 Apr 2025
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Even the Holocaust could not silence the music of these composers
24 Apr 2025
Jeanne Golan, a New York pianist, has dedicated the past 15 years to the 'recovered voices' movement, recording music by composers persecuted by the Nazis. H...
24 Apr 2025
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Einstein or Edison? Jordan or LeBron? A rabbi explains why Jews debate who is greatest
24 Apr 2025
Rabbi Zev Eleff, president of Gratz College and historian of American Jewry, explores the concept of greatness in his new book, "The Greatest of All Time: A ...
24 Apr 2025
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A Holocaust perpetrator was just celebrated on US soil. I think I know why no one objected.
24 Apr 2025
The commemoration of Roman Shukhevych, a known Nazi collaborator responsible for massacres during World War II, by Ukraine's Chicago consulate, highlights on...
24 Apr 2025
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A federal agency survey reportedly asks Barnard employees if they're Jewish
24 Apr 2025
In an effort to combat antisemitism, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sent Barnard College employees a survey asking about their Jewish...
24 Apr 2025
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Columbia staff receive texts asking if they're Jewish, as government hunts antisemitic harassment on campus
24 Apr 2025
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently sent text messages to staff at Columbia University and Barnard College, inquiring whether they ar...
24 Apr 2025
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A Palestinian leader just gave Trump an unprecedented opening to pursue peace
24 Apr 2025
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has made a bold move by publicly condemning Hamas for its role in perpetuating the conflict in Gaza, labeling t...
24 Apr 2025
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NIH bans grants for schools that boycott Israeli companies
23 Apr 2025
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has implemented a new policy barring colleges and universities from receiving research funding if they boycott Israel...
23 Apr 2025
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An elite Jewish society at Yale fractures over its director’s embrace of Itamar Ben-Gvir
23 Apr 2025
Shabtai, a Jewish society at Yale University known for its diverse exchange of ideas, faces internal turmoil after its director, Rabbi Shmully Hecht, announc...
23 Apr 2025
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After outcry, Cornell president cancels pro-Palestinian performer chosen for campus concert
23 Apr 2025
Cornell University canceled R&B singer Kehlani's performance at its Slope Day concert due to backlash from Jewish students and organizations over her previou...
23 Apr 2025
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Tidbits: Dog that disappeared on Oct. 7 is back with its Israeli family
23 Apr 2025
The article shares a heartwarming tidbit about a dog that went missing during the chaos of the October 7 attacks in Israel and has now miraculously been reun...
23 Apr 2025
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How Ukraine became to the far-right what Israel is to the left
23 Apr 2025
In a detailed analysis by Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, the ideological battlegrounds involving Ukraine and Israel are explored, revealing how each country is used...
23 Apr 2025
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In ‘Andor’ season 2, a Wannsee Conference reference, and a new sort of space Jew
23 Apr 2025
Andor's season two premiere delves into deeper historical allegories by drawing explicit parallels with the infamous Wannsee Conference, where the Nazis disc...
23 Apr 2025
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Did this Jewish literary titan have the right idea about Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling after all?
23 Apr 2025
Harold Bloom, a notable Jewish literary critic, originally criticized J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series for its lack of imaginative depth, comparing it unfa...
23 Apr 2025
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The profound Yom HaShoah lesson we desperately need to remember under Trump
23 Apr 2025
Tamar Manasseh reflects on how her childhood experiences of Yom HaShoah taught her the universality of suffering and the importance of empathy in today's pol...
23 Apr 2025
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How Trump's attacks on the university target what has made America great for Jews
23 Apr 2025
Amid rising antisemitism on American campuses and broader societal tensions following the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Trump administration has targeted univer...
23 Apr 2025
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This Jewish New Yorker survived the Holocaust and the Hungarian Revolution, and is still helping others today
22 Apr 2025
Susan Kalev, an 80-year-old Holocaust survivor and social worker in Washington Heights, New York, reflects on her life journey from Budapest to America. Born...
22 Apr 2025
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Trump says he and Netanyahu are ‘on the same side of every issue’ following talks on Iran, tariffs
22 Apr 2025
President Donald Trump announced that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are aligned on issues concerning trade and Iran, following a recent ph...
22 Apr 2025
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California school board members accused of antisemitism during contentious meeting
22 Apr 2025
At a Pajaro Valley Unified School District meeting, two board members made comments perceived as antisemitic, sparking calls for an apology from the Anti-Def...
22 Apr 2025
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Over 100 Chicago-area rabbis and cantors condemn Trump’s campus crackdown
22 Apr 2025
Over 100 Chicago-area rabbis and cantors have publicly condemned the Trump administration's actions on college campuses, highlighting concerns over the misus...
22 Apr 2025
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Will the next pope be good for the Jews?
22 Apr 2025
In the wake of Pope Francis's passing, speculation about his successor's influence on Jewish-Catholic relations is rife. Pope Francis was known for his progr...
22 Apr 2025
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How do you deal with invitations from someone who drives you nuts?
22 Apr 2025
In the Bintel Brief advice column, Beth Harpaz addresses a dilemma involving a couple who constantly face uncomfortable dining scenarios due to one member’s ...
22 Apr 2025
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Our preeminent historian of the Jews is finally ready to confront Auschwitz
22 Apr 2025
Simon Schama, a distinguished Jewish historian, explores the horrors of the Holocaust in the PBS documentary 'Simon Schama: The Holocaust, 80 Years On.' Usin...
22 Apr 2025