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Florida politicians condemn Miami Young Republican leaders for antisemitic group chat
6 Mar
Young Republican leaders in Miami have come under fire for participating in a group chat filled with antisemitic and racist messages. As GOP party divisions ...
6 Mar
JTA
Zohran Mamdani’s wife liked social media posts praising Oct. 7 ‘resistance’
6 Mar
Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani, sparked controversy by liking social media posts that supported Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel...
6 Mar
JTA
We know how to prevent Jewish clergy from burning out. Why aren’t we doing it?
6 Mar
Laura Stein discusses the growing issue of burnout among Jewish clergy, attributing it to a structural failure in seminary training, which lacks focus on per...
6 Mar
JTA
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of Texas race, clearing way for candidate he called a ‘known neo-Nazi’
6 Mar
Rep. Tony Gonzales's decision to drop out of the Texas 23rd District congressional race, amidst a scandal involving an affair with a staffer who died by suic...
6 Mar
JTA
A suspect in the 1994 bombing of Buenos Aires’ AMIA Jewish center now leads Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
6 Mar
Argentina has renewed its efforts to seek justice for the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people. An arrest...
6 Mar
JTA
4 men arrested in London for allegedly spying on Jewish community for Iran
6 Mar
Four Iranian men, three of whom hold British citizenship, have been arrested in London for allegedly spying on Jewish community sites as part of Iran's longs...
6 Mar
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Trump rebukes Tucker Carlson over Iran war criticism: ‘Tucker has lost his way’
6 Mar
President Donald Trump publicly criticized Tucker Carlson for his stance on the U.S. war with Iran and alleged antisemitic remarks about the Chabad-Lubavitch...
6 Mar
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Tucker Carlson sparks blowback after accusing Chabad of stoking Iran war for religious purposes
6 Mar
Tucker Carlson, a prominent right-wing pundit, sparked controversy after accusing the Chabad-Lubavitch movement of influencing military strikes on Iran with ...
6 Mar
JTA
Man who stabbed Spanish tourist at Berlin Holocaust memorial sentenced to 13 years in prison
5 Mar
A Berlin district court sentenced a Syrian man, Wassim Al M., to 13 years in prison for the attempted murder of a Spanish tourist at the Berlin Holocaust mem...
5 Mar
JTA
Sen. Tim Sheehy forcibly removes anti-war protester who shouted, ‘No one wants to fight for Israel’
5 Mar
During a Senate hearing on military readiness, Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana aided Capitol Police in removing an anti-war protester, Brian McGinnis, ...
5 Mar
JTA
Calling Herzog a ‘disgrace,’ Trump demands immediate pardon for Netanyahu amid Iran war
5 Mar
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for an immediate pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from Israeli President Isaac Herzog, labe...
5 Mar
JTA
My family runs to our safe room when the sirens sound. I try to believe it’s enough.
5 Mar
Life in present-day Israel is marked by frequent air raid sirens, pushing families like Uriel Heilman's to seek shelter in safe rooms mandated by law since 1...
5 Mar
JTA
After chatting with his rabbi, Sid Rosenberg apologizes for calling Mamdani a ‘cockroach’
5 Mar
Radio host Sid Rosenberg issued an apology after derogatorily referring to Mamdani, a New York politician, using a term associated with Nazi dehumanization p...
5 Mar
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A Jewish writers initiative launches its first film: a roommate comedy about a Holocaust survivor and his gay grandson
5 Mar
"Bookends," the first feature produced by the Jewish Writers Institute Screenwriters Lab, is inspired by creator Noam Ash's personal experiences living with ...
5 Mar
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Arson at Jackson synagogue jolts Institute of Southern Jewish Life, but its mission persists
5 Mar
The arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, has disrupted both the synagogue and the adjacent Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Sout...
5 Mar
JTA
Buffeted on the left and the right, these liberal Zionists are holding their ground
5 Mar
In the midst of polarized geopolitical tensions, liberal Zionists like those in J Street find themselves navigating complex ideological landscapes within the...
5 Mar
JTA
Senate rejects effort to rein in Trump’s power to fight Iran alongside Israel
5 Mar
In a significant political development, the U.S. Senate has rejected a Democratic-led proposal to require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional appr...
5 Mar
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Shower, shelter, swipe: Israel’s ‘startup nation’ meets Iran war with a wave of apps
5 Mar
During the ongoing conflict with Iran, Israeli civilians have increasingly relied on smartphones for safety and social interactions. Apps like Home Front Com...
5 Mar
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Gavin Newsom says some ‘appropriately’ call Israel an ‘apartheid state’ while questioning US military aid
5 Mar
California Governor Gavin Newsom has openly criticized the Israeli government, suggesting agreement with those labelling it as an apartheid state and questio...
5 Mar
JTA
Andrea Weiss, trailblazing Reform rabbi who merged scholarship and activism, dies at 60
4 Mar
Rabbi Andrea Weiss was a pioneering figure in the Reform Jewish movement, recognized as the first woman to ordain rabbis in this tradition. Her impactful car...
4 Mar
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Jewish artist expelled from Argentinian street fair after dispute over Palestinian flag: ‘Zionists out’
4 Mar
A Jewish artist named Karina was forced to leave a street fair in Buenos Aires amid aggressive chants from fellow vendors after she requested the removal of ...
4 Mar
JTA
Rep. Dan Goldman facing blowback over wife’s social media posts criticizing pro-Palestinian activists
4 Mar
Rep. Dan Goldman is facing criticism over social media posts by his wife, Corinne Levy Goldman, which attacked Palestinians and pro-Palestinian Jews. Corinne...
4 Mar
JTA
How Germany’s unusual approach to fighting antisemitism is ensnaring Jews who are critical of Israel
4 Mar
Germany's efforts to combat antisemitism have recently attracted criticism for how they handle pro-Palestinian demonstrations, even when led by Jews critical...
4 Mar
JTA
A new war revives some old tropes about Jewish and Israeli influence
4 Mar
Old narratives accusing Israel and Jewish influence of controlling American foreign policy have resurfaced amid a recent U.S.-Israel assault on Iran. These a...
4 Mar
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A war-weary Jerusalem marks Purim one day after the rest of the world, a tradition born in what is now Iran
4 Mar
In the midst of a tense geopolitical climate with Iran and amidst air raid alerts, Jerusalem celebrates Shushan Purim, a day after the global observance of P...
4 Mar
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Public advocate and JCRC tour Upper West Side in hamentashen crawl
4 Mar
New York City's Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and JCRC CEO Mark Treyger celebrated Purim by touring kosher bakeries on the Upper West Side in a hamentashe...
4 Mar
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Israel shoots down Iranian fighter jet; Iranian drone targets Turkey as war enters 5th day
4 Mar
Israel and the U.S. are engaged in an unprecedented military conflict with Iran, now five days old. Israel reported it shot down an Iranian aircraft in Iran'...
4 Mar
JTA
Poland returns 91 Jewish objects to Greece, decades after they were stolen by the Nazis
4 Mar
Poland has returned 91 sacred Jewish artifacts to Greece, which were originally looted by the Nazis from Thessaloniki, a city with a significant Jewish popul...
4 Mar
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Toronto synagogue hit by gunfire hours after Purim event
3 Mar
Temple Emanu-El, a Reform synagogue in Toronto, was targeted by gunfire shortly after hosting a Purim event, with no injuries reported despite 20 shots fired...
3 Mar
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Trump rejects idea that Israel drew US into war with Iran: ‘If anything, I might have forced Israel’s hand’
3 Mar
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump denied accusations that Israel pulled the United States into a conflict with Iran, instead su...
3 Mar
JTA
Man who rammed car into Chabad headquarters ‘identifies as a Jewish person,’ lawyer says
3 Mar
Dan Sohail has been charged with hate crimes, including damaging the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn. While prosecutors allege significant mental h...
3 Mar
JTA
What the late Catherine O’Hara taught me about Purim and laughter
3 Mar
Reflecting on the comedic work of the late Catherine O'Hara, Tori Greene examines how her performances underscore the importance of maintaining cultural and ...
3 Mar
JTA
Berlin groups received $3M to fight antisemitism. What happened to that money?
3 Mar
In Berlin, controversy has erupted over the disbursement of funds intended to combat antisemitism by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany's leading ...
3 Mar
JTA
A bris between missile alerts was the ultimate show of Jewish defiance against a tyrannical enemy
3 Mar
In a poignant display of resilience during a period of conflict, Rabbi Hayim Leiter recounts performing a brit milah amid missile alerts south of Jerusalem. ...
3 Mar
JTA
For Iranian Jews in the US, war brings jubilation, unease and dreams of a future visit
3 Mar
Iranian Jews in the U.S., particularly in Los Angeles, experience a complex mix of emotions amid the Middle East conflict, balancing pride and anxiety. This ...
3 Mar
JTA
Did Israel force Trump into war with Iran? After Marco Rubio suggests so, Israel’s critics erupt.
3 Mar
The debate intensifies regarding whether Israel influenced the U.S.'s decision to engage in military action against Iran, following comments from Secretary o...
3 Mar
JTA
My Jewish grandfather was known as the Nightingale of Iran. Could the country he knew be within reach?
3 Mar
Galeet Dardashti reflects on her grandfather, Younes Dardashti, known as the "Nightingale of Iran," who rose to fame as a Jewish singer in Iran during a time...
3 Mar
JTA
Projecting the Purim story onto this war is appealing. It’s also a dangerous mistake.
3 Mar
Using the Purim story to interpret the current U.S.-Israel war against Iran as a biblical narrative is both appealing and problematic. With Shabbat Zachor co...
3 Mar
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US urges Americans to ‘DEPART NOW’ from Israel and a dozen other Middle Eastern countries
2 Mar
Amid escalating tensions and conflict involving Iran and U.S.-Israeli joint military action, the U.S. State Department has urgently advised American citizens...
2 Mar
JTA
Iran, Israel and Hitler’s gun are all on the ballot in key primaries in Texas and NC on Tuesday
2 Mar
The primary elections in North Carolina and Texas are spotlighting tensions around Israel and Middle East policies. In North Carolina's 4th District, incumbe...
2 Mar
JTA
Jewish educators must go beyond slogans and statements — even when it comes to war with Iran
2 Mar
David Bryfman emphasizes the critical role of Jewish educators in facilitating meaningful discussions about the moral, legal, and ethical implications of pre...
2 Mar
JTA
Death of Iranian leader just before Purim revives Book of Esther parallels
2 Mar
The surprise death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an Israeli airstrike on Shabbat before Purim has drawn numerous parallels to the Book of Esther w...
2 Mar
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Mamdani sparks controversy with his Iran war statement offering solidarity to Iranians but not Israelis
2 Mar
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's recent comments on the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran have triggered significant backlash for expressing solidarity with Iranian New York...
2 Mar
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Hezbollah enters Iran war, firing on Israel’s north, as US officials say more fighting is to come
2 Mar
The conflict between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran has intensified with Hezbollah, an Iranian ally, attacking Israeli territories for the first time sinc...
2 Mar
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Khamenei long obstructed peace for Israel. But his influence was waning before his assassination.
2 Mar
The article details the significant impact that Ayatollah Khomeini and his successor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had on obstructing Israeli peace efforts since ...
2 Mar
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Irish Jews report 143 antisemitic incidents in 6 months through a new reporting system
2 Mar
In the first thorough documentation of antisemitic incidents in Ireland, 143 instances were reported by the Jewish community over six months using a new syst...
2 Mar
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Yet again, Israel’s public shelters become sites of camaraderie amid steep danger
1 Mar
Amidst the backdrop of a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, Israeli bomb shelters have become unique sites of community and resilience. In T...
1 Mar
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3 US soldiers killed in Middle East; 9 Israelis die in direct Iranian missile strike on their shelter
1 Mar
The escalating U.S.-Israel war against Iran has intensified with significant casualties, including nine Israelis killed in a missile strike on a bomb shelter...
1 Mar
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Sirens, shelters and an empty Old City: Jerusalem rattled on the first day of war with Iran
1 Mar
Jerusalem was deserted on Saturday as Israel entered a new war with Iran, following a joint attack by Israel and the United States. The conflict prompted fre...
1 Mar
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader and avowed enemy of Israel, killed in strike on Tehran
28 Feb
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader and a prominent adversary of Israel, was reportedly killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli military strike targeting Te...
28 Feb