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3 more New York City yeshivas lose status and funding over secular education standards
20 Mar 2025
Tensions continue to rise as three more New York City yeshivas lose their legal status and public funding due to non-compliance with state secular education ...
20 Mar 2025
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Israeli-American Michigan basketball star Danny Wolf is seeking glory in March Madness — and likely the NBA
20 Mar 2025
Danny Wolf, a standout University of Michigan basketball player, is making headlines in March Madness as a top NCAA contender and prospective NBA first-round...
20 Mar 2025
JTA
Holocaust remembrance pages removed in Pentagon’s DEI purge
20 Mar 2025
The Pentagon's recent directive to remove content related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from its platforms has resulted in the removal of several...
20 Mar 2025
JTA
Hamas fires 3 rockets at Tel Aviv area for the first time in months
20 Mar 2025
Hamas launched three rockets from the Gaza Strip targeting the Tel Aviv area, marking a significant escalation as it breaks a months-long period without miss...
20 Mar 2025
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DHS arrests Georgetown researcher who is married to the daughter of a Hamas official
20 Mar 2025
Federal authorities have arrested Badar Khan Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, who is accused of spreading Hamas propaganda and promoting...
20 Mar 2025
JTA
NYC’s Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has a plan to protest Trump 2.0
19 Mar 2025
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, a prominent New York Jewish leader, is spearheading resistance efforts against the policies of Trump's second term. As director of Th...
19 Mar 2025
JTA
Ted Comet, Jewish communal giant and longtime Upper West Sider, dies at 100
19 Mar 2025
Ted Comet, a towering figure in Jewish communal life and founder of New York City's annual Israel parade, passed away at 100. Throughout his 75-year career, ...
19 Mar 2025
JTA
Former hostages decry return to war as Netanyahu says further talks will happen only ‘under fire’
19 Mar 2025
Former hostages and their families have joined large protests in Israel against the government's decision to resume military operations in Gaza, fearing for ...
19 Mar 2025
JTA
The world’s oldest Jewish book is on display in New York City
19 Mar 2025
A medieval manuscript known as the Afghan Liturgical Quire, believed to be the oldest Jewish book dating back to around 700 CE, is now on display at the Jewi...
19 Mar 2025
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In jailhouse letter, Mahmoud Khalil urges renewed student pro-Palestinian protests
19 Mar 2025
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and green card holder, has written from a Louisiana detention center, calling himself a political prisoner after being...
19 Mar 2025
JTA
In jailhouse letter, Mahmoud Khalil urges renewed student pro-Palestinian protests
19 Mar 2025
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian protester and leader of pro-Palestinian advocacy at Columbia University, has become a contentious figure following his arrest b...
19 Mar 2025
JTA
ADL confirms that CEO Jonathan Greenblatt backed out of Israeli antisemitism conference
19 Mar 2025
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), withdrew from an Israeli government-organized antisemitism conference due to concerns over the ...
19 Mar 2025
JTA
Gal Gadot unveils star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming first Israeli actor honored there
19 Mar 2025
Gal Gadot, the acclaimed Israeli actress best known for her role as Wonder Woman, has made history by becoming the first Israeli actor to receive a star on t...
19 Mar 2025
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University of Amsterdam ends student exchange with Hebrew U, saying it’s complicit with Israeli military
18 Mar 2025
The University of Amsterdam has halted its student exchange program with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, citing the latter's alleged complicity with Isra...
18 Mar 2025
JTA
These NY Jews on the left and right agree: They’re fed up with Chuck Schumer
18 Mar 2025
Senator Chuck Schumer's book launch events, intended to promote his work "Antisemitism in America: A Warning," have been canceled following criticism from Je...
18 Mar 2025
JTA
Ceasefire ends as Israeli bombs strike Gaza
18 Mar 2025
Tensions between Israel and Hamas have reignited as Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on Gaza, ending a two-month ceasefire. The strikes were prompted by...
18 Mar 2025
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US Justice Department announces ‘JTF 10-7,’ a task force dedicated to prosecuting Oct. 7 terrorists
17 Mar 2025
The U.S. Justice Department has launched JTF 10-7, a new task force aimed at prosecuting those involved in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Annou...
17 Mar 2025
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Citing Jewish group’s targeting, Cornell grad student files suit against deportations of pro-Palestinian activists
17 Mar 2025
Momodou Taal, a Cornell University grad student, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to deport pro-Palestinian activists, assertin...
17 Mar 2025
JTA
‘Resounding no’ to ‘strongly support’: JTA readers weigh in on Trump’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil
17 Mar 2025
The Trump administration's decision to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a leader in the pro-Palestinian movement, has sparked debate among Jewish communities. Opinions...
17 Mar 2025
JTA
After welcoming far-right politicians, Israel’s antisemitism conference is hemorrhaging speakers
17 Mar 2025
The Israeli government's upcoming conference on combating antisemitism is facing backlash due to the inclusion of far-right European politicians. This has re...
17 Mar 2025
JTA
Jewish coaches lead 4 of 8 top seeds in the NCAA’s March Madness tournaments
17 Mar 2025
As the NCAA March Madness tournaments commence, Jewish coaches are making significant marks with four of them leading top-seeded teams. Bruce Pearl (Auburn),...
17 Mar 2025
JTA
Chuck Schumer: After Oct. 7, US Jews thought, ‘Maybe it could happen here’
17 Mar 2025
Senator Chuck Schumer's recent interview with The New York Times highlights his reflections on antisemitism in America, especially following the unprecedente...
17 Mar 2025
JTA
Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish congresswoman and Middle East peace advocate, dies at 87
16 Mar 2025
Nita Lowey, a prominent Jewish congresswoman and advocate for Middle East peace, has passed away at 87. Serving 32 years in the House of Representatives, Low...
16 Mar 2025
JTA
Joe Rogan hosts Holocaust revisionist Darryl Cooper on his podcast and complains of ‘paranoid’ Jews
14 Mar 2025
Joe Rogan, a prominent podcaster, has raised concerns by hosting Darryl Cooper, a Holocaust revisionist, and Ian Carroll, a conspiracy theorist with antisemi...
14 Mar 2025
JTA
Feds arrest a second Columbia protester, set demands for school to regain funds cut over antisemitism
14 Mar 2025
Tensions have escalated at Columbia University as federal authorities intensify actions against pro-Palestinian protesters following significant demonstratio...
14 Mar 2025
JTA
Miami Beach mayor moves to evict theater operator for showing Oscar-winning ‘No Other Land’
14 Mar 2025
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner is attempting to evict O Cinema from its city-owned location and revoke its funding following the screening of "No Other Land...
14 Mar 2025
JTA
American Jews must not give an inch on free speech — even when words hurt us
14 Mar 2025
Jeff Zeman advocates for the unwavering protection of free speech rights for American Jews, arguing that government actions to suppress protests, even those ...
14 Mar 2025
JTA
Taboonia, a new Israeli Druze restaurant in NYC, is run by a Nova music festival survivor
14 Mar 2025
Raif Rashed, a Druze from northern Israel and survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre, has opened Taboonia, a Druze restaurant, in New York City. Rashed...
14 Mar 2025
JTA
Amichai Chikli invites politicians from European far-right parties to Israel, in a first
14 Mar 2025
Amichai Chikli, Israel's minister of Diaspora affairs, has invited leaders from several European far-right parties to speak at the International Conference o...
14 Mar 2025
JTA
Love Trump or hate him, all Jews should object to his appropriation of ‘Shalom’
14 Mar 2025
Sarah Bunin Benor critiques Donald Trump's misuse of the Hebrew word "shalom," traditionally a greeting meaning peace, to signal aggression or dominance in p...
14 Mar 2025
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Hamas says it would release Edan Alexander and bodies of 4 dual-national hostages
14 Mar 2025
Hamas has announced its willingness to release the last living American hostage, Edan Alexander, held in Gaza, along with the bodies of four dual-national ho...
14 Mar 2025
JTA
At a Jerusalem Purim party for children with disabilities, costumes are inclusive by design
13 Mar 2025
A recent Purim party at the official residence of Israel's president showcased an inspiring initiative that has been ongoing for 10 years, where custom costu...
13 Mar 2025
JTA
TikTok’s Murray Hill Boy lovingly parodies frat boys, finance bros and their Jewish moms
13 Mar 2025
Max Cohen, known to his 200,000 TikTok followers as Murray Hill Boy, is gaining internet fame for his humorous depictions of Jewish culture, particularly thr...
13 Mar 2025
JTA
Is Israel about to make peace with Lebanon? Unprecedented overtures are underway.
13 Mar 2025
Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the U.S. and France, are underway to resolve longstanding border disputes, aiming to pave the way for a ...
13 Mar 2025
JTA
Breaking with recent consensus, Trump makes ‘anti-Semitism’ hyphenated again
13 Mar 2025
Following a general consensus to drop the hyphen in antisemitism, former President Donald Trump has reverted to the hyphenated form, anti-Semitism, in offici...
13 Mar 2025
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John Catsimatidis on Anthony Cumia: ‘He says anything antisemitic, he’s off the network’
13 Mar 2025
John Catsimatidis, owner of WABC, a New York conservative talk radio station, has publicly committed to terminating radio host Anthony Cumia if he makes anti...
13 Mar 2025
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Children in Israel and beyond are dressing as Batman for Purim to honor the slain Bibas brothers
13 Mar 2025
Following the deaths of Ariel and Kfir Bibas, young children who were held captive in Gaza, families globally are honoring them by dressing as Batman for Pur...
13 Mar 2025
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Anthony Cumia, right-wing shock jock with history of antisemitism, gets nationally syndicated show
13 Mar 2025
Anthony Cumia, a controversial radio broadcaster with a history of antisemitic and racist remarks, has received a national syndication deal for his show on N...
13 Mar 2025
JTA
A Jewish guide to the 2025 NYC mayoral candidates
12 Mar 2025
The 2025 NYC mayoral election is pivotal for the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism and political divisions exacerbated by recent conflicts and nation...
12 Mar 2025
JTA
In meeting with Irish leader, Trump disparages Chuck Schumer as ‘not Jewish anymore’
12 Mar 2025
President Donald Trump has come under fire for comments made during a press event with Irish leader Michel Martin, where he disparagingly referred to Senator...
12 Mar 2025
JTA
Mahmoud Khalil will remain in ICE detention as Trump administration makes case for deporting him
12 Mar 2025
The case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and permanent U.S. resident arrested at Columbia University, has sparked heated debate regarding free spee...
12 Mar 2025
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Columbia’s Jewish students, weary from 17 months in the spotlight, weigh in on Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest
12 Mar 2025
The arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia University, ordered by former President Trump, has reignited debates within the Jewish communit...
12 Mar 2025
JTA
Trump guts Department of Education, slashing office handling antisemitism complaints
12 Mar 2025
The Trump administration is significantly reducing the role and staffing of the Department of Education, particularly within the Office of Civil Rights, whic...
12 Mar 2025
JTA
A 100-year-old former synagogue in the East Village will become luxury condos
11 Mar 2025
A century-old former synagogue in New York's East Village, initially serving the Lemberger Congregation Anshei Ashkenaz and later converted to a Baptist chur...
11 Mar 2025
JTA
When the world turns upside down, rabbis can help us keep our heads on straight
11 Mar 2025
Rabbi Shira Koch Epstein reflects on the critical role rabbis play during chaotic times, drawing parallels to the topsy-turvy story of Purim. In an era marke...
11 Mar 2025
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The first-ever Brooklyn SeltzerFest is a celebration of ‘Jewish champagne’
11 Mar 2025
The first-ever Brooklyn SeltzerFest celebrates the cultural heritage and contemporary popularity of seltzer, often called "Jewish champagne." Organized by Br...
11 Mar 2025
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Pro-Israel LGBTQ group A Wider Bridge names new leadership after previous director charged with sexual misconduct
11 Mar 2025
A Wider Bridge, a pro-Israel LGBTQ organization, has appointed Rabbi Denise Eger as its interim executive director following the resignation of the previous ...
11 Mar 2025
JTA
Florida teen brings a Holocaust memorial project to his high school
11 Mar 2025
Adam Mendelsohn, a senior at Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida, initiated a Holocaust memorial project to educate his community on International Holo...
11 Mar 2025
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The judge who blocked Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation is an observant Jew
11 Mar 2025
Judge Jesse Furman, an observant Jew appointed by President Obama, issued an order blocking the deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by ICE, ci...
11 Mar 2025
JTA
A growing number of Jewish groups are condemning Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest
10 Mar 2025
The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian protest leader at Columbia University, by ICE has sparked widespread condemnation from liberal Jewish groups and ...
10 Mar 2025