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Fatalities from antisemitic attacks in 2025 reach highest toll in 30 years, Israeli analysis finds
13 Apr
In 2025, fatalities from antisemitic attacks spiked to their highest level in over three decades, marking an alarming trend identified by Tel Aviv University...
13 Apr
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This Yom HaShoah is different from all others — and we’ve never needed it more
13 Apr
Yom HaShoah 2023 is marked by rising global antisemitism and reminders of the importance of Holocaust remembrance to fight against all forms of hatred and ge...
13 Apr
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Israelis say they are maintaining war readiness as US-Iran talks fail, Trump imposes blockade
13 Apr
Following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks, President Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, casting doubt on the recent ceasefire....
13 Apr
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Hungary’s Viktor Orban loses to Peter Magyar, ending rule of a key Netanyahu ally in Europe
12 Apr
Peter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orban in Hungary marks a significant political shift, effectively removing an important European ally of Israeli Prime Min...
12 Apr
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Many Hungarian Jews credit Viktor Orban for keeping them safe. But will they vote for him?
11 Apr
As Hungary faces pivotal parliamentary elections, the Jewish community finds itself conflicted over Prime Minister Viktor Orban, an authoritarian leader who ...
11 Apr
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After AIPAC-backed primary loss, Tom Malinowski endorses rival who says Israel committed genocide
10 Apr
Tom Malinowski, after losing a heavily AIPAC-funded primary, has endorsed his former rival, Analilia Mejia, a progressive candidate backed by Bernie Sanders....
10 Apr
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Dan Bilzerian wants to ‘kill Israelis’ and thinks Judaism is ‘terrible.’ Now he’s running for Congress.
10 Apr
Dan Bilzerian, a social media influencer known for his controversial views and antisemitic rhetoric, has entered the political fray by running for Congress a...
10 Apr
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Eliot Engel, longtime NY congressman whose defeat augured a swell of anti-Israel sentiment, dies at 79
10 Apr
Eliot Engel, a prominent Jewish Democrat and pro-Israel advocate, has died at 79. Engel's congressional tenure spanned over three decades, from 1989 to 2021,...
10 Apr
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A month after our synagogue was attacked, the hardest part has been everything that came after
10 Apr
On March 12, Temple Israel was attacked when a truck rammed into its building, setting off a series of unforeseen challenges for the congregation. The incide...
10 Apr
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42 Jewish authors slam Jewish Book Council for ‘bias toward centering Israeli and Zionist voices’
10 Apr
In an open letter, 42 Jewish authors have criticized the Jewish Book Council (JBC) for an alleged bias towards promoting Israeli and Zionist voices, which th...
10 Apr
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On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team
10 Apr
Harrison Hochberg, a University of Michigan junior and dedicated fan of the school's basketball program, became part of the NCAA Division I men's basketball ...
10 Apr
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On conversion therapy, American law and Jewish law are moving in different directions
10 Apr
Daphne Lazar Price discusses the divergence between American law and Jewish law regarding conversion therapy, particularly in light of a recent U.S. Supreme ...
10 Apr
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NYC progressives face questions about defensive aid to Israel
10 Apr
Progressive political candidates in New York City, including Michael Blake and Brad Lander, are grappling with their positions on U.S. defensive aid to Israe...
10 Apr
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Police investigating after explosive devices damage Israeli restaurant in Munich
10 Apr
An Israeli restaurant in Munich, Eclipse Grillbar, suffered light damage from explosions early Friday, prompting a police investigation into a possible antis...
10 Apr
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Jewish leader of UK’s Green Party calls to end trade, diplomatic ties with Israel
9 Apr
Zack Polanski, a Jewish leader of the UK’s Green Party, has sparked controversy by calling for the UK government to sever trade and diplomatic ties with Isra...
9 Apr
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DNC committee rejects resolution condemning pro-Israel lobby AIPAC specifically
9 Apr
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has decided against voting on a resolution that singled out the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC, opting instead for a more gen...
9 Apr
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In ‘Yes!,’ Israeli director Nadav Lapid skewers his country’s ‘moral abyss’ after Oct. 7
9 Apr
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's latest film, "Yes!," presents a provocative and satirical depiction of Israel following the events of October 7. The movie is...
9 Apr
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Mamdani hosts Jewish staffers for Gracie Mansion seder, complete with matzah ball soup
9 Apr
A Pakistani man, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, has admitted to plotting a mass attack on Jews at a Brooklyn Jewish center, driven by ISIS directives to perpetrate v...
9 Apr
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My family and friends questioned why I wanted to visit Israel. That’s why I wanted to go.
9 Apr
Lucía Alonso, a non-Jewish journalism student, shares her experience of visiting Poland to study the Holocaust and its implications on current antisemitism, ...
9 Apr
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Iran ceasefire teeters as IDF continues to pound Hezbollah in Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz stays closed
9 Apr
Amidst a tenuous ceasefire in Iran, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue their military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, intensifying diplomatic ...
9 Apr
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60% of Americans have an unfavorable view of Israel, up sharply since 2022, survey shows
9 Apr
A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that 60% of Americans now have an unfavorable view of Israel, a significant increase of 20 percentage points sinc...
9 Apr
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A new anti-Zionist PAC has endorsed candidates who believe Jews were behind 9/11
9 Apr
The Anti-Zionist America PAC (AZAPAC), led by Michael Rectenwald, presents a controversial alternative to traditional pro-Israel PACs like AIPAC, aiming to "...
9 Apr
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I lost my dad at 12 — and found my Jewish identity in the spaces he left behind
8 Apr
Alex Brendle shares their personal journey of grappling with the loss of their father at age 12 and how it fostered a deeper connection to their Jewish ident...
8 Apr
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US and Iran agree to ‘fragile’ 2-week ceasefire; Israel says deal does not extend to Lebanon
8 Apr
A temporary ceasefire has been reached between the United States and Iran, amid a month-long conflict involving Israel against Iran. The ceasefire, brokered ...
8 Apr
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In rallies taking on Israel, a defiant Hasan Piker boosts Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed
8 Apr
Hasan Piker, a controversial Twitch streamer often accused of antisemitism, joined Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul el-Sayed on campaign stops, drawing signific...
8 Apr
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15 Jews arrested at Palantir protest after Mamdani joins ‘Seder in the Street’
7 Apr
Fifteen Jewish activists were arrested at a protest against the technology firm Palantir, following the annual "Seder in the Streets" event organized by Jews...
7 Apr
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London music festival canceled after UK bars Ye’s entry amid pressure from Jewish groups
7 Apr
Amidst rising pressure from Jewish groups and criticism from officials, the British government denied entry to rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, leading to the...
7 Apr
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Mordecai Kaplan wanted Jews to choose Judaism. Why they didn’t was the bane of his life.
7 Apr
Mordecai Kaplan, the architect of Reconstructionist Judaism, sought to transform Judaism into a vibrant, Americanized culture emphasizing choice and personal...
7 Apr
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Long Island town ordered to pay $19M after blocking Chabad synagogue construction
7 Apr
The Village of Old Westbury on Long Island has been ordered to pay $19 million to a local Chabad center following a court ruling that village officials had u...
7 Apr
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Iran claims synagogue in Tehran was ‘completely destroyed’ by US-Israeli strike
7 Apr
Iranian state media claims a U.S.-Israeli strike demolished the Rafi-Niya Synagogue in Tehran, though the report remains unverifiable. The synagogue's allege...
7 Apr
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Attacker killed in gunfight outside closed Israeli consulate in Istanbul
7 Apr
A gunfight occurred outside the closed Israeli consulate in Istanbul, resulting in the death of one attacker and injuries to two others, as well as two polic...
7 Apr
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Michigan Democrats, Jewish leaders uneasy over Senate candidate’s alliance with Hasan Piker
6 Apr
Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, is facing backlash from Jewish leaders and fellow Democrats for campaigning with streamer Hasan Piker, w...
6 Apr
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses AOC’s opposition to funding Israel’s Iron Dome
6 Apr
In a recent press conference, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed support for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stance against U.S. military aid to Israel, part...
6 Apr
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Frankfurt cinema declines to participate in Jewish film festival, spurring backlash
6 Apr
The Astor Film Lounge in Frankfurt has faced backlash after deciding not to host the Jewish Film Days this year, citing financial reasons due to low turnout ...
6 Apr
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Jewish families and a rabbi ask to join lawsuit to block Oklahoma Jewish charter school
6 Apr
In Oklahoma, a group of seven residents, including a rabbi and Jewish families, backed by organizations like the ACLU, are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit ...
6 Apr
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Sponsors back out of London festival that invited Ye to headline despite record of antisemitism
6 Apr
The Wireless Festival in London faces significant backlash, including the withdrawal of major sponsors like Pepsi and Diageo, after announcing that Ye (forme...
6 Apr
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Wisconsin mosque leader detained by ICE in latest case tied to US antisemitism concerns
6 Apr
Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, has been detained by ICE following accusations of lying about past convictions related to his p...
6 Apr
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Georgia political candidate apologizes for Passover ad that featured challah
6 Apr
A controversy emerged when Nathalie Kanani, a Georgia state Senate candidate, included a challah in a Passover ad in the Atlanta Jewish Times, sparking criti...
6 Apr
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4 killed in Haifa strike as Trump issues ‘you’ll be living in Hell’ ultimatum to Tehran
6 Apr
A recent Iranian missile attack in Haifa resulted in the tragic deaths of four civilians, including an elderly couple, as tensions escalate in the ongoing U....
6 Apr
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Man convicted in 1979 slaying of Brooklyn rabbi is ‘actually innocent,’ judge rules
4 Apr
In a significant legal development, Carl Miller was exonerated after serving 30 years for the 1979 murder of Rabbi David Okunov in Brooklyn, a crime he did n...
4 Apr
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Mamdani wishes Rikers Island inmates ‘Chag Pesach Sameach’ in Passover seder letter
4 Apr
Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed 150 inmates at Rikers Island during Passover seders with a heartfelt letter comparing their plight to that of the Israelites d...
4 Apr
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A lost novel from 1943 predicted the Holocaust. Now, it has been recovered.
3 Apr
Friedrich Torberg's 1943 novel, "Mein ist die Rache" or "Vengeance is Mine," envisioned the horrors of the Holocaust even as it unfolded. Torberg, an Austria...
3 Apr
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Connecticut Catholic school punishes students who targeted ‘Jew Canaan’ rivals on social media
3 Apr
In response to antisemitic social media posts made by fans of Fairfield College Preparatory School targeting their New Canaan rival, the Connecticut Catholic...
3 Apr
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Pro-Palestinian rally at Buchenwald memorial is shut down by German authorities
2 Apr
A planned pro-Palestinian rally at Buchenwald concentration camp memorial in Germany was banned by local authorities, who offered an alternative venue in dow...
2 Apr
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Argentina designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization
1 Apr
Argentina has declared Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organization, in a decisive move tied to longstanding investigations into ...
1 Apr
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3 more men arrested in London arson of ambulances owned by Jewish emergency service
1 Apr
In London, three more individuals have been arrested in connection with the arson of ambulances owned by Hatzola, a Jewish emergency service, in Golders Gree...
1 Apr
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Influencer Myron Gaines performs Nazi salute, denies Holocaust death toll at Ohio University event
1 Apr
Myron Gaines, known for co-hosting the misogynistic podcast "Fresh and Fit," has sparked outrage during a visit to Ohio University by performing a Nazi salut...
1 Apr
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Ahead of Passover, Israelis seeking to leave cut a reverse-Exodus path through Egypt
1 Apr
Amidst the backdrop of military tensions involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran, many Israelis found themselves navigating a modern "reverse Exodus," traveling...
1 Apr
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Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns about ‘undercurrent of antisemitism’
1 Apr
Amid ongoing debates about AIPAC's influence, the Democratic National Committee is considering a resolution that critiques AIPAC's significant financial infl...
1 Apr
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Lawyers for NYC Palestinian activist targeted in firebomb plot call for broader probe
1 Apr
Lawyers representing Nerdeen Kiswani, a Palestinian activist in New York, have called for a wider investigation into threats against her, beyond the sole arr...
1 Apr