JTA
‘White Bird’ stars Helen Mirren as a Holocaust survivor who teaches her grandson about kindness
4 Oct 2024
"White Bird," a Holocaust-themed film starring Helen Mirren, presents a compelling story aimed at teaching children about empathy and morality. Developed fro...
4 Oct 2024
JTA
How Harlem Globetrotters founder Abe Saperstein shaped basketball as we know it today
3 Oct 2024
Abe Saperstein, the Jewish founder of the Harlem Globetrotters, left an indelible mark on basketball and sports culture, as explored in the biography "Globet...
3 Oct 2024
JTA
Shofars blown along Ukrainian frontlines as part of Rosh Hashanah initiative for soldiers
2 Oct 2024
In a meaningful initiative led by the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine (FJCU) and Rabbi Yaakov Sinyakov, Jewish soldiers on the Ukrainian frontlin...
2 Oct 2024
JTA
8 Israeli troops killed in Lebanon in first Israeli casualties of ground invasion
2 Oct 2024
Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in Lebanon during clashes with Hezbollah fighters, marking the first Israeli casualties since a new ground incursion began...
2 Oct 2024
JTA
What we talk about when we talk about ‘Zionism’: A roundtable
2 Oct 2024
Zionism, a multifaceted and often contentious ideology, has garnered unprecedented global attention, especially after the events of October 7, 2023, when Ham...
2 Oct 2024
JTA
Teacher at Baltimore Jewish school sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex crimes
2 Oct 2024
William Zev Steen, a former teacher at Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore, an all-girls Jewish high school, has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for sexua...
2 Oct 2024
JTA
‘I discovered I’m much more Israeli than I thought’: How Oct. 7 changed being Israeli in America
2 Oct 2024
The article explores how the events of October 7, 2023, have profoundly affected Israeli expatriates living in the United States, prompting many to reassess ...
2 Oct 2024
JTA
As a new Jewish year begins, Israel’s 68,000 evacuees celebrate apart — and wonder when they will return home
2 Oct 2024
As Israel enters a new Jewish year, thousands of evacuees face an uncertain future due to ongoing missile threats from Lebanon, primarily impacting residents...
2 Oct 2024
JTA
How New York’s Jews are marking the 1-year anniversary of Oct. 7
2 Oct 2024
Nearly a year after Hamas’s attack on Israel, Jews in New York are organizing events to commemorate the tragic day of October 7, deemed the deadliest day for...
2 Oct 2024
JTA
‘Devastating,’ ‘difficult,’ ‘depressing’: JTA readers on their year since Oct. 7, in one word
2 Oct 2024
Reflecting on the impact of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, a survey by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency captures the emotional toll experienced by their ...
2 Oct 2024
JTA
Tim Walz, JD Vance stand by Israel in VP debate but spar over Trump’s ability to contain Iran
2 Oct 2024
In a recent vice presidential debate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz both demonstrated strong support for Israel, especially in light of a ...
2 Oct 2024
JTA
A retreat brought 180 survivors of the Nova massacre together to observe Shabbat
1 Oct 2024
In a heartfelt gathering in Jerusalem, 180 survivors of the Nova music festival massacre, orchestrated by Kesher Yehudi, came together for a Shabbaton aimed ...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
Literary powerhouse Zibby Owens takes aim at antisemitism with her new anthology, ‘On Being Jewish Now’
1 Oct 2024
Zibby Owens, a prominent author and publisher, has channeled her renewed Jewish identity and commitment into combating antisemitism through her new anthology...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
I used to cringe at Rosh Hashanah ‘blessings’ cursing our enemies. Not this year.
1 Oct 2024
Vanessa Ochs reflects on her evolving perspective regarding Rosh Hashanah blessings that curse enemies, a tradition nuanced by her comfortable upbringing as ...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
A Jewish guide to the 2024 MLB playoffs
1 Oct 2024
As the 2024 MLB playoffs commence, several Jewish baseball players are in the spotlight, with representation across six teams. Notable figures include Alex B...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
US announces sanctions on Israel’s Hilltop Youth movement over West Bank violence
1 Oct 2024
The United States has imposed sanctions on Israel's Hilltop Youth movement, an extremist group involved in establishing illegal outposts and carrying out vio...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
U of Maryland must let pro-Palestinian student group hold an Oct. 7 event, judge rules
1 Oct 2024
A federal judge has ruled that the University of Maryland must allow a pro-Palestinian student group, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), to hold a camp...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
Man who shot 2 Jews outside LA synagogues sentenced to 35 years in prison
1 Oct 2024
Jaime Tran, a former dental student with a history of making violent antisemitic threats, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for shooting two Jewish men in ...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
At least 8 killed in shooting attack in Jaffa as Iran strikes Israel
1 Oct 2024
A tragic shooting attack in Jaffa resulted in the deaths of at least 8 individuals, contributing to the volatile security situation across Israel. This incid...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
Iran launches missile attack against Israel; US warns of ‘severe consequences for Iran’
1 Oct 2024
Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, firing over 100 ballistic missiles, prompting widespread alerts and defensive actions across the nation. The attack...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
How US Jewish communities are marking anniversary of Oct. 7 attack: with heartache, and warily
1 Oct 2024
Jewish communities across the U.S. are observantly marking the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, amidst an ongoing war in Gaza. Orga...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
Hezbollah crisis adds to threats facing Jews during High Holidays and ahead of Oct. 7, experts say
1 Oct 2024
In light of rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, Jewish security organizations are on high alert during the High Holidays. The assassination of Hezb...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
In ‘Notice to Quit,’ Mrs. Maisel’s husband Michael Zegen plays another unlikably likable Jew
1 Oct 2024
Michael Zegen, known for his roles in various Jewish-themed productions, takes on his first leading role in "Notice to Quit," portraying Andy Singer, a Jewis...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
Jewish MLB executive Chaim Bloom to lead St. Louis Cardinals beginning in 2026
1 Oct 2024
Chaim Bloom, a prominent Jewish baseball executive, known for his strategic prowess in farm system development, will assume the role of President of Baseball...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
Israel’s Third Lebanon War is underway. Here’s what you need to know.
30 Sep 2024
Israel is engaged in escalating conflict with Hezbollah along the Lebanon border, marking what could be considered a Third Lebanon War. This struggle follows...
30 Sep 2024
JTA
For Jewish communities in areas battered by Helene, High Holidays take a backseat to basic safety
30 Sep 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Jewish communities in regions like Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC face significant challenges. As the High Holidays ...
30 Sep 2024
JTA
How Oct. 7 changed everything
30 Sep 2024
October 7, 2023, marked a pivotal day for global Jewry due to the events surrounding the Hamas invasion of Israel, resulting in significant casualties and ho...
30 Sep 2024
JTA
‘The Jewish texts that changed for me since Oct. 7’: A symposium
30 Sep 2024
The symposium explores how Oct. 7, a day marked by deadly attacks in Israel, has affected the interpretation and personal significance of various Jewish text...
30 Sep 2024
JTA
In a year of ‘no words,’ Oct. 7 changed the Jewish vocabulary
30 Sep 2024
October 7, 2023, marked a significant turning point in Jewish vocabulary due to its catastrophic events, similar to how 9/11 reshaped language. The aftermath...
30 Sep 2024
JTA
Police and FBI investigating second antisemitic assault at University of Pittsburgh in weeks
30 Sep 2024
A Jewish student at the University of Pittsburgh was assaulted in an antisemitic attack by a group of men after they saw his Star of David necklace. This inc...
30 Sep 2024
JTA
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ new book compares Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to the Jim Crow South
30 Sep 2024
Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book, "The Message," presents controversial analysis by comparing Israel's treatment of Palestinians to America's Jim Crow South. Based...
30 Sep 2024
JTA
Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ casually celebrates Judaism. I want a second season.
30 Sep 2024
"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series created by Erin Foster and starring Adam Brody and Kristen Bell, offers a nuanced portrayal of Jewish life through a ro...
30 Sep 2024
JTA
Far-right party founded by former Nazis wins Austrian election
30 Sep 2024
A far-right party in Austria, the Freedom Party (FPO), which has ties to former Nazis, won 29% of the vote in national elections, marking the highest support...
30 Sep 2024
JTA
How a 1929 massacre of Jews in Hebron foreshadowed Oct. 7
29 Sep 2024
Yardena Schwartz's book, "Ghosts of a Holy War: The 1929 Massacre in Palestine That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict," explores the historic violence in Heb...
29 Sep 2024
JTA
Israel kills Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah
29 Sep 2024
Israel has assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, in a significant escalation of the conflict on its northern border. Nasrallah, a major for...
29 Sep 2024
JTA
Aileen Lampel Novick, of Jericho, N.Y., passes away at 94
27 Sep 2024
Aileen Lampel Novick, born in 1929 and raised in Ridgewood, Queens, passed away on September 25, 2024, at the age of 94. A devoted family member and communit...
27 Sep 2024
JTA
‘The Goldberg-Variations,’ a revival of famous George Tabori play, explores Jewish trauma through humor and satire
27 Sep 2024
Reviving George Tabori's play "The Goldberg-Variations" during the High Holidays in New York City, director Manfred Bormann explores Jewish trauma and antise...
27 Sep 2024
JTA
The Jewish Sport Report: How the Chicago White Sox made a bad year even worse for Jewish fans
27 Sep 2024
Jewish sports fans endured a challenging year, with world events and team performances adding to the difficulties. Amid this backdrop, Jewish White Sox fans ...
27 Sep 2024
JTA
Investigation clears Ziegler rabbinical school deans of ethics code allegations
27 Sep 2024
An investigation by the Rabbinical Assembly into ethical violations at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles has cleared its deans, Rabbi Bra...
27 Sep 2024
JTA
Jewish professor says Muhlenberg College fired her over pro-Palestinian social media posts
27 Sep 2024
The firing of tenured professor Maura Finkelstein from Muhlenberg College over her anti-Zionist social media activity has ignited a debate on academic freedo...
27 Sep 2024
JTA
Netanyahu promises to fight on in Lebanon and Gaza and to ‘reach’ inside Iran as US scrambles for ceasefire
27 Sep 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted Israel's commitment to continue military operations in Gaza and Lebanon and to potentially target Iran, despite U....
27 Sep 2024
JTA
Congressman’s office vandalized as pro-Palestinian protests reignite across NYC
27 Sep 2024
The office of New York Congressman Adriano Espaillat, in a Jewish neighborhood, was defaced with anti-Israel graffiti amidst widespread pro-Palestinian prote...
27 Sep 2024
JTA
Where do NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ potential successors stand on Israel and Jewish issues?
27 Sep 2024
As the potential successors of NYC Mayor Eric Adams vie for the position amidst his legal troubles, their stances on Israel and Jewish issues are coming unde...
27 Sep 2024
JTA
What Eric Adams’ Jewish supporters and critics are saying after his indictment
26 Sep 2024
Following New York Mayor Eric Adams' indictment on charges including bribery and fraud, reactions from the Jewish community reveal a divide. Adams, who has l...
26 Sep 2024
JTA
Laura Loomer, Jewish activist who flew on Trump’s plane, says her ties to antisemites shouldn’t count against her
26 Sep 2024
Laura Loomer, a controversial far-right Jewish activist, has been criticized for her associations with antisemites such as Ye and Nick Fuentes, while also be...
26 Sep 2024
JTA
In Netflix’s ‘Kissufim,’ a story about Israeli life on the Gaza border gains new resonance after Oct. 7
26 Sep 2024
"Kissufim," an Israeli film recently released on Netflix, has gained newfound relevance following the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israeli communities near ...
26 Sep 2024
JTA
I’m Haitian and Jewish. I refuse to have my identities be weaponized.
26 Sep 2024
Rachel Laforest, a woman of Haitian and Jewish heritage, discusses recent racist actions by MAGA Republicans against Haitian communities in Springfield, Ohio...
26 Sep 2024
JTA
How a real-life rabbi coached Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ about making interfaith relationships realistic
26 Sep 2024
The Netflix series "Nobody Wants This," starring Adam Brody as a rabbi and Kristen Bell as his agnostic love interest, explores the dynamics of interfaith re...
26 Sep 2024
JTA
US and allies propose ceasefire as fighting escalates between Israel and Hezbollah
26 Sep 2024
As hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, the United States, led by President Joe Biden, and several other countries proposed a 21-day ceasefire,...
26 Sep 2024
JTA
Trump ally says he did not intend Nazi symbolism by selling pillows for $14.88
26 Sep 2024
Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow and ally of Donald Trump, faced criticism for pricing his pillows at $14.88, a number deeply associated with neo-Nazi symbolism...
26 Sep 2024