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After years of anticipation, the Upper West Side has welcomed a new kosher supermarket, Six60One, invigorating local Jewish communities with its expansive of...

Eric Trager, a seasoned expert on Egypt and former research fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, has been chosen by President-elect Donal...

Jewish obituary writer Andrew Silow-Carroll reflects on his experiences editing the Jewish Life Stories newsletter, where obituaries served as a celebration ...

Gil Troy reflects on the cultural and ideological transformation of his childhood Solomon Schechter Day School of Queens, which is transitioning to an Orthod...

The Pasadena Jewish Center and Temple, a historic synagogue with over a hundred years of presence in Pasadena, California, was destroyed by raging fires driv...

Peter Yarrow, the influential Jewish musician and activist from the iconic 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away at 86 due to bladder cancer. Kn...

A Title VI antisemitism investigation has been launched by the federal Department of Education into Sarah Lawrence College after a complaint by the Hillel ch...

A memorial at the Umschlagplatz in Warsaw, where Jews were deported to concentration camps during the Holocaust, was recently vandalized with graffiti equati...

The article reflects on the historical significance of the Borscht Belt hotels in New York's Catskill Mountains as vital centers for Jewish family life. Thes...

Morningstar, a firm known for advice on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, has chosen to cease evaluating human rights risks related to cont...

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the French far-right politician known for his antisemitic rhetoric and Holocaust denial, has died at 96. A controversial figure in French ...

In 2024, Jews were disproportionately targeted in hate crimes in New York City, constituting 54% of reported cases, according to NYPD data. This increase in ...

The Solomon Schechter School of Queens, the first day school named after the influential Conservative Rabbi Solomon Schechter, has transitioned to an Orthodo...

Israeli soldiers who have served in Gaza and subsequently posted related content on social media are encountering legal challenges abroad, leading to rapid e...

Austria's far-right Freedom Party, a group with historical ties to former Nazi SS soldiers, has been tasked with forming a governing coalition after winning ...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation amidst declining poll numbers and internal discord within his party, particularly among ...

The article discusses the establishment of the ADL's Center for Antisemitism Research, led by Matt Williams, which aims to scientifically evaluate strategies...

Amid rising hopes for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, an unofficial list of hostages potentially being considered for release has emerged in media...

Adrien Brody has received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his role in "The Brutalist," a film about a Holocaust survivor ...

Three Israelis, including a police officer and two elderly women, were killed in a terrorist attack in the northern West Bank. Palestinian gunmen targeted ve...

In a candid interview with The New York Times, outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken disclosed the strategic pressures he applied on Israel following th...

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Morgan Ortagus as his deputy envoy for Middle East peace, despite expressing reservations due to her past criticis...

In a historic nod to her Jewish identity and gender, Elissa Slotkin chose "The Torah: A Women's Commentary" for her swearing-in to the U.S. Senate, marking a...

President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to George Soros, a Jewish Holocaust survivor and major donor to progressive causes. At 94, Soro...

The article explores the relatively unknown anti-Jewish riot on New York City's Lower East Side in 1902, during Rabbi Jacob Joseph's funeral, which became a ...

Jake Retzlaff, quarterback for Brigham Young University's Cougars, celebrates two milestones as he concludes a remarkable 2024: winning the Alamo Bowl and st...

A serendipitous meeting between Delia Ephron, an author, and Julianna Margulies, an actress, both of Jewish upbringing, led to a Broadway adaptation of Ephro...

Vijah Ramjattan, a Hindu spiritual leader and mental health counselor, has been appointed as the new head of New York City's Office for the Prevention of Hat...

Valerie Hamaty, an Arab Christian from Jaffa, is a frontrunner on Israel's 'Rising Star,' vying to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. Her rendi...

Moshe Phillips argues that calls for American Jews to pressure Israel into ending its military activities in Gaza before Hamas's defeat overlook the dire rea...

Tamir Goodman, known as the "Jewish Jordan," is making an impact beyond basketball by helping children understand dyslexia. With his new children's book, "Li...

Jack Danaher Molloy, a 24-year-old American-Irish military veteran, has been indicted on terrorism charges for attempting to join Hezbollah to combat perceiv...

Rutgers University has been found to likely have failed in safeguarding Jewish, Israeli, and pro-Palestinian students from discriminatory harassment after th...

The Netherlands has made public a vast archive of documents concerning people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis during World War II. Previously restr...

Jewish teens are reflecting a noticeable generational shift in political alignment, particularly among the Orthodox community, with increased support for Rep...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was formally discharged from the hospital after a prostate surgery but had left early against medical advice to sec...

A truck ramming attack in New Orleans' French Quarter on New Year's Day left 15 people dead and dozens injured, including two Israelis. The attack is being i...

Agnes Keleti, a prominent figure in both gymnastics and Jewish history, passed away at the age of 103. Surviving the Holocaust as a teenager, Keleti rose to ...

2024 was marked by heightened tensions both in the Middle East and within U.S. politics, capturing the attention of Jewish Telegraphic Agency readers. Key st...

The article highlights eight intriguing yet underreported Jewish stories from 2024. Among them is Albert Levis, a Holocaust survivor turned thinker in Vermon...

After a decade of legal battles, a German court has ruled that an 85-year-old woman, Gabriele Lieske, and her son must vacate a property once owned by Jewish...

Ford Motor Company's X account was briefly compromised, resulting in unauthorized pro-Palestinian tweets, including statements labeling Israel as a terrorist...

In 2024, New York City's Jewish community lost several notable figures who left lasting impacts across diverse areas, from arts to advocacy. Steve Ostrow, cr...

At Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jewish and Muslim students collaborated for a joint bake sale, raising $800 for Doctors Without Borders. This ...

Jewish organizations are expressing a nuanced mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, acknowledging his pivotal role in achieving the 1979 Egypt-Israel p...

Jewish players of the New York Times word-search game Strands were frustrated by a puzzle themed on Hanukkah but filled with inaccuracies. While it included ...

Arlene Agus, a pioneering figure in the advancement of Jewish women's ritual practice, passed away at 75. Known for her contributions to Orthodox feminism an...

The Israeli government plans a substantial increase in funding for international pro-Israel advocacy, earmarking $150 million for public diplomacy as part of...

Reflecting on a dynamic year for New York's Jewish community, the New York Jewish Week highlights its top stories of 2024, capturing the socio-political clim...

Slither.io, a popular online game, faced criticism for allowing antisemitic usernames such as "Jewish scums" and "Zionist Murderers." Initially ignoring inqu...