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JTA Trump says Ye ‘has a good heart’ in interview with Jewish streaming star Adin Ross 6 Aug 2024
In a recent interview with Jewish streaming star Adin Ross, former President Donald Trump referred to rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as a "really n...
6 Aug 2024
JTA Josh Shapiro quotes ancient rabbi in statement about not being Kamala Harris’ VP pick 6 Aug 2024
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania's governor, who is Jewish, quoted Rabbi Tarfon from Pirkei Avot after losing the bid to be Kamala Harris's running mate, emphasizi...
6 Aug 2024
JTA Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz, pro-Israel Minnesota governor, as her running mate 6 Aug 2024
Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz, the pro-Israel governor of Minnesota, as her running mate for the November Democratic ticket. Walz, who has a strong recor...
6 Aug 2024
JTA ‘It’s like living in 2 realities at the same time’: Israelis navigate normal life amid danger and anxiety 5 Aug 2024
Israelis are facing the challenge of maintaining normalcy while living in a constant state of danger and anxiety due to threats and conflicts. Daily life in ...
5 Aug 2024
JTA Why these students, ages 16 to 84, spent their summer studying Yiddish in New York 5 Aug 2024
Students of varying ages from around the world, ranging from 16 to 84, participate in the YIVO Institute for Yiddish Research's summer intensive program in N...
5 Aug 2024
JTA Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, leading critic of Israel, faces tight primary challenge from fellow progressive with pro-Israel backing 5 Aug 2024
Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, a progressive critic of Israel, is facing a primary challenge from Wesley Bell, also a prominent African-American civil rights activ...
5 Aug 2024
JTA Australian canoeists Jessica and Noemie Fox join rare company as Jewish siblings to win Olympic gold medals 5 Aug 2024
Australian Jewish siblings Jessica and Noemie Fox made history by both winning Olympic gold medals in canoeing. Noemie's victory in the kayak cross event mar...
5 Aug 2024
JTA Israel braces for another Iranian attack, with defense axis still being assembled 5 Aug 2024
Israel is on high alert for a potential Iranian attack following the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran, with concerns of retaliation escalating tensi...
5 Aug 2024
JTA Israel wins 3 medals — including a gold — in historic day at Paris Olympics 4 Aug 2024
Israel had a successful day at the Paris Olympics, winning three medals including a gold in windsurfing by Tom Reuveny, silver in gymnastics by Artem Dolgopy...
4 Aug 2024
JTA US wrestling phenom Amit Elor has overcome personal tragedy and online antisemitism. Now, she will vie for gold in Paris. 4 Aug 2024
Amit Elor, a highly successful wrestler, has faced personal tragedies, including the loss of family members and online antisemitism. Despite these challenges...
4 Aug 2024
JTA The campaign to tank Josh Shapiro’s VP chances is gathering steam — and accusations of antisemitism 2 Aug 2024
The campaign to prevent Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Jewish candidate, from becoming Kamala Harris's running mate due to his pro-Israel stance has spark...
2 Aug 2024
JTA Jewish Dems showcase new energy with Zoom call for Harris and six-figure ad buy 2 Aug 2024
The Jewish Democratic Council of America organized a virtual event to support Kamala Harris, emphasizing her support for Israel and connectivity to the Jewis...
2 Aug 2024
JTA The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish recap of the opening week of the 2024 Paris Olympics 2 Aug 2024
The Jewish Sport Report recaps the opening week of the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting significant achievements of Jewish athletes such as Jessica Fox winn...
2 Aug 2024
JTA British rabbi jailed in Ireland on charges of performing circumcision without a medical license 2 Aug 2024
British rabbi Jonathan Abraham was arrested in Ireland for performing circumcisions without a medical license, a practice allowed for Jewish mohels but not f...
2 Aug 2024
JTA Judoka Raz Hershko claims silver medal, Israel’s third in Paris 2 Aug 2024
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a silver medal in the womens over-78-kilogram judo competition at the Paris Olympics, marking Israels third medal in judo at t...
2 Aug 2024
JTA Among pro-Israel conservatives, concern mounts over isolationism — and antisemitism — on the far right 2 Aug 2024
Concern is growing within pro-Israel conservative circles due to the rise of isolationism and antisemitism on the far right. At the recent Christians United ...
2 Aug 2024
JTA A multicultural husband-and-wife team thinks New York is ready for miso, matcha and gochujang bagels 2 Aug 2024
Lanty Hou and Will Sacks, a multicultural couple combining Taiwanese and Jewish culinary backgrounds, have launched Bagel Joint, a business featuring Asian-J...
2 Aug 2024
JTA Jewish Australian Jemima Montag wins bronze in the 20-km racewalk 2 Aug 2024
Jewish Australian Jemima Montag won a bronze medal in the 20-kilometer racewalk in Paris, her first career Olympic medal, finishing with a time of 1:26:25. M...
2 Aug 2024
JTA American Jewish teen Claire Weinstein wins silver medal in 4×200-meter freestyle relay 2 Aug 2024
Jewish swimmer Claire Weinstein, 17, won a silver Olympic medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay alongside Katie Ledecky, making it Ledecky's 13th Olympic ...
2 Aug 2024
JTA Israeli judoka Inbar Lanir just medaled in Paris — and is going viral at home for her Oct. 7 selflessness 1 Aug 2024
Israeli judoka Inbar Lanir recently won a silver medal in Paris, marking one of Israel's best results in judo since 1992. Lanir gained further recognition fo...
1 Aug 2024
JTA Harris veepstakes watch: Tim Walz’s record on Israel, Holocaust education and antisemitism 1 Aug 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has emerged as a potential vice-presidential pick for Kamala Harris due to his criticism of Republicans, while another contender,...
1 Aug 2024
JTA Will Josh Shapiro be Kamala Harris’ VP? Speculation mounts ahead of Philadelphia rally 1 Aug 2024
Speculation is mounting that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, may be selected as Kamala Harris' running mate, with a decision expected befo...
1 Aug 2024
JTA US women’s foil squad featuring Jackie Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub takes gold in Paris Olympics 1 Aug 2024
The United States won the women's foil event at the Paris Olympics, with Jewish fencers Jackie Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub being part of the winning team. D...
1 Aug 2024
JTA Israel is good at assassinating its enemies. Does it make a difference? 1 Aug 2024
Israel has a history of successfully targeting and assassinating high-level enemies, including Hamas officials, as a means of holding them accountable for at...
1 Aug 2024
JTA It’s not just J.D. Vance’s ‘childless cat ladies’: Jewish communities also undervalue people without children 1 Aug 2024
Jewish communities' emphasis on procreation and the value placed on parenthood are akin to sentiments expressed by J.D. Vance regarding the importance of hav...
1 Aug 2024
JTA The New York Times’ favorite falafel shop is expanding to Manhattan 1 Aug 2024
Falafel Tanami, a Brooklyn restaurant consistently recognized by The New York Times for serving exceptional falafel and Israeli bites, is opening a second lo...
1 Aug 2024
JTA Evan Gershkovich, American Jewish journalist jailed in Russia, is freed in prisoner exchange 1 Aug 2024
American Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges, has been released in a large prisoner exchange involving seve...
1 Aug 2024
JTA ‘Wait for harsh punishment’ billboard goes up in Tehran as Khameini reportedly orders attack on Israel 1 Aug 2024
After the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, a billboard featuring Hebrew script in Palestine Square warned of a severe punishment, alle...
1 Aug 2024
JTA Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich reportedly being freed as part of mass prisoner swap with Russia 1 Aug 2024
Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich, along with other political prisoners, is reportedly part of a mass prisoner swap between Russia and Western countries, po...
1 Aug 2024
JTA Massive prisoner swap with Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, could be underway 1 Aug 2024
A potential large-scale prisoner swap between Russia and the United States may include up to 30 individuals, possibly including Jewish American journalist Ev...
1 Aug 2024
JTA After the assassinations: Does Iran retaliate? Can Hamas fight on? And what about the hostages? 31 Jul 2024
After a series of targeted strikes in the Middle East, including the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's top military comma...
31 Jul 2024
JTA Meet the mah jongg mavens who play in Bryant Park every Thursday 31 Jul 2024
A group of mah jongg enthusiasts, led by Linda Fisher, gathers weekly at Bryant Park in New York City to play the tile-based game with roots in China but pop...
31 Jul 2024
JTA In Majdal Shams, families mourn children killed in rocket attack — and feel the embrace of their Jewish neighbors 31 Jul 2024
In Majdal Shams, a Druze town in Israel, families mourn the tragic loss of children killed in a rocket attack, with one mother grieving the death of her son....
31 Jul 2024
JTA Don’t think of mourning as the opposite of joy 31 Jul 2024
As the Hebrew month of Av begins with notable mourning traditions, such as Tisha B'Av, the author reflects on the significance of the names Avi and Ami chose...
31 Jul 2024
JTA Following bankruptcy filing, Patis Bakery closes two locations, including near Times Square 31 Jul 2024
Patis, a prominent kosher bakery chain in New York City, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy and subsequently closed two of its locations, including one near Time...
31 Jul 2024
JTA 7 winners and 6 losers in the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ political leader 31 Jul 2024
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a top Hamas leader, has led to winners and losers in the complex geopolitical landscape. Among the winners are Israel, p...
31 Jul 2024
JTA Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins another gold medal in Paris 31 Jul 2024
Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox has secured her third gold medal, becoming one of the most successful Jewish and Australian Olympians. Winning the cano...
31 Jul 2024
JTA Jewish Life Stories: Ilana Schatz, 71, who founded Fair Trade Judaica 31 Jul 2024
Ilana Schatz, a prominent figure in the Jewish community, founded Fair Trade Judaica in 2008, promoting products that aligned with Jewish values and supporte...
31 Jul 2024
JTA A historian describes the lessons learned — and ignored — from Hitler’s rise to power 31 Jul 2024
Timothy Ryback's book, "Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power," delves into Hitler's ascent in 1932 amid a divided democracy, shedding light on the complace...
31 Jul 2024
JTA Hamas and Iran say Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Tehran 31 Jul 2024
Hamas and Iran alleged that Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran after attending an event with Iran's new president, blaming Israel for the...
31 Jul 2024
JTA Bella Hadid says she regrets Adidas sneaker campaign that evoked 1972 Munich Olympics massacre 30 Jul 2024
Palestinian-American supermodel Bella Hadid expressed regret for participating in an Adidas sneaker campaign that was linked to the 1972 Munich Olympics mass...
30 Jul 2024
JTA Meet J.D. Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, Jacob Reses 30 Jul 2024
Jacob Reses, the Jewish chief of staff to J.D. Vance, entered Republican politics through a rather unexpected path involving Democratic internships and a shi...
30 Jul 2024
JTA French authorities investigating ‘Heil Hitler’ chants and Nazi salutes at Israel-Paraguay Olympic soccer match 30 Jul 2024
French authorities are investigating after fans at the Israel-Paraguay Olympic soccer match exhibited anti-Semitic behavior, including Nazi salutes, chanting...
30 Jul 2024
JTA Jewish rugby player Sarah Levy wins bronze medal in historic US victory 30 Jul 2024
Sarah Levy, a Jewish rugby player, won a bronze medal with the U.S. women's rugby team at the Olympics, marking the team's first Olympic medal and a historic...
30 Jul 2024
JTA A Manhattan synagogue played an unlikely role in the genesis of ‘Job,’ a new Broadway play 30 Jul 2024
Peter Friedman, a seasoned Jewish actor, takes on the role of Lloyd, a therapist with a potentially dark side, in the Broadway play "Job." The play, not rela...
30 Jul 2024
JTA Right-wing Israelis stormed army bases. What happened, and why does it matter? 30 Jul 2024
Right-wing Israeli protesters broke into military bases to free soldiers accused of mistreating Palestinian prisoners, leading to clashes and calls for inves...
30 Jul 2024
JTA Those viral images of Israeli Olympians advocating to ‘Bring them home’ are not actually from the Olympics 30 Jul 2024
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel David Friedman shared a misleading video purportedly showing Israel's national gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics perform...
30 Jul 2024
JTA At Gazala’s, New York City’s only Druze restaurant, Hezbollah attack on children draws solidarity diners 29 Jul 2024
Following a Hezbollah attack that killed 12 children in a Druze town in Israel, Gazalas, the only Druze restaurant in New York City, became a hub for solidar...
29 Jul 2024
JTA Will Israel go to war in Lebanon? Saturday’s attack and what might come next, explained 29 Jul 2024
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated significantly following a missile attack that killed 12 children and teens in Israel, marking a major es...
29 Jul 2024
JTA Nick Itkin wins bronze in Paris, becoming first of Jewish fencers to medal 29 Jul 2024
Nick Itkin, a 24-year-old Jewish fencer from Los Angeles, has won a bronze medal in the individual men's foil competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking...
29 Jul 2024