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JTA Israeli mothers like me are fed up with having our children used as cannon fodder 29 May 2024
Israeli mothers are expressing their frustration and resistance to the ongoing violence and warfare in Israel, feeling their children are being used as canno...
29 May 2024
JTA Marc Klein, Bay Area editor who led Jewish journalism into the digital age, dies at 75 29 May 2024
Marc Klein, an influential figure in Jewish journalism, passed away at 75 after revolutionizing the Jewish Bulletin, later renamed J., in San Francisco. Klei...
29 May 2024
JTA English-speaking immigrants in Israel coping with cancer get some extra support 29 May 2024
The American Jewish nonprofit organization Sharsheret is expanding its support services to English-speaking immigrants in Israel who are coping with breast o...
29 May 2024
JTA Toronto leaders rally at Jewish school where shots were fired over Shabbat 29 May 2024
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and other officials attended a rally at Bais Chaya Mushka, a Chabad-Lubavitch school in Toronto, after it was targeted by gunfire o...
29 May 2024
JTA Meet the New York Jewish Week’s 36 to Watch 2024 29 May 2024
The New York Jewish Week features its 36 to Watch list for 2024, highlighting notable New Yorkers making exceptional contributions to the city and its Jewish...
29 May 2024
JTA Harvard says it will no longer take stances on many issues, 8 months after stoking tensions with Israel-Gaza statements 29 May 2024
Harvard University has announced that it will no longer issue statements on topics unrelated to its operations, following tensions surrounding the Israel-Ham...
29 May 2024
JTA ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ tells the true story behind ‘The Zone of Interest’ 28 May 2024
"The Commandants Shadow" is a new documentary that delves into the lives of the children of Rudolf Hss, the Nazi commandant of Auschwitz, exploring what they...
28 May 2024
JTA NYC’s Israel parade this year will stress solidarity — and security — over celebration 28 May 2024
The Israel parade on Fifth Avenue this year will emphasize solidarity and security over celebration, with the theme of "Bring them home" calling for the rele...
28 May 2024
JTA Images of death and devastation in Rafah rattle some of Israel’s most ardent defenders 28 May 2024
Following a deadly Israeli strike in Rafah resulting in civilian casualties, some of Israel's staunch supporters, including influencers like Zoe Buckman and ...
28 May 2024
JTA Seattle museum staff walk out over exhibit about antisemitism they said ‘conveyed Zionist perspectives’ 28 May 2024
Staff members at the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle staged a walkout in protest of an exhibit, "Confronting Hate Together," co-sponsored by the Jewish Historica...
28 May 2024
JTA Palm Beach County official sued over record $700M investment in Israel bonds 28 May 2024
Palm Beach County official Joseph Abruzzo faces a lawsuit from Palestinian Americans for investing over $700 million of public funds in Israel bonds, which f...
28 May 2024
JTA For this Jewish couple, saving children’s lives has become a life commitment 28 May 2024
Ari Johnson and Jessica Beckerman, a Jewish couple, established the nonprofit organization Muso in Mali to provide rapid healthcare, reducing child mortality...
28 May 2024
JTA Israeli strike kills dozens in displaced persons camp in Rafah, prompting IDF investigation 27 May 2024
An Israeli Defense Forces strike in Rafah, targeting Hamas leaders, resulted in the deaths of dozens of people in a displaced persons camp. The strike prompt...
27 May 2024
JTA Exhausted by the Israel discourse? Blame backlash fatigue.  26 May 2024
The text discusses the concept of "backlash fatigue" within the Jewish community in relation to instances of negative behavior by Jewish individuals impactin...
26 May 2024
JTA Influencer Montana Tucker featured a freed Israeli hostage in a skincare promo 24 May 2024
In a bid to raise awareness about Israeli hostages, influencer Montana Tucker featured the story of a freed hostage in a skincare promo, prompting mixed reac...
24 May 2024
JTA New York klezmer legend Frank London is gearing up to fight for his life. But first, one more show. 24 May 2024
Renowned New York klezmer musician Frank London faced a critical health battle with cancer, requiring immediate treatment, forcing him to postpone concerts a...
24 May 2024
JTA Harvard commencement roiled by student walkouts, confrontation involving Chabad rabbi 24 May 2024
Harvard University's commencement ceremony faced turmoil as over 1,000 individuals walked out in protest of not granting diplomas to 13 pro-Palestinian stude...
24 May 2024
JTA The Jewish Sport Report: Israeli basketball team reunites in NYC after being torn apart by Oct. 7 24 May 2024
An Israeli high school basketball team from the Eshkol Regional Council in Israel, torn apart by the Oct. 7 attack, reunited in New York as part of an initia...
24 May 2024
JTA International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt its Rafah operation 24 May 2024
The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to immediately stop its military operation in Rafah, based on a request from South Africa. The ruling aimed...
24 May 2024
JTA Speaker Mike Johnson invites Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress 23 May 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress, providing support amid international legal troubles an...
23 May 2024
JTA Is a bill targeting support for terrorism a necessary tool after Oct. 7, or authoritarian overreach? 23 May 2024
A bill currently moving through Capitol Hill aims to target groups providing material support to terrorist organizations, potentially leading to the loss of ...
23 May 2024
JTA Following backlash and cyberbullying, Ms. Rachel sings a prayer ‘for all the children,’ including hostages and Israelis 23 May 2024
Ms. Rachel, a popular children's video educator with millions of followers, faced backlash and cyberbullying for a fundraiser supporting children in conflict...
23 May 2024
JTA Under fire from Congress, Northwestern’s Jewish president forcefully defends encampment deal 23 May 2024
During a recent congressional hearing on campus antisemitism, Northwestern University President Michael Schill defended his decision to make an agreement wit...
23 May 2024
JTA Israel’s Jewish humor show offers a serious message for a dark time: We will survive 23 May 2024
"The Jews Are Coming," a popular sketch comedy show in Israel, known for its irreverent humor about Jewish history, took a serious turn in response to the cu...
23 May 2024
JTA New program will send 85,000 8th graders to NYC’s Holocaust museum to curb spike in antisemitism 23 May 2024
New York City will send 85,000 eighth graders to the Museum of Jewish Heritage over three years to combat the rise in antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas...
23 May 2024
JTA In Egypt, a piece of Jewish pottery suggests a woman’s role that was stolen from history 23 May 2024
A fragment of Jewish pottery found in Egypt sheds light on a woman's role in ancient Jewish history that has been overlooked. The inscription on the pottery,...
23 May 2024
JTA Separated after Oct. 7, an Israeli high school basketball team reunites in NYC 23 May 2024
An Israeli high school basketball team from the Eshkol Regional Council in Israel, who were separated after a tragic attack by Hamas, reunited in New York Ci...
23 May 2024
JTA Some pro-Palestinian encampments want their schools to cut ties with Hillel, Chabad 22 May 2024
Pro-Palestinian encampment protesters at universities, including Drexel and UC Santa Cruz, are calling for their schools to sever ties with Hillel and Chabad...
22 May 2024
JTA Poll: Most NYers support pro-Palestinian protests but say encampments ‘crossed the line’ into antisemitism 22 May 2024
A recent poll in New York State revealed that while a majority of New Yorkers support peaceful demonstrations for those suffering in Gaza and an immediate ce...
22 May 2024
JTA These 18 American women are extraordinary Zionists, says Hadassah 22 May 2024
Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, has named 18 American women as exceptional Zionists in a diverse list that includes individuals from v...
22 May 2024
JTA 60 Jewish groups, from left to right, back bill creating national coordinator to fight antisemitism 22 May 2024
Over 60 Jewish organizations from across the political spectrum have united to support the Countering Antisemitism Act, which aims to establish a national co...
22 May 2024
JTA A Jewish communal legend celebrates his 100th birthday 22 May 2024
Ted Comet, a revered figure in the Jewish community, turns 100 and is celebrated for his significant contributions over 75 years to Jewish communal organizat...
22 May 2024
JTA Jewish Life Stories: Florida mourns a Jewish teen killed in a boating accident 22 May 2024
The Jewish community in Florida mourns the tragic death of 15-year-old Ella Riley Adler, a talented dancer and granddaughter of Michael Adler, the U.S. ambas...
22 May 2024
JTA Norway, Spain and Ireland will all recognize Palestinian state 22 May 2024
Norway, Spain, and Ireland have announced their official recognition of a Palestinian state, emphasizing the importance of reviving the prospects for a two-s...
22 May 2024
JTA Rutgers Jewish students, faculty decry ‘intimidating’ environment ahead of congressional hearing 22 May 2024
Ahead of a congressional hearing where Rutgers University's president was due to address campus antisemitism, Jewish staff and students expressed concerns ab...
22 May 2024
JTA Israeli government briefly confiscates Associated Press equipment under new press law 21 May 2024
The Israeli government briefly confiscated and later returned Associated Press equipment under a new law also used to close Al Jazeera offices, citing concer...
21 May 2024
JTA Video of Israelis trashing Gaza aid leads to clashes between rival activists 21 May 2024
Right-wing Israeli activists were caught on video trashing aid intended for Gaza, causing controversy and division within their own ranks. While Tzav 9, a gr...
21 May 2024
JTA A high school staging of ‘Fiddler’ takes on a ‘whole new meaning’ after Oct. 7 21 May 2024
A high school sophomore, Samantha Alexander, navigated her Jewish identity while directing Fiddler on the Roof at Abington Senior High School in Pennsylvania...
21 May 2024
JTA Manhattan Jewish day school removes teacher following arrest over past child sex abuse allegations 21 May 2024
The Abraham Joshua Heschel School in Manhattan has removed a teacher, Daniel Haines, following his arrest on charges of raping a teenage girl in 2022, before...
21 May 2024
JTA How a Brooklyn Jewish day school principal taught ‘Sesame Street’ how to celebrate Shabbat 21 May 2024
Amanda Pogany, the director of a Jewish day school in Brooklyn, became a consultant for Sesame Street, providing input on episodes that showcase Jewish tradi...
21 May 2024
JTA Meta asks for content moderation help with posts that say ‘all Israelis are criminals’ 21 May 2024
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is seeking guidance on how to handle posts labeling all Israelis as criminals, especially in the context ...
21 May 2024
JTA Meet Jill Hausman, the real rabbi who grimaced through jokes about Jews on SNL’s ‘Weekend Update’ 20 May 2024
Rabbi Jill Hausman of the Actors Temple in Manhattan made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment, where she was asked to make ...
20 May 2024
JTA Jewish artist Tobi Kahn mounts a site-specific retrospective at the Museum of Eldridge Street 20 May 2024
Renowned Jewish artist Tobi Kahn presents a site-specific retrospective titled "Memory and Inheritance: Paintings and Ceremonial Objects" at the Museum at El...
20 May 2024
JTA Ivan Boesky, financier whose downfall led to a Jewish communal reckoning, dies at 87 20 May 2024
Ivan Boesky, a prominent Jewish financier involved in illegal insider trading in the 1980s, recently passed away at 87. Boesky's downfall caused a stir in th...
20 May 2024
JTA Yael Dayan, Israeli writer, politician, peace activist and general’s daughter, dies at 85 20 May 2024
Yael Dayan, the daughter of Israeli military leader Moshe Dayan, passed away at the age of 85. A journalist, politician, and peace activist, she served in th...
20 May 2024
JTA ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders 20 May 2024
The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, ...
20 May 2024
JTA At Reconstructionist Rabbinical College ordination, divisions over Israel share stage with 11 new rabbis 20 May 2024
The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College's recent ordination ceremony highlighted divisions within the movement regarding Israel, as tensions surrounding Isr...
20 May 2024
JTA How Jessica Cohen became the go-to English translator of contemporary Israeli literature 20 May 2024
Jessica Cohen has risen to prominence as the most sought-after Hebrew-to-English translator of contemporary Israeli literature. Fluent in both languages, Coh...
20 May 2024
JTA ‘With God’s help’ Trump will be reelected, top GOP lawmaker Elise Stefanik tells Israel’s Knesset in partisan speech 19 May 2024
During a speech at Israels Knesset, Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik expressed a desire for Gods help in reelecting Donald Trump, drawing contrast to ...
19 May 2024
JTA Iranian Jew’s execution reportedly delayed after prayer campaign by Jews around the world 19 May 2024
Arvin Ghahremani, an Iranian Jew sentenced to death for a murder during a street fight, received a one-month stay of execution following a global pressure ca...
19 May 2024