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JTA Brooklyn LGBT nightclub cancels Eurovision screening in ‘boycott’ of Israeli singer 10 May 2024
A queer nightclub in Brooklyn, known as 3 Dollar Bill, canceled its Eurovision screening after Israeli singer Eden Golan advanced to the finals. The club cit...
10 May 2024
JTA 26 House Democrats tell White House, ‘We cannot undermine our ally, Israel’ 10 May 2024
Twenty-six House Democrats have expressed concern over President Biden's suspension of weapon shipments to Israel, requesting a briefing on the decision whic...
10 May 2024
JTA Israel’s Eden Golan advances to Eurovision final as thousands protest in Malmö 10 May 2024
Israeli singer Eden Golan advanced to the Eurovision final despite facing protests in Malm, Sweden, due to Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Golan's perf...
10 May 2024
JTA Israel’s Independence Day is a time for mourning and celebration 10 May 2024
The article discusses the complexities of mourning practices during the Omer period, the seven weeks between Passover and Shavuot. It explores the historical...
10 May 2024
JTA ‘Is your fav author a zionist???’ A viral list reignites antisemitism fears in the literary world. 9 May 2024
A viral Google Doc titled "Is your fav author a zionist?" has sparked concerns about antisemitism in the literary world, categorizing authors as Pro-Israel/Z...
9 May 2024
JTA The pro-Israel backlash is harsh after Biden suspends delivery of weapons to Israel 9 May 2024
After President Biden suspended the delivery of certain large bombs to Israel as it prepared to confront Hamas, there was a strong pro-Israel backlash from v...
9 May 2024
JTA Nearly 1 million Jews live in NYC, new study finds 9 May 2024
A recent survey conducted by the UJA-Federation of New York reveals that New York City remains home to close to 1 million Jews, with a total of over 1.4 mill...
9 May 2024
JTA Cornell University president Martha Pollack says she will retire amid campus antisemitism pressures 9 May 2024
Cornell University president Martha E. Pollack is retiring in response to pressures surrounding campus antisemitism and concerns related to the Israel-Hamas ...
9 May 2024
JTA At The New School, an anti-Zionist campus rabbi is ‘not so radical,’ students say 9 May 2024
At The New School, a campus rabbi, Louisa Solomon, stands out as an anti-Zionist figure supporting students in pro-Palestinian activism, leading traditional ...
9 May 2024
JTA These Jewish teens have advice for public schools paralyzed by the debate over Gaza 9 May 2024
Jewish teens are sharing their experiences of feeling unsupported and unequipped to handle discussions on Israel-Palestine conflicts in public schools, with ...
9 May 2024
JTA What is behind Israel’s shutdown of Al Jazeera? 9 May 2024
Israel recently shut down Al Jazeera in the country and the West Bank, citing it as an agent of a hostile state and jeopardizing security. The decision has f...
9 May 2024
JTA Eurovision and Malmö brace for protests as Israeli contestant Eden Golan takes the stage 9 May 2024
Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, Israeli contestant Eden Golan is facing protests and backlash as she competes in the Eurovision Song Contest in Malm, Sweden. T...
9 May 2024
JTA Police and protesters clash in Amsterdam as successive pro-Palestinian encampments roil city 8 May 2024
Pro-Palestinian encampments in Amsterdam are causing clashes between police and protesters, with violent incidents involving rioters throwing ammonia at poli...
8 May 2024
JTA Longtime Israel critic loses Indiana Republican House primary after campaign by Jewish groups 8 May 2024
Former Indiana congressman John Hostettler, a critic of Israel, lost the Republican House primary to state Senator Mark Messmer after Jewish groups like the ...
8 May 2024
JTA ‘We would like to speak in our name,’ Jewish Columbia students say in viral open letter 8 May 2024
Over 400 Jewish students at Columbia University have signed an open letter defending their support for Israel and expressing concerns about harassment they f...
8 May 2024
JTA Congress grills K-12 school officials from New York, Berkeley and Maryland on responses to antisemitism 8 May 2024
In a congressional hearing, leaders of K-12 school systems in New York City, Berkeley, and Maryland were questioned about their responses to antisemitism in ...
8 May 2024
JTA The New York Knicks’ famous anthem was written by this Jewish entrepreneur 8 May 2024
Jewish entrepreneur Jesse Itzler, known for his work in music and business, wrote the iconic New York Knicks anthem "Go, New York, Go!", which became a fan f...
8 May 2024
JTA In a rare move, Biden administration withholds bombs to Israel in effort to influence Rafah operation 8 May 2024
In a significant move, the Biden administration temporarily withheld the delivery of large bombs to Israel in an effort to influence Israel's planned operati...
8 May 2024
JTA Argentine-Israeli hostage Lior Rudaeff is declared dead as number of hostages known to be living dwindles 8 May 2024
Israeli-Argentine hostage Lior Rudaeff, who was held captive by Hamas, has been confirmed dead, along with other hostages, in an attack on Israel. The situat...
8 May 2024
JTA Rabbi and developer Reuven Kahane among 3 people arrested in altercation at Manhattan pro-Palestinian protest 8 May 2024
Real estate developer and Orthodox rabbi Reuven Kahane, among three individuals, was arrested for allegedly assaulting pro-Palestinian protesters in Manhatta...
8 May 2024
JTA Congress cancels hearing on George Washington U protests after police clear encampment and arrest demonstrators 8 May 2024
Police in Washington, D.C. cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment from George Washington University, arresting 33 people before a Congressional hearing that wa...
8 May 2024
JTA Jewish Life Stories: A voice for women in an age of ‘Mad Men,’ and a legend in the world of crossword puzzles 8 May 2024
Ilon Specht, a pioneering 81-year-old copywriter, notably coined the slogan "Because I'm worth it" for LOreal's Preference hair color, challenging traditiona...
8 May 2024
JTA A Modern Orthodox high school wants to end taboos around sex education 8 May 2024
SAR High School in Riverdale, New York is challenging taboos around sex education in Modern Orthodox high schools by introducing a Jewish Sexual Ethics cours...
8 May 2024
JTA Next up for congressional antisemitism hearings: NYC’s public schools 7 May 2024
The House Republicans are expanding their antisemitism hearings to include public schools, with a focus on New York City's school system led by Chancellor Da...
7 May 2024
JTA A swastika armband found at an Upper East Side tailor sparks fury 7 May 2024
A swastika armband found at Ignacios Tailor on the Upper East Side sparked outrage when it was discovered sewn onto a shirt. The tailor's manager, Jorge Hern...
7 May 2024
JTA A new dark comedy asks a serious question: Was Bulgaria’s King Boris III a friend or a foe of the Jews? 7 May 2024
A new dark comedy play explores the complex relationship between Bulgaria's King Boris III and the Jewish population in his country during World War II. Desp...
7 May 2024
JTA ‘Hind’s Hall,’ Macklemore’s new rap track, defends pro-Palestinian college protests and condemns Israel 7 May 2024
Rapper Macklemore released a new track titled "Hinds Hall," supporting pro-Palestinian college protests and criticizing Israel, accusing it of apartheid and ...
7 May 2024
JTA Robert Kraft’s foundation to air ad slamming antisemitism at campus protests during NBA playoffs 7 May 2024
The Robert Kraft Foundation to Combat Antisemitism will air a 30-second ad during NBA playoff games condemning antisemitism at recent campus protests, displa...
7 May 2024
JTA Jews from Arab lands are the missing piece of the Israeli-Palestinian discourse 7 May 2024
The author reflects on the overlooked history of Jews from Arab lands, emphasizing their expulsion and trauma in 1948, which is often omitted in discussions ...
7 May 2024
JTA ‘You are not alone’: Biden in Holocaust remembrance speech vows to fight Oct. 7 denialism 7 May 2024
President Joe Biden addressed Holocaust remembrance, reassuring the Jewish community of continued support against anti-Israel and antisemitic actions, partic...
7 May 2024
JTA Teens say state Holocaust education mandates are only as good as the schools that adopt them 7 May 2024
The article discusses the impact of state Holocaust education mandates on public schools in the U.S. and how the effectiveness of these mandates varies depen...
7 May 2024
JTA Should ‘From the river to the sea’ be allowed on Facebook and Instagram? Meta’s Oversight Board is considering the question. 7 May 2024
Meta’s Oversight Board is deliberating on whether the phrase "From the river to the sea" used by pro-Palestinian activists should be allowed on Facebook and ...
7 May 2024
JTA An Upper West Side Holocaust memorial rally draws comparisons between Columbia’s climate and Nazi Germany 7 May 2024
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations criticized Columbia University for alleged Nazi-like ideology at a Holocaust memorial rally in Riverside Park. The r...
7 May 2024
JTA At March of the Living on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust survivors and relatives of Oct. 7 victims stress urgency of remembrance 6 May 2024
During the March of the Living on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust survivors and relatives of Oct. 7 Hamas attack victims highlighted the importance of remembrance. Pa...
6 May 2024
JTA Jewish author Nathan Thrall, Reuters and New York Times win Pulitzers for controversial Israel reporting 6 May 2024
Jewish author Nathan Thrall, Reuters, and The New York Times received Pulitzer Prizes for their coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Thrall win...
6 May 2024
JTA Israel announces Rafah invasion and Hamas claims ceasefire deal in key day of diplomacy and warfare 6 May 2024
Israel's war cabinet approved an invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza amidst ongoing fighting and diplomacy following Hamas's acceptance of a ceasefire deal wi...
6 May 2024
JTA ’50 Completely True Things,’ a Palestinian-American’s call for compromise, strikes a chord on social media  6 May 2024
Mo Husseini, a Palestinian-American, wrote a post titled "50 Completely True Things" challenging myths in the Israel-Hamas conflict, aiming to find common gr...
6 May 2024
JTA Jewish tennis star Diego Schwartzman announces retirement 6 May 2024
Jewish tennis player Diego Schwartzman, ranked 142 in the ATP mens rankings, has announced his retirement after the Argentina Open in February 2025, citing t...
6 May 2024
JTA Bernie Sanders, 82, announces run for a fourth Senate term 6 May 2024
Bernie Sanders, the prominent progressive senator and former presidential candidate, has announced his bid for a fourth Senate term, making him a key figure ...
6 May 2024
JTA Columbia cancels commencement amid pro-Palestinian protests 6 May 2024
Columbia University has decided to cancel its commencement ceremony due to ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on campus, leading to hundreds of student arrests...
6 May 2024
JTA From Michigan to Boston, pro-Palestinian protesters assert themselves at college graduations 6 May 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters made disruptions during college graduation ceremonies in Michigan, Boston, and Toledo, using tactics like raising Palestinian flag...
6 May 2024
JTA With talks at an impasse, Hamas and Israel trade deadly fire as Israel signals it’s ready to invade Rafah 6 May 2024
Amid stalled negotiations, Hamas and Israel exchanged deadly fire in Rafah, with Hamas rocket fire killing three Israeli soldiers and Israel responding by cl...
6 May 2024
JTA At least 4 New York City synagogues receive bomb threats on Saturday 5 May 2024
Several New York City synagogues and cultural institutions, including Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, Chabad of Midtown, and Bro...
5 May 2024
JTA At a Manhattan synagogue, ‘normie’ pro-Israel liberals stage a last stand 5 May 2024
At a Manhattan synagogue event titled "Whats Left for Progressive Jews," normie pro-Israel liberals faced a changing landscape where pro-Palestinian demonstr...
5 May 2024
JTA The Jewish Sport Report: Is BYU building a Jewish football dynasty? 3 May 2024
Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, is seeing Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff potentially leading their football team, contrasting previous Jewis...
3 May 2024
JTA Large Jewish organizations boycotted a meeting with the education secretary because progressive Jewish groups would be present 3 May 2024
Several major Jewish organizations boycotted a meeting with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on combating antisemitism in schools because they were uncomfo...
3 May 2024
JTA How Yom HaShoah is being marked 7 months after the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust 3 May 2024
Yom HaShoah, Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, holds significant importance this year as it marks the first memorial since Hamas' deadliest attack on Jews ...
3 May 2024
JTA The world’s oldest Jewish play inspires a new, immersive production 3 May 2024
In an innovative production, Untitled Theater Company No. 61 stages "Exagoge," based on the world's oldest known Jewish play, blending an opera with a Passov...
3 May 2024
JTA Pro-Palestinian encampments are closing after making deals with colleges. Some of their critics are still upset. 3 May 2024
Pro-Palestinian encampments at universities, including Northwestern, are closing after making deals with college administrations, sparking a divide within th...
3 May 2024
JTA Elon Musk says he’ll reinstate antisemite Nick Fuentes to X: ‘It is better to have anti whatever out in the open’ 3 May 2024
Elon Musk has stated that he will reinstate the Twitter account of Nick Fuentes, a prominent Holocaust denier and antisemite, arguing that it is better to ha...
3 May 2024