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JTA Biden’s exit positions Doug Emhoff to become the first Jewish White House spouse 22 Jul
Doug Emhoff, the spouse of Vice President Kamala Harris, is set to become the first Jewish White House spouse if Harris wins the presidency. Emhoff has embra...
22 Jul
JTA Jewish leaders in Europe want to stay there despite pessimism about antisemitism, survey finds 22 Jul
Despite a rise in antisemitic incidents in Europe following the Hamas attack on Israel, a survey commissioned by a global Jewish aid organization reveals tha...
22 Jul
JTA Joe Biden ends campaign, endorses Kamala Harris, as talks to end Israel-Hamas war enter critical phase 21 Jul
President Joe Biden has ended his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, marking two potential...
21 Jul
JTA Joe Biden calls himself a Zionist and loves name-dropping Golda Meir. His exit marks an end of an era. 21 Jul
Joe Biden, in acknowledging his Zionist identity and admiration for Golda Meir, has a longstanding relationship with Israel dating back to 1973. Throughout h...
21 Jul
JTA A museum exhibit on Jewish food and humor puts the ‘borscht’ in Borscht Belt 21 Jul
The exhibit at the Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville, New York, showcases the rich cultural legacy of the Catskills resorts where Jewish cuisine and humor th...
21 Jul
JTA Meet the teenaged girl who read the Talmud in two-and-a-half years 19 Jul
Elke Bentley, an 18-year-old musician heading to Harvard University, made an extraordinary achievement by reading the entire Talmud in just two-and-a-half ye...
19 Jul
JTA What to expect when Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Washington 19 Jul
Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to garner support for Israel amidst criticism of his handling of the recent co...
19 Jul
JTA Barney Greengrass, popular UWS deli, collaborates with an unlikely partner: Nordstrom 19 Jul
Nordstrom, the department store, has teamed up with iconic Jewish deli Barney Greengrass in a joint advertising campaign as part of Nordstrom's For Everythin...
19 Jul
JTA The Jewish Sport Report: How playing for Team Israel changed Garrett Stubbs’ relationship with the country he still hopes to visit 19 Jul
Garrett Stubbs, a Philadelphia Phillies catcher, reflects on his experience playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic, expressing a desire to vis...
19 Jul
JTA Russia sentences Jewish-American journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in maximum security prison 19 Jul
Russian courts have sentenced Jewish-American journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in a maximum security prison on espionage charges, despite denials from...
19 Jul
JTA Suspect in killing of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll cleared of premeditated murder but could face 2nd trial 19 Jul
A jury in Wayne County, Michigan found Michael Jackson-Bolanos not guilty of premeditated murder in the killing of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll, bu...
19 Jul
JTA Andorra’s 73 Jews worship from a community center they are barred by law from calling a synagogue 19 Jul
The Jewish community in Andorra, consisting of 73 members, faces restrictions on officially calling their place of worship a synagogue due to local laws. And...
19 Jul
JTA The Knesset just voted against Palestinian statehood. Here’s all the ways that’s bad for Israel. 19 Jul
The recent Knesset vote against Palestinian statehood, fueled by concerns over security and distrust in the Palestinian Authority, poses significant drawback...
19 Jul
JTA One killed in Tel Aviv as drone shot from Yemen explodes in city center 19 Jul
A drone attack in Tel Aviv, claimed by the Houthi terror group in Yemen, resulted in one person's death and several injuries, marking the deepest strike into...
19 Jul
JTA Donald Trump accepts party nomination after a week in which Israel was extolled and isolationists were given center stage 19 Jul
Donald Trump accepted the Republican party's presidential nomination after a week where he praised Israel's Iron Dome, vowed to resolve international crises,...
19 Jul
JTA Adidas said it will ‘revise’ 1972 Olympic sneaker campaign that features Palestinian-American activist Bella Hadid 18 Jul
Adidas announced plans to revise its 1972 Olympic sneaker campaign featuring Palestinian-American activist Bella Hadid after facing criticism for her past st...
18 Jul
JTA How to succeed in business as a Hasidic Jew? A giant expo offers tips and networking 18 Jul
The annual Satmar Business Expo in New Jersey brings together thousands of Hasidic Jews to showcase entrepreneurship in a community known for its tight-knit ...
18 Jul
JTA 30 years after deadly AMIA bombing, Argentina’s Jews are balancing pain with hope for justice 18 Jul
The 30th anniversary of the deadly AMIA bombing in Argentina, which killed 85 people and has deeply impacted the Jewish community, was marked by events aimed...
18 Jul
JTA 18 essential Israeli restaurants in New York City 18 Jul
Israeli cuisine has become increasingly popular in New York City, with a variety of restaurants offering modern fusion dishes influenced by Middle Eastern, N...
18 Jul
JTA 100 years after his death, Gen Z loves Franz Kafka. Now they ought to read him, too. 18 Jul
Franz Kafka, the Jewish writer from Prague who died 100 years ago, continues to be widely read and influential, with new translations and works inspired by h...
18 Jul
JTA 2 incarcerated men wanted to convert to Judaism. This rabbi helped them do it. 18 Jul
Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp assisted two incarcerated men, Ari Kingsman and Joshua Phillips, in their journey to convert to Judaism within the Monroe Correction...
18 Jul
JTA Parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra lead Republican convention in ‘Bring Them Home’ chant 18 Jul
At the Republican National Convention, the parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra led a chant of "Bring them home!" to raise awareness about their s...
18 Jul
JTA Republicans cheer Shabbos Kestenbaum, Harvard grad who is suing school over post-Oct. 7 antisemitism 18 Jul
Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Harvard graduate and Democrat, received a warm welcome at the Republican National Convention for suing Harvard over its handling of ant...
18 Jul
JTA YIVO exhibit illuminates a diary kept by a 13-year-old boy in the Vilna ghetto 17 Jul
Yitskhok Rudashevski, a 13-year-old Jewish boy in Vilna, began a diary in June 1941, detailing life in the ghetto as comfort and joy diminished due to war. Y...
17 Jul
JTA Democratic platform boosts Israel funding, blames Hamas for war 17 Jul
The Democratic Party platform maintains strong support for Israel by emphasizing continued defense funding, denouncing Hamas for initiating the conflict in G...
17 Jul
JTA Jewish Emmy nominees include Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ in a last hurrah 17 Jul
The final season of Larry David's long-running HBO sitcom "Curb Your Enthusiasm" received four Emmy nominations, including best comedy and best actor for Dav...
17 Jul
JTA Kobe Bryant’s late father Joe once coached a Jewish day school’s girls basketball team 17 Jul
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, father of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who recently passed away, is remembered for coaching the girls basketball team at a Jewish d...
17 Jul
JTA Jewish Life Stories: David Liederman, the father of ‘David’s Cookies,’ dies at 75 17 Jul
David Liederman, the founder of Davids Cookies, passed away at 75. Despite starting with selling his cookies in the 1970s and growing the business into a cha...
17 Jul
JTA Israeli and Palestinian Jerusalem Youth Chorus advances on ‘America’s Got Talent’ with performance of ‘Home’ 17 Jul
The Jerusalem Youth Chorus, a group of Israeli and Palestinian teens, impressed the judges on Americas Got Talent with their rendition of "Home," symbolizing...
17 Jul
JTA In a first, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO addresses RNC as party vows to make American Jews safe again 17 Jul
At the Republican National Convention, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO Matt Brooks delivered a speech emphasizing President Trump's commitment to restoring l...
17 Jul
JTA Jewish New Yorkers remember Dr. Ruth Westheimer as one of their own 16 Jul
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, known for her sex therapy advice and survivor of the Holocaust, passed away at age 96, leaving a lasting impact on New York's Jewish com...
16 Jul
JTA How the war in Gaza is changing the Jewish summer camp experience for counselors and campers 16 Jul
This article discusses how the ongoing conflict in Gaza is impacting the Jewish summer camp experience for both counselors and campers. Camp counselors are f...
16 Jul
JTA Jewish politician leads prayer for Israeli hostages to end Republican convention’s first day 16 Jul
Leora Levy, a Jewish Republican politician, led a prayer at the Republican Party convention for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, marking a rare...
16 Jul
JTA At Dr. Ruth’s intimate funeral, loved ones honor a cherished ‘Mommy,’ ‘Omi’ and friend 15 Jul
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, renowned as a sex expert, was remembered at her intimate funeral as a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Eulogies highlighted her ...
15 Jul
JTA Trump names J.D. Vance, who pinned assassination attempt on Democrats’ concerns over authoritarianism, as his running mate 15 Jul
Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance as his running mate, despite Vance previously expressing concerns about Trump's authoritarian tendencies. Vance, known for...
15 Jul
JTA Former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Anna Redman apologizes for ‘flippant’ post about her Auschwitz visit attire 15 Jul
Former Bachelor contestant Anna Redman issued an apology after facing backlash for posting a flippant Instagram story detailing her outfit plans for a visit ...
15 Jul
JTA Citing attack on Trump, Netanyahu demands crackdown on what he says is incitement by his opponents 15 Jul
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a crackdown on what he perceives as incitement against him and his allies, citing a recent attack on...
15 Jul
JTA Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs makes ‘history’ — and embraces his role as a Jewish ballplayer 15 Jul
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs recently made Jewish history by being the first Jewish position player to give up a grand slam to a Jewish batte...
15 Jul
JTA Argentina declares Hamas a terrorist organization, in move designed to show support for Israel 15 Jul
Argentina has declared Hamas a terrorist organization as a symbolic gesture of support for Israel, following President Javier Mileis' shift away from the cou...
15 Jul
JTA When Portland charities condemned Israel, Jewish philanthropy was put to the test 14 Jul
In Portland, Oregon, a rift arose in Jewish philanthropy when the Oregon Food Bank issued a statement criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza during the Israel-...
14 Jul
JTA Jewish, Israeli leaders condemn shooting at rally that left Donald Trump injured 14 Jul
Jewish and Israeli leaders, along with political figures like New York Sen. Chuck Schumer and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned the recent...
14 Jul
JTA Ruth Westheimer, Holocaust survivor who offered grandmotherly sex advice as ‘Dr. Ruth,’ dies at 96 13 Jul
Ruth Westheimer, known as Dr. Ruth, passed away at 96, leaving a legacy as a Holocaust survivor, Israeli military veteran, and pioneering sex therapist whose...
13 Jul
JTA Jewish chef behind ‘By Chloe’ vegan chain to open a new restaurant in a fresh start 12 Jul
Jewish chef Chloe Coscarelli, known for her vegan and kosher cuisine, is set to open a new restaurant named Chloe in Greenwich Village, following legal battl...
12 Jul
JTA Orthodox NYPD recruit to receive top award at police graduation 12 Jul
Allan Pearlman, a Modern Orthodox Jew from Staten Island, is set to receive the Police Academy Commanding Officers award for Exceptional Police Duty for his ...
12 Jul
JTA The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish preview of the 2024 Paris Olympics 12 Jul
The article provides a preview of Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, including notable figures like Artem Dolgopyat in...
12 Jul
JTA St. Louis’ only kosher deli closes after 60 years — and a lawsuit involving $150,000 in unpaid bills 12 Jul
After 60 years in business, St. Louis' only kosher deli, Kohns Kosher Meat and Deli, has closed due to unpaid bills totaling $150,000, leading to a lawsuit f...
12 Jul
JTA Three Jewish organizations alarmed by GOP’s mass deportation plan 12 Jul
Three Jewish organizations, including HIAS, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and Bend the Arc, expressed alarm over the GOP's platform promising mass d...
12 Jul
JTA Biden highlights frustrations with Israel during high-profile press conference 12 Jul
President Joe Biden expressed frustration with Israel's lack of cooperation in delivering aid to Palestinian civilians during a press conference, adding pres...
12 Jul
JTA Biden: Israel has ‘occasionally’ been ‘less than cooperative’ 12 Jul
President Joe Biden stated that Israel has been at times uncooperative in facilitating assistance to Palestinian civilians during the Gaza conflict. Biden em...
12 Jul
JTA A Jewish couple was barred from adopting a child through a Christian agency. They’re now the face of an anti-Project 2025 campaign. 11 Jul
A Jewish couple, Gabe and Liz Rutan-Ram, were denied adoption services by a Christian agency due to their religion, leading them to become central figures in...
11 Jul