JTA
Jewish exodus underway from Heritage Foundation’s antisemitism initiative over Tucker Carlson
4 Nov 2025
The Heritage Foundation's antisemitism initiative, Project Esther, is in turmoil as seven key members and organizations resign due to the foundation's contro...
4 Nov 2025
JTA
Yitzhak Rabin was killed 30 years ago this week. Has the Jewish world forgotten?
3 Nov 2025
The assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, which occurred 30 years ago, is fading into historical memory for many, especially those born after the 1980s. Rabin's as...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
Hannah Senesh’s example of Jewish pride and sacrifice gains renewed attention in our anxious era
3 Nov 2025
Hannah Senesh, a young Jewish poet and soldier, is experiencing a resurgence of interest through theatrical and literary portrayals, more than 80 years after...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
Yad Vashem says it has identified 5 million Holocaust victims: ‘Behind each name is a life that mattered’
3 Nov 2025
Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial, has successfully identified 5 million Holocaust victims through the use of AI and advanced machine learning techniqu...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
Trump calls on Orthodox Jewish voters in NJ to vote for Republican gubernatorial candidate
3 Nov 2025
Former President Donald Trump urged Orthodox Jewish voters in Lakewood, New Jersey, to support Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli in the sta...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
Harrisburg diocese condemns Auschwitz gates in Catholic school’s Halloween float
3 Nov 2025
A Catholic school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, faced backlash after including a replica of the Auschwitz gates in its Halloween parade. The display featured ...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
On Erev Election Day, mayoral candidates make their last pitches to Jewish voters
3 Nov 2025
As the New York City mayoral election approaches, candidates are making last-ditch efforts to connect with Jewish voters. Andrew Cuomo emphasizes his strong ...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
Jewish teens see a generational split in their own families over Mamdani
3 Nov 2025
Jewish teens in New York City are experiencing a generational divide in their families due to differing opinions on Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist ca...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
Jewish lawyer quits Heritage Foundation’s antisemitism task force over Tucker Carlson defense
3 Nov 2025
Mark Goldfeder, CEO of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, has resigned from the Heritage Foundation's National Task Force to Combat Antisemitism. His decis...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
Remains of Omer Neutra, Israeli-American hostage killed on Oct. 7, are returned to Israel
3 Nov 2025
Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023, has finally been returned to Israel for burial. Neutra was one of two Israeli-...
3 Nov 2025
JTA
Angela Buchdahl, prominent NYC rabbi, ratchets up criticism of Mamdani — and cautions against Jewish infighting
2 Nov 2025
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, a prominent leader at Manhattan's Central Synagogue, addressed the Jewish community's strife surrounding Zohran Mamdani's mayoral cand...
2 Nov 2025
JTA
Maryland kosher pizzeria to furloughed federal workers: You can pay us back later
2 Nov 2025
In response to the financial strain caused by a prolonged federal government shutdown, Ben Yehuda Pizza, a kosher pizzeria in Silver Spring, Maryland, has of...
2 Nov 2025
JTA
Rep. Randy Fine denounces Tucker Carlson as ‘most dangerous antisemite in America’
2 Nov 2025
At the Republican Jewish Coalition convention, Rep. Randy Fine, one of the few Jewish Republican Congress members, publicly denounced Tucker Carlson as a sig...
2 Nov 2025
JTA
How Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin find grace in their shattered world
31 Oct 2025
Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin have become prominent embodiments of resilience and hope in the aftermath of their son Hersh's tragic kidnapping and murd...
31 Oct 2025
JTA
Netanyahu once decried ‘daylight’ with Washington. Now he’s tolerating Trump’s glare.
31 Oct 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu's approach towards U.S.-Israel relations under Donald Trump's presidency marks a significant shift from his earlier stance during Joe Bide...
31 Oct 2025
JTA
The JTA Q&A with Andrew Cuomo: Antisemitism is a ‘deeply personal’ fight
31 Oct 2025
Andrew Cuomo, campaigning in the New York City mayoral race, emphasizes antisemitism as a pivotal issue, underscoring his commitment to the Jewish community ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA
The JTA Q&A with Curtis Sliwa: ‘I have a legacy with the Jewish community here’
31 Oct 2025
Curtis Sliwa, a Republican candidate for New York City mayor, emphasizes his enduring support for the Jewish community, citing his involvement during the Cro...
31 Oct 2025
JTA
The JTA Q&A with Zohran Mamdani: ‘I don’t begrudge folks who are skeptical of me’
31 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, a prominent candidate for New York City's mayoral race, addressed the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, discussing his approach to issues affecting ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA
These Jews backed Brad Lander in the primary. Are they taking his advice and voting Mamdani?
31 Oct 2025
The New York City mayoral election has become a complex decision for progressive Jewish voters, especially those who supported Brad Lander in the primary and...
31 Oct 2025
JTA
Ted Cruz to Jewish Republicans: Antisemitism is ‘an existential crisis in our party’
31 Oct 2025
At the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual summit in Las Vegas, Senator Ted Cruz highlighted the growing issue of antisemitism within the Republican Party, ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA
NYC’s Eric Adams condemns anti-Israel art exhibit: ‘Activism is not an excuse for antisemitism’
31 Oct 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams strongly condemned an unsanctioned anti-Israel art installation that appeared briefly on Governors Island, labeling it an act ...
31 Oct 2025
JTA
Heritage Foundation president stands by Tucker Carlson after host platforms antisemitism
30 Oct 2025
The Heritage Foundation's president, Kevin Roberts, affirmed his support for media personality Tucker Carlson despite Carlson's recent interview with antisem...
30 Oct 2025
JTA
Ellison’s Oracle poised to run TikTok, raising hopes for tougher rules against antisemitism
30 Oct 2025
Negotiations concerning the ownership of TikTok's operations in the U.S. could lead to stricter measures against antisemitism on the platform, providing hope...
30 Oct 2025
JTA
Freed hostage Alon Ohel plays piano on Israeli sketch comedy show ‘Eretz Nehederet’
30 Oct 2025
Freed hostage Alon Ohel made an emotional appearance on the Israeli sketch comedy show Eretz Nehederet, showcasing his piano skills that helped keep his spir...
30 Oct 2025
JTA
We’re Jews in Zohran Mamdani’s neighborhood. We love New York — but not like this.
30 Oct 2025
The article from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency discusses the tension and concerns among Jewish residents in New York's District 36, represented by Assemblyma...
30 Oct 2025
JTA
Conservative students grill Vance on support for Israel at Turning Point USA event
30 Oct 2025
Young conservatives have increasingly questioned the U.S.'s firm support for Israel, as indicated by recent exchanges at a Turning Point USA event at the Uni...
30 Oct 2025
JTA
Cuomo dominates Jewish vote in new poll, as Israeli TV pillories Mamdani
30 Oct 2025
The article discusses the ongoing tensions among Jewish communities over the support for Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral race, highlighting the divide...
30 Oct 2025
JTA
I won’t vote for Democrats who backed Mamdani. I know I’m not the only one.
30 Oct 2025
Menachem Z. Rosensaft, a lifelong centrist Democrat, expresses his disillusionment with the Democratic Party's support for Zohran Mamdani, a candidate with a...
30 Oct 2025
JTA
A second rabbinic letter, arguing against Jewish rejections of Mamdani, enters the NYC mayor’s race
30 Oct 2025
The politically charged atmosphere surrounding the New York City mayoral race has sparked significant debate within Jewish communities, as highlighted by a n...
30 Oct 2025
JTA
Proposal to elevate Netanyahu’s son shatters fragile concord at World Zionist Congress
30 Oct 2025
The 39th World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem has been fraught with tension following a proposal to elevate Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benj...
30 Oct 2025
JTA
Alabama man arrested for allegedly planning attacks on synagogues
29 Oct 2025
Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker, a 33-year-old from Needham, Alabama, was apprehended for allegedly planning attacks on synagogues in Alabama and nearby areas, as wel...
29 Oct 2025
JTA
Rabbi Alvin Kass, longest-serving NYPD chaplain famed for 9/11 response, dies at 89
29 Oct 2025
Rabbi Alvin Kass, who passed away at 89, was revered as the longest-serving chaplain in the New York Police Department (NYPD), notable for his compassionate ...
29 Oct 2025
JTA
‘Jews for Zohran’ knock doors as Mamdani’s past IDF comments resurface
29 Oct 2025
Jewish support for Zohran Mamdani, a candidate in the NYC mayoral race, has become a contentious topic as his past comments linking the Israeli Defense Force...
29 Oct 2025
JTA
In the tunnels of Gaza, hostage Eli Sharabi found a way to be a blessing
29 Oct 2025
Rabba Sara Hurwitz reflects on the profound lessons from Eli Sharabi's account of his captivity in Gaza. Despite the unimaginable hardship and loss, Eli foun...
29 Oct 2025
JTA
ADL enlists major law firms to launch pro bono network for antisemitism cases
29 Oct 2025
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has launched a nationwide pro bono legal network to assist victims of antisemitism, partnering with over 40 major law firms ...
29 Oct 2025
JTA
German government pledges record $1B in funding for Holocaust survivor home care
29 Oct 2025
The German government has committed a historic $1.08 billion to support home care for Holocaust survivors, addressing the increasing needs of an aging surviv...
29 Oct 2025
JTA
NY man who attacked Jews at 3 pro-Palestinian rallies sentenced to 17 months in prison
28 Oct 2025
Tarek Bazrouk, a New York City man convicted of attacking Jewish pro-Israel counter-protesters at three pro-Palestinian rallies, was sentenced to 17 months i...
28 Oct 2025
JTA
Harvard conservative magazine is shut down after publishing article laced with Nazi rhetoric
28 Oct 2025
Harvard's conservative magazine, Harvard Salient, came under fire and was suspended after publishing an article that mirrored Nazi rhetoric from Adolf Hitler...
28 Oct 2025
JTA
Cuomo narrows Mamdani’s lead, as older voters flock to the polls for early voting
28 Oct 2025
New York City's upcoming election sees a narrowing lead for Zohran Mamdani, with Andrew Cuomo gaining ground as early voting shows a strong turnout among old...
28 Oct 2025
JTA
Neo-Nazis raise money for Georgia man wearing Nazi uniform who allegedly assaulted UGA student
28 Oct 2025
Kenneth Leland Morgan, a Georgia man wearing a Nazi uniform, was arrested after allegedly assaulting a University of Georgia student, Grace Lang, who attempt...
28 Oct 2025
JTA
Why Jewish teens aren’t speaking out about the NYC mayoral election, despite their strong feelings
28 Oct 2025
Jewish teens in New York City are not publicly expressing their views on the NYC mayoral election due to concerns over privacy and potential backlash in a po...
28 Oct 2025
JTA
US soldiers stationed in Kiryat Gat turn sleepy Israeli city into an unexpected hotspot
27 Oct 2025
Kiryat Gat, a traditionally quiet Israeli city, has become an unexpected hotspot due to the presence of U.S. soldiers part of a multinational center monitori...
27 Oct 2025
JTA
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum joins Mamdani rally with progressive leaders in Queens
27 Oct 2025
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, known for championing LGBTQ rights, joined progressive leaders, including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to support Zoh...
27 Oct 2025
JTA
Anyone saying Jews face a simple choice in the NYC mayoral election is not paying attention
27 Oct 2025
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, head of the largest Jewish movement in North America, discusses the complexities facing Jewish voters in the upcoming New York City mayora...
27 Oct 2025
JTA
Trump sets deadline for Hamas to release hostages’ bodies as Egyptian team enters Gaza to help
27 Oct 2025
President Donald Trump has imposed a deadline on Hamas to release the bodies of 13 remaining hostages, including two Americans, following the recent ceasefir...
27 Oct 2025
JTA
Ireland elects left-wing politician with record of anti-Israel rhetoric as president
27 Oct 2025
Catherine Connolly, a left-wing Irish politician known for her outspoken criticism of Israel, has been elected president of Ireland with a historic margin of...
27 Oct 2025
JTA
Philip Roth’s latest biographer wants Jews to read him again — without the guilt
26 Oct 2025
Historian Steven J. Zipperstein's new biography, 'Philip Roth: Stung by Life,' seeks to revisit Philip Roth's complex legacy and encourage a fresh look at hi...
26 Oct 2025
JTA
These rabbis didn’t sign their colleagues’ anti-Mamdani letter. Here’s why.
24 Oct 2025
Tensions arose among American rabbinic leaders over a letter condemning anti-Zionist political figures, which was signed by 1,000 rabbis and cantors nationwi...
24 Oct 2025
JTA
The Jewish Museum has just completed a major renovation. Here are 7 highlights.
24 Oct 2025
The Jewish Museum on Fifth Avenue has reopened after a $14.5 million renovation, unveiling new exhibits and educational spaces. Highlights include a new perm...
24 Oct 2025
JTA
Advocates decry ‘pogrom on the playground’ after Jewish children targeted in Chicago suburb on Oct. 7
24 Oct 2025
In a predominantly Jewish suburb of Chicago, an antisemitic attack targeted Jewish children in a public park on October 7, coinciding with the Jewish holiday...
24 Oct 2025