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JTA I traveled from Israel to Spain to convert new Jews. A single ‘Sababa’ made me feel safer. 3 Feb

Rabbi Hayim Leiter reflects on his experiences traveling from Israel to Spain to perform ritual circumcisions (brises) for converts amidst a politically char...

3 Feb

JTA A Gen Z student activist against antisemitism is running for State Assembly on Long Island 3 Feb

Will Sussman, a Jewish engineer and educator, is pursuing a seat in the New York State Assembly, motivated by his experiences with antisemitism on campus and...

3 Feb

JTA America’s Black-Jewish story gets an update on new PBS series featuring Henry Louis Gates, Michael Twitty and more 2 Feb

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History is an insightful PBS docuseries that launches into an engaging exploration of the historical and social inter...

2 Feb

JTA Elaine Grossinger Etess, third-generation owner of legendary Catskills resort, dies at 98 2 Feb

Elaine Grossinger Etess, the last surviving member of the family who established the iconic Grossingers Catskill Resort Hotel, has passed away at 98. Known f...

2 Feb

JTA Boston-area Jewish day school to close after 25 years, saying its model is ‘no longer sustainable’ 2 Feb

MetroWest Jewish Day School in the Boston area is set to close after 25 years due to dwindling enrollment and financial sustainability issues. Despite effort...

2 Feb

JTA Top NY Democrats vow to fund synagogue security, criticize ICE spending at Jewish policy event 2 Feb

At a recent congressional event organized by JCRC-NY, top New York Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuc...

2 Feb

JTA My grandmother Eva Schloss survived Auschwitz. She would not be silent about America today. 2 Feb

The article reflects on the late Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss and her outspoken criticism of contemporary socio-political trends she believed resembled ear...

2 Feb

JTA Prominent British LGBTQ activist arrested for carrying ‘globalize the intifada’ sign in London 2 Feb

Prominent British LGBTQ activist Peter Tatchell was arrested in London for displaying a sign advocating to 'globalize the intifada' during a pro-Palestinian ...

2 Feb

JTA A new collective helps Jewish college athletes earn from their fame — and express their pride 2 Feb

Tribe NIL, co-founded by comedian Eitan Levine and entrepreneur Jeremy Moses, provides Jewish college athletes a platform to express their Jewish pride, conn...

2 Feb

JTA Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol chief in Minnesota, reportedly derided Orthodox US attorney’s Jewishness 2 Feb

Gregory Bovino, the former Border Patrol chief in Minnesota, is under scrutiny for derogatory remarks about Orthodox Jewish U.S. attorney Daniel Rosen, mocki...

2 Feb

JTA Stephen Spielberg wins Grammy, becoming 9th Jew in elite EGOT ranks 2 Feb

Steven Spielberg has joined the exclusive EGOT club, becoming the ninth Jewish artist to achieve this prestigious recognition. His recent Grammy win for prod...

2 Feb

JTA Deni Avdija’s rise from Maccabi wunderkind to NBA All-Star is a dream come true for Israeli basketball fans like me 1 Feb

Deni Avdija's journey from being a Maccabi Tel Aviv prodigy to an NBA All-Star has been nothing short of extraordinary for Israeli basketball fans. Despite i...

1 Feb

JTA Why Jewish law cares about mother birds, baby goats and the bonds of animal families 1 Feb

Beth Berkowitz's new book, "What Animals Teach Us About Families," examines the biblical and rabbinic laws concerning animal kinship and their implications f...

1 Feb

JTA Yoram Hazony’s antisemitism speech sparks pushback from former aide and Jewish conservatives 30 Jan

Yoram Hazony, a key figure in national conservatism, has sparked a broader debate among Jewish conservatives following his recent comments on antisemitism wi...

30 Jan

JTA Diplomatic ties fray further as South Africa and Israel kick out each other’s envoys 30 Jan

The diplomatic relationship between South Africa and Israel has deteriorated further following the mutual expulsion of each other's top envoys. South Africa ...

30 Jan

JTA Daniel Rosen, Minnesota’s US attorney in hot seat over ICE, won confirmation in part on the strength of his Jewish leadership 30 Jan

Daniel Rosen, Minnesota's U.S. Attorney, finds himself in a challenging position as controversies arise over the Justice Department's investigations of the d...

30 Jan

JTA Jewish seniors rally behind their caregivers as 350,000 Haitians are set to lose legal status 30 Jan

Jewish seniors at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, are expressing solidarity with their Haitian caregivers, who face deportation threats due to the c...

30 Jan

JTA Josh Shapiro’s new memoir puts his Jewish identity at the center of his political vision 30 Jan

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," underscores his Jewish identity as a central pillar in his political life, not merely...

30 Jan

JTA I’m a Jewish studies professor. I wasn’t trained to give pastoral care — but my students desperately need it. 30 Jan

Jewish studies professors are finding themselves in unexpected pastoral roles as students navigate the complex and often hostile climate on university campus...

30 Jan

JTA Backlash after Republican who called Mamdani a ‘terrorist-lover’ is picked to helm NYC Council antisemitism task force 30 Jan

Inna Vernikov, a Ukrainian-born Jewish Republican, has been appointed to lead the New York City Council's newly formed antisemitism task force, alongside Jew...

30 Jan

JTA Ritchie Torres’ challengers are testing how Israel plays in the Bronx — and taking aim at ‘Zionists’ in a Jewish neighborhood 30 Jan

The political race for the Bronx's 15th Congressional District seat, currently held by pro-Israel Congressman Ritchie Torres, is highlighting the intersectio...

30 Jan

JTA 16 Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympics, from the ice rink to the alpine slopes 30 Jan

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will see a significant presence of Jewish and Israeli athletes, with Israel sending its second-largest delegation eve...

30 Jan

JTA The doors were repaired at Chabad’s headquarters. But the sense of security is still broken. 30 Jan

In a disturbing security incident at Chabad's world headquarters in Crown Heights, a man named Dan Sohail allegedly drove his car into the synagogue's doors ...

30 Jan

JTA After Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis, Jewish gun owners confront Second Amendment tensions 29 Jan

The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a gun-carrying protester against ICE in Minneapolis, has stirred significant controversy among Jewish gun owners. While so...

29 Jan

JTA A bipartisan antisemitism task force grows in the NYC Council, rivaling Mamdani’s office 29 Jan

In New York City, a bipartisan task force on antisemitism is expanding in the city council, driven by recent events such as pro-Palestinian protests near syn...

29 Jan

JTA TikTok deal fuels rise of UpScrolled, whose founder conceived it as a haven for Palestinian activism 29 Jan

The recent sale of part of TikTok to a U.S. investor group led by Larry Ellison has sparked a digital exodus among users seeking alternatives, catapulting Up...

29 Jan

JTA My 4-year-old says the most precious thing in our home is our passports. She gets it. 29 Jan

In a poignant reflection on the rising dangers faced by Jewish communities due to increasing antisemitism, Rabbi Yaacov Behrman shares insights from his fami...

29 Jan

JTA Senior ADL antisemitism researcher leaves to lead competing effort at watchdog Nexus 29 Jan

Aryeh Tuchman, a significant figure in antisemitism research at the ADL, has joined the Nexus Project to lead its new Center for Antisemitism Research. This ...

29 Jan

JTA Man arrested after ramming car into 770 Eastern Parkway, Chabad’s Brooklyn headquarters 29 Jan

A man intentionally rammed his car into the entrance of 770 Eastern Parkway, the Chabad movement's global headquarters located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, du...

29 Jan

JTA Federal building with murals by Jewish artists at risk of sale, demolition 28 Jan

The Wilbur J. Cohen Building in Washington D.C., renowned for its New Deal-era murals by Jewish artists like Ben Shahn, is threatened by potential sale and d...

28 Jan

JTA Vance omits mention of Jews from Holocaust Remembrance Day statement, incensing Jewish critics on both sides of the aisle 28 Jan

Vice President JD Vance faced criticism from Jewish communities and observers across the political spectrum for his statement on International Holocaust Reme...

28 Jan

JTA Who will run Mamdani’s Office to Combat Antisemitism? These names are in the mix. 28 Jan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is considering leadership for his Office to Combat Antisemitism, following his controversial revocation of certain executi...

28 Jan

JTA Josh Shapiro’s ‘dual loyalty’ story shows a gap between how American Jews see themselves — and how they’re seen 28 Jan

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's experience during vice-presidential vetting, where he was asked about being an Israeli agent, exposes ongoing issues of ...

28 Jan

JTA A Jewish teen takes on the sports betting apps that are hooking his peers 28 Jan

Eli Senor, a senior at The Heschel School, has founded an initiative called Behind the Bet to combat the rising issue of sports betting addiction among teens...

28 Jan

JTA Netanyahu alleges that Israeli soldiers died because US arms ’embargo’ meant they ‘didn’t have enough ammunition’ 28 Jan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently claimed that the lack of sufficient ammunition due to a U.S. arms embargo during the Biden administration ...

28 Jan

JTA Grandson of survivors barred from UN Holocaust memorial event after photographing Lizzy Savetsky’s encounter with security 28 Jan

Julian Voloj, the grandson of Holocaust survivors, was barred from the UN International Holocaust Remembrance Day event after photographing a confrontation b...

28 Jan

JTA Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino decries ICE ‘Gestapo’ comparisons as critics target ‘Nazi-coded’ coat 27 Jan

The controversy over Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino's leadership and attire underscores heated debates surrounding the appropriateness of Holocaust a...

27 Jan

JTA ‘Anne Frank was in Amsterdam legally,’ Trump antisemitism envoy says in refuting Walz’s ICE comparison 27 Jan

In a controversial exchange, Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, President Trump's antisemitism envoy, criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for likening the fear experie...

27 Jan

JTA Holocaust survivor says Mamdani has offered to help him find housing 27 Jan

Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann, an 86-year-old public speaker, has been offered housing assistance by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Steigmann, who lives in a buil...

27 Jan

JTA Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding their symbols of support 27 Jan

The conclusion of the 843-day struggle to return Israeli hostages from Gaza marked a significant moment for Jews worldwide, who have shed their symbolic tape...

27 Jan

JTA German trains brought Jews to their death at Bergen-Belsen. They can’t be allowed to disturb the site. 26 Jan

Deutsche Bahn's proposal to establish a new high-speed train route close to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp loading ramp is drawing significant oppositi...

26 Jan

JTA Meet Morris Katz, the ‘Woody Allen-watching, Philip Roth-reading, Bob Dylan-listening’ strategist behind Mamdani’s rise 26 Jan

Morris Katz, a 26-year-old Jewish political strategist, plays a pivotal role in the political ascent of Zohran Mamdani, New York City's 112th mayor. Katz has...

26 Jan

JTA As Habonim Dror camps open space for anti-Zionist views, some families push back 26 Jan

As part of an evolving approach to fostering inclusiveness and addressing complex political realities, Habonim Dror North America—a historically Zionist yout...

26 Jan

JTA On PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots,’ Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan discovers her family’s unknown Holocaust story 26 Jan

In a poignant episode of PBS's 'Finding Your Roots,' Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan uncovers a previously unknown family connection to the Holocaust. Guided by ho...

26 Jan

JTA Ye apologizes for his antisemitism in Wall Street Journal ad: ‘’I lost touch with reality’ 26 Jan

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, issued an apology in the Wall Street Journal for his antisemitic statements and behavior. In the ad, Ye attribut...

26 Jan

JTA I went looking for Holocaust ‘upstanders.’ I found a Nazi rescuer who chose conscience over complicity. 26 Jan

Lilly and Joyce Kamen are expanding their "Upstander Stories" series for young readers by spotlighting Otto Busse, a lesser-known figure who defied Nazi poli...

26 Jan

JTA Remains of final hostage Ran Gvili on way back to Israel after being located in Gaza 26 Jan

The return of the remains of Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage from Gaza, marks a poignant milestone for Israel. Gvili, a 24-year-old police officer, was k...

26 Jan

JTA Jewish voices rise up with concern following ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis 26 Jan

Jewish organizations and leaders condemned the killing of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse, by ICE agents in Minneapolis, reflecting broader concerns ove...

26 Jan

JTA Tim Walz invokes Anne Frank in pressing Trump to end ICE operations in Minnesota 26 Jan

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, referencing his background in Holocaust education, invoked the memory of Anne Frank to critique the Trump administration's aggre...

26 Jan

JTA Columbia selects Jennifer Mnookin, Jewish U of Wisconsin chancellor, as its next leader 26 Jan

Jennifer Mnookin, currently the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, has been appointed as the next president of Columbia University, marking the first...

26 Jan