JTA Another Nazi-looted Schiele painting has been returned to heirs of ‘Cabaret’ inspiration Fritz Grünbaum 26 Jul
The New York District Attorney's Office recently returned a Nazi-looted Egon Schiele drawing, Seated Nude Woman, to the heirs of Austrian Jewish cabaret perf...
26 Jul
JTA Israeli military vows to stop flow of donations to soldiers, even from their parents 26 Jul
The Israeli military is cracking down on unauthorized donations to soldiers, even those coming from their parents, due to concerns that non-standard gear cou...
26 Jul
JTA Trump, meeting with Netanyahu, says we are ‘close’ to World War III because of Biden 26 Jul
Former President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and accused the Biden administration of bringing the world to the brink of W...
26 Jul
JTA The Upper East Side’s Caffe Aronne has gone kosher, months after making news for its pro-Israel stance 26 Jul
Caffe Aronne, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, recently became kosher following its owner Aaron Dahan's decision to seek kosher supervision. The ...
26 Jul
JTA The Jewish Sport Report: When to watch Jewish and Israeli athletes during the Olympics 26 Jul
The article discusses Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch during the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting key performances and schedules. Australian Jewish fla...
26 Jul
JTA My stepfather Joe Lieberman set one path as a Jew in politics. Will his many successors follow it? 26 Jul
The article reflects on the impactful Jewish political legacy of the late Senator Joe Lieberman, who saw his Jewish identity as a lever for positive change i...
26 Jul
JTA Archeologists uncover floor of the Great Synagogue of Vilna, destroyed by the Nazis and Soviets 26 Jul
Archeologists have unearthed parts of the Great Synagogue of Vilna, the historic center of Lithuanian Jewish life destroyed by the Nazis and Soviets. The exc...
26 Jul
JTA Norwegian street artist defends mural of Anne Frank in a keffiyeh 26 Jul
The Norwegian street artist Tddel created a mural in Bergen depicting Anne Frank wearing a keffiyeh, which stirred controversy with Jewish groups condemning ...
26 Jul
JTA New York Restaurant Week 2024: 10 Jewish spots to try 26 Jul
New York City's Restaurant Week offers diners the chance to enjoy multi-course meals at discounted prices at over 600 participating restaurants, including se...
26 Jul
JTA Researchers debunk viral video appearing to show Hamas member threatening ‘rivers of blood’ at Paris Olympics  26 Jul
A viral video supposedly showing a Hamas member threatening violence at the Paris Olympics was proven to be a Russian disinformation campaign. The video, fea...
26 Jul
JTA Kamala Harris says ‘I will not be silent’ about plight of Palestinians after meeting Benjamin Netanyahu 26 Jul
Following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris, in her first statement on Israel as a presidential candidate, expressed co...
26 Jul
JTA Martin Indyk, blunt diplomat who longed for Arab-Israeli peace, dies at 73 25 Jul
Martin Indyk, a prominent Jewish academic and U.S. diplomat, known for his efforts to bring peace to Israel, has passed away at 73 due to esophageal cancer. ...
25 Jul
JTA NJ man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2022 spree of violent antisemitic attacks targeting Orthodox community 25 Jul
Dion Marsh, a man from New Jersey, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for a series of violent antisemitic attacks on Orthodox Jewish men in Lak...
25 Jul
JTA Self-described Nazi who threatened ADL offices sentenced to 2 years in prison 25 Jul
Andrzej Boryga, a self-described Nazi in Indiana, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for leaving threatening voicemails at Anti-Defamation League o...
25 Jul
JTA Kamala Harris condemns antisemitic slogans among protesters of Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech 25 Jul
Vice President Kamala Harris condemned antisemitic and anti-American displays during protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to C...
25 Jul
JTA Jewish canoe legend Jessica Fox named Australia’s flag bearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony 25 Jul
Jessica Fox, a highly accomplished Jewish slalom canoe paddler from Australia, has been selected as the flag bearer for her country at the 2024 Paris Olympic...
25 Jul
JTA In its first ad targeting Kamala Harris, Republican Jewish Coalition slams her absence from Netanyahu speech 25 Jul
The Republican Jewish Coalition released an ad criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for not attending Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech ...
25 Jul
JTA I hear American Jews threatening to cut off Israeli haredim who shun army service. That would be a mistake. 25 Jul
The article discusses the highly divisive issue of ultra-Orthodox haredi Jews in Israel who refuse to serve in the army, contrasting them with the Religious ...
25 Jul
JTA Sarah Levy’s great-grandfather faced a Yom Kippur rugby dilemma. She’s playing in the Paris Olympics. 25 Jul
Sarah Levy, the great-granddaughter of a South African rugby star, found her passion for rugby at Northeastern University and is now set to represent the Uni...
25 Jul
JTA Biden lists ending the Israel-Hamas war as a top priority for his last 6 months in office 25 Jul
President Joe Biden has emphasized ending the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza as a top priority for his remaining six months in office. He expressed determinat...
25 Jul
JTA In Netanyahu’s triumphal moment, the heartbreak and disdain of the outside world creeps in 25 Jul
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress celebrated the U.S.-Israel alliance but faced challenges, including criticism and boycotts ov...
25 Jul
JTA Ceding power is hard. But this week’s Torah portion makes the case for empowering the next generation. 24 Jul
The text discusses the challenge of leadership succession and the importance of empowering the next generation, drawing parallels between leadership transiti...
24 Jul
JTA This Jewish gynecologist saved hundreds of pregnant women’s lives in Auschwitz 24 Jul
Dr. Gisella Perl, a Jewish gynecologist in Auschwitz, performed clandestine abortions to save pregnant women from deadly experiments under Dr. Josef Mengele,...
24 Jul
JTA Donald Trump thanks Mahmoud Abbas for concern after assassination attempt 24 Jul
Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Mahmoud Abbas for his good wishes following an assassination attempt. The friendly exchange marked a surprising turn in r...
24 Jul
JTA In speech to Congress, Netanyahu says Israel ‘will not relent’ until it defeats Hamas 24 Jul
In a speech to the U.S. Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel's commitment to defeating Hamas in Gaza and achieving total vic...
24 Jul
JTA Trump fundraiser drops Candace Owens after backlash over her embrace of antisemitism 24 Jul
Far-right commentator Candace Owens was removed from an upcoming fundraiser for Donald Trump due to backlash over her history of embracing antisemitic rhetor...
24 Jul
JTA When are Jewish and Israeli athletes competing in the Paris Olympics? Here’s the latest schedule. 24 Jul
The 2024 Paris Olympics have begun with Israel sending a large delegation participating in various events. Israeli athletes including past medalists like Art...
24 Jul
JTA Donald Trump once again says he is ‘amazed’ Jews who support Israel vote for Democrats 24 Jul
Donald Trump expressed surprise at American Jews voting for Democrats, alleging many don't support Israel, a sentiment challenged by polls showing most Ameri...
24 Jul
JTA Donald Trump once again says he is ‘amazed’ Jews who support Israel vote for Democrats 24 Jul
Donald Trump expressed surprise at American Jews voting for Democrats, claiming many do not support Israel, a sentiment that has angered Jewish groups in the...
24 Jul
JTA Jewish Life Stories: Hostage Alex Dancyg, a Holocaust educator, is confirmed dead in Gaza 24 Jul
Holocaust educator Alex Dancyg, known for his work at Yad Vashem, was abducted by Hamas from his home and confirmed dead in Gaza at 75. Salomon Schulman, a S...
24 Jul
JTA Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress today. Here’s what to know and how to watch. 24 Jul
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to speak before the U.S. Congress, emphasizing the importance of American military aid to Israel and the nee...
24 Jul
JTA Israel will compete in Olympic soccer today for the first time in 48 years 24 Jul
After a long hiatus, Israel will participate in Olympic soccer for the first time in 48 years, facing Mali in their initial match at the 2024 Paris Olympics....
24 Jul
JTA After uncertainty, Benjamin Netanyahu secures meetings with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump 23 Jul
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secured meetings with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump afte...
23 Jul
JTA Mark Kelly, a potential Harris VP pick, has a Jewish spouse with a striking story: Gabby Giffords 23 Jul
Gabby Giffords, a former congresswoman known for her Jewish identity, is married to Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a potential VP pick for Kamala Harris. Giffords,...
23 Jul
JTA The Borscht Belt Festival, honoring the Jewish Catskills, is bigger and broader this year 23 Jul
The second annual Borscht Belt Festival, organized by the Borscht Belt Museum in the Catskills, will feature comedy, food, music, and storytelling from July ...
23 Jul
JTA Here’s why Jews are excited — and nervous — about a Democratic ticket that could include another Jew 23 Jul
The possibility of another Jew on a Democratic presidential ticket is generating both excitement and nervousness in the Jewish community. With Joe Biden's he...
23 Jul
JTA Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor, could be Kamala Harris’ VP pick 23 Jul
Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania's Jewish governor, is being considered as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris. Shapiro, known for his moderate stance, rose...
23 Jul
JTA How Gabrielle Zevin’s ‘Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow’ became an unlikely lightning rod in literary fights over the Israel-Hamas war 23 Jul
Gabrielle Zevin's novel "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow," a bestseller for two years, recently faced controversy due to accusations from pro-Palestinia...
23 Jul
JTA This British Jew is taking aim at youth unemployment — one entrepreneur at a time 23 Jul
Nik Kafka, a British Jew, founded Teach A Man To Fish, a program aimed at helping young people develop entrepreneurial skills through school-based businesses...
23 Jul
JTA Netanyahu meets with hostage families in DC as pressure mounts for a deal 23 Jul
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with families of Israeli hostages in Washington, DC, as discussions intensify for a potential ceasefire and hos...
23 Jul
JTA Kamala Harris’ backers say she understands Jews and Israel. Her critics fear her stance on Gaza. 22 Jul
Kamala Harris has garnered support from many Jewish backers who believe she has a deep understanding of Jewish customs and issues, evidenced by her interacti...
22 Jul
JTA After 100-mile hike, Jewish Boy Scouts complete CPR rescue on airplane 22 Jul
Jewish Boy Scouts completed a 100-mile hike and later saved a man's life on a plane by performing CPR after he went into cardiac arrest. The Scouts, Moshe Gr...
22 Jul
JTA Adidas removes 1972 Olympic sneaker ads, apologizes to Bella Hadid over Munich massacre associations 22 Jul
Amidst controversy, Adidas has removed social media ads featuring Bella Hadid from its campaign for a reissue of a sneaker from the 1972 Munich Olympics wher...
22 Jul
JTA What Jews should know about the Kamala Harris veepstakes 22 Jul
As there is speculation about Vice President Kamala Harris's potential running mate, notable Jewish candidates are discussed, including Pennsylvania Governor...
22 Jul
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