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JTA Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy, with some dissent 4 Dec
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, nominated as the U.S. antisemitism envoy, has advanced through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with a vote reflecting partisan t...
4 Dec
JTA Hostage’s remains returned to Israel, as Trump says Gaza ceasefire’s next phase is ‘going to happen pretty soon’ 4 Dec
Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker in Israel, was identified as the remains handed over by Hamas, marking a significant turn in the hostage situ...
4 Dec
JTA 2 arrested after pro-Palestinian protest disrupts event on LA synagogue campus 4 Dec
A pro-Palestinian protest targeting a security event at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, organized by the Consulate General of Israel, resulted in t...
4 Dec
JTA Synagogue protest spurs action by Jewish groups and elected officials 3 Dec
A recent protest outside Park East Synagogue in New York, featuring chants like "Death to the IDF," has mobilized Jewish organizations and local lawmakers to...
3 Dec
JTA Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz, Holocaust survivor and Jewish educator, dead at 98 3 Dec
Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz, who passed away at 98, lived a remarkable life defined by survival, resilience, and dedication to Jewish education. As a Holocaust sur...
3 Dec
JTA NYC principal turns down Holocaust survivor’s talk over his ‘messages around Israel and Palestine’ 3 Dec
A New York City middle school principal, Arin Rusch, rejected a presentation by Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann due to concerns with his material relating ...
3 Dec
JTA Carrie Soloway, inspiration for trailblazing trans Jewish protagonist of ‘Transparent,’ dies at 88 3 Dec
Carrie Soloway, a Jewish psychiatrist whose journey as a transgender woman inspired the Amazon series "Transparent," has passed away at 88. Born in London an...
3 Dec
JTA A timely New York exhibition immerses listeners in voices from the Holocaust 3 Dec
The New York Historical's latest exhibition, "The Recordings: Voices from the Shoah Tapes," presents a visceral auditory experience that highlights the histo...
3 Dec
JTA The blood libel never went away. Last week in Washington, D.C., it went viral. 3 Dec
The ancient and pernicious myth of the blood libel has resurfaced in a viral guerrilla art display at Washington, D.C.'s Union Station. This eerie performanc...
3 Dec
JTA Manischewitz is taking suggestions for its next matzah-box cover athlete 3 Dec
Manischewitz is expanding its innovative initiative to spotlight exceptional Jewish college athletes by featuring them on its matzah-box covers. Building on ...
3 Dec
JTA Judge orders University of Florida to readmit law student who posted antisemitic content online 3 Dec
A University of Florida law student, Preston Damsky, whose antisemitic social media posts led to his campus ban, was ordered reinstated by a federal judge. D...
3 Dec
JTA Over 300 rabbis and Jewish leaders call for removal of UN official who denied Oct. 7 rapes 2 Dec
Over 300 Jewish leaders, including prominent rabbis and women's rights advocates, have called for the dismissal of Reem Alsalem, a U.N. rapporteur, after she...
2 Dec
JTA Rome synagogue memorial for 2-year-old killed in 1982 Palestinian terror attack vandalized 2 Dec
A synagogue in Rome and a memorial for Stefano Gaj Tach, a 2-year-old boy killed in a 1982 Palestinian terrorist attack, were recently vandalized with anti-Z...
2 Dec
JTA In defense of the Sarah Hurwitz we know — and the nuance we all need in this moment 2 Dec
This article defends Sarah Hurwitz, who served as a speechwriter for the Obama administration and has since authored books on Jewish identity and antisemitis...
2 Dec
JTA How a teen found a Jewish community he could call his own 2 Dec
Isaiah Davidson recounts his journey to find a Jewish community after moving away from his childhood connections. As the son of a rabbi, his upbringing in a ...
2 Dec
JTA Dublin city councillors accuse Israel and ‘Zionist lobby’ of quashing proposal to rename Herzog Park 2 Dec
The controversy surrounding Herzog Park in Dublin escalates as city councillors debate a proposal to rename the park, originally named after Chaim Herzog, an...
2 Dec
JTA Rare 14th-century Hebrew Bible will hit the auction block at Sotheby’s 1 Dec
A rare 14th-century handwritten Hebrew Bible from Toledo, Spain, adorned with elaborate calligraphic art and micrographic Masorah, is set to be auctioned at ...
1 Dec
JTA StopAntisemitism’s ‘Antisemite of the Year’ finalists include Tucker Carlson and Ms. Rachel, but not Nick Fuentes 1 Dec
StopAntisemitism, an activist group known for spotlighting individuals accused of antisemitism, announced its 2023 Antisemite of the Year finalists. Notable ...
1 Dec
JTA Getting to know Zevi Eckhaus, the bowl-bound Jewish quarterback who prays at the 18-yard line 1 Dec
Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish starting quarterback for the Washington State Cougars, uniquely combines his athletic pursuits with his faith. Growing up in an Orth...
1 Dec
JTA Northwestern agrees to pay $75M, void encampment deal to end Trump’s antisemitism investigation 1 Dec
Northwestern University will pay $75 million to the Trump administration in a settlement to end an antisemitism investigation, regaining access to nearly $80...
1 Dec
JTA What Philip Roth taught me about my life as a Jewish man, despite his own imperfections 1 Dec
Stephen Daniel Arnoff reflects on the profound influence that Philip Roth, a prolific Jewish-American novelist, had on his understanding of life, masculinity...
1 Dec
JTA Netanyahu says he is formally seeking the pardon Trump requested on his behalf 1 Dec
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is formally seeking a preemptive pardon for his ongoing criminal cases, claiming it is essential for national unity. His le...
1 Dec
JTA After facing criticism, Dublin tables proposal to rename Herzog Park — for now 1 Dec
Dublin City Council's controversial proposal to rename Herzog Park, honoring Chaim Herzog, has been temporarily shelved amid significant criticism. Chaim Her...
1 Dec
JTA Palestinian-American teen from Florida freed from Israeli detention after 9 months 1 Dec
A 16-year-old Palestinian-American, Mohammed Ibrahim, from Florida, was released from Israeli detention after nine months in custody. He was arrested in the ...
1 Dec
JTA Tom Stoppard, playwright whose last work explored his family’s Holocaust history, dies at 88 30 Nov
Tom Stoppard, a revered playwright renowned for his intellectual and dynamic plays, passed away at 88. His final work, "Leopoldstadt," ventured into his fami...
30 Nov
JTA NC activists claimed ‘victory’ in their Israel-divestment push. The state treasury says they’re wrong. 28 Nov
North Carolina activists, including pro-Palestinian groups such as the Jewish Voice for Peace, recently claimed a victory in getting the state pension fund t...
28 Nov
JTA I planned the first Guinness record-breaking Shabbat dinner. I promise I’m not too bitter about being beaten. 28 Nov
Deborah Danan recounts the experience of organizing the first Guinness World Record-breaking Shabbat dinner in Tel Aviv in 2014 and compares it to a recent r...
28 Nov
JTA Most American Jews believe Zohran Mamdani will make NYC Jews less safe, Israeli poll finds 28 Nov
A survey conducted by the Jewish People Policy Institute reveals that over two-thirds of American Jews fear increased insecurity for New York City's Jewish c...
28 Nov
JTA Palestinian restaurant Ayat, opening near Columbia, names location ‘Hind’s Hall’ to honor campus protesters 28 Nov
The Palestinian restaurant Ayat NYC is opening a new location near Columbia University, named Hinds Hall in solidarity with pro-Palestinian protesters who re...
28 Nov
JTA From golems to Horton to banana menorahs: This year’s Hanukkah kids’ books light up the imagination 28 Nov
This year's selection of Hanukkah children's books introduces young readers to a wide range of imaginative and diverse stories. Highlights include "Construct...
28 Nov
JTA America’s oldest Jewish congregation launches a kosher food pantry on the Upper West Side 28 Nov
Congregation Shearith Israel, known as the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States, celebrated Thanksgiving by opening a kosher food pantry on Manhat...
28 Nov
JTA After drawing BDS backlash, progressive Jewish writer Peter Beinart apologizes for speaking at Tel Aviv U 28 Nov
Peter Beinart, a prominent progressive Jewish writer, faced backlash from the anti-Israel left after speaking at Tel Aviv University, prompting him to apolog...
28 Nov
JTA Jewish moderate Julie Menin claims victory as next NYC Council speaker, positioning herself as a counterweight to Mamdani 26 Nov
Julie Menin, a Jewish moderate councilwoman from Manhattan, is set to become the next New York City Council speaker, pending the official election in January...
26 Nov
JTA Sarah Hurwitz, former Obama aide, stirs social media firestorm with remarks about Holocaust education  26 Nov
Sarah Hurwitz, a former speechwriter for the Obamas and an author, sparked controversy with her remarks at the Jewish Federations of North America General As...
26 Nov
JTA Boston’s unfinished Holocaust museum hoists boxcar into exhibit space overlooking Boston Common 26 Nov
Boston's emerging Holocaust Museum, the first in New England, achieved a significant milestone with the installation of a historic 12-ton railcar on its four...
26 Nov
JTA Peter Beinart is speaking in Israel. Cue the criticism from both the left and the right. 26 Nov
Peter Beinart, a progressive Jewish author and critic of Israel, faced scrutiny from both ends of the political spectrum during his speech at Tel Aviv Univer...
26 Nov
JTA Remains of Dror Or, Kibbutz Be’eri father and cheesemaker killed on Oct. 7, returned to Israel 26 Nov
Dror Or, a beloved member of Kibbutz Beeri and co-founder of the Beeri Dairy, was killed during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023. His remains were re...
26 Nov
JTA This Thanksgiving, our Jewish gratitude begins with acknowledging the land beneath our feet 25 Nov
Rabbi Mike Rothbaum reflects on the Jewish tradition of gratitude, particularly during Thanksgiving, through the lens of his new role at Congregation Dor Had...
25 Nov
JTA Bipartisan bill in Congress would create ‘Jewish Refugee Day’ 25 Nov
A new bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Congress, sponsored by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Craig Goldman, seeks to establish November 30 as ...
25 Nov
JTA Rabbis and other Jewish NYers join Mamdani’s 400-member mayoral transition committees 25 Nov
Five local rabbis are among over 400 individuals chosen to serve on New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition committees. These committees are de...
25 Nov
JTA Jewish groups at Penn sound alarm over federal lawsuit seeking information on Jewish employees 25 Nov
Jewish groups at the University of Pennsylvania are raising concerns over a federal lawsuit filed by the Trump administration's Equal Employment Opportunity ...
25 Nov
JTA This NY Jewish breakfast staple will appear in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 24 Nov
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will once again feature the whimsical balloon-tricycle hybrid characters Lox and Java, representing popular New York Jewis...
24 Nov
JTA Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress amid clashes with Trump over Israel, Epstein 24 Nov
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress amid tensions with Donald Trump, precipitated by her critical views on Israel and support...
24 Nov
JTA Local politician named Adolf Hitler Uunona poised for reelection in Namibia 24 Nov
Adolf Hitler Uunona, a Namibian politician with an infamous name, is expected to be reelected in the Ompundja constituency. A member of the ruling SWAPO part...
24 Nov
JTA NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue 24 Nov
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has publicly apologized to the Park East Synagogue congregation for the police's inadequate response during a recent pro-Pale...
24 Nov
JTA Thanksgiving needs its own haggadah 24 Nov
Amidst the contrasting narratives of Thanksgiving—idealistic friendship versus exploitative enslavement—Deborah Barer draws a parallel to Passover, suggestin...
24 Nov
JTA Eurovision announces new voting measures following last year’s allegations of Israeli interference 24 Nov
Amidst allegations of Israeli interference in last year's Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union has implemented new voting rules aimed at ...
24 Nov
JTA In Denver, a Jewish day school happily copes with a surge in new students 24 Nov
Denver Jewish Day School (DJDS) is experiencing a significant surge in enrollment, reflecting a broader national trend among Jewish schools post-Oct. 7, attr...
24 Nov
JTA Polish officials criticize Yad Vashem’s post on social media, days after US official rejects Polish complicity as ‘grotesque falsehood’ 24 Nov
The debate over Poland's role during the Holocaust has intensified following statements by Thomas Rose, the U.S. ambassador to Poland, who refuted the notion...
24 Nov
JTA New York City sets Guinness record for largest-ever Shabbat dinner, with 2,800 at the table 24 Nov
New York City has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest-ever Shabbat dinner, organized by Temple Emanu-El's Streicker Center at the Javits Center, ...
24 Nov