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18 notable Jews who died in 2025

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Dec 2025

2025 saw the passing of 18 notable Jewish figures who significantly impacted various fields including film, architecture, politics, and Jewish scholarship.

0 Communities Politics

The Moment I Realized Jews Are Guests in Canada

Leigh Hartzman in Future of Jewish · 26 Dec 2025

Leigh Hartzman's essay reflects on her experience growing up in multicultural Canada during the 1980s and 1990s, a time when inclusivity was emphasized.

0 Culture History

This is how Jews celebrate Christmas.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 25 Dec 2025

Jews worldwide navigate Christmas with a blend of humor, cultural adaptation, and introspection, transforming it from a religious celebration into a secular tradition marked by Chinese food outings and humor.

0 Antisemitism Politics

British police drop case against Bob Vylan for ‘Death to the IDF’ chant, sparking outrage from Jewish groups

Grace Gilson in Forward · 24 Dec 2025

British police have dropped their investigation into Bob Vylan, a UK punk band, whose chants of "Death to the IDF" at the Glastonbury music festival stirred controversy among Jewish groups.

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2 men found guilty in UK of plotting Islamic State-inspired antisemitic terror attack

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Dec 2025

Two men, Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, were convicted in Manchester, England, for planning an Islamic State-inspired antisemitic terror attack, which could have been one of the deadliest in British history.

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The Lessons of Bondi Beach

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 23 Dec 2025

Cindy Scarr's article addresses the increasing isolation and danger faced by Jews worldwide in the wake of the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas on Israel.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

Just before Hanukkah attack, Jewish mayor of Bondi Beach region had been praised for fighting antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 23 Dec 2025

In the wake of a tragic Hanukkah mass shooting in Australia, Mayor Will Nemesh of Waverley, a Jewish community leader, has been recognized for his efforts to fight antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Culture

A dark deal is sacrificing Jews in Australia and across the West.

Nadav Eyal in Future of Jewish · 23 Dec 2025

Nadav Eyal highlights the alarming rise of antisemitism in Australia and broader Western societies, using the story of Ed Halmagyi's Avners Bakery in Sydney as a case study.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Bondi gunmen condemned ‘Zionist’ actions prior to attack and threw bombs that failed to detonate, police say

Grace Gilson in JTA · 22 Dec 2025

The Bondi Beach attack involved two gunmen, Naveed and Sajid Akram, who opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, resulting in 15 deaths.

0 Culture Antisemitism

How Celebrities Celebrated Hanukkah 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 22 Dec 2025

Jewish celebrities and their loved ones celebrated Hanukkah 2025 by expressing their Jewish pride and connection amidst global challenges, particularly in light of a tragic attack at Bondi Beach.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Toronto men, including 1 linked to ISIS, charged with targeting Jewish women for assault

Grace Gilson in JTA · 22 Dec 2025

Three men in Toronto, Waleed Khan, Osman Azizov, and Fahad Sadaat, have been arrested on multiple charges, including attempted kidnappings and sexual assaults targeting Jewish women, amidst allegations of hate-motivated extremism.

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Don’t Ban “Globalize the Intifada”

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 22 Dec 2025

Ken Silverman discusses the implications of potentially banning the phrase "globalize the intifada" in Australia following a massacre in Sydney.

0 Antisemitism Leadership

AJC CEO calls for Jewish organizations to unify over communal security

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 22 Dec 2025

Following a deadly terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch urges Jewish organizations to unify for global security efforts.

0 Communities Holidays

Lighting up Washington: Rabbi Levi Shemtov brings Hanukkah to the halls of power

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 22 Dec 2025

Rabbi Levi Shemtov, the executive vice president of American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad), plays a pivotal role in Washington D.C.'s Hanukkah celebrations by bringing the festival's light and message to both Republican and Democratic circles, including the White House, Capitol Hill, and various government institutions.

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Texas Jewish voters alarmed by James Talarico’s Israel rhetoric

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 22 Dec 2025

In Texas, Jewish leaders express unease with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico's rhetoric on Israel, fearing it could alienate local Jewish voters.

0 Antisemitism Communities

The Maccabees of Bondi Beach

Nicole Wizman in Tablet · 21 Dec 2025

On the first night of Hanukkah, a horrific antisemitic attack unfolded at a Chabad event in Bondi Beach, Australia, resulting in 15 deaths and over 40 injuries.

0 Antisemitism Culture

What a Time to Be a Jew

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Dec 2025

The article by Joshua Hoffman reflects on the contradictory experiences of Jews in the modern world, especially in the West.

0 Holocaust Antisemitism

Holocaust survivor event features a Rob Reiner video address — recorded just weeks before his death

Grace Gilson in Forward · 19 Dec 2025

Rob Reiner's posthumous address marked the annual International Holocaust Survivors Night, organized by the Claims Conference, where he emphasized resilience in the face of adversity.

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Rob Reiner urges resilience in video address for Holocaust survivor event — recorded just weeks before his murder

Grace Gilson in JTA · 19 Dec 2025

Film director Rob Reiner delivered a poignant address for the Claims Conference Holocaust survivor event, recorded shortly before he and his wife, Michele, were tragically murdered.

0 Communities Holidays

In India, my Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah not with fear, but in belonging

Nissim Pingle in JTA · 19 Dec 2025

The Jewish community in India, primarily based in Mumbai and consisting of about 4,500 people, stands as a testament to cultural integration and belonging, celebrated during Hanukkah with the vibrant Khai Fest.

0 Communities Holidays

In Reykjavik, Hanukkah offers a chance for Iceland’s tiny, isolated Jewish community to come together

Jenna Gottlieb in JTA · 19 Dec 2025

In Reykjavik, Iceland's small and isolated Jewish community finds unity and resilience during a public Hanukkah menorah lighting, set against a backdrop of heightened security and global antisemitic violence.

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‘The most Australian name’: Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach attack, embodies a nation’s grief

Grace Gilson in JTA · 19 Dec 2025

The Bondi Beach attack, which claimed 15 lives during a Hanukkah celebration, has struck a deep chord in Australia, particularly with the tragic loss of its youngest victim, 10-year-old Matilda.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Jewish group calls for resignation of California mayor who spread antisemitic Bondi Beach conspiracy theories

Grace Gilson in JTA · 19 Dec 2025

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Bay Area is calling for the resignation of Richmond, California Mayor Eduardo Martinez following his reposting of antisemitic conspiracy theories on LinkedIn.

0 Communities Antisemitism

He lost family during the Bondi Beach attack. Hours later, he helped feed 600 unhoused people in LA

Nadav Ziv in Forward · 19 Dec 2025

In the wake of a brutal terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, Yossi Segelman, despite personal loss, demonstrated resilience by continuing his work at Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles, a nonprofit preparing meals for those in need.

0 Politics Ethics

The biggest myth about terrorism is that poverty causes it.

David E. Firester, Ph.D. in Future of Jewish · 19 Dec 2025

David E. Firester challenges the pervasive myth that poverty causes terrorism, arguing instead that it is driven by ideological motivations and strategic incentives.

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