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0 Communities Antisemitism

Arson at Jackson synagogue jolts Institute of Southern Jewish Life, but its mission persists

Grace Gilson in JTA · 5 Mar

The arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, has disrupted both the synagogue and the adjacent Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) but has not deterred their mission.

0 History Holocaust

US soldier who protected Jews in POW camp during WWII to be awarded Medal of Honor

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 22 Feb

Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds, an American soldier credited with saving 200 Jewish lives during World War II, will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2026.

0 Politics Communities

As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated

Larry Luxner in JTA · 8 Oct 2025

Slovenia's increasingly pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel policies have left its small Jewish community feeling marginalized and isolated.

0 Antisemitism History

Why HBCUs Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

The article delves into the complex history of antisemitism on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) campuses, highlighting the influence of figures like Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Two Black scholars debunk myths about Hebrew Israelites + Santos stars as 'Fibber on the Roof'

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 Jan 2023

The discussion in The Forward's morning briefing sheds light on the complexities within the Hebrew Israelites community through the voices of scholars Bruce Haynes and Walter Isaac.

0 Sports Culture

Gainesville’s Golden boy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 6 Oct 2022

Todd Golden, recently appointed as the head coach of the University of Florida men's basketball team, is revitalizing Gators basketball by embracing his Jewish identity and connecting with the university's substantial Jewish community.