Tag: Jewish Communities

The kibbutzes of Kfar Aza and Beeri, which were devastated by terrorist attacks in October 2023, are slowly starting to rebuild.
Jewish communities in New York City are planning various events and activities to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday.
According to a report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), incidents of antisemitism in the United States have surged since Hamas' invasion of Israel on October 7.
Jewish communities in the United States have experienced a spike in antisemitic vandalism during Hanukkah.
The FBI has announced the arrest of a minor involved in a swatting ring that targeted synagogues in California.
Amid ongoing conflict in Israel, over 900 Israelis sought refuge in Canada, with some considering staying permanently due to the situation in Israel.
This Global Antisemitism Report focuses on the impact of the Hamas-Israel war on Germany, Asia, and the Arab Gulf.
The text discusses the phenomenon of Jewish anti-Zionism and activism against Israel, particularly focusing on the Soviet Union and the United States.
In this article, the author explores how division and differences among Jewish Israelis are bridged during times of crisis, particularly in response to external threats.
Amid rising antisemitic incidents in Canada following the recent Hamas attack in Israel, including threats, damaged mezuzot, and violence, concerns about Jewish safety have escalated.
The text discusses the recent terror attack on Israelis and suggests that it is an opportunity for the world to see the true nature of Hamas.
This article discusses a vegetable stew for couscous recipe that is perfect for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
As the High Holidays approach, Jewish communities are being urged to prepare for possible bomb threats.
New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif, who faced criticism for voting against a resolution to create a day to end Jew-hatred, is now introducing her own bill to combat antisemitism.
The Mashiach Card is a fictional story about a credit card company that offers rewards based on the arrival of the Messiah.
In her book "People Love Dead Jews," novelist Dara Horn explores the complex role of Jews in the Western conscience.
In this podcast conversation with Jonathan Silver, novelist Dara Horn explores the idea of why people are drawn to the Jewish experience, specifically when it is associated with tragedy and death.
The Biden administration recently released the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Anti-Semitism, which aims to address the threat of anti-Semitism in America.
The letter writer, a Reform Jewish teenager, is grappling with the question of whether they can be both religious and engage in behaviors they describe as "slutty."
In this episode of Unorthodox, the team discusses various topics.
Newfoundland and Labrador has become the 7th province in Canada to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, marking a commitment to combatting all forms of racism.
Daniel Herszberg, a native of Melbourne, Australia, became the fourth Australian and one of fewer than 300 people in the world to visit every country by the age of 30.
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2022, the OU's Community Projects and Partnerships Division has been working with partner organizations to support Jewish communities in Ukraine.
The only mikvah between Vancouver and Calgary has opened in Kelowna, B.C., thanks to the efforts of Fraidy Hecht and the local Chabad community.
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts interview Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis, who host the Jesuitical podcast.