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Trial begins in deadly Pittsburgh synagogue attack
The accused shooter in the deadliest antisemitic attack in the United States could face the death penalty if convicted in the shooting deaths of 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue
Associated Press
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13:52 | 05.30.23
New York Mitzvah tank destroyed in suspected antisemitic arson
Police investigating whether fire in mobile Chabad outreach center was caused by a short circuit, but after two attacks on the vehicle in the past year, the operator believes this cannot be a mere coincidence; ‘It's the same people with the same interests: to attack Judaism’
Daniel Edelson, New York
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23:05 | 05.29.23
Rabbi recites Psalm to India's Prime Minister Modi
Indian government invites rabbi and cantor of New Delhi’s small Jewish community to recite Psalm at inauguration of new Parliament building
Itamar Eichner
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20:36 | 05.29.23
'We keep finding more Jews here all the time', says Chabad emissary to Azerbaijan
The country boasts a bustling Jewish community numbering over 20,000 people, and there is also a unique all-Jewish village worth exploring
Attila Somfalvi, Maor Leizer
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20:02 | 05.29.23
Israeli NGO slams firm auctioning Jewelry with Nazi ties
Shurat HaDin calls on Tel Aviv Museum of Art to remove Christie's auction house from planned conference in December after sale of Nazi-linked Jewelry for record sum of millions of dollars
Ynetnews
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19:16 | 05.29.23
Protesters raise Israel flag in Roger Waters concert in FFT
Before the performance began, around 400 protesters handed out flyers to concertgoers and waved Israeli flags. Others held up banners with slogans such as 'Israel, we stand with you,' while inside the venue, the Israel flag is raised
Associated Press, Ynet
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23:33 | 05.28.23
A rare glimpse: Treasures of the Jewish Library in New York
David Ben-Gurion's elusive signature, an invitation to a farewell event for Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and a map of the Jews of the world from 1917 – the Dorot Jewish Library in New York contains a number of rare items, the earliest of which date from the 13th century
Daniel Edelson, New York
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17:46 | 05.28.23
In the eyes of young Jews, American Jewry is a 'white and privileged group'
Why are young Jews in the U.S. distancing themselves from Israel and Judaism, and is there hope for a change? Dr. Ilana Horwitz believes this trend is linked to social influences and clashes with the modern values expected of them; 'The American liberal perception sees the world in a rather simplistic way... American Jews have a very narrow understanding of the Jewish experience'
Tali Farkash
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15:54 | 05.28.23
Jewish online fitness guru says doesn't require approval to follow religion
Shai Albrecht says she left her tightly knitted Jewish community to follow after her husband's dreams and that despite criticism over the way she dresses as an ultra-Orthodox woman, she feels connected to the Jewish faith
Yaniv Pohoryles
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05:04 | 05.28.23
Australian schools facing pandemic of institutionalized antisemitism
Swatiskas, harassment and a knife to the throat - this is how Jewish students in Australia are growing up, while being told their persecution isn't real; 'Antisemitism most dangerous when not spoken about, soft-pedaled, whitewashed and justified,' expert says
Emily Schrader
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23:38 | 05.26.23
U.S. launches first-ever national strategy to combat antisemitism and 'other forms of hate'
The strategy includes actions to raise awareness of antisemitism, protect Jewish communities, and build cross-community solidarity across the U.S. with an emphasis placed on college campuses
I24NEWS
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00:02 | 05.26.23
Protests planned for Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt
City mayor says antisemitism has no place in Frankfurt and antisemitism commissioner adds that waters may be criminally culpable for his comparison of the death of a journalist in the West Bank to the Nazi horrors
Ynet
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23:45 | 05.25.23
Left to the ravages of time: Delving into the Portuguese Inquisition archives
With over a mile of shelf space, the archive is crammed with documents obsessively detailing the horrors of the past, but shortage of donations for conservation and digitalization means this treasure documenting the history of the Jewish people is currently threatened with extinction
Jon Feder
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15:58 | 05.25.23
Antisemites use anti-Israel bias to target Jewish UK students
The British Labour Party used to be a hub of antisemitism, and while this is improving, at UK schools things are getting worse; '10 or 15 years ago antisemitism for students would have been limited to in-person interactions. Now they can just stumble across it on their phones without their parents even realizing'
Emily Schrader
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14:26 | 05.24.23
Warsaw University honors memory of Jewish victims of Polish antisemitism
Plaque unveiled by rector exhibits rejection of antisemitic law relegating Jewish students to 'ghetto seats' in segregation from the rest of the student body ahead of WWII
Itamar Eichner
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14:13 | 05.24.23
How did they celebrate Shavuot in pre-state Israel?
With holiday of Shavuot right around the corner, KKL - JNF historical photos showing vibrant costumes, parades and dancing in the streets
Dennis Bihler
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15:28 | 05.23.23
Michael Siegal elected next president of Maccabi World Union
Industrialist and activist will lead world's largest Jewish organization, says excited to 'use sports as a lever to create Jewish unity and solidarity worldwide'
Dennis Bihler
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12:44 | 05.23.23
Light unto the nations: How Kherson's synagogue became a massive outreach center
Ukrainian city's synagogue, which amid relentless bombings has transformed into the central source of aid for locals, has made it its mission to help every person in need, Jewish and non-Jewish alike
Edward Doks
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12:17 | 05.23.23
Kyiv's Jewish community elders return home after months at Polish shelter
Some 200 elderly people from Ukrainian capital’s Jewish community stayed in guesthouses in Lublin and Lodz to escape ravages of winter and war; ‘In Poland, we had the opportunity to provide them with quality medical care, in a special hospital for elderly and without fear of missiles and the terror of war,’ says Rabbi Jonathan Markovich
Gilad Meiri
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16:04 | 05.22.23
Spanish, Morrocan and Jewish? The curious case of Tangier's Jewish community
The Jews of northern Morocco were expelled from Spain but did not forget their roots, even centuries later; Now a new center in Tangier seeks to preserve their unique heritage
Yaniv Pohoryles
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15:22 | 05.22.23
Colombian descendants of crypto-Jews rediscover their roots
In less than 30 years, a fully functional Jewish community has developed in Bello, Colombia, composed mostly of converts to Judaism whose families were once Jewish
The Media Line
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18:41 | 05.19.23
Rare Nazi documents exhibited in Poland archive
Israeli Ambassador invited to archive to view chilling accounts of extermination of Galicia Jews, destruction of Warsaw ghetto after the uprising there and a schedule of trains transporting Jews from the Polish capital to Treblinka
Itamar Eichner
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23:29 | 05.18.23
How a Torah dedicated in India came to Israel
Starting in distant India, abducted by Jordanian forces and finally returning to Israel, the remarkable story of the Torah scroll belonging to the famous Sassoon family is filled with drama
Gilad Cohen
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20:55 | 05.18.23
'It's a business, but also Chesed': Couple helps autistic Jewish people find love
Los Angeles-based Jeremy Hamburgh and Ilana Frank help people on the autism spectrum develop their social skills and find love; now they are working on a program that will focus on helping autistic people from the religious community
Nitzi Yakov
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13:27 | 05.18.23
Daughter of Nazi death camp liberator fulfills her dream and makes Aliyah at 72
Drey Chaya Hochstein welcomed at Ben Gurion Airport with balloons and birthday cake as she makes Aliyah on her 72nd birthday, and brings with her the story of her father who rescued Jews during World War II
Itamar Eichner
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12:58 | 05.18.23
Will AI help spread antisemitism? Most Americans believe so
Majority in the U.S. believe generative AI technologies should be regulated in order to prevent their misuse in the spreading of antisemitism and hate, Anti-Defamation League report shows
Itamar Eichner
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08:13 | 05.18.23
Codex Sasson sells for over $38 million
It’s the highest price ever paid for a Jewish manuscript – American diplomat Alfred Moses purchased the earliest known copy of the Hebrew Bible for Anu-The Museum of the Jewish People
Ynet
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23:43 | 05.17.23
Biden speaks out against 'antisemitic bile' during Jewish American Heritage Month celebration
President says guarding against antisemitism important to him personally, reminds listers his decision to run for highest office follows Unite the Right march in Charlottesville in 2017 and Trump excusing white supremacists
Associated Press
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09:11 | 05.17.23
Yellow star, Zyklon B canister among items for sale in New York auction
Auction house boasts previous sale of Nazi uniform cap, street sign with swastika and Eva Braun's knife; Nazi memorabilia sale prohibited in U.S. but still counts for half of militaria sales nationwide
Daniel Edelson, New York
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08:34 | 05.17.23
Elon Musk tweets against George Soros - and antisemitism on Twitter soars
After Soros sold all his holdings in Tesla, the company's CEO tweets that the billionaire Holocaust survivor 'hates humanity' and reminds him of Magneto, the villain from the X-Men movies. The result: 'the Jews' jumped up the list of trending topics on the platform
Itamar Eichner
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17:36 | 05.16.23
Republican Jewish Coalition favors continued Ukraine assistance
DeSantis and Trump among some influential Republicans questioned the assistance while others in the GPO favor a return to a robust foreign policy stance
Ron Kampeas / JTA
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11:38 | 05.16.23
Diaspora minister says 48% rise in violent antisemitic incidents since 2022
Amichai Chikli calls anti-Israel online activity the 'new antisemitism' that demonizes and delegitimizes Israel; says ministry funds allotted to educating foreign press on events during Gaza operation
Itamar Eichner
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08:19 | 05.16.23
When fame meets faith: Rabbi's memorable encounter with Noa Kirel
While the Israeli Eurovision contestant was received with much fanfare on board the flight back home, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon wondered who this Noa was; He asked the passenger sitting next to him, and she replied, 'It's me!'
Ynet
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22:10 | 05.15.23
2 charged in Austria with playing Hitler speeches on train intercom
Spreading Nazi propaganda is a criminal offense in Austria; Some 60,000 Austrian Jewish citizens were killed in the Nazi's Final Solution
Associated Press
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14:04 | 05.15.23
Jewelry with Nazi ties breaks sales records at auction
Criticism aimed at auction house that set up the auction - jewelry's owner earned his fortune by exploiting Nazi laws in Germany to buy Jewish property cheap and resell at high value
Ynet
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12:45 | 05.15.23
Adidas to sell off Yeezy shoes, donate proceeds to those ‘hurt by Kanye’s statements’
Decision comes roughly seven months after Adidas cut ties with rapper Kanye West after mounting pressure due to his stream of antisemitic comments across social media platforms
Andrew Lapin/JTA
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09:51 | 05.15.23
Preserving history: National Library unveils surviving artifacts from Nazi book burnings on 90th anniversary
National Library uncovers letter by author Stefan Zweig to Max Brod in which he warns of the intention to burn books and requests to document the event so that the whole world will be horrified by what is happening in Nazi Germany
Korin Elbaz-Alush
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18:00 | 05.14.23
96-y/o circumcised - 'Now I truly feel like a real free man'
A navigator in the Red Army in World War II, Armin Kahn escaped death in a prisoner-of-war camp thanks to not being circumcised; Many years later, he undergoes a belated procedure in Toronto
Itamar Eichner
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23:47 | 05.11.23
Under attack: White supremacists lead antisemitic charge in U.S.
Antisemitic attacks and bullying against the U.S. Jewish community are at an all-time high and it's no longer just the classic antisemitism of the far right or far left 'anti-Israel' criticism. American Jews are at a dangerous crossroads and, according to experts, the only solution is to learn how to fight it
Emily Schrader
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12:17 | 05.09.23
Eight children in four births: 'It’s as exciting as first time'
Rabbi Shimon Gruzman and his wife Chani from California had a pair of twins, who join three other sets of twins in the family, and although this unlikely scenario had repeated itself time and again, it did not dull the excitement at the Gruzman household one bit
Alexandra Lukash
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16:24 | 05.08.23
Top Jewish philanthropist believes Israeli government will fall in a matter of months
Charles Bronfman says voters were deceived as the judicial reform introduced out of left field, but Israel showed the world what democracy truly is, as he is certain the legislation will not pass
Daniel Edelson, New York
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13:36 | 05.08.23
Dutch police arrest soccer fans over antisemitic chants
Over 150 AZ Alkmaar fans arrested after several warnings from law enforcement to stop; Chairman of the European Jewish Association says 'there is no place in Europe in 2023 for antisemitic songs of hatred'
Itamar Eichner
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23:41 | 05.07.23
World's oldest journalist reflects on Jewish community's greatest struggles
For Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Ynet sat down with the world's oldest journalist, Israeli Holocaust survivor Walter Bingham, to hear about his experiences and discuss what can be learned from the past in tackling today's challenges to the Jewish community
Emily Schrader
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21:39 | 05.07.23
Between Ukraine and Russia, Transnistria's Jews stay on the fence on war
Transnistria's local Jewish community is trying to assist refugees from Ukraine, Jews and non-Jews alike, but the situation makes it difficult for them to raise funds; 'We have enormous difficulties because of the sanctions'
Edward Doks, Tiraspol
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23:32 | 05.06.23
Divine diet: What does halacha say about eating meat?
Rabbi Avraham Stav takes a nuanced view on the relationship between meat consumption and Jewish holy scriptures, claiming that 'the Torah sees eating meat as a concession to human weakness'
Itzchak Tessler
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09:00 | 05.06.23
'They respect us and we respect them': Saudi Arabia's first Chabad center prospers
With ties between Israeli and Saudi Arabia improving and more Jewish immigrants and tourists arriving at the developing Middle Eastern hub, Rabbi Herzog identifies the growing demand for a Jewish community in the Gulf kingdom
Ynet
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08:48 | 05.05.23
British rabbis praise King Charles before attending coronation
King Charles has helped in the fight against antisemitism, and he has great respect for the Jewish community in the UK, the rabbis say
Einav Schiff, London; Itamar Eichner
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03:55 | 05.05.23
Indian Jews caught in tribal cross-fire
180 homes of Bnei Menashe in northeastern India were set on fire and a father of 4 killed; "We are begging the Israeli government to bring us to Israel now"
Itamar Eichner
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22:05 | 05.04.23
NY rabbis sign statement against AI calling it 'abomination'
Haredi rabbis warn of the dangers they believe are inherent in artificial intelligence technology, as they caution that AI will become a trap for all of us, young and old
Daniel Edelson, New York
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20:37 | 05.04.23
1 in 5 Americans has family member, friend who doesn't like Jews
Friends or family appear to have a stronger influence on beliefs about Jews and Israel than other sources, according to the ADL
Itamar Eichner
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20:28 | 05.04.23
Honoring the past, building for the future: Porto's Jewish community inaugurates new cemetery
The Isaac Aboab Field of Equality, named after the last Gaon of Castile who lived and died in Porto following the expulsion of the Jews from Spain, 'is proof that the Jews always regenerate'
Itamar Eichner
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21:21 | 05.02.23
Miep Gies: More than just Anne Frank's guardian angel
New TV mini-series titled 'A Small Light' takes the viewers to Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, where Miep and Jan Gies risked their lives to assist numerous Jews and Dutch resistance fighters who were forced into hiding
ILTV
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12:13 | 05.02.23
Barbra Streisand awarded 10th anniversary Genesis Prize
The successful Jewish singer and actress will receive the $1 million award, known as the Jewish Nobel Prize. 'I am very proud of my Jewish heritage, and the values of Tikun Olam have always been close to my heart.'
Ran Boker
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09:48 | 05.02.23
Descendant of slaves who became Orthodox rabbi: 'People always looked at me different'
Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein, son of African-American convert mother and descended from slaves in Alabama, reveals what it's like to face racism for both his black and Jewish heritage and how he works to fight discrimination
Itzchak Tessler
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18:32 | 05.01.23
'They called me Anne Frank,' says Bruna so she moved to Israel
Antisemitism is not only in physical attacks against Jews or Jewish symbols, it is a daily occurrence causing Jews to always look over their shoulder and finally leave their homes countries for Israel
Yaniv Pohoryles
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11:44 | 05.01.23
A glimpse into the mysterious Jewish community of Afghanistan
Nex exhibition will shed light on lost Jewish community largely erased by Gengis Khan and Mongol conquest 'we simply knew nothing about,' says curator
YItzhak Tesler
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08:15 | 05.01.23
La Colonie Scolaire: How French activists saved Jewish children
The Amelot Street Committee cared for thousands of Jewish children in France during and after the Holocaust, as they hid them with Christian families in rural France, as well as in French monasteries and orphanages
I24NEWS
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20:38 | 04.30.23
Official NYC data: ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID, life expectancy drops for first time
Ynet analysis reveals Jewish community in New York City has seen mortality more than double compared to pre-pandemic times; births remain relatively steady
Daniel Edelson, New York
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17:58 | 04.30.23
Yad Vashem, academics, institutions, condemn Poland attack on Holocaust historian
Dispute reflects the governing Law and Justice party’s ongoing push for a patriotic narrative of the past that scholars such as Engelking say erases Polish crimes against Jews during the war
Dinah Spritzer/JTA
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10:12 | 04.30.23
'God didn't hear us': Holocaust survivor shares story with her granddaughter
Elizabeth Deutsch survived the Holocaust and Auschwitz, and moved to America where she felt it was possible to live safely as a Jew, now she sits with her granddaughter to share her story
Shmuel Munitz
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20:35 | 04.29.23
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Trial begins in deadly Pittsburgh synagogue attack
Associated Press
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New York Mitzvah tank destroyed in suspected antisemitic arson
Daniel Edelson, New York
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Rabbi recites Psalm to India's Prime Minister Modi
Itamar Eichner
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'We keep finding more Jews here all the time', says Chabad emissary to Azerbaijan
Attila Somfalvi, Maor Leizer
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Israeli NGO slams firm auctioning Jewelry with Nazi ties
Ynetnews
|
Protesters raise Israel flag in Roger Waters concert in FFT
Associated Press, Ynet
|
A rare glimpse: Treasures of the Jewish Library in New York
Daniel Edelson, New York
|
In the eyes of young Jews, American Jewry is a 'white and privileged group'
Tali Farkash
|
Jewish online fitness guru says doesn't require approval to follow religion
Yaniv Pohoryles
|
Australian schools facing pandemic of institutionalized antisemitism
Emily Schrader
|
U.S. launches first-ever national strategy to combat antisemitism and 'other forms of hate'
I24NEWS
|
Protests planned for Roger Waters concert in Frankfurt
Ynet
|
Left to the ravages of time: Delving into the Portuguese Inquisition archives
Jon Feder
|
Antisemites use anti-Israel bias to target Jewish UK students
Emily Schrader
|
Warsaw University honors memory of Jewish victims of Polish antisemitism
Itamar Eichner
|
How did they celebrate Shavuot in pre-state Israel?
Dennis Bihler
|
Michael Siegal elected next president of Maccabi World Union
Dennis Bihler
|
Light unto the nations: How Kherson's synagogue became a massive outreach center
Edward Doks
|
Kyiv's Jewish community elders return home after months at Polish shelter
Gilad Meiri
|
Spanish, Morrocan and Jewish? The curious case of Tangier's Jewish community
Yaniv Pohoryles
|
Colombian descendants of crypto-Jews rediscover their roots
The Media Line
|
Rare Nazi documents exhibited in Poland archive
Itamar Eichner
|
How a Torah dedicated in India came to Israel
Gilad Cohen
|
'It's a business, but also Chesed': Couple helps autistic Jewish people find love
Nitzi Yakov
|
Daughter of Nazi death camp liberator fulfills her dream and makes Aliyah at 72
Itamar Eichner
|
Will AI help spread antisemitism? Most Americans believe so
Itamar Eichner
|
Codex Sasson sells for over $38 million
Ynet
|
Biden speaks out against 'antisemitic bile' during Jewish American Heritage Month celebration
Associated Press
|
Yellow star, Zyklon B canister among items for sale in New York auction
Daniel Edelson, New York
|
Elon Musk tweets against George Soros - and antisemitism on Twitter soars
Itamar Eichner
|
Republican Jewish Coalition favors continued Ukraine assistance
Ron Kampeas / JTA
|
Diaspora minister says 48% rise in violent antisemitic incidents since 2022
Itamar Eichner
|
When fame meets faith: Rabbi's memorable encounter with Noa Kirel
Ynet
|
2 charged in Austria with playing Hitler speeches on train intercom
Associated Press
|
Jewelry with Nazi ties breaks sales records at auction
Ynet
|
Adidas to sell off Yeezy shoes, donate proceeds to those ‘hurt by Kanye’s statements’
Andrew Lapin/JTA
|
Preserving history: National Library unveils surviving artifacts from Nazi book burnings on 90th anniversary
Korin Elbaz-Alush
|
96-y/o circumcised - 'Now I truly feel like a real free man'
Itamar Eichner
|
Under attack: White supremacists lead antisemitic charge in U.S.
Emily Schrader
|
Eight children in four births: 'It’s as exciting as first time'
Alexandra Lukash
|
Top Jewish philanthropist believes Israeli government will fall in a matter of months
Daniel Edelson, New York
|
Dutch police arrest soccer fans over antisemitic chants
Itamar Eichner
|
World's oldest journalist reflects on Jewish community's greatest struggles
Emily Schrader
|
Between Ukraine and Russia, Transnistria's Jews stay on the fence on war
Edward Doks, Tiraspol
|
Divine diet: What does halacha say about eating meat?
Itzchak Tessler
|
'They respect us and we respect them': Saudi Arabia's first Chabad center prospers
Ynet
|
British rabbis praise King Charles before attending coronation
Einav Schiff, London; Itamar Eichner
|
Indian Jews caught in tribal cross-fire
Itamar Eichner
|
NY rabbis sign statement against AI calling it 'abomination'
Daniel Edelson, New York
|
1 in 5 Americans has family member, friend who doesn't like Jews
Itamar Eichner
|
Honoring the past, building for the future: Porto's Jewish community inaugurates new cemetery
Itamar Eichner
|
Miep Gies: More than just Anne Frank's guardian angel
ILTV
|
Barbra Streisand awarded 10th anniversary Genesis Prize
Ran Boker
|
Descendant of slaves who became Orthodox rabbi: 'People always looked at me different'
Itzchak Tessler
|
'They called me Anne Frank,' says Bruna so she moved to Israel
Yaniv Pohoryles
|
A glimpse into the mysterious Jewish community of Afghanistan
YItzhak Tesler
|
La Colonie Scolaire: How French activists saved Jewish children
I24NEWS
|
Official NYC data: ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID, life expectancy drops for first time
Daniel Edelson, New York
|
Yad Vashem, academics, institutions, condemn Poland attack on Holocaust historian
Dinah Spritzer/JTA
|
'God didn't hear us': Holocaust survivor shares story with her granddaughter
Shmuel Munitz
|
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