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After mistakenly buried with Nazis, US Jewish GI to be interned in US

1st Lt. Nathan Baskind succumbed to his wounds in a German hospital days following the invasion of Normandy, buried with Nazi soldiers in mass grave

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.31.24

Djerba's Ghriba synagogue pilgrimage subdued amid heightened security

Due to the Gaza conflict, the annual Jewish pilgrimage to Tunisia's Ghriba synagogue is scaled back to basic religious rituals, with heightened security and no festive processions; The synagogue, a historic site, now restricts entry to Jewish pilgrims only

AFP | 05.24.24

Iran postpones execution of Jewish man who killed a Muslim

Iran postpones Monday's scheduled execution of Jewish man who allegedly killed a Muslim in self-defense after Jewish community and human rights activists appealed to various countries; Iran has executed 223 people, including women, in 2024 alone

Itamar Eichner, Smadar Perry | 05.19.24

Around the world for many Jews, a journey to learn about Jewish diaspora

The Upper Galilee Preparatory School trainees embark on a long journey, visiting various American and European Jewish communities, which have been suffering from the rise in antisemitism since October 7

Yogev Israeli | 05.18.24

Iran sentences to death a Jewish man who killed a Muslim

Arvin Nathaniel Ghahremani's family try to commute his sentence to reparations after he allegedly killed a Muslim in self-defense; The victim's family refuses to accept their offer

Itamar Eichner | 05.18.24

Two men in UK court accused of machine gun plot to kill Jewish people

Charges against Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein detail planned to carry out an attack inspired by the Islamic State using automatic weapons they acquired

Reuters | 05.14.24

Street in Kharkiv named after Jewish soldier who died saving children in Israel

Council of Ukraine's second largest city has decided to memorialize native son Alexei Niakov for his heroic actions in 1998, stopping terrorists from blowing up a school bus in Gush Katif, saving the lives of dozens of children

Itamar Eichner | 05.07.24

Holocaust survivor gives 80-year-old box to Yad Vashem

Susanne Schick decides to bestow her treasured box which she brought from Austria to Israel and hid in her home for decades, her only memento from her homeland; 'It's difficult to pass on the box, but it's to ensure that the stories of thousands of Jews from Vienna are not forgotten'

Itamar Eichner | 05.06.24

Jewish UCLA students face down the campus protests: 'The Jewish people need a voice'

UCLA undergrad Eli Tsives says students who support Palestinians call for intifadas tied to genocide, but urges the Jewish community not to be intimidated; Elinor was assaulted by protesters

Ayala Or-El, Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.02.24

Tribeca film festival to feature LGBT Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie docu

While Israeli cinema has been a prominent presence at the film festival over the years, you won't find any Israeli films in the 2024 edition; however, in the documentary competition, the film 'Sabbath Queen' will be screened, dedicated to Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, who is openly gay

Amir Bogen | 04.26.24

האדמו"ר מבעלז, רבי ישכר דב רוקח (הראשון), מוקף בחסידים במרינבד (מריאנסקה לאזנייה)

Franz Kafka meets Belzer rebbe in 1916 and his notes are translated in 2024

In 1916, Kafka accompanied Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach's entourage and was impressed by the regal figure of the Rebbe, but much less so by his close associates; 'You can't be close to the Rebbe without adverse effects'

Dr. Eliezer Hayun | 04.25.24

Israel to take part at Cannes Film Festival with Memorial Day short film

It's Not Time For Pop by Amit Vaknin only Israeli film in upcoming event, shot before October 7 and revolves around woman reminiscing about fallen father while trying to get furnished apartment in southern Tel Aviv

Amir Kaminer | 04.24.24

Burning of chametz in the Me'a She'arim neighborhood, 1983

Jewish National Fund archive reveals Passover celebrations from Israel's first decades

Jewish National Fund showcases rare archival photos depicting how Passover celebration was observed in the early years of Israel, between 1940-1980

Ynetnews | 04.23.24

בריטניה הפגנה פרו פלסטינית שוטר מונע מ יהודי לחצות כביש כי הוא יהודי בגלוי עם כיפה

'Being a Jew is not a provocation' Man blocked by UK cop

A video capturing a British officer blocking Jewish Gideon Falter from walking near an anti-Israel protest as he returned from synagogue, citing his 'openly Jewish' appearance as a potential trigger for antagonism, elicited an apology from the police and condemnation from the Home Secretary

ynet correspondents | 04.21.24

אוסטרליה הרוצח מה קניון ו הסטודנט בן כהן שהופצה שמועה שגויה כאילו הוא הרוצח

Blood libel accuses Jewish student of carrying out deadly attack in Australia

While Australian police took hours to release name of attacker, social media platforms fomented antisemitic campaign against local Jewish student in Sydney

NItza Lowenstein, Sydney | 04.16.24

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