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הרב אלחנן מילר יושב בפאנל במהלך הכנס בסנגל

A Jewish prayer and Qur’an verse sparked connection in a 95% Muslim country

At an interfaith conference in Senegal, pro-Palestinian protesters tried to disrupt the event, but moments later the author found himself reciting Qur’an verses and explaining a mezuzah to local religious leaders; In a traditional society with deep anti-Israel currents, highlighting shared traditions offers an opening for dialogue

Rabbi Elhanan Miller | 11.25.25

Reform Judaism in US faces declining membership as synagogues adapt to demographic shifts

Reform synagogues face falling membership and dues, leading them to rent unused space for community programs; trend highlights shifting demographics as Orthodox communities grow and younger Jews seek new forms of connection

Ayala Or-El | 11.22.25

‘The ground beneath us is burning’: North American Jews confront rising antisemitism

More than 2,000 Jewish leaders gathered in Washington for the GA amid soaring antisemitism, unprecedented security threats and a historic 908 million dollar campaign for Israel, as federations launch 'Rebuild Israel' and fight for Jewish safety at home

Itamar Eichner | 11.21.25

Two Haredi Jews visit Lebanon via Syria: 'It felt like Europe, not the Middle East'

Two Haredi Jews entered Lebanon via Syria, including Berry Indig from New York, who told ynet he visited Beirut’s Dahieh and the site where Nasrallah reportedly was killed: 'I kept a low profile, felt many eyes on me'

Lior Ben Ari | 11.13.25

London theater faces discrimination claims over refusal to host Jewish events

Jewish community leaders allege London’s Troxy theater has banned Jewish events since the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack; the venue denies discrimination, saying cancellations were made solely for safety reasons

Itamar Eichner | 11.09.25

Mamdani’s win reshapes Jewish Democrats as Israel-Gaza divide upends New York politics

Progressive Muslim Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win over Andrew Cuomo exposes deep divisions among New York’s Jewish voters and reshapes the city’s political landscape amid tensions over Israel’s war in Gaza

Reuters | 11.09.25

ג'רמי ויין שומייקר, חשוד בתכנון מתקפה על בתי כנסת באלבמה

FBI foils planned mass shooting at Alabama synagogues: suspect vowed ‘not to be taken alive’

Authorities arrested 33-year-old Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker after uncovering weapons and ammunition at his home; Officials say he planned attacks on synagogues and possibly public figures; 'A catastrophe was prevented,' an FBI spokesperson said

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.30.25

Chabad emissaries shelter during Jamaica hurricane as Torah scrolls are evacuated from synagogue

Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm in Jamaica’s history, caused severe damage to the island’s Chabad House; Rabbi Yaakov Raskin and his family took shelter in a small room as the community prayed remotely for their safety

Itamar Eichner | 10.29.25

French-Jewish TV star Arthur Essebag accuses France: 'The country is blind to Jewish fear'

After 30 years as one of France’s most beloved entertainers, Arthur Essebag releases a powerful new book detailing his anguish since October 7: the loneliness, antisemitism, and sense of betrayal in French society

Yaniv Pohoryles | 10.16.25

War reshapes faith: Study finds Israeli young adults turn to religion and spirituality amid conflict

A Hebrew University survey of 1,200 students found that a quarter grew more religious and a third more spiritual since the war began, while 14% moved away from faith — revealing how trauma drives a search for meaning

Shilo Freid | 10.08.25

US poll: 4 in 10 American Jews believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Washington Post poll: 61% of U.S. Jews say Israel committed war crimes in Gaza, 68% disapprove of Netanyahu, yet most still see Israel as key to Jewish identity; the majority back continued U.S. aid

Ynet | 10.04.25

ג'יהאד א-שאמי, המחבל שביצע את הפיגוע במנצ'סטר

Manchester victims Adrian and Melvin killed by Jihad al-Shamie; attacker lived near synagogue and worked as tutor

UK releases new details on Jihad al-Shamie, 35, the Syrian-born man who killed two Jews in Manchester on Yom Kippur; neighbors describe him as isolated, childhood videos show him playing near the attack site

Ynet | 10.03.25

Vayelech Torah portion: The balance of the individual and the nation

This week, we read the portion of Vayelech, which means ‘he walked’ or ‘he went’; this portion is a very monumental one for many reasons; Moses is reaching his final moments, and he is passing on the torch to Joshua

Hillel Fuld | 09.25.25

From Israel to the Diaspora: 30 most influential Jewish leaders

As the tumultuous Hebrew year draws to a close, 30 influential Jewish figures—from Netanyahu and Zuckerberg to ex-hostage Noa Argamani and NBA star Deni Avdija—have shaped Israel’s fate and global Jewish identity amid war

Ynet Global | 09.24.25

כתובות אנטישמיות רוססו בסביבת מטה הנהלת ארגון IAC בלוס אנג'לס

Global antisemitism surged in August, with US logging most incidents, report finds

A new report by the Combat Antisemitism Movement recorded 694 antisemitic incidents worldwide in August 2025, a 15% rise from last year; The US led with 162 cases, followed by Greece, the UK and France

Itamar Eichner | 09.22.25

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