In honor: 13 influential Jewish New Yorkers who passed away in 2025
As the year concludes, the New York Jewish Week remembers 13 Jewish New Yorkers who died in 2025. Among them are people who left an indelible mark on New York City.
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Albanese rejects royal commission into Hanukkah Bondi attack
Russian schoolboy beaten by classmate, eye socket fractured, over Israeli flag in profile picture
Britain was briefed on Alaa Abd El-Fattah's incitement to violence, Egyptian news presenter claims
'Frustrations of a young man': Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologizes for some of his controversial comments
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other cabinet ministers announced that they were “delighted” that El-Fattah had been brought to the UK and reunited with his family after 12 years in prison.
Auschwitz survivor says he feels 'vulnerable' after mezuzah stolen from his Toronto senior home
Nate Leipciger, a 97-year-old survivor of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Dachau, lives in the affected building. “I feel vulnerable; they invaded under my skin," he said.
NSW Premier doesn't rule out deploying army to protect Sydney’s Jewish community
During a press conference, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns warned the public that Sydney residents could expect to face increased security on the streets.
Tucker Carlson claims Israel's influence made radical Islam be seen as main threat for Americans
The anti-Israel personality stated to believe that the AmFest pool results came from an influence from the Israeli government, its defenders, and "informal employees in the USA."
Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens dramatically increased Israel focus in recent months, study finds
A JPPI study using AI analysis found that Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens sharply increased anti-Israel content, with Owens also showing a rise in explicit antisemitic messaging.
France elected to lead International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in 2027
France will take over the presidency of the IHRA in 2027, following Argentina’s term, as the alliance continues efforts to combat Holocaust denial and rising antisemitism.
Australian rabbis join calls urging Albanese to launch a royal commission on antisemitism
The Rabbinical Association of Australasia said the government's responses to the country's atmosphere of antisemitism had not been sufficient.
UK government 'delighted' to bring activist to Britain who called to kill Zionists and whites
Jewish Leadership Council said on Saturday that it was appalled by the welcome received by El-Fattah, which it felt contradicted Starmer's previous promises to root out antisemitism in the country.
Newest member of Mamdani's inaugural committee praised people tearing Israeli hostage posters
In a now-deleted X/Twitter post, Lopez responded to a video of two women caught tearing down hostage posters, writing “All I see are heroes.”
On Instagram, ‘Rabbinic Fit Check’ is a look book for Jewish clergy
Rabbis Rafi Ellenson and Arielle Stein created Rabbinic Fit Check, an Instagram account dedicated to showcasing the diversity and style of rabbis, clergy members, and Jewish scholars.
