New Octagon Project promotes civic engagement in response to ‘erosion of truth’ following October 7
“It wasn’t that October 7th radicalized me. It was October 8th that radicalized me,” David Christopher Kaufman explained.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to create safe spaces around synagogues
Why is Karl Rove supporting a progressive Jewish candidate in Texas?
Jewish TV star Adam Brody calls Israeli actions in Gaza ‘genocide’
French far-right leader Bardella denies media claim he made antisemitic remarks
Mediapart, in a report published on Monday, reviewed dozens of private messages from 2013-2015 that it said showed a pattern of antisemitic and conspiratorial rhetoric.
Israelis in Austria denied service for being Jews, Israel embassy calls it 'concerning' - report
"Because we are Jewish, that's exactly what he told us," Lidan H., one of the Israelis affected, told the Austrian newspaper Krone.
Albanese apologizes for misinterpreting Nazi camp term away from original meaning of Jews
In her original statement, she said, “In fact, when they were being taken to the gas chambers, there are some accounts of life in the concentration camps saying that Jews were called ‘the Muslims.’”
Jewish establishment heavy hitters are joining J Street in sign of changing times
More Jewish leaders in the US are joining J Street as American Jews aim to support Israel in new meaningful ways.
B’nai Brith Canada calls for armed security to be present at all Jewish institutions
Additionally, B'nai Brith is pressing governments to allocate dedicated funding for law enforcement resources to ensure a continuous police presence at every Jewish institution across the country.
Australian Muslim preacher calls to take up arms against enemies including Jews, Christians
According to local reports, Ahmad's extremist rhetoric has drawn national attention due to documented ties linking his Melbourne institution to controversial Sydney networks.
Cantor brings Jewish music lost in Kristallnacht back to Germany - interview
Assaf Levitin told The Jerusalem Post that his work is intended to be comprehensive. "I do not want to only bring one or two pieces back in the repertoire and say 'never again.'"
Dutch customs assures 'Post' that checks are routine despite Foreign Ministry warning - exclusive
The Jerusalem Post spoke on Monday to a passenger on a Friday flight from Tel Aviv to Schiphol who reported being stopped and her luggage checked.
Dutch university suspends Palestinian student who claimed he took part in October 7 massacre
In the since-deleted video, which the student reportedly posted on Saturday, he watched footage of the attack and pointed at masked men on the screen, claiming it was him.
Lithuanian students retrace Holocaust history on memorial day, confront country's role in massacres
Around 600 non-Jewish Lithuanian students participated in the March of the Living commemorations held in Vilnius and Ponary, Lithuania, where 70,000 people were killed during the Holocaust.
