The annual award — which alternates each year between works of fiction and nonfiction and which honors emerging Jewish writers — is considered one of the most prominent awards in Jewish literature.
Artist Gottfried Helnwein donated the painting to IKG.Kultur, the cultural arm of Vienna’s Jewish community, to raise funds for the restoration of the historic Vienna City Temple.
"The crisis of antisemitism in Canada today is specific, it's severe, and it demands a targeted response," said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
British anti-Israel groups launched a petition calling for UK authorities to investigate and screen IDF veterans with British citizenship.
The survey also revealed that 87% of Israelis are proud to be Jewish and that being Jewish is important to them, an increase compared with the previous two years.
In 2025, the Dutch Public Prosecution Service recorded 46 antisemitic criminal discrimination cases, representing 26% of all registered discrimination offenses.
Chagit Leviev Sofiev announced the initiative at the Jerusalem Post New York Conference’s Opening Gala.
Winnipeg Jews were targeted in nearly a third of hate crimes in 2025, despite making up less than 1.5% of the city.
In addition to targeting Israel-tied facilities, unrelated Western defense firms are also in the crosshairs, and the campaign promotes not only picketing but also sabotage.
The British Home Office justified the move by declaring Uyger as a “serious risk to the public order," according to an X post made by the Young Turks founder.
Despite Mamdani’s absence, the event, known as the world's largest pro-Israel parade, featured a long roster of political officials and lawmakers.
