Houston synagogue and Jewish day school close due to unspecified threats
The threats were aimed at reform synagogue Congregation Beth Israel and the Shlenker School in Houston, Texas.
Diaspora
A lost film by Israeli B-movie director Sam Firstenberg gets a new life
'No Jewish exodus:' Aliyah from UK reaches 40 year record high, but emigration rates stable
Estonian Holocaust memorial 'extensively damaged' by vandalism
The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas says Zionists ‘talk like Black people during slavery’
The comment appears in a 21-minute “uncut” edition of the web series SubwayTakes, in which host Kareem Rahma interviews famous and up-and-coming New Yorkers about their most controversial opinions.
Confronting Wexner-Epstein ties, alumni of Jewish leadership programs launch new survivor fund
Wexner has not been charged with any crime in connection with Epstein’s sex-trafficking offenses and has repeatedly denied knowledge of Epstein’s criminal conduct.
Alan Dershowitz quits Democratic Party, calling it ‘most anti-Israel party in US history’
The announcement formalized a political evolution for Dershowitz, who defended Trump during his first impeachment and has increasingly broken with Democrats over Israel in recent years.
DOJ investigating UW after Seattle group's call to materially support 'Lebanese Resistance'
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) argued on social media on Tuesday that the DOJ was operating past its lawful bounds.
Syrian national charged in Germany for planned suicide knife attack against Jews, 'infidels'
The suspect is accused of a terrorist offense, terrorism financing, and four counts of disseminating terrorist propaganda materials.
Kosovar teen charged for trying to kill teacher wanted to kill 'as many Jewish people as possible'
Identified only as Erjon S, the juvenile suspect was charged with assault, aggravated assault, and resisting arrest, in addition to three attempted murder charges on March 31.
At least eight involved in UK arsons against Jewish sites released on bail
The 47-year-old woman and 46-year-old man arrested last Wednesday, the same day as they attempted to set alight the Finchley Reform Synagogue, were also put on bail until July.
First conviction secured against Kenton United Synagogue arsonists as police foil new attack
The British national had been charged on Monday and was the second person arrested for the Saturday attack, which caused smoke damage to the synagogue's interior.
Hertfordshire Jewish-owned shop door set on fire, graffitied amid UK arson spree
The lower high street shop was also vandalized with graffiti and is being treated as religiously aggravated. Police appealed to the public for witnesses or any security footage of the incident.
Son of Holocaust survivors, granddaughter of a Nazi confront their separate inheritances
“Inheritance: Love, Loss and the Legacy of the Holocaust,” written by a Holocaust survivor and the granddaughter of a Nazi, is based on family letters, archival research, and visits to Europe.
