Israeli comedian Guy Hochman barred from LA venue for not condemning Israel
"I prefer my people above my career. And I will never say untrue things about my people, say we rape and starve and commit genocide," Guy Hochman said.
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Harley Lippman funds headstones for Holocaust victims found in Poland’s killing pits
Ireland turns a blind eye to antisemitism as Jews grapple with rising hostility
Compassion vs halacha: UK assisted dying bill sparks Jewish debate
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain and UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis answer questions on the religious and ethical implications of assisted dying as the UK passed a law on the matter.
Teens arrested after allegedly spray painting dozens of swastikas on Brooklyn playground
The teens have been charged with aggravated harassment charges, and one has been charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime, according to the New York Police Department.
Secular Manhattan private school holds annual Shabbat gathering post-October 7
At the Town School, officials and parents say, the entire school community has embraced the Shabbat celebrations alongside the other special events held to honor students’ traditions.
Trump’s antisemitism envoy rebukes European rabbi, draws praise from Elon Musk
The dispute centers on remarks made at the World Economic Forum by Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, the president of the Conference of European Rabbis, during a panel discussion on antisemitism.
Tamara Cohen's ancestors were expelled from Spain, now she’s bringing bagels to Madrid
Mazál owner Tamara Cohen, a Philadelphian who became Spanish through a law granting citizenship to Sephardic Jews whose ancestors were expelled during the 1492 Inquisition.
Rabbi among dozens arrested in faith leaders’ anti-ICE protest in Minnesota
An estimated 100 Jewish leaders were on the ground for “ICE Out” events across Minnesota, after local clergy issued a broader call for a show of strength against US immigration enforcement efforts.
Wiener steps down as CA Jewish Caucus co-chair, faces backlash after accusing Israel of genocide
Scott Weiner attributed his resignation from the caucus’s leadership position to both his current congressional campaign and the backlash over his Israel comments.
Jewish K-12 teachers in US report widespread antisemitism at work, from teachers' union - survey
The survey found that 61.6% of US K-12 teachers had personally experienced or witnessed antisemitism in their professional environments.
Resignations hit Canadian gallery after rejecting Nan Goldin acquisition over antisemitism claims
Goldin, who is widely acclaimed for her documentary-style photography of marginalized communities, has faced controversy in recent years over her outspoken pro-Palestinian activism.
OneTable reimagines Shabbat dinner program amid layoffs and funding downturn
Abramson said the company was also shifting away from its recent focus on older Jewish adults to center its programming on younger Jews.
