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Mohamed Hadid sends, racist, homophic messages to Ritchie Torres over Israel support

Hadid allegedly sent racist messages to Rep. Torres after he defended Israel. Torres remains a staunch supporter of Israel despite rising anti-Semitic incidents.

Antisemitism across America, from Alabama to Wisconsin

Overall, the report shows an alarming trend of violent antisemitism, insecurity and feelings of isolation among Jews across the United States. 

Man dies after setting self on fire outside New York court where Trump trial underway

CNN reporters said they saw a man engulfed in flames for more than three minutes. "I see a totally charred human being," one of them said on air.

By REUTERS
19/04/2024

Leaders of major US Jewish orgs pen letter to Congress imploring passage of foreign aid bills

US Jewish groups urge Congress to support Israel with $26B aid, stressing shared security needs and threats.

Airlines reroute flights after Israeli attack on Iran

Germany's Lufthansa, United Airline and others call off all flights to Tel Aviv and Erbil until Saturday and said it would fly around Iraqi airspace during the period.

By REUTERS
19/04/2024

Families of Israeli-American hostages ask the White House: Where is plan B?

As Hamas continue to reject ceasefire proposals, hostage families have begun asking what plan B is.

White House urges Congress to quickly send foreign aid bill to Biden's desk

The funding would provide urgent life-saving humanitarian assistance for Palestinian civilians in Gaza and vulnerable people suffering around the world, the White House said.

 (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Son of prominent rabbi arrested after alleged altercation with protesters outside Israeli Embassy

Jewish officials who have visited the embassy have complained to the State Department about the intensity of the protest, including the loud air raid siren.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
19/04/2024

Safety plans for civilians in Israel's planned Rafah op. not shared with the US, Blinken claims

Blinken reiterated the US is committed to ensuring that Hamas does not play a future role in running the Gaza Strip.

Counterpoint turns 50: Celebrating the Jewish education program's success

The story of one of the most successful informal Jewish education programs in the English-speaking world.

By HOWIE KAHN
19/04/2024
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