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South Carolina State House in Columbia, SC

South Carolina to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism

The bill passed in the state's senate unanimously, having already passed the state's house of representatives unanimously last May. The governor has expressed his support for the bill.

We’ve never faced a threat like this: We need to act now

We must recognize the unique nature of today’s threat environment. The situation in Israel affects Jews' safety worldwide.

Darya Mosenzon – from classical piano to Morocco

How the pianist Darya Mosenzon came to specialise in Moroccan music.

By MORDECHAI BECK
18/04/2024

Columbia University president, at House hearing, says university can do more to fight antisemitism

She called various pro-Palestinian chants “incredibly hurtful” and “upsetting,” including “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” which many Jews interpret as a call for violence.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
18/04/2024

FBI is on high alert ahead of Passover, director says

This spike in anti-Jewish hate crimes since October 7 comes on the heels of a year where 63% of religiously motivated hate crimes in the US were fueled by antisemitism, Wray said. 

Met Council expects to feed 300,000 poor New Yorkers over Passover

More than 230 distribution events have been organized throughout the five boroughs of New York City as well as in Westchester, Albany, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

Passover is an expression of Jewish indigeneity in the Land of Israel

In Passover, we honor our origin story as a people when we became a nation centered in the Land of Israel as well as the land itself.

Dozens of cities see economic blockades by anti-Israel activists

Pro-Palestinian protests erupt worldwide on Monday, attempting to disrupt economic ties with Israel.

Ken Holtzman, winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78

Holtzman managed the Petach Tikva Pioneers in the Israel Baseball League’s first and only season in 2007.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
16/04/2024

Supporting Jewish communities requires loud condemnations of antisemitism

This disturbing trend, in which Jewish communities are faced with increased hostility, discrimination, and violence, requires significant steps to be taken.

By HANA DORSMAN
16/04/2024
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