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South Africa’s president rehashed genocide charge against Israel in meeting with Jewish leaders

South African Jewish leaders met with President Ramaphosa to discuss rising antisemitism but were surprised when he accused Israel of genocide, later using the meeting to charge Israel.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
20/04/2024

Amid airstrike: Isfahan's Jewish community

Amid an alleged Israeli strike, as reported by various news outlets, in Isfahan, there are currently some 1,500 Iranian Jews. The city hosts one central synagogue along with 13 smaller ones. 

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. 

Swiss vote to ban swastika in crackdown on extremist symbols

The lower house of parliament voted to prohibit one of the most infamous symbols of Adolf Hitler's National Socialist regime following concerns about rising antisemitism.

By REUTERS
17/04/2024

Australian Jew falsely accused of being Bondi stabber to take legal action

Australian Jewish man erroneously accused of being Bondi stabber by local news is taking legal action against the outlet after real attacker was identified.

USC Shoah Foundation distances itself from pro-Palestinian valedictorian whose speech was canceled

Pro-Palestinian USC valedictorian controversy over ties to Shoah Foundation sparks campus uproar amid Israel-Hamas tensions, highlighting free speech and safety concerns.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
17/04/2024

Jewish Diaspora communities increase security after Iran attacks

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Israel prompt heightened security measures in Jewish communities worldwide, with increased vigilance and preparedness urged by community leaders.

A young woman displays extraordinary courage in ‘Irena’s Vow’ - review

Irena’s Vow gives us a look into the life of the kind of person we all hope we would be if we found ourselves tested like this.

Eitan Levine, a rising Jewish comedian.

This Jewish comedian hopes to set a new baseball record

Comedian Eitan Levine aims to break a record with 50 ceremonial first pitches at baseball games nationwide, raising funds for Make-A-Wish.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
12/04/2024

'Titanic': The story of the Jews on the 'unsinkable' ship

Some 69 of the passengers on board the Titanic were known to be Jewish, and their stories and experiences are some of the most interesting and heart-wrenching of the whole saga.

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