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Meet Karin Prien, the woman who could become Germany’s first Jewish president

Prien is a federal minister in the Christian Democratic Union in the German parliament and has emerged as a possible frontrunner to succeed Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Federal Minister Karin Prien wears a Star of David in her official government portrait.
Participants on a Birthright Israel program.

Birthright travelers look different after October 7, but the effect remains the same, study shows

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OKCupid launches Hebrew version, with special personalization for traditional, orthodox Jews

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley (L) and former Providence Mayor David Cicilline (M) gather for the gathered for our annual St. Joseph’s Day celebration on March 19, 2026.

First, second Jewish mayors of Providence, Rhode Island, share a bar mitzvah


Meet the Connecticut dad and children’s book author who won a JFK Jr. lookalike contest

“He was Catholic. I’m Jewish. I married a Jew. He married a goy,” joked Andrew Ginsburg, who has been inundated with comments that he resembles the late John F. Kennedy Jr. since he was 22.

Andrew Ginsburg celebrates after winning a JFK Jr. look-alike competition in the West Village.

Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech

"AIPAC found out the hard way: the 9th District is not for sale," Daniel Biss said during his victory address.

Daniel Biss speaks to supporters after winning the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th congressional district, March 17, 2026.

Anti-Zionism cannot exist without antisemitism - Recent attacks prove it - opinion

Violence against Jews from Michigan to the Netherlands reveals the uncomfortable truth: the ideology driving modern anti-Zionism draws directly from antisemitism’s oldest myths.

Parents are escorted by police down Walnut Lake Road back to their cars after being reunited with their children after a suspect crashed his truck into the hallway of Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S., March 12, 2026

Understanding genetic testing and its importance to the Jewish community

As the CEO of jscreen.org, Dr. Matt Goldstein, MD, PhD, focuses on providing accessible genetic testing to empower individuals with critical, potentially life-saving health insights.

Over 1,100 rabbis sign onto letter supporting immigrant rights: ‘Do Not Oppress the Stranger’

The letter published by the Jewish refugee aid group HIAS comes as Jewish communities across the country are grappling with the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies.

A protest organized by a large number of Jewish groups gather for a rally outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Headquarters to protest ICE raids and arrests in Washington, DC, on Feb. 11, 2026.

Poland returns 91 Jewish objects to Greece, decades after they were stolen by Nazis

Poland returned 91 religious and ceremonial artifacts to the Greek government at a ceremony in Warsaw on Wednesday. Among them were Torah scrolls, a Torah mantle and silver finials.

A synagogue napkin made from satin, cotton and metal tassels is among the items being returned from Poland to Greece.

Candace Owens fuels controversy with 'false flag' claims targeting Israel, US conservatives

Candace Owens fuels controversy with new 'false flag' conspiracy claims, accusing Israel of orchestrating global events and invoking antisemitic rhetoric.

Conservative talk show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 25, 2022.

Leadership Is earned in deeds, not headlines - opinion

Why real leadership demands results and not just soundbites in a time of rising antisemitism.

Rob Garson

What the Epstein files show about Jeffrey Epstein’s Jewish world

The files offer a broader look at how Jewish institutions received Jeffrey Epstein's money, with their release bringing along ethical questions.

A protest group called "Hot Mess" hold up signs of Jeffrey Epstein in front of the federal courthouse on July 8, 2019 in New York City.

'Very afraid': Canadian Jewish parents horrified after newspaper singles out Jewish students

The article’s main argument was that state-subsidized schools may be crossing into political advocacy by hosting Israeli military speakers during an ongoing war.

Boys in the hallway at Jewish day school