antisemitism

An open letter to American colleges in the face of antisemitism

In your overarching quest to admit diverse classes, you have instead enrolled in a homogenous army devoid of independent thought and a moral compass.

By LISA GOODWIN
12/05/2024

Eurovision 2024: Israel's Eden Golan comes in fifth, Switzerland wins contest

“The Code” by Nemo took the top prize with lyrics about artist coming to terms with their non-binary identity

Semites (and antisemites) in Cambridge and Boston

Despite the recent pro-Palestinian encampments, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts hosts the Judaica gallery, where you can pick up a guide to exhibited Judaica, making for a fun treasure hunt.

By LAURI DONAHUE
12/05/2024

Defiant independence: Israel must show resolve against international emasculation

And at this very moment, true atzmaut, real independence, means that Israel must advance in defiance of those who seek to emasculate it.

Israel will pay for the price of indecisiveness, prompting decision-making in Gaza

There is a price for indecisiveness, both externally and internally: Israel is not being led, and it is losing key assets that are vital to the future of all of us.

Self-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ under investigation after incident at Detroit-area synagogue

The altercation is the latest in a string of antisemitic incidents since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7 that have targeted Jewish institutions.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
11/05/2024

Before Eden Golan sang at Eurovision, Jewish teens from across Germany performed at 'Jewrovision'

For the last two decades, Jewrovision has annually convened what’s thought to be the largest Jewish youth event in Europe, where local youth clubs demonstrate their pride in being Jewish.

By TOBY AXELROD/JTA
11/05/2024

A single journey: Holocaust survivor’s daughter keeps family memories alive with debut novel

'You think you’re safe,' the author's mother would often tell her, 'but it can happen again.'

After making deals with protesters, universities are granting hearings on Israel divestment

Divestment campaigns have already met success overseas: universities in Ireland and Spain have made promises to advance requests for divestment from Israeli companies.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
11/05/2024

Meet the volunteers who are training to protect synagogues in a post-Oct. 7 world

As law enforcement and Jewish groups have documented a spike in antisemitism since Oct. 7, the Community Security Service in Pennsylvania has seen demand for its services increase.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
11/05/2024
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