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Damascus synagogue tours highlight renewed interest in Syrian Jewish history and diaspora ties

BY RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:03:33 GMT

Tours of synagogues and meetings with religious leaders highlight renewed interest in Jewish history and unresolved questions over historic sites, property, and diaspora ties.

UK medical org. to investigate NHS use of IHRA antisemitism definition over free speech claims

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:04:13 GMT

The British Medical Association has passed a motion calling for an investigation into the use of the IHRA antisemitism definition in the NHS, citing concerns over free expression among staff.

California advances two bills recognizing Jewish ethnicity, protecting community

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:24:02 GMT

If passed, both bills could be enacted into law by the end of August.

Rabbi, Jewish lawyer in race for NYC Democratic primary face referendum on Mamdani, buffer zones

BY SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:54:31 GMT

Stephanie Ruskay would be the first female rabbi elected to state office in US history. Her opponent is Mamdani-endorsed Eli Northrup, public defender and grandson of a Jewish civil rights lawyer.

Lasher, Bores in tight contest to fill Nadler Congress seat in New York Democratic primary election

BY JOSEPH STRAUSS/JTA — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:01:08 GMT

The House seat for New York’s 12th district opened up after Nadler announced last fall that he would retire at the end of this term.

New York’s Jewish leadership turns out in force for United Hatzalah

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED HATZALAH — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:42:51 GMT

More than 1,300 community leaders, philanthropists and supporters gathered in Lower Manhattan for their annual New York Gala

Australian judge excludes video of nurses threatening Israeli patients from case

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:02:13 GMT

The video at the center of the Sydney nurses case has been ruled inadmissible after a judge found it was obtained in breach of state laws.

Only Jewish Board member of CMHR resigns over 'one-sided' upcoming Nakba exhibition

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:16:47 GMT

Mark Berlin stepped down from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, citing concerns that its upcoming Nakba exhibit lacks historical balance.

UK MPs dismiss petition targeting Israeli control over politics as rooted in antisemitic tropes

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:56:32 GMT

UK MPs rejected an e-petition calling for an inquiry into alleged “pro-Israel influence” on British politics, warning it echoed antisemitic conspiracy theories.

Spanish Jewish groups defend journalist Pilar Rahola amid hate speech complaint

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:55:00 GMT

Jewish organizations in Spain have rallied behind journalist Pilar Rahola after prosecutors opened preliminary proceedings over a complaint tied to her pro-Israel views.

Boston principal apologizes to Muslim, Arab students who felt 'unsafe' after Holocaust lesson

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:36:37 GMT

Jewish groups are condemning a Boston middle school principal after he apologized in an email for the impact of a mandatory Holocaust lesson on some students.

Supreme Court restores murder conviction in 1979 Etan Patz case

BY GRACE GILSON/JTA — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:33:42 GMT

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court reinstated the conviction in the 1979 Etan Patz killing, reversing a ruling that had ordered a retrial.

DOJ probes coffee shop chain in New York after it bars pro-Israel US lawmaker

BY REUTERS — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:31:21 GMT

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon stated that the US Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation and will bring an enforcement action if warranted.

UK PM Starmer leaves behind mixed record on antisemitism

BY KELLY HARTOG/JTA — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:41:34 GMT

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he was stepping down outside 10 Downing Street on Monday and will remain in the position until a successor is chosen.

New York coffee shop bars Jewish Congressman, 'we don't serve genocide enablers'

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:35:14 GMT

Poetica Coffee posted on Instagram saying "We issued [Dan Goldman] a refund - we don't need your money (it's probably coming from AIPAC anyways)." Their account has since been taken down.

Mamdani’s Jewish allies criticize use of ‘monsters’ to describe AIPAC

BY ANDREW LAPIN/JTA — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:23:22 GMT

Mamdani insisted he was referring to “not solely AIPAC,” but he singled out AIPAC again in his Monday remarks to reporters, saying the lobbying group was backing “a status quo for immorality."

Canadian PM Carney ‘horrified’ by Montreal shooting near Jewish sites

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:40:17 GMT

Quebec Province Premier Christine Fréchette condemned the attack as an act that has “no place” in Canadian society and stated that she was “deeply shaken” by the shooting.

Three killed, including shooter, in Montreal shooting in Jewish neighborhood

BY MATHILDA HELLER AND ANNA AHRONHEIM — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:06:50 GMT

Michael Moshe Mizrahi, a Jewish local and member of the local Chabad center, was declared dead at the hospital after emergency surgery. Suspect believed to be member of incel movement

Clive Davis, towering Jewish music executive who reshaped American sound, dies at 94

BY REUTERS — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:31:58 GMT

Davis was born in the New York borough of Brooklyn on April 4, 1932, and eventually went on to win five Grammys for several works and contributions to music.

Jury quickly acquits London protesters filmed chanting reference to killing Jews

BY TZVI JASPER — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:25:17 GMT

Fatiah Boumazouna, 55, and Hadjer Boumazouna, 28, had been arrested after the protest took place on October 28, where they had chanted "Khaybar Khaybar Ya Yahud Jaish Muhammad, sa yahud."

Judge orders pro-Palestine 'legal' body to pay UK-Israeli IDF soldier it attempted to prosecute

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:45:13 GMT

Judge Paul Goldspring of Westminster Magistrates' Court ultimately ruled on 8 April 2026 that ICJP's application was "fundamentally misconceived in law" as the FEA does not apply to dual nationals.

Largest US teachers' union under investigation for antisemitic discrimination

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:28:53 GMT

Despite repeated notice, the NEA reportedly failed to take action to address the harassment and discrimination against its Jewish members.

CAM weekly antisemitism report – Foiled White House plot targeted pro-Israel lawmakers

BY COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:43:18 GMT

Thwarted terror plot to attack “UFC Freedom 250” event at the White House with explosive drones and gunfire

UK Parliament to debate whether to open inquiry into Israel lobby's 'influence' over UK politics

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:17:33 GMT

UK parliament is set to debate a petition calling for an inquiry into alleged Israeli influence in British politics after it passed the 100,000-signature threshold.

Mélenchon accused of antisemitism after claiming CRIF 'gives orders' to French ministers

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:35:20 GMT

French far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon sparked outrage after claiming ministers “follow orders” from CRIF, triggering antisemitism accusations from officials and Jewish groups.

'Jewish lobby' at fault for World Cup decisions, Messi's goals, Algerian sports analyst claims

BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:19:57 GMT

In the 30th minute of play, as Argentina was ahead by one goal, Messi tackled Algeria’s Aissa Mandi, appearing to step on the center-back’s calf.

CAM welcomes French journalist and author Nora Bussigny to European Advisory Board

BY COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:15:08 GMT

Bussigny has become known over the past decade for her immersive work exposing the rise of antisemitism in France and the intersectionality of radical left, Islamist, and anti-Israel extremism.

WIZO Sweden president to receive royal medal for advancing Yiddish recognition

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:54:07 GMT

The recognition is widely viewed as a milestone for Sweden’s Jewish community, particularly at a time when concerns about antisemitism are growing across Europe.

Berlin police detain man after antisemitic assault on Jewish family in Charlottenburg

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:41:05 GMT

Berlin police arrested a 31-year-old suspect after an antisemitic attack on a Jewish man and two children in Charlottenburg, amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in Germany.

Florida teen arrested for spraying Jewish pedestrians with unknown liquid from a water gun

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND ALLISON BECK/MIAMI HERALD/TNS — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:14:10 GMT

Authorities arrested the 19-year-old male a week after obtaining a warrant and plan to charge him with two felony counts of battery with prejudice, classifying the incident as a more serious offense.