Black and Jewish youth build bridges through basketball, on the court and beyond
“We are creating transformative spaces where young people learn empathy, trust, and cooperation, before prejudice ever takes root.”
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Vance meets with Temple Israel rabbi on Michigan visit, offers support to community
Northeast Philadelphia's last Jewish deli shuts down after over 60 years, most Jews in area left
Trump to meet anti-Israel Hasidic rebbes at White House, raising concerns over IDF draft
Italian B&B sends anti-Israel message to Israeli guest, prompting cancellation
When the guest provided her details and the host recognized she was from Israel, the property sent a message invoking the BDS campaign.
California Legislature passes SB 1387, advancing recognition of Jewish identity as ethnicity
Proponents emphasize that the shift will ensure Jewish Californians are accurately represented in state datasets tracking hate crimes, public health metrics, and educational outcomes.
Brussels-based center trains mohelim as Belgium circumcision debate intensifies
The newly established Center of Excellence for Religious Male Circumcision (CERM) comes against the backdrop of growing legal and political challenges to Jewish religious circumcision across Europe.
Reporter's Notebook: Pro-Palestinian groups attacked an Israeli architect, he chose to create more
"I will not run away, and I will not waste energy on wars of hatred," said Yehiel Tsuberi after suffering attacks from pro-Palestinian groups in Italy because of being Israeli.
Vance appeals to Jewish Republicans, but doesn't address Tucker Carlson ties
Vance’s appearance came at a moment when a number of Jewish Republicans have turned against him over his reprimanding of Israeli officials and his indulgence of anti-Israel conspiracy theories.
At Jewish Republican summit, GOP casts midterms as a battle against DSA
“A Democrat majority in November is not just a political setback for our party and our movement; it is a direct threat to the Jewish community,” said the chairman of the Republican National Committee
Most ‘connected’ American Jews favor opposition win in Israel’s October election, survey finds
“The strong interest of American Jews in elections in Israel demonstrates the importance of Israel to them," JPPI President Prof. Yedidia Stern said.
John Galliano bows out of Met exhibition as backlash over antisemitism mounts
The reversal came less than a month after the Met announced that Galliano would be the subject of its spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition.
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt the Ashkenaz Jewish music and culture festival in Toronto
The disruption was promoted online by pro-Palestinian activist Jagbir Ghankas, also known as jagpile on Instagram, who filmed himself and fellow activists walking through the event.
California Legislature approves Safe Worship Zone Act, now awaiting Newsom’s stamp
The act was authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and sponsored by Jewish California, ADL, JCRC Bay Area, and Jewish Federation LA.
