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Porto Jewish community releases film about Lisbon 1506 massacre 

 In wake of October 7th massacre, film shows that pogroms do not “happen in a vacuum”.

Those who bless you will be blessed, those who curse you will be cursed

Exploration of divine protection over Israel amid missile threats, historical context, and Jewish resilience against persecution, emphasizing the importance of peace and tolerance.

By DUVI HONIG
21/04/2024

From distance to presence, Prizmah’s Israel Educators Mission

Educators from North American Jewish day schools explore the impact of recent events in Israel, seeking to enhance Israel education in their schools.

By MARC WOLF
21/04/2024

Fred Neulander, rabbi serving life sentence, dies in prison at 82

New Jersey Rabbi Fred Neulander, convicted for hiring hit men to kill his wife in 1994, dies in prison at 82.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
20/04/2024

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
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