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Jewish National Hero of Azerbaijan Albert Agarunov

Pro-Iran narratives target Azerbaijan’s Jewish war hero amid Israel-Baku disinformation row

A general view of a Travelodge hotel signage on January 29, 2024 in Walthamstow, United Kingdom.

Travelodge apologizes to Jewish guest, unable to determine origin of 'free Palestine' TV message

The exterior of the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn.

Israeli Brand ecoLove among casualties of Brooklyn boycott: 'They boycotted our shampoo'


B'nai Brith Canada demands delay of upcoming Nakba exhibit amid foreign interference fears

'Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present' is set to open June 27, 2026. It's advertised as an exploration of human rights violations related to the "ongoing forced displacement and dispossession."

Protesters hold up signs in support of Gaza as they gather before the start of the G7 summit in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 15, 2025.

Youth being recruited to carry out shootings against Jewish, US targets, Toronto police chief says

"Through encrypted messaging apps, young people are hired to carry out attacks against various targets. And in order to get paid, they're required to film their attacks," said police chief Demkiw.

 The entrance to Congregation Beth Tikvah in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, following an antisemitic attack, December 18, 2024

Jewish start-up founders face hate for exposing antisemitic applicant's messages - interview

Cornell University released a statement on June 9 saying that it takes all reports of discrimination and hate speech seriously.

Jewish American start-up co-founders and brothers Gabe and Aiden Einhorn.

American Jewish leaders across political spectrum express alarm at Trump’s Iran deal

On the right and the left, Jewish groups are expressing concerns about the deal that Trump and Iran announced on Sunday night, even as its terms have not yet officially come into focus.

US President Donald Trump reacts as remarks are delivered to reporters about his administration's support for coal energy production, among other topics, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US June 4, 2026.

How Jewish soccer legends forced to flee the Holocaust built modern football

Béla Guttmann changed the shape of modern Brazilian soccer - and changed the sport forever - when he imported the revolutionary 4-2-4 system from Hungary to São Paulo in 1957.

Benfica coach and manager Bela Guttmann (1900-1981), blowing a whistle, during a training session at White City Stadium in London, England, 5th April 1962.

Students from 31 countries explore their Jewish roots in ANU competition

The five first-place winners of the My Family Story competition had the opportunity to connect to their ancestors and represent various Jewish communities around the world,

Daniel Voloshchuk's handmade Russian project won first-place in the My Family Story competition, exploring the gaps in many Jewish family histories.

The doctors choosing Israel in a time of war

At a New Jersey hotel, hundreds of medical professionals spent a Sunday deciding to move to Israel. I spent the day asking them why.

Medical professionals attend MedEx in New Jersey.

Fighting antisemitism with gin: Kosher spirits project backs Jewish life in Spain

A luxury kosher gin project turns collectible spirits into a funding source for Jewish life and legal support amid rising antisemitism in Spain.

Black Forest Gin is a tangible collectible investment that fights antisemitism.

Bondi Beach victim's daughter becomes leading antisemitism advocate in Australia

“I have gone through the worst thing," said Sheina Gutnick. "So, I have become stronger, wanting to spread the message that no matter what happens... we are one people."

People gather at the floral tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Hebrew Union College moves to dismiss Ohio lawsuit, cites religious interference

Hebrew Union College is asking a court to dismiss Ohio’s lawsuit over its plan to wind down operations in Cincinnati, arguing it violates the First Amendment and entangles the state in religion.

The campus of Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 21, 2019.