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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

Jewish Diaspora communities increase security after Iran attacks

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Israel prompt heightened security measures in Jewish communities worldwide, with increased vigilance and preparedness urged by community leaders.

A young woman displays extraordinary courage in ‘Irena’s Vow’ - review

Irena’s Vow gives us a look into the life of the kind of person we all hope we would be if we found ourselves tested like this.

Eitan Levine, a rising Jewish comedian.

This Jewish comedian hopes to set a new baseball record

Comedian Eitan Levine aims to break a record with 50 ceremonial first pitches at baseball games nationwide, raising funds for Make-A-Wish.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
12/04/2024

'Titanic': The story of the Jews on the 'unsinkable' ship

Some 69 of the passengers on board the Titanic were known to be Jewish, and their stories and experiences are some of the most interesting and heart-wrenching of the whole saga.

We are not stuck on October 7, we are at twilight of October 8

There has been an awakening since October 7 – of Jewish identity, Jewish pride, the yearning to find and claim Jewish joy in a world that sought to silence it.

By SAMANTHA VINOKOR-MEINRATH
09/04/2024
 US NATIONAL Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks at a press briefing, amid the ongoing conflict

American hostages' families met with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday

Israeli-American hostage families met White House officials, discussing safety and release hopes. They also addressed efforts to limit Hamas funding.

'Our mission is to fight antisemitism, strengthen the state of Israel, protect American democracy'

LIVE: Adam Milstein, renowned American-Israeli philanthropist, in conversation with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post explaining the vision and goals of the Impact Forum

The challenges of combating antisemitism and the solutions that the age of AI provides - Opinion

Online antisemitism rises amidst AI humor biases. Combating hate requires social platform regulation and AI adjustments. Urgent global action is needed.

By DAVID BARAK-GORODETSKY
07/04/2024

Herzog and Zelensky complete new unifying Torah scroll

Presidents Zelensky and Herzog participated in writing a Torah Scroll dedicated to peace amid their countries' crises. The scroll engages diverse contributors and symbolizes Israel-Ukraine unity.

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