Two museums, one mission: Preparing young leaders to confront antisemitism and racism
In Washington, a politically diverse cohort of students and interns encountered Holocaust and African American history - and left with a mandate to act.
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Global support for IHRA antisemitism definition grew in 2025
Mosaic United launches $12 million platform to rethink Jewish youth engagement
Montreal police open hate crime investigation into suspected arson at kosher restaurant
Extremist content creators spread conspiracy theories blaming Israel for Spain's migration crisis
The theories were sparked by scrutiny of a social media post made by Yair Netanyahu in 2019 and gained traction even after Spanish authorities ruled out any Moroccan interference.
Jewish Democrats back Michigan A-G Dana Nessel’s decision to skip state party convention
Nessel has raised the alarm about antisemitism within the party for years, alleging in 2024 that Rashida Tlaib had been antisemitic when criticizing charges filed against pro-Palestinian protesters.
Maine rabbis call for peace, urge politicians to stop calling Gaza war a ‘genocide’
The use of the term has become a “currency for acquiring power and position in Maine’s Democratic party,” Rabbi Rachel Isaacs told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Boy George cedes role in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ production after releasing pro-Israel song
Boy George defended his decision to release the song, saying he believes artists should be free to express their views even when they are unpopular.
Columbia students drop divestment demand as new Israel program set to open
The Columbia student workers' union dropped its demand at the bargaining table Tuesday for the university to divest from Israel.
Israeli, Georgia officials meet on antisemitism, public diplomacy at business chamber anniversary
The event also recognized 35 years of Moshe’s activity connecting the two countries and 15 years of Israel House, the public-diplomacy initiative he founded.
Cornell condemns student’s viral antisemitic remarks, but won’t bar him from campus
Cornell University student Austin Franco appeared on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” after saying he wouldn’t work “for a Jew.”
Fire at kosher meat processing plant in Iowa shuts down production ahead of High Holidays
Elefant said OU Kosher was working to “find solutions for ramping up production at other plants” while warning that the crisis could fuel bad actors.
California to enforce law against antisemitism in schools after free speech challenge dismissed
Wise said that teachers and students did not provide sufficient evidence of infringements on free speech, and teachers could not claim speech rights on the job.
Israeli stabbed at Hungary's Ozora music festival, two suspects arrested
In a separate incident, several foreigners, including an Israeli citizen, were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking at the festival and on their way to it.
