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Frederick Wiseman, social institution documentary filmaker, dies at 96

Wiseman directed 45 films and some theatrical productions in France. His experiences of antisemitism greatly influenced his documentary career.

Frederick Wiseman attends the "Law And Order" Photocall at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2024 in Cannes, France.
IDF combat engineer veteran holding a public event at Boston University. The Hind Rajab Foundation seek a criminal investigation, accusing him of war crimes in Gaza. Pictured in February 2026.

Hind Rajab Foundation asks US Justice Dept. to probe IDF veteran over alleged Gaza war crimes

An empty classroom

Boston-area Jewish day school to close after 25 years, saying its model is ‘no longer sustainable’

Providence Police Officers join state and federal law enforcement agents searching for the Brown University shooter, in Salem, New Hampshire, US, December 18, 2025.

Brown University shooting suspect identified as Portuguese national, found dead in storage unit


Duxbury Football team meets Jewish legislator after antisemitic comments

“I believe we can use the incident in Duxbury as a crucial learning opportunity,” said State senator Barry Finegold.

JONA LAKS, survivor of Dr. Josef Mengele’s twins experiments, and granddaughter Lee Aldar pass under the notorious Auschwitz death camp gate in January.

Boston-area football team used ‘Auschwitz’ and ‘rabbi’ to call plays

Officials from Plymouth alerted Duxbury school leaders about what they heard after the game.

The main gate to Auschwitz with slogan 'Arbeit Macht Frei'

Jewish campus grows near Boston, as Hebrew College announces relocation

“On the one hand, our new home would have to be affordable and sustainable. … On the other hand, the move couldn’t just feel like a story of contraction and loss,” the College President said.

the Charles River in front of the skyline of Boston

Carl Shapiro, Brandeis benefactor who lost millions to Madoff, dies at 108

Shapiro built his initial wealth in the middle of the 20th century by transforming his father’s small coat factory into Kay Windsor.

Accused swindler Bernard Madoff exits the Manhattan federal court house in New York, U.S. on January 14, 2009

Looking to Move to Boston? Here Are A Few Tips to Help You Stay Safe!

Boston is one of the largest cities in the United States and a vital manufacturing hub home to some of the most successful companies in the world.


Boston Dental: Where Cutting Edge Technology Meets Refined Technique


First US woman to finish Israeli Air Force pilot course is Boston olah

The Air Force's prestigious pilot's course is notoriously difficult, and a vast majority of cadets don't make it to graduation.

Boston-native Lt. O is the first US woman to graduate from the IAF's pilot's course.

Tech firm’s outage on Yom Kippur eve leaves synagogues helpless

As Jews braced for an unprecedented Yom Kippur celebrated largely online, synagogues across the country whose websites are hosted by Shul Cloud found their sites were inoperable Sunday night.

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Pro-BDS congressional candidate source of concern for Massachusetts Jews

Ihssane Leckey is openly supportive of the BDS movement, and has gained the support of Ilhan Omar and Linda Sarsour.

Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement, also known as BDS.

JNF Joint Institute gets matching gift from Boston-based foundation

The funding will support the Institute’s initial research phase, demonstrating sustainable methods of food production in an arid environment.

Palm trees grow at an R&D station in Israel's Arava region