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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


El Al expands to 52 weekly U.S. flights, including new Boston route

El Al will operate 52 weekly U.S. flights this summer, including six daily flights to New York and a new Boston route.

 El Al aircraft

Al Pacino writes in ‘Sonny Boy’ about life, love, death - opinion

This book was written with what Pacino calls the “commitment and energy... and considerable help and persistence” of Dave Itzkoff, a former NYT culture reporter and author.

 ‘SONNY BOY: A Memoir,’ by Al Pacino.

How ‘With’ start-up helps transform cities into connected communities

Creating strong and connected communities is not just important in times of crisis; it’s crucial to building trust and a real environment where people can thrive and trust each other.

 Group, business people and hands in stack for teamwork, collaboration or diversity in workplace community.

Man sets himself on fire across from Israeli consulate in Boston

The incident, which occurred on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks on New York, occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m., according to NBC Boston. A large police presence quickly followed.

 Boston police car (illustrative)

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Semites (and antisemites) in Cambridge and Boston

Despite the recent pro-Palestinian encampments, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts hosts the Judaica gallery, where you can pick up a guide to exhibited Judaica, making for a fun treasure hunt.

 THE HARVARD Museum of the Ancient Near East (also known as the Semitic Museum).

New research suggests that exposure to social media can raise the risk of smoking tobacco

Researchers from Boston University Public Health found that frequent social media use increases youth tobacco use risk, urging strict parental supervision and government regulation.

 Social media apps on a mobile phone.

Brandeis extends transfer deadline for Jewish students distressed by anti-Israel protests

“Due to the current climate on many campuses around the world, we are now expanding the opportunity for students to seek the learning environment of our campus by extending the transfer application."

 Brandeis University sign, Waltham MA, USA.

Boston: Palestinian terrorist flag waved at Israeli dance troupe protest

During a Friday protest in Boston against the Israeli Vertigo Dance Company, pro-Palestinian activists prominently displayed the flag of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).

 Screenshot of Party for Socialism & Liberation Boston and the Boston Coalition for Palestine

Feds charge Massachusetts man for calls threatening Jews with ‘genocide’

"If you can kill their children we can kill yours,” Reardon, of Millis, Massachusetts, allegedly said.

 FBI headquarters building is seen in Washington, U.S., December 7, 2018.