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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


Boston rabbi who survived stabbing attack says survival was a miracle

“If people want to see a miracle, they should look at me,” said the rabbi who was attacked outside the Jewish school.

Skyline of Boston. Picture was taken from a whale watching ferry that left from the aquarium dock. It is the Eastern side of the Boston peninsula.

Jewish roommate of Boston stabber took out restraining order against him

Khaled Awad, who stabbed a Chabad rabbi eight times, is described by friends as "violent" and "very anti-Semitic"

the Charles River in front of the skyline of Boston

Boston stabbing attack is alarming antisemitic development - editorial

“When a Chabad emissary is stabbed outside a Chabad building, you don’t have to investigate too hard to identify that it is a clear case of Jew-hatred,” said Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai.

The Boston City Hall lights up in blue and white for Israel's 73rd Independence Day, April 15, 2021.

Two arrested as armed militia group stands off with police in Boston

In the vehicles were about 10 people wearing military style clothes and carrying rifles and pistols, police said.

Massachusetts State Police vehicles block Route 95 after an armed standoff between 8 to 10 militia members and police forced the closure of the U.S. interstate highway, in Wakefield, Massachusetts, U.S. July 3, 2021.

Chabad rabbi stabbed in front of Jewish day school and synagogue in Boston

"The State of Israel will do everything in its power to ensure the safety and security of Jews throughout the world," tweeted Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai.

The Boston City Hall lights up in blue and white for Israel's 73rd Independence Day, April 15, 2021.

Man convicted of attempting to set fire to a Jewish-sponsored senior home

John Rathbun, 37, was convicted of attempting to transport or receive explosive devices in interstate with the knowledge or intent that the device will be used to kill following a week-long trial.

the Charles River in front of the skyline of Boston

Long history of antisemitism within Boston-area high school, report finds

Investigation into Duxbury High found antisemitic language within the school's football team, including using Holocaust and Jewish phrases to call plays.

Duxbury football players on the sidelines. A school investigation found that the Boston-area high school team had used terms like "Auschwitz" and "rabbi" in play-calling dating back to at least 2010.

Cambridge, Mass., adopts a resolution critical of Israel

What happened in Cambridge reflects the charged emotions and complicated dynamics surrounding how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out in local environments.

A rally in support of Israel in Boston's historic Copley Square organized by the Israeli American Council, May 12, 2021. The IAC was part of a coordinated push opposing legislation in neighboring Cambridge to end city contracts with businesses that work in Israel.

Boston Jews vote against removing ZOA group accused of white supremacy

The Zionist Organization of America, a right-wing group that focuses on Israel advocacy, will remain a part of the 40-member Jewish Community Relations Council of Boston.

The Boston City Hall lights up in blue and white for Israel's 73rd Independence Day, April 15, 2021.

Boston Jewish council report: Group that elevated supremacist stays

The report details Klein’s tweets before and after the complaint against him was filed in September.

Morton Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, at the American Zionist Movement Washington Forum, Dec. 12, 2018.