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ADL and JCPA diverge over teachers union, exposing a divide over how to fight antisemitism
The unusual public dispute between the Jewish Council of Public Affairs and the Anti-Defamation League brought to the fore a tension over how to fight antisemitism within schools and unions.
American Jewish exceptionalism is ending, here’s what must come next - opinion
House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding
Transportation Ministry weighs limiting election flights over anti-Netanyahu voting fears - report
Maryland man who tried joining ISIS, planning attack against Jews sentenced to 15 years in prison
Teekaye sent the UCO a photo of himself in a black mask, armed with a large machete, captioned: “victory or shahada [martyrdom] … either you do it here or over there or both.”
New Israel Fund decries House GOP investigation over its alleged Israeli election spending
The allegations by the Republican lawmakers drew quick condemnation by Jewish New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler, who called their behavior “outrageous” in a post on X.
NY congressional candidate Avila Chevalier doubles down on attending Oct. 8 pro-Palestinian rally
“I think there is a war machine that is insatiable,” said Avila Chevalier. “An American war machine, the Israeli war machine, that we fund with our tax dollars as Americans."
Is Lionel Messi a Zionist? The Argentine soccer star’s long history with Jewish and Israeli life
Some critics of Israel have surfaced his past activities and affiliations to make the case that opposing Argentina is the anti-Zionist choice. Many Israelis, meanwhile, favor the team.
As global antisemitism rises, demand for Israeli real estate is growing
Growing protests at Israeli property events overseas haven't deterred buyers seeking homes and a stronger connection to Israel.
Australian academics sign open letter calling on Dan David winner to return 'genocidal' prize
The open letter reportedly said that keeping the award would contribute to "the ongoing normalization of the genocide and scholasticide in Palestine."
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Armenia’s Jews hope Israeli recognition of 1915 Ottoman genocide will jumpstart bilateral ties
Both Turkey and its ally, Azerbaijan, immediately condemned the Cabinet vote; the chief rabbi of Azerbaijan’s Ashkenazi congregation in Baku, Shneur Segal, has already urged Israel to reverse it.
Italian Parliament advances groundbreaking bill to return Holocaust-era looted art
"There is no need to repeat how deeply the wounds inflicted by the racial laws are still felt today by Italian Jews and our communities."
New York is not Berlin in the 1930s, but the fear is real - opinion
The evil Jew haters must be stopped, and when that is accomplished, Jews will feel safer. t is as simple as that because New York today is not Berlin in the 1930’s.
