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US agency drops bid to force Penn to provide list of Jewish employees in antisemitism probe

Withdrawing the subpoena does not mean the commission has dropped its broader investigation into Penn, and the agency could still take legal action against the school.

 University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill testifies before a House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled "Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism" on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 5, 2023.
 Rabbi Zamir Isayev attends a religious freedom forum held on Capitol Hill, July 2026.

Rabbi shows interfaith relations in Azerbaijan at Religious Freedom Forum on Capitol Hill

In need to repair - the funeral hall of the Chisinau Jewish cemetry.

Moldova: Wine, Jewish heritage and hidden treasures

MEASURE OF HOPE: Celebrating freed hostages on Simchat Torah in Moshav Lavon, Oct. 14, 2025.

Tisha B’Av: Can Jews mourn destruction while witnessing national rebirth?


The lost Leonard Cohen concerts in Israel may finally see the light of day

A court ruling could clear the way for the release of Leonard Cohen’s long-hidden Israel concerts and archives.

Cohen performs in Ramat Gan, 2009.

Trump administration hosts White House Shabbat gathering for US 250th anniversary

Trump’s administration hosted a White House Shabbat gathering after the president urged Jewish Americans to observe the sabbath for the US 250th anniversary.

A man wears a Trump yarmulke while waiting for U.S. President Donald Trump to address the Republican Jewish Coalition 2019 Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., April 6, 2019.

We built them before - we must build them again - opinion

As antisemitism rises again, Jewish history offers a proven blueprint for rebuilding economic strength, independence, and resilience.

We Built Them Before. We Must Build Them Again

Reichman University launches RiseApp to strengthen Jewish communities worldwide

“RiseApp aims to create a digital home that strengthens connection, reliable information, and resilience within Jewish communities worldwide.”

One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative

Congressman Brad Sherman had requested $1,400,000 for the program from the House Committee on Appropriations last May, for the 2026 fiscal year.

The US Capitol building dome is seen through spring flowers on March 30, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Azerbaijan commemorates Jewish national hero, tank commander Albert Agarunov

The Muslim-majority country continues to honor the Jewish tank commander killed during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, whose legacy remains a symbol of patriotism and interfaith coexistence.

Flag of Azerbaijan

How Israel's creation mirrors Greek independence - and why it's overlooked - opinion

Both nations were born from diaspora nationalism and war that displaced populations, yet only Israel is endlessly questioned.

 CELEBRATIONS TAKE place in the streets of Tel Aviv moments after the UN voted to pave the way for the creation of Israel, on November 29, 1947

As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states

So far, 29 applications have been approved, representing 56 people across households in 12 states, and $274,500 in loans have been disbursed.

Keshet volunteers rally outside of the US Supreme Court.

Why Hegseth’s use of 'Pharisee' echoes anti-Jewish bias - opinion

Using “Pharisee” as a political insult misrepresents Jewish history and reinforces long-standing religious stereotypes.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, March 2, 2026.

18th-century prayer book of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU ahead of Lag Ba’omer

The holiday will be marked at the museum with the unveiling of a unique siddur from Rabbi Isaac Luria, known as Ha'ari.

 18th-century prayerbook of Luria’s teachings to go on display at ANU.