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From hostages to heritage: Defending Diaspora Judaism's modern world - opinion

Young Jews face a new kind of captivity: cognitive warfare eroding identity, purpose, and resilience across Israel and the Diaspora.

Participants hold up posters of hostages as thousands of people attend the March for Israel on the National Mall in November 2023 in Washington, DC. Following October 7, American Jews mobilized more than $1 billion for Israel’s relief and recovery.
 An illustrative image of a class in an elementary school.

The paradox of antisemitism education – and why it backfired - opinion

 Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)

Israel is awaiting potential Iranian attacks as uncertainty rises - opinion

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

From Hillel and Shamai to Trump and Netanyahu: Polarized, divided Jewry is dangerous - opinion


The Associated Press cooperated with Hitler's Nazi regime, historian claims

The 'Guardian' reports on German historian's work that purports AP was allowed to operate in Nazi Germany because it agreed to cooperate with the regime.

King Victor Emanuel III, (R) Adolf Hitler (C) and Benito Mussolini (L) watch fascist troops march past from a balcony in central Rome in this 1941 television file footage

Intelligence File: Attempting to get away with murder

The death of special prosecutor Alberto Nisman revealed deep-seated, widespread corruption that has sent shock waves throughout the Jewish world.

Alberto Nisman

Ronald Lauder: Peace is possible, essential

Head of World Jewish Congress: I wake up every day thinking about how I can do something meaningful on behalf of Jewish people around the world.

Ronald Lauder

Ole! Jews aboard!

The Jerusalem Post

After 100 years, Jewish WWI veteran finally gets honored

Shemin, a Jewish soldier who served with the 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, repeatedly exposed himself to heavy fire to rescue the wounded from Aug. 7 to 9, 1918.

US President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to Elsie Shemin-Roth (C) and Ina Bass (L), accepting on behalf of their late father, Army Sergeant William Shemin

Jewish rapper Kosha Dillz brought Israeli vibes 'South by South West'

2015 will mark Kosha's eighth time at SXSW, but it will be the first time he will curate the official Oy Vey! showcase.

Kosha Dillz

Savings of Ukrainian Jewish refugees from Donetsk stolen in Kiev

Donetsk’s rabbi accuses the Ukrainian Security Service of stealing the funds.

Man counts money near currency exchange in Kiev [file]

Anger simmers over ouster of Jewish Agency fundraising chief

Director general Alan Hoffmann under fire, critics say “unable to balance a budget or actually accomplish much at all.”

Alan Hoffmann triannual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency 2014.

Approaching Purim: Our responsibility to our fellow Jews

The Jerusalem Post

Probe into Argentina president's alleged cover-up of Iran's role in '94 bombing to proceed

State prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita will take on the case after mysterious murder of Alberto Nisman.

Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is suspected of covering up Iran's role in the AMIA bombing of 1994