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The Michigan primary was a referendum on the Jewish presence in the public square. The consequences of normalizing his antisemitism will impact much more than the pro-Israel group.
“Gratitude is one of Judaism’s foundational values, and very much belongs on Rosh Hashanah,” Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, told JNS. “We will never forget the nearly 3,000 victims of this terror attack, many of whom were members of the Jewish community.”
“It is critical law enforcement understands the breakdown of religious minority groups impacted by hate crimes,” Evan Bernstein, incoming CEO of B’nai B’rith International, told JNS.
The cohort includes 392 new immigrants—246 men and 146 women.
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Targeting Iran’s trade has advantages but only if determined and prolonged, Israeli observers tell JNS.
Kampala said it is prepared to contribute forces to a multinational stabilization mission if the U.S.-backed plan for the Strip moves forward.
“Israel is not starving children,” stated the Jewish state’s envoy to the United Nations in New York. “Israel is fighting Hamas terrorism, while Hamas uses civilians in Gaza as human shields.”
Eyal Zamir toured the Strip with Southern Command brass, vowing to hunt down every Nukhba terrorist involved in the Oct. 7 massacre “sooner or later.”
World Vision was found to have provided funding to a U.S. sanctioned organization, and Israel jailed its Gaza operations manager for diverting as much as $50 million to Hamas.
“We will investigate these allegations, ensure the safety of Jewish students and protect the right of every student in America to an education free from discrimination,” the U.S. assistant secretary of education for civil rights stated.
“The fact that we don’t have encampments on campus doesn’t mean that the problems don’t exist,” Jacob Baime told JNS.
“This funding directly connects Cornell Tech’s technical capabilities with New York City’s recent policy goal of reaching 30% tree canopy coverage to combat extreme heat and climate change,” Michael Samuelian of Cornell Tech told JNS.
Democratic state representative Roger Goodman, co-chair of the legislative Jewish caucus, told JNS that it could be a “misstep” for the public school to invite the “divisive” commentator.
Alameda County prosecutors said David William Denton targeted the Jewish religious symbol during a February incident at the Berkeley student center.
Activists, who protested and allegedly vandalized the property, called on the industrial park to evict Crye Precision.
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A government minister in the United Kingdom said security at Jewish schools now rivals the British equivalent of the National Security Agency.
“On Oct. 8, we accepted the Jews and Israelis as our home. Now, the Jews finally accepted us. We arrived first; you met us there,” said Dolan Abu Saleh, head of the Majdal Shams Municipality.
Report highlights that fewer than 2% of U.S. institutions have reportedly incorporated antisemitism into their anti-discrimination training.
“It’s so moving to see young families choosing to make aliyah to Israel, especially now. They are choosing to raise their children here in the State of Israel, the home of the Jewish people,” said Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer.
Braille edition of Machzor Lev Shalem headlines newly expanded collection of free braille, large print, audio and downloadable resources for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Support advances care for individuals with disabilities, wounded soldiers and families rebuilding their lives in the Negev.
After serving more than 700 American and Israel Defense Forces veterans, the foundation is concluding its mission.
The essay examines the religious and historical foundations of Jewish burial and presents a Torah-based perspective on honoring a loved one’s final wishes.
Longtime B’nai B’rith International leader recognized for decades of Jewish communal leadership, advocacy and service.