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The SEC is charging him and three others in what it says was a scam that “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
The publication “couldn’t find a way to celebrate one part of the city without also denigrating and erasing another,” a former New York Magazine editor wrote.
People claiming to be part of the “Jewish Holocaust Claims Center” have been urging survivors and their relatives to submit claims.
“The Venue Fort Lauderdale is Jewish-owned and operated, and our values and commitment to the Jewish community are deeply important to us,” the event venue stated.
Prosecutors say the chemicals appeared connected to model rockets and found no evidence that Francisco Sanles intended to build a bomb.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and Middle East envoy is expected to travel with Board of Peace high representative Nickolay Mladenov and meet with Israeli and regional officials, per Axios.
“I understood that my actions would place him in fear of death or bodily injury,” Mangione, 28, said during the plea hearing. “I knew what I was doing was illegal.”
“It’s important for students to understand the connection between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel,” Luke Moon, a visiting fellow at Heritage Foundation, told JNS.
“Jews everywhere have been exposed to more antisemitism and anti-Zionism since Oct. 7, and San Diego is no exception,” a regional American Jewish Committee director told JNS.
Gideon Taylor told JNS that a proposed federal study could identify gaps in Holocaust education and provide a roadmap for improving how the history of genocide is taught in U.S. schools.
“Vandalizing the World War II Memorial is an outrageous insult to all who served and Holocaust survivors, as well as all Americans and the values for which our country stands,” Sara J. Bloomfield, director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, told JNS.
“Especially Jewish young people after Oct. 7, there’s this feeling of togetherness and wanting to be with people in person,” a Manhattan-based political publicist told JNS.
“We will keep litigating until we get to the truth,” Randy Mastro told JNS, after oral arguments in New York County Supreme Court. “I’m sure the court will hear us when these procedural issues are behind us.”
The co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America was asked on a podcast about the Hamas-led atrocities in southern Israel. Her answer is not only telling, but frightening.
“The Venue Fort Lauderdale is Jewish-owned and operated, and our values and commitment to the Jewish community are deeply important to us,” the event venue stated.
“Vandalizing the World War II Memorial is an outrageous insult to all who served and Holocaust survivors, as well as all Americans and the values for which our country stands,” Sara J. Bloomfield, director of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, told JNS.
“Every one of these bills solves a problem our community asked Sacramento to fix,” stated David Bocarsly of Jewish California.
Mari Leavitt, a Democratic state representative, told JNS that the school “used extremely poor judgment” by inviting Piker and erred by not including mention of Piker’s “dangerous rhetoric” in the initial event announcement.
Jews should not be pleading with the mayor, but demanding their inherent rights.
“I’m seeing what’s going on in New York,” Stav Cohen, founder of the Israeli nonprofit Frontline Advocates, told JNS. “I fear for my speakers’ lives.”
“It’s like a Yom Kippur question,” David Bocarsly of Jewish California told JNS. “In one hearing, we’re going to figure out ‘who shall live and who shall die.’”
“I truly believe we have a moral and religious duty to stand with the Jewish people and the nation of Israel to guard against those who seek to destroy them,” stated the Republican senator, who is the sister of the late senator Lindsey Graham.
If the facts contradict the narrative, then the narrative must be revised.
More than half of Jewish voters in New York, 51%, said that the state is headed in the wrong direction, compared to 39% who said it is on the right track.
Deep pockets are not enough to win primaries against well-organized socialist opponents.
Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel will most likely be another silent casualty of antisemitic trends in the party that was home to the majority of American Jews for decades.
State Assembly member Francesca Hong, who has accused Israel of “genocide,” lost the Democratic primary after polls suggested that she held a double-digit lead.
Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate proves his Islamist bona fides by slandering the Jewish state.
The “Associated Press” called the race for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan about two hours after polls closed.
Luke Bronin, the victor, has said he would support Iron Dome but not offensive weapons for Israel.
“Very good woman. She’s got good genetics, and she’s a real professional,” U.S. President Donald Trump said, even as he praised her opponents in the race as well.
The longtime New York senator is no longer the guardian of anything, let alone Israel.
Israelis ought to heed Abe Greenwald’s warning that “naming and shaming the big, glaring, awful thing that defines one’s opponent doesn’t have the persuasive power we’d like to think.”
The 250-year American taboo on Jew-hating politics has been broken by the Democrats.
A socialist movement is taking over the Democratic Party because they are the ones who show up to vote.
Some 109 votes separate Luc Jasmin III, whose father resigned from a state panel after making antisemitic remarks, and the Republican candidate.
Gideon Taylor told JNS that a proposed federal study could identify gaps in Holocaust education and provide a roadmap for improving how the history of genocide is taught in U.S. schools.
Mari Leavitt, a Democratic state representative, told JNS that the school “used extremely poor judgment” by inviting Piker and erred by not including mention of Piker’s “dangerous rhetoric” in the initial event announcement.
“I’m seeing what’s going on in New York,” Stav Cohen, founder of the Israeli nonprofit Frontline Advocates, told JNS. “I fear for my speakers’ lives.”
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns wrote that, “without diminishing any concern arising from these occurrences,” the incidents cited in the complaint were “too isolated and episodic” to support a finding that institutionalized noncompliance persists at Harvard.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes alleges that the Hopewell Valley Regional School District allows secular student clubs to invite outside mentors while barring religious clubs from doing so.
The state was listed as one of 21, including the District of Columbia, that said that the Trump administration is unfairly going after the Ivy.
“When I heard about this opportunity and the opportunity to build a new business school at Touro, it was an opportunity I just couldn’t pass up,” Larry Singleton told JNS.
“Here we are, proud to be a pillar of Jewish life in Appalachia and to be able to facilitate Jewish experiences,” Rabbi Adam Berman said after loaning the scroll to the 2026 gathering.
Under the agreement, the private Pennsylvania school will also require those wearing masks or face coverings on campus to disclose their identities when campus officials request it.
A filing from 20 states plus the District of Columbia supports Harvard without weighing in on allegations about antisemitism on campus.
The materials distort “Jewish identity and experiences,” Oleg Ivanov of StandWithUs told JNS.
The former Democratic administration officials are among 30 former federal officials who argue that the Trump administration failed to follow required Title VI procedures before terminating the university’s federal funding.
“Jews everywhere have been exposed to more antisemitism and anti-Zionism since Oct. 7, and San Diego is no exception,” a regional American Jewish Committee director told JNS.
“If you’re going to do that kind of act in that area, at that time, you’re more than likely, if you’re going to kill somebody, to kill a Jew,” Michael Trager told the Daily Wire.
“Jews make up a small fraction of San Francisco’s population, yet anti-Jewish bias accounted for nearly half of all hate crimes reported so far this year,” Marc Levine, of the ADL, told JNS.
The mayor is not “an isolated New York phenomenon,” a Rockland County, N.Y., activist told JNS.
The city released the statistics the day after JNS reported that from Jan. 1, 2023, until the end of this past January, Jews were the targets of 9.1% of all hate crimes in Seattle.
The state’s data “affirms what we already know as members of the Jewish community, that we are in the midst of an ongoing and unprecedented experience of being targeted as Jews,” Jeremy Burton, CEO of the local JCRC, told JNS.
“There is a growing perception in our community of a two-tiered standard,” Daniel Schwartz of the Chicago Jewish Alliance told JNS.
“The numbers are absolutely alarming, but alarm doesn’t help,” Randy Kessler, executive director of StandWithUs Northwest, told JNS.
The percentage of hate crimes in the state so far this year targeting Jews, 5%, appeared to suggest an improvement over 2025, when Jews were targets of 6.8% of hate crimes, and the past year, when the figure was 6.3%.
Federal authorities say Eric Holman admitted posting a series of violent antisemitic messages and told FBI agents he did not know whether he would “actually go through with it.”
“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 2027 Costume Institute exhibition and gala will examine John Galliano’s career and, the Met said, will address the conduct that led to his firing from Dior and a hate crime conviction in France.
The measure, which heads to the House, takes aim at Russia’s energy sector and could extend to sanctions on Iran.
Rep. Max Miller said he would file for a House Ethics Committee investigation on himself after his ex-father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, called for him to resign over allegations of domestic abuse.
Sen. Ted Cruz and Reps. Brad Knott and Tom Suozzi plan to introduce the Right to Worship Act, which would establish a 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship during religious services.
Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) led the legislation, calling on the U.S. secretary of state to designate the Polisario Front.
Madeline Fox signed a 2025 letter denying a “rampant crisis of antisemitism” and accusing Congress of mounting a “far-right authoritarian attack on higher education.”
Emily Hilliard of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services told JNS that the agency “will take appropriate action whenever there is evidence of fraud, abuse or other violations of federal requirements.”
“Every community deserves a seat at the table when healthcare policy is being shaped,” Eveline Shekhman, CEO of the American Jewish Medical Association, told JNS.
The Jewish state senator had more than $1.2 million cash on hand, compared to $360,000 for Connie Chan.
“You know that’s the other Jewish guy named Josh, right?” the New Jersey congressman wrote, after Rep. Summer Lee appeared to confuse him with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says fewer than 400 of those improperly registered cast ballots as the White House renews its push for proof-of-citizenship voting legislation.
The measure would require the director of national intelligence to produce a new National Intelligence Estimate on Iran, including an unclassified summary.
“It’s a very important role for the federal government to play to protect workers and religions of all faith, and that’s what you have my commitment to do,” Keith Sonderling said.
The longtime New York senator is no longer the guardian of anything, let alone Israel.
The bipartisan group says the $2 billion project would strengthen regional energy security and connectivity between Europe, the Middle East and India.
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir hosted CENTCOM’s Adm. Brad Cooper, who described the alliance between the two militaries as historic.
“We can and know how to stand our ground, even against our best friends when necessary,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“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.
Rubio vows to dismantle the international court “brick by brick.”
Former Israeli security officials tell JNS Hamas’s offer to place its weapons under a new Palestinian committee is designed to help the terror group survive and rebuild.
The pro-Israel lobbying group said more than 215 candidates it has supported this election cycle have now secured nominations, while pledging to oppose Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in November.
Technical teams from both governments are working on Hezbollah disarmament, pilot zones and an Israeli pullback from Southern Lebanon.
As Washington balances military pressure with diplomacy toward Tehran, the U.S. leader is confronting many of the same strategic constraints that have shaped Israel’s multifront war.
Newly released records suggest Washington relied heavily on Israeli real-world evidence as it debated boosters.
Iranian conservatives are trying to turn control of the international shipping route into a permanent mechanism for extracting political concessions.
The Islamic Republic’s structure, not just the IRGC, is the true obstacle to freedom and stability.
The bipartisan group says the $2 billion project would strengthen regional energy security and connectivity between Europe, the Middle East and India.
The president noted American forces had cleared Iranian mines, while U.N. envoy Mike Waltz argued economic sanctions outweigh military strikes.
Saudi Arabia has bound itself by a mutual defense obligation to Ankara and Islamabad.
The rights of Iranians must be protected, and the Iranian regime must face consequences.
America’s adversaries use online tools to demonize Jews worldwide.
Washington should not allow Cairo’s geopolitical preferences to impose limits on Addis Ababa’s legitimate national interests.
The pact, which the terrorist group has yet to confirm accepting, “is a critical step toward Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government,” the U.S. president and Board of Peace chair said.
The Israeli premier held back-to-back Washington meetings with the U.S. defense chief, four senators, AIPAC and evangelical leaders.
“The United States will not allow Iran to hold global commerce hostage or use international shipping to finance the IRGC’s terrorism, aggression and repression,” the U.S. treasury secretary said.
Israel should focus on whether it is investing enough—and fast enough—in the areas where its exposure is greatest.
“Antisemitism does not belong to the past; it is happening here and now, in the heart of New York.”
“People are sick and tired of having to change their clocks twice a year,” said the U.S. president.
President Isaac Herzog was presented with an honorary degree by the Jewish Theological Seminary in Jerusalem.
“When I heard about this opportunity and the opportunity to build a new business school at Touro, it was an opportunity I just couldn’t pass up,” Larry Singleton told JNS.
Jonathan Sarna of Brandeis University told JNS that the partnership “vividly displays the benefits of the free marketplace of competing synagogues in the American setting.”
“I know Seattle’s Jewish community is acutely aware of a rise in antisemitism and is feeling anxiety and concern,” Katie Wilson told JNS, in the mayor’s first apparent comment on rising Jew-hatred since she assumed office in January.
“Here we are, proud to be a pillar of Jewish life in Appalachia and to be able to facilitate Jewish experiences,” Rabbi Adam Berman said after loaning the scroll to the 2026 gathering.
The American Psychological Association postponed a vote on the Association of Jewish Psychologists’ application for formal recognition, prompting criticism from Jewish groups that said the move reflects broader concerns about antisemitism and Jewish inclusion.
“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.”
Bike4Chai Ride supports Chai Lifeline and Camp Simcha, which provide overnight summer camping in a medically supportive environment.
The court ruled that Lawrence Hamby may proceed with several claims alleging Iowa prison officials failed to accommodate his requests for kosher food, Shabbat candles and other religious needs.
“It’s a small technical change, but it’s obviously going to make a very significant difference by opening this up to the lowest-income New Yorkers, who struggle to make ends meet,” David Greenfield, of Met Council, told JNS.
The publication “couldn’t find a way to celebrate one part of the city without also denigrating and erasing another,” a former New York Magazine editor wrote.
“Especially Jewish young people after Oct. 7, there’s this feeling of togetherness and wanting to be with people in person,” a Manhattan-based political publicist told JNS.
One man’s quest for the perfect bagel (or any at all) in his new home, miles from the Midwest.
Zayne Daniel Smith, 22, allegedly posted images of rifles and Nazi symbolism and wrote messages that investigators said indicated an intent to incite further violence.
“When citing named sources, the paper conveniently turns to anti-Israel activists, and even Hamas terrorists who seek Israel’s destruction, to reinforce the narrative they want to promote,” Ofir Akunis stated.
The 2027 Costume Institute exhibition and gala will examine John Galliano’s career and, the Met said, will address the conduct that led to his firing from Dior and a hate crime conviction in France.
“It’s a small technical change, but it’s obviously going to make a very significant difference by opening this up to the lowest-income New Yorkers, who struggle to make ends meet,” David Greenfield, of Met Council, told JNS.
The union is tied to a group that says that people struggling with their living conditions in Brooklyn are connected to the Palestinian cause.
New York City’s request for proposal states that operators at the five city groceries must offer “kosher, halal, gluten free, dairy-free, vegan, diabetic options.”
“The question is, why does Drop Site love Hamas and Iran and Hezbollah so much? I think that’s the news,” the Pennsylvania senator said.
The premier denied his government running American influence campaigns and said social media manipulation is harming the Jewish state’s image.
The Israeli premier added that he had “straightened out” the U.S. vice president’s misconception regarding the Jewish state’s policies.
The Jewish investor and the former Disney CEO are set to take control of the NBA franchise, pending league approval, just one year after businessman Mark Walter acquired it for $10 billion.
Rabbi Yosef Langer of Chabad of San Francisco told JNS that blowing the shofar has been “bringing people together since the beginning of time, and baseball is a sport that brings all peoples together.”
Former Israeli national team player Zev Moore becomes the second practicing Orthodox Jew to play professional baseball.
Despite falling short in the series, Team Israel celebrated a historic performance, new friendships and valuable preparation for the European Championship.
The Fedayeen Football League plans to hold the game in the heart of the city’s World Cup activities, wearing keffiyehs and waving Palestinian, Iranian and Lebanese flags, to call for FIFA to expel Israel.
The shooting guard, 22, is the son of legendary Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball star Derrick Sharp.
Seattle Parks and Recreation said the Fedayeen Football League did not obtain required permits for matches at Cal Anderson Park and Green Lake Park, adding that the department does not review event marketing materials submitted by permit applicants.
The Trump administration has refused entry to a handful of delegates.
“Sports should bring communities together, not celebrate martyrdom,” Regina Sassoon Friedland of the American Jewish Committee told JNS about the Fedayeen Football League.
Katie Wilson, who promised when she was running for mayor to turn off cameras, said that she made the decision after an intelligence briefing from local and federal law enforcement.
“If there is anyone out there who sees a Jew on Friday night or even the day after asking about the Knicks, make sure you do your service and give them the update,” an Orthodox fan from Crown Heights told JNS.
Among the professional players taking part were Canadian former World No. 3 Milos Raonic and Israeli Grand Slam champions.
She helped turn JINSA into the “very significant face of the American Jewish community to the US military,” the JNS publisher said.
“Friends like Lindsey Graham come along once in a generation,” stated William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
Along with a group of intellectual activists, she founded Americans For a Safe Israel.
The longtime American TV host inspired millions around the world through decades of accessible home workouts and remained deeply devoted to his Jewish roots and Israel.
The late Jewish representative from Massachusetts “approached Israel as a liberal Zionist: engaged, critical and deeply committed,” William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents, told JNS.
“Abe believed that hearts could change,” said Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue.
“He carried that experience not with bitterness but with purpose,” William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, told JNS.
A passionate supporter of Israel, Joni Lamb received the Israel Allies Award in 2024.
“Doris Fisher leaves behind a legacy of deep commitment to her family and our city,” San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said.
“He informed and entertained generations of fans with a theatrical and unapologetic style that was uniquely his own,” the New York Yankees stated.
The author of “The Choice” urged others to choose hope and healing.
After Scott’s death, anti-Israel group Track AIPAC touted the possibility of replacing him with a primary opponent who accuses Israel of “genocide.”