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The legislation, which aims to shield educational institutions from disruptive protests, passed the council in March without a veto-proof majority.

“We have to stop the defense,” the Florida congressman said. “You’re not going to mess with us.”

“The whole world has seen Iran was building up a conventional capability where they would have so many missiles and so many drones that they could overwhelm anybody’s defenses,” the U.S. secretary of state said.

“We degraded Iran’s ability to project power outside its borders and threaten the region and threaten our interests,” Adm. Brad Cooper stated.

The City Hall rep told JNS that the New York City mayor decries “displays of support for terrorist organizations.”

Isaac Herzog made no mention of recent opposition to his receiving an honorary doctorate and addressing students in his letter to the Conservative Jewish seminary.

“They feel that on the ashes of an incinerated civilization, they will rise to their paradise,” Edwin Black told JNS, prior to a talk he gave in Los Angeles.

Still, 61% of respondents to an April poll from the Pew Research Center said that religion was declining in influence in the country, compared to 37% that said it was gaining ground.

Neutra, an IDF lone soldier killed on Oct. 7, had deferred his enrollment to Binghamton University to serve in the Israeli military.

The embassy “continues to stand proudly as a reminder of America’s recognition” of Israel’s eternal capital, David Friedman said.

Chris Wright testified that Tehran could enrich fissile material to bomb-level within weeks.

“It is under Israel’s sovereignty that people of all faiths have access to their holy sites,” the American diplomat stated.

Rand Paul’s son, William Paul, allegedly told the New York congressman, who is not Jewish, that “you Jews” would be responsible if Rep. Thomas Massie loses his Kentucky primary race.

The ordinance was proposed after anti-Israel activists repeatedly protested outside the private residence of Rep. Adam Smith.

Pakistan reportedly allowed the Islamic Republic to shelter military aircraft on its territory.

“It’s a glaring double standard,” the New Jersey Democratic congressman, who is Jewish, wrote in the “New York Times.”

“I believe very much in the state of Israel and its right to exist,” East Brunswick mayor Brad Cohen told JNS. “It’s critical to me that it remains a Jewish state in the Middle East.”

Matt Dorsey is “absolutely right to call out Piker, whose rhetoric is misogynistic, violent and traffics in conspiracy theories, antisemitism and hate speech,” according to the JCRC in San Francisco.

“Antisemitism is more flagrant than it’s been at any time since my father was growing up,” Rep. Brad Sherman told JNS.

“This is meant to make the job of the police and prosecutors easier,” Tara Cook-Littman, of the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut, told JNS.

“I am the grandson of two presidents,” Jack Kennedy Schlossberg told attendees. “One a U.S. president and the other the president of this synagogue.”

Mainstream support for Senate candidates like Graham Platner and Abdul El-Sayed reflects both panic about Trump and the acceptance of antisemitism.

What was once dismissed as a fringe campus problem is no longer staying on the fringe.

The enactment of civil-rights election laws and the issuance of many Supreme Court opinions in recent decades have driven into obscurity my 1967 personal experience with this issue.

The congressman said he plans to resign his seat rather than face expulsion from the House.

“If you believe this is a pathway forward to victory in the Republican Party, I want to make sure that you’re proven wrong,” the senator said.

The Pew study lacked sufficient data on Jewish voters to determine how, if at all, synagogue attendance rates correlated with voting choices.

“Congress certifies our great election victory today—a big moment in history,” President-elect Donald Trump said.

“The governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our election processes and institutions and sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns,” a Treasury Department official stated.

“In this election, we have seen how Jewish values vote, and increasingly, they vote red,” stated the analytics firm behind the report.

“Another outstanding addition to President Donald Trump’s America First team,” wrote congresswoman Elise Stefanik of Howard Lutnick.

The New York congresswoman tweeted that the pro-Israel lobby’s “wildly unpopular agenda” pushed voters away from the party.

The Jewish Electorate Institute’s survey indicates that Democrats lost a modest share of the Jewish vote compared to 2020, but within typical historical margins.

“Trump won because of us, and we’re not happy,” co-founder of Muslims for Trump and a Philadelphia investor said.

The president-elect’s picks suggest that his administration will “take the region, the Middle East, the threats confronting Israel seriously,” Blaise Misztal, of JINSA, told JNS.

The Republican pollster Frank Luntz sought to share a slide presentation about campus Jew-hatred on a panel with Democrat strategist and pollster Mark Mellman.

Isaac Herzog made no mention of recent opposition to his receiving an honorary doctorate and addressing students in his letter to the Conservative Jewish seminary.

“At commencement this year, we want to support and uplift Palestinian students, faculty and the broader community,” per the order form. “Students nationwide have been suspended, expelled, arrested and now deported for their support of Palestinians’ human rights.”

StandWithUs stated that “some Jewish students at UC Law San Francisco already feel compelled to conceal their Jewish identity out of concern for their safety.”

Video from the rally at Columbia University shows violent activists pushing barriers and confronting law enforcement personnel.

“While our ability to provide additional information at this time is limited, we will continue to keep the community informed,” the private D.C. university stated.

Kimberly Richey, assistant U.S. secretary of education for civil rights, stated that “such institutional neglect will not be tolerated.”

The governor’s office is awaiting information from the federal government about whether there are any “poison pills that could harm New York’s education system,” a spokesman told JNS.

Texas American Muslim University at Dallas founder and board chairman Shahid A. Bajwa told JNS the program is “actively engaging” with the state education board after receiving a cease-and-desist letter halting operations.

“Texas will not allow illegal educational institutions to operate in our state,” Gov. Greg Abbott stated.

“Our foreign agent laws are designed to address situations just like this, and we must ensure accountability in order to protect the interests of students,” stated Kenneth Marcus, of the center.

“At least one student was injured by this incident, which is now under an investigation that will examine among other things whether individuals were targeted based on their Jewish faith,” the private D.C. school said.

“Targeting the operation of an out-of-school program just because it’s religious is a direct violation of the First Amendment,” stated Jeremy Dys, of First Liberty Institute, which represents LifeWise.

The former Israeli envoy on Jew-hatred said that the paper’s timing “took up all the airspace” to help bury an evidence-based report on sexual violence on Oct. 7.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz told JNS that it was “really important” to pass the measure, “given the explosive rise in antisemitism,” including violent attacks.

Dan Sohail faces a maximum penalty of up to three years in prison and mandatory restitution, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

“The defendant is a hate-mongering menace, who intended to hurt and kill children in the Jewish community and in other minority communities in New York City,” stated the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

One of six detectives to be awarded by the ADL told JNS of New York City’s recent changes to hate crime reports that “you can’t have, ‘Ok, this is a robbery and this is a ‘reported’ robbery.”

“Such hate has no place in our schools or our state, especially as we begin Jewish American Heritage Month,” said Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.

“This is meant to make the job of the police and prosecutors easier,” Tara Cook-Littman, of the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut, told JNS.

“Today we’ve seen the defendant held fully accountable and fully responsible for the horrific hate crime that he committed and the act of antisemitism he committed,” said Michael Dougherty, Boulder County district attorney.

“We are more scared than ever,” Jewish activist Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi told JNS. “Despite the overall reduction in the number of instances, the severity of instances is terrifying.”

Police told JNS that an officer was injured as a result of protesters attempting to remove barriers and that no arrests were made.

“People are being murdered because of antisemitism on American soil, and thousands more are threatened,” stated Jonathan Greenblatt, of the Anti-Defamation League.

“At least one student was injured by this incident, which is now under an investigation that will examine among other things whether individuals were targeted based on their Jewish faith,” the private D.C. school said.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz told JNS that it was “really important” to pass the measure, “given the explosive rise in antisemitism,” including violent attacks.

“I want to destroy their nuclear programs, their ballistic missile program, their drone programs and their terrorist proxy programs,” the congressman said of Iran. “But that said, you can’t leave the United States Congress in the dark any longer.”

“Advancing religious freedom protects a fundamental human right that underpins a nation’s security, economic prosperity and stability,” said the chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

“These are not just numbers on a page but are lived experience of all Jewish Americans,” Rep. Brad Knott said, of Jew-hatred, on the House floor.

“It is critical that we work across party lines to stop and reverse this dangerous trend,” stated Sen. Jacky Rosen, co-chair of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism.

“One has to wonder how that humble pie tastes for the Democrats today,” Sam Markstein of the Republican Jewish Coalition told JNS.

Washington is “fighting this war side-by-side with a country, whose potential nuclear weapons program the U.S. government officially refuses to acknowledge,” the lawmakers wrote to the U.S. secretary of state.

“A lot of people working without the certainty of pay working, previously, literally without pay. It’s a really big deal,” Rep. Brian Mast told JNS.

“Few stories speak more clearly to the promise of America than the story of Jewish Americans,” Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick wrote.

The late congressman demonstrated how to be a passionate Zionist and an ardent liberal Democrat—something that is no longer possible.

Eliot Engel listened. He spoke with clarity and purpose. And he never forgot where he came from; he never forgot his Jewish roots.

U.S. President Donald Trump appears to have precipitated the move by demanding congressional action in a social media post earlier on Wednesday.

“We have to stop the defense,” the Florida congressman said. “You’re not going to mess with us.”

Ventures that strengthen relationships with one of the world’s most innovative economies will indirectly support economic activity and job creation.

The embassy “continues to stand proudly as a reminder of America’s recognition” of Israel’s eternal capital, David Friedman said.

“It is under Israel’s sovereignty that people of all faiths have access to their holy sites,” the American diplomat stated.

How a small metal container—and the ancient habit it represents—may be one of the most powerful tools for raising the next generation of Jews who love Israel.

The coins were allegedly looted from archaeological sites in Israel and smuggled to the United States.

The Gulf country was the target of most of Tehran’s missiles and drones.

Tyler Oliveira was stopped at Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion International Airport and deported back to the United States.

Reduced flight capacity due to the presence of American military aircraft is already affecting prices “for all citizens in the country,” says Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority director.

American military personnel worked from the IDF’s underground central command center during “Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury” and were exposed to the IDF’s capabilities.

“If a non-Jewish person so greatly respects our religion and even calls on non-Jews to rest on Shabbat, then all the more so should we Jews,” said Rabbi David Yosef.

The Israeli premier will reveal what he told U.S. President Donald Trump prior to “Operation Epic Fury.”

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping also agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.

The Pennsylvania state senator, who faced past criticism over ties to antisemitic figures and Holocaust-related rhetoric, has since backed legislation combating Jew-hatred and expanding Holocaust education.

Will Washington impose consequences on countries that finance, protect or shelter terrorists, even when they are American allies?

“Any award to Francesca Albanese only shames those who bestow it,” tweeted Amb. Mike Waltz.

Pakistan reportedly allowed the Islamic Republic to shelter military aircraft on its territory.

JINSA, the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, reviewed the data and found that the U.S. had redirected 62 vessels. The number continues to grow.

“I would call it the weakest right now after reading the piece of garbage they sent us,” said U.S. President Donald Trump.

“The targeting of U.S. service members and partners will not go unanswered,” the U.S. State Department said.

The secretary “expressed appreciation for Qatar’s partnership on a range of issues,” his office said.

Russia-Iran trade on the northern route has grown to bypass the U.S. blockade of the Persian Gulf.

When Americans are threatened overseas, “nine out of 10 times you scratch the surface of that threat, and three nanometers later, you find Iran,” Sebastian Gorka, the White House counterterrorism head, said.

In foreign policy, clarity matters. When rhetoric drifts too far from reality, the decisions it informs can carry lasting and irreversible costs.

Isaac Herzog made no mention of recent opposition to his receiving an honorary doctorate and addressing students in his letter to the Conservative Jewish seminary.

“It is under Israel’s sovereignty that people of all faiths have access to their holy sites,” the American diplomat stated.

Korn stated that the vote came a “consequential moment for the Jewish people and the State of Israel.”

The president’s call for a national Shabbat “celebrates our religion and it refocuses on our job to become a light unto the nations,” Rabbi Steven Burg of Aish told JNS.

The Israeli consul general in New York told JNS that this year was the first time the Jewish state held an Independence Day celebration in New York City under a mayor who doesn’t recognize it.

Miriam Adelson’s “commitment to the security and unity of our people is more vital than ever during these challenging times,” said Elan Carr, CEO of the Israeli-American Council.

“Ambassador Mike Huckabee is a true hero and friend of the United States, the State of Israel, the Jewish people and all people,” said Rabbi Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University

“Today we stand shoulder to shoulder with our indispensable partner,” said the American envoy to Jerusalem.

The legislation, modeled on a Kentucky law, “reaffirms New York’s commitment to accommodating religious practices and cultural traditions,” state senator Sam Sutton’s office told JNS.

“The dual campaign reflects the direct connection between the sacrifice and bravery of our heroic IDF soldiers and the very existence and independence of the State of Israel,” said Ofir Akunis, Israel’s consul general.

“We must all commit to crushing antisemitism, burying it in the ground and making sure that it never rises again,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said.

From Vanderbilt to the University of Florida, large-scale Passover gatherings in sports arenas highlight a growing push to engage Jewish students with communal holiday celebrations.

“We would never have imagined that these things would be said … in classrooms, never mind by radical-left campus groups, but preached by professors in class, in high schools in Manhattan, on the best college campuses … in polite company, and really, really propagated in a way in the halls of Congress as well,” said Elan Carr, former Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.

District attorneys are charged with enforcing the law, not reforming it. They may be elected officials, but politics cannot color their discretion.

The hostage-taking at the the Beth Israel Synagogue in Texas was the latest in a string of anti-Semitic events in the United States. Israel must stand by Jews around the world and keep them safe.

According to a recent article on the subject, “individual happiness is more likely to be found not by directly pursuing it but by embracing social institutions that call on us to focus first on the welfare of others.”

We can find ways, in conjunction with any necessary COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, such as vaccination and quarantine requirements, to open our doors to Jews living abroad.

The choice of the 40-year-old Green Party member leaves analysts and the media unsure over effects on the domestic Jewish community, anti-Semitism and Israel policy, among other things.

The administration’s claim that efforts to stop the nuclear threat are counterproductive is a message to both Jerusalem and Arab nations that they’re being dumped to appease Iran.

Obsequious groveling to please progressives comes with a huge cost. Continue to empower them, let them set your agenda and fashion your policies, and you will lose more elections.

The legendary psychic entertainer welcomes groups to his Ottoman-era museum space, displaying an assortment of items from the rich and famous.

U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price: “The delegation provided a verbal briefing on information that they had on certain groups. They provided written materials. We’ve provided those written materials to our counterparts in the administration.”

Is it OK to do bad things to achieve good ends? A new animated documentary covers the most extreme of examples.

The Sandinistas inspired a generation of Democrats. Where are they now?

“He informed and entertained generations of fans with a theatrical and unapologetic style that was uniquely his own,” the New York Yankees stated.

A California native, Jake Retzlaff played at Brigham Young University during the 2023 and 2024 seasons before transferring to Tulane University in 2025.

“I went to see them. They are actually quite a good team as well,” said Gianni Infantino.

The 25-year-old forward erupted for 41 points and a clutch three-point play as he carried Portland past Phoenix in the play-in to reach his first NBA postseason.

The team said that the person it banned purchased tickets, which were used by people who performed a Nazi salute.

Baseball fans can find certified kosher food at 13 MLB stadium locations this season, though stands remain closed on Shabbat and Jewish holidays and do not offer Passover items.

The U.S. president’s remark follows Iran’s sports and youth minister stating that the “corrupt” U.S. government has “created extreme insecurity.”

“Anytime we can show well and try to prove that we’re a competitive team, I think we’ll influence guys who are on the fence,” said first baseman Matt Mervis, of the Washington Nationals.

Though the Jewish state and the Netherlands were already out of contention, the “sense of urgency” in the dugout to win impressed Israel’s manager.

“You just gotta correct the record and just let people know that you’re proud of your heritage, you’re proud to coach this team,” Kevin Youkilis told JNS.

“The atmosphere was great, as always, when you’re playing against the Dominican Republic here in Miami,” the team manager said.

The pitcher retired the first seven batters in order, and 12 of 13, and Israel scored five runs on four singles.

“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.”

Godoff’s four-decade career helped launch and shape the works of leading writers, including Ron Chernow, Salman Rushdie and Zadie Smith.

“Jesse was a force of nature like few others before him,” U.S. President Donald Trump wrote.

Rabbi Josh Joseph, executive vice president and COO of the Orthodox Union, said that he “can’t imagine an American Jewish world without the impact and influence of Rabbi Julie Berman.”

Christine Todd Whitman, a former New Jersey governor, stated that Zimmer “was a friend and a principled elected official.”

“Mark was not only a deep policy mind but a passionate advocate for American democracy, its institutions, the rule of law, as well as for the security and prosperity of Israel,” DMFI wrote.