Oct. 7 memorial for Jews of color ‘missed opportunity’ for unity, says American Sephardi Federation The “unabashedly progressive” group hosting the event said that some Jews find an “unwelcome environment” at other institutional Jewish gatherings. JNS Staff and David Swindle Oct. 9, 2024
David Yosef elected Israel’s chief Sephardic rabbi; Ashkenazi undecided A tie between hardliner Micha Halevi and moderate Kalman Ber requires a later second round. Canaan Lidor Sept. 30, 2024
Israel votes for new chief rabbis The posts have been vacant for the first time in the state’s history. JNS Staff Sept. 29, 2024
Vienna’s Jewish history: Of prosperity and persecution Jews were tragically expelled from the Austrian capital three times, but when allowed to were able to reach great heights, leaving an indelible mark. Joshua Marks Sept. 13, 2024
Genetics can bring Jews and Arabs together It's time to teach the science that proves Jews are indigenous to the Land of Israel. Michael Segal June 18, 2024
Beilinson Hospital study reveals ethnic disparity in early-onset Alzheimer’s Research found that 64% of diagnoses were from Sephardic Jewish backgrounds while 36% originated from Ashkenazic backgrounds. April 9, 2024
Study: Largely secular reasons for low Israeli haredi COVID vaccinations Social-work researchers at Hebrew University found that this segment of the population was motivated mostly by education levels, fear and logistics. March 28, 2024
Hackers say they’ve stolen 23andMe data of 1 million Ashkenazi Jews The biotech company, which was founded in 2006, has sold more than 12 million DNA kids. Oct. 8, 2023
Genetic testing offers options, mom says ahead of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month The fatal disease is 10 times more prevalent among Ashkenazi Jews as the general American public. Faygie Holt Aug. 28, 2023
