A choice between common sense and romanticizing Ukraine As Donald Trump takes unfair abuse for seeking to end the war that Vladimir Putin started, don’t ignore the denial of Ukraine’s ongoing veneration of antisemitic murderers. Jonathan S. Tobin Jan. 13, 2025
Centenarian Jewish D-Day veteran ‘doubts’ sacrifice was worth it Jew-hatred and the “cowardice” of officials have eroded the confidence of Londoner Mervyn Kersh, the 100-year-old told JNS. Canaan Lidor Dec. 27, 2024
Leave Europe, dedicated Zionists warn! I think differently: It’s time to stay and fight with the help of our allies. Orit Arfa Dec. 6, 2024
Romania bestows honor upon trio of longtime American Jewish leaders who tackle antisemitism It comes in the backdrop of a Holocaust denier who is projected to win the country’s premiership in a matter of days. Mike Wagenheim Dec. 5, 2024
Notes from the safest place in Europe for Jews Hungary’s government is despised by liberals. But Budapest is Israel’s only real ally in the European Union and, as long as Viktor Orbán remains in power, the Jews there are safe. Jonathan S. Tobin June 11, 2024
‘Finding Your Roots’ show divulges new info on family of Michael Douglas The Oscar-winning actor described the revelations as making him feel “more of a spiritual, religious connection to Judaism than I ever had before.” April 4, 2024
Hungary’s Jewish renaissance Reopened synagogues give Hungary's Jews a chance to connect to their Jewishness, says Chabad Rabbi Shlomo Köves. David Isaac Sept. 10, 2023
After 15 years at YIVO’s helm, Jonathan Brent is bullish on the Jewish future “This is potentially a golden age for Jewish self-awakening,” the nonprofit’s executive director and CEO told JNS. Menachem Wecker Aug. 4, 2023
Three Jewish leaders named to US heritage government agency The U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad helps protect endangered cemeteries, monuments and historic buildings in Eastern and Central Europe. June 19, 2023
