‘Blessing’ to be able to decline so many Purim invites in NY, says chaplain bound for Texas base “It’s important for me to help other Jews have the chance to experience the holiday on this level,” the Chabad rabbi told JNS. Vita Fellig March 13, 2025
‘Sister Lone Star State’: Knesset member marks Texas independence day "Israelis and Texans share profound appreciation for the values of faith, freedom and resilience," stated Religious Zionism's Ohad Tal. Akiva Van Koningsveld March 13, 2025
Texas resident pleads guilty to helping ISIS “From 2015 to 2020, Alqaysi provided his computer expertise to develop and post logos for a media arm of the ISIS group known as the Kalachnikov team,” stated the U.S. Justice Department. March 11, 2025
Dallas man facing 15 years for threats against Sikhs, antisemitic rhetoric “Every individual in this country must be free to practice their religion without fear of violence or persecution,” stated Vikas Khanna, acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey. JNS Staff Feb. 2, 2025
Texas-style kosher barbecue is suddenly smokin’ in New York “It’s something we don’t often see in our tradition, and people are responding to that,” Emanuel Masheyev, of Chief Smokehouse, told JNS. Anna Rahmanan Jan. 28, 2025
Gov. Abbott announces increased efforts to combat terrorism in Texas “Law enforcement at all levels must aggressively collaborate to eliminate radicalization,” the governor said. Jan. 8, 2025
North Texas US attorney who prosecuted man for Jew-hate threats to resign “There is nothing more important than the work of our outstanding women and men in this office,” U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton said. “I will be forever grateful to have been a part of it.” Dec. 20, 2024
Official report finds Jew-hatred nearly doubled in Texas from 2022 to 2023 “The State of Texas has made clear that antisemitism, whether disguised as a political protest or blatant hate, is unacceptable in any form,” a state commissioner stated. Nov. 26, 2024
‘God gave me wisdom,’ Orthodox college football receiver says Sam Salz is thankful that his Texas A&M Aggies coaches and teammates allow him to keep the Sabbath. Dave Gordon Nov. 25, 2024
