Day 613 and the hostages Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, the chief rabbi of Great Britain, has suggested that Jews take on an extra mitzvah in the merit of the hostages. Faygie Holt June 10, 2025
Before Passover and amid bird flu, food distributors wrestle to get eggs Supplies are limited and expensive, yet needed for the overwhelming use of the staple in holiday dishes. Faygie Holt March 4, 2025
Date of New Jersey spring primary coincides with Shavuot, lawmakers move to change it The primary election is scheduled for June 3, which coincides with the holiday, meaning that observant Jews won't be able to go to the polls. Faygie Holt Dec. 13, 2024
Thousands march against rising Jew-hatred in UK The U.K. government “must finally act against hate before it’s too late,” a representative from the Campaign Against Antisemitism told JNS. Faygie Holt Dec. 9, 2024
British Jews, pro-Israel supporters to rally in London against hate Weekly protests against Israel have made parts of London a “no-go” zone for Jews, according to the Campaign Against Antisemitism. Faygie Holt Dec. 6, 2024
Fire heavily damages Melbourne synagogue, investigation underway The Chassidic synagogue was the subject of a 2016 documentary film called “Strictly Jewish: The Secret World of Adass Israel.” Faygie Holt Dec. 5, 2024
Torah mantles to be unveiled on Simchat Torah honor victims of Oct. 7 “We hope to connect with the people behind the names and photos, perpetuating their legacy for years to come,” a New Jersey rabbi told JNS. Faygie Holt Oct. 23, 2024
Upstate New York mosque issues apology for guest imam’s anti-Jewish rant Historically, the Islamic Center of Rockland has enjoyed a congenial relationship with the Jewish community. Faygie Holt Aug. 20, 2024
Pennsylvania leaders weigh in on Harris VP pick of progressive Walz over centrist Shapiro “It’s time for the community to recognize the power in the Democratic Party rests with its anti-Israel progressive base,” Ari Fleischer, who served as White House press secretary under President George W. Bush, told JNS. Faygie Holt Aug. 6, 2024
