BBYO centennial draws thousands of Jewish teens to Orlando convention "It's a weird and wonderful time to be Jewish," the actor and comedian Josh Peck told the teens. "It's always been." Sergio Carmona Feb. 27, 2024
Music festival survivor shares story to standing ovation at mayors’ summit We’re fighting the same enemy. If Israel doesn’t finish them now, they will come to the United States,” declared Natalie Sanandaji, 28, of Long Island, N.Y. Sergio Carmona Nov. 21, 2023
At Fort Lauderdale summit, mayors commit to fighting antisemitism “As a society, we need to create a world without bigotry where everyone can live together with respect and tolerance,” said Dean Trantalis, the Democratic mayor of Fort Lauderdale and summit chair. Sergio Carmona Nov. 21, 2023
Citizens of 100 countries join Shabbat Project, show solidarity with Israel An organizer in San Diego told JNS that she broke down crying but is certain “that we’re going to get through this.” Sergio Carmona Nov. 13, 2023
‘Proud to be best friend Israel has ever had,’ Trump says at Republican Jewish Coalition summit in Vegas The former U.S. president claimed that Hamas wouldn’t have attacked Israel if he were still in the White House. Sergio Carmona Oct. 28, 2023
Five years post-Tree of Life attack, synagogues balance being welcoming, secure “You never get over it. You just learn how to deal with it,” Adam Hertzman, of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, told JNS. Sergio Carmona Oct. 27, 2023
‘Enemy is Hamas, their patron in Tehran,’ Rubio tells thousands at Miami Beach rally “Gov. DeSantis and I unequivocally stand with the state of Israel, our one true friend, our most valued and trusted partner in the Middle East,” said Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez. Sergio Carmona Oct. 11, 2023
Scholars: Sending world’s largest aircraft carrier a sign Washington sees Hamas as new ISIS "We did not move the carrier for Hamas. We moved the carrier to send a clear message of deterrence to other states or non-state actors that might seek to widen this war," said Jake Sullivan, the U.S. national security adviser. Sergio Carmona Oct. 10, 2023
OU executive fellowship offers young professionals a taste of nonprofits The Orthodox Union is modeling the program aiming to create a Jewish leadership pipeline on a now-defunct Yeshiva University fellowship. Sergio Carmona Oct. 5, 2023