Jewish Community
PA to Award Tree of Life Synagogue $6.6M for Memorial, Worship Space
The grant will create a memorial space for the victims of the 2018 shooting, to be designed by Daniel Libeskind, who led the redesign of the World Trade Center.
Jewish People Celebrating Hanukkah Met With Nazi Salutes in U.K. Hate Crime
"They definitely felt it was because they were Jewish that they'd been targeted," said Dave Rich of the Community Security Trust.
EU to Fund Efforts to Help Jews Feel Safer as 1 in 3 Considering Emigration
"Europe can only prosper when its Jewish communities feel safe and prosper," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Jewish Bible Not Obsolete, Rabbis Say After Pope Stirs Ancient Controversy
"The pope presents the Christian faith as not just superseding the Torah, but asserts that the latter no longer gives life," Rabbi Rasson Arousi said.
Ilhan Omar Has a Problem With Jews
It's long past time to bring our moral standard to bear when it comes to Congresswoman Omar; the long list of her ugly comments about Jews is only growing longer.
American Jewish Committee Condemns Arizona Refurbishing Gas Chamber
Arizona's secret refurbishment of the gas chamber for use on death row inmates drew backlash from the American Jewish Committee, likening it to the Holocaust.
Google Diversity Lead's Blog Said Jews Have 'Insatiable Appetite for War'
Kamau Bobb later apologized for the blog post, saying that what he wrote "crudely characterized the entire Jewish community."
Vikings' Owner Speaks Out Against Antisemitism During Virtual Day of Action
"We need to be strong in the Jewish community, and we need to be strong about standing up against discrimination of any kind," said Minnesota Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf. A virtual rally took place on Thursday to call out the violence and hate against the Jewish community.
Just One-Third of U.S. Jews Believe Israel Wants Peace with Palestine: Poll
A new, wide-ranging survey has revealed the opinions of U.S. Jews on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with a minority of those surveyed believing Israel and Palestine seek peace amid their heightening conflicts.
'Hitler Gang' Performs 'Nazi Salute' in Video Aimed at Classmate
A trans/nonbinary Jewish classmate fears for their safety after a TikTok of their peers emerged in which they emulated a 'Hitler gang.'
'Jewish Harpers Letter' Signers Aim to Uphold Tradition of Debate
More than 200 notable thinkers, intellectuals and activists from the American Jewish community have signed the 'Jewish Harper's Letter', expressing their support for freedom of expression and their condemnation of alleged "suppression of dissent" among Jews.
Reflections on the Extraordinary Life of Sheldon Adelson
Sheldon Adelson did what he thought was right, in business and in every other part of his life.
Cleveland Police Investigating Swastika Painted on Jewish Cemetery
Vandals used red paint to daub the symbol alongside a star of David and the word "Jewish" on a utility pole and a tree.
James Woods Calls Democrats 'Virulent anti-Semites'
A fight erupted in Manhattan on Sunday, as Trump supporters clashed with counterprotesters in the city amid rising political tensions ahead of the election next week.
Why Pro-israel Credentials Still Won't Get Trump the Jewish Vote
Most Jews appreciate Trump's support for Israel. But domestic concerns—especially the rise in anti-Semitism and racism in America—will be much more pivotal for their decision in November.
Orthodox Jews vs New York—Why State is Battling Anti-lockdown Protests
Members of the Orthodox Jewish community believe they've been unfairly targeted following the recent rise in COVID-19 cases.
Jewish Prayer Service Zoom-Bombed With Hitler, Nazi Images
Rabbi Scott Kramer of the Montgomery, Alabama synagogue Agudath Israel Etz Ahayem said that the attackers screamed, "F*** Jews" and "go back to the showers."
Donald Trump Is the Most Pro-Jewish, Pro-Israel President in History
The president of the United States, through his words, actions and deeds, has established himself as a truly tremendous friend of the Jewish people and the Jewish state.
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Discovered on Jewish-Owned Ohio Businesses
"What we saw on those walls is not reflective of our community," said Dylan Brennan, mayor of University Heights, Ohio.
Florida Man Charged With Hate Crimes for Painting Swastikas on Synagogues
"The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office takes hate crimes such as these very seriously," said Colonel Kurt A. Hoffman.
Jewish Groups Condemn Nick Cannon for 'Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theories'
Shortly after his comments, Cannon was dropped by ViacomCBS, where he has hosted programs on the company's TV networks, MTV and Nickelodeon.
NYPD Breaks Up 100+ Synagogue Crowd, No Arrests Amid Anti-Semitism Claims
The NYPD recently dispersed a school with 60+ students who were meeting in secret, but data shows that officers have been targeting Black and Hispanic residents the most.
NYPD Union President Calls Mayor de Blasio 'an Idiot' Over Jewish Tweets
"The truth of the matter is the guy's an idiot. He has no idea what he's doing," Mullins said of the mayor. "He's embarrassed and he thinks he's taken a hardcore approach."
Iran Slams U.S. Support of 'Dictators, Butchers'
President Donald Trump slammed Iran as a "radical regime" that does "bad, bad things" during his State of the Union address.
Stolen Ancient Jewish Artifacts Sold On Black Market
The missing cache includes torahs and tapestries.
Trump's History of Jewish Controversies
"I think he's aware of who is Jewish in a way...that feels creepy," said author Michael Wolff.
Medieval Basin Finally Identified as Jewish Ritual Bath
"Considering that a Torah ark was discovered in a house next door, the clues suggesting that this is a mikve are starting to add up."
Elie Wiesel Sexually Assaulted Teenager, Woman Claims
Jennifer Listman waited to speak out because she worried it would damage Elie Weisel's legacy or be used an attack against the Jewish community.
Morocco's Muslim Monarch Is Preserving Jewish History
"We didn't care who was Jewish and who was Muslim. We were Moroccans—and human."