Judaism
The Mislabeling of Antisemitism
Antisemitism must always be denounced evenhandedly, whether it's coming from the Left or the Right.
Restaurant That Made Antisemitic Anne Frank Joke About Weather Apologizes
The incident involved a meme referencing Anne Frank and the Holocaust in relation to a recent heatwave in the Northeast U.S.
What is Eid al-Adha? Meaning and Origins Explained
The holiday begins on the 10th day of the 12th Muslim calendar lunar month of Dhul-Hijjah, as Hajj culminates.
Florida Abortion Law Violates Rights of Jews, Synagogue Says
The synagogue said in a lawsuit that abortion "is required if necessary to protect the health, mental or physical well-being of the woman."
Bradley Cooper Accused of 'Ethnic Cosplay' Over Leonard Bernstein Role
Netflix has unveiled first look photos of Cooper's dramatic transformation as Bernstein—sparking praise and criticism online.
Jewish Progressives Are Dead Wrong About 'Abortion Justice'
Leftist Jews are rallying to demand, in the name of religion, elective feticide until the moment of birth.
'The Nazis Should Have Killed You': Jewish Man Attacked in Brooklyn
The 32-year-old victim was taken to hospital with injuries following the incident in Crown Heights area.
Rabbi Reveals Why Abortion Access Is Important—and Supported by Scripture
"For Jews who can become pregnant, access to abortion services is a religious *requirement*, and has been for thousands of years," Rabbi Daniel Bogard opens.
Synagogue's Bathroom Policy Sign Delights Internet
The poster offered a solution for what someone should do should they see someone in the restroom they don't think matches the sign on the door.
1,500-Year-Old Bowls Covered in Magic Spells for Curses Seized in Raid
The raid was conducted in the ultra-Orthodox Ramat Shlomo neighborhood of Jerusalem over suspicions of illegal antiquities trading.
Another Reported Nazi Salute Inside Public School Prompts Calls for Action
Two students allegedly performed the salute, while another yelled, "Heil Hitler," in front of their Jewish teacher.
Synagogue Hostage Taker Wanted Drugs, 'Machine Gun' Before Standoff: FBI
The FBI said that Henry "Michael" Williams sold Malik Faisal Akram "a machine gun or a weapon that contains a large number of bullets."
String of Antisemitic Incidents Over Weekend Prompt NYC Hate Crime Probe
"An attack on our Jewish community is an attack on every New Yorker," Mayor Eric Adams said about the incidents.
Synagogue and School Vandalized With Swastikas Spur Hate Crime Charges
The suspect, Shahid Hussain, was found allegedly wearing a fake Hitler mustache and doing a Nazi salute in a Facebook post.
Machete-Wielding Man 'Chasing Jews' Taken into Custody
The unidentified man was reportedly armed with a long knife in the Borough Park neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
Woman Charged With Hate Crime for Making Anti-Jewish Comments to Children
A spokesperson for the NYPD told Newsweek that the woman also spat on one of the children during the incident.
Rabbi Held Hostage Shares Condolences to Captor's Family: 'I Am So Sorry'
"I am so sorry that you had to endure this tragedy," Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker said in an interview. "It's horrible for all of us."
SCOTUS to Decide if Painting Looted by Nazis Will Return to Jewish Family
The painting was originally strong-armed from a prominent German Jewish family in exchange for being able to flee the country.
Who Betrayed Anne Frank to Nazis? Investigators Make 'Convincing' Case
The team, which has been looking into the mystery for six years, named Jewish businessman Arnold van den Bergh as the person who revealed where she was hiding.
British Police Arrest Two Teens Over Texas Synagogue Standoff
Police said the teenagers were being questioned after an incident at a synagogue in Colleyville ended with an armed British national dead.
Texas Synagogue Attack Prompts Beefed-Up Security for Jewish Communities
NYC, LA, Dallas, Chicago, and Houston are among the major U.S. cities upping security around Jewish cultural sites.
Texas Synagogue Hostages Taken by Gunman During Livestream Service
The man allegedly went on several profanity-laced rants while holding the victims hostage.
GOP Man Who Called Pope Jewish Agent Says He Has 'Beef' With 'Banking Jews'
"I'm a tech entrepreneur who retired early and am bored and lazy so this is how I'm sharing some theories I have," said tech guru Dave Bateman.
Polish Diplomat Fired After Calling Nation's Holocaust Law 'Stupid'
Jaroslaw Nowak called the law, which revokes Poland's actions during the Holocaust, "one of the stupidest amendments ever to appear."
GOP Donor Says Pope Francis Is Jewish Agent Installed to Distribute Vaccine
"For 300 years the Jews have been trying to infiltrate the Catholic Church," the donor wrote in an email.
Auschwitz Survivor Celebrates 98th Birthday Saying 'The Nazis Didn't Win'
"Even if she did think she'd survive Auschwitz, I don't think she ever thought she'd reach 98," her great-grandson said.
Man Who Killed 1, Injured 3 at CA Synagogue Gets Life in Prison
Attorney General Merrick Garland called the crime "an assault on fundamental principles of our nation."
2,000-Year-Old Synagogue Found in Supposed Birthplace of Mary Magdalene
"We can imagine Mary Magdalene coming to the synagogue here... to participate in religious and communal events," said archaeologist Dina Avshalom-Gorni.
Democrat Pulls Bill to Make Unvaccinated Pay for Covid Care After Threats
The representative told WTAX Radio that he received threats to himself, his family and his synagogue.
Man Arrested After Synagogue Fire as Antisemitic Incidents Plague Austin
Officials described the incident as a "small, exterior fire" that did not cause any injuries.