Some chanted “Heil Trump,” a witness said.--The post Demonstrators with Nazi flags target a Michigan production of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/11/12/united-states/demonstrators-with-nazi-flags-target-a-michigan-production-of-the-diary-of-anne-frank

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Dan Tadmor recently led Tel Aviv's ANU - Museum of the Jewish People through a successful $100 million renovation.

https://www.jta.org/2024/11/19/united-states/why-the-weitzman-a-museum-of-american-jewish-history-tapped-an-israeli-as-its-next-ceo

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Robinson's campaign was overshadowed by revelations about his inflammatory posts online, including one in which he wrote that he was a "Black NAZI."--The post Josh Stein defeats Mark Robinson to become North Carolina’s first Jewish governor appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/11/05/politics/josh-stein-defeats-mark-robinson-to-become-north-carolinas-first-jewish-governor

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Notable Jews who died this month include a beloved Philadelphia cantor, Poland's first Progressive rabbi since the Shoah, and the longtime pianist and songwriter for Sha Na Na.--The post Jewish Life Stories: George Berci, 103, the Holocaust survivor who revolutionized surgery appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/09/25/obituaries/jewish-life-stories-george-berci-103-the-holocaust-survivor-who-revolutionized-surgery

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According to an affidavit by an anonymous FBI field agent, the campaign included instructions for a plan called “The Comprehensive Information Outreach Project in Israel (and also Jewish Community Outreach in the US).” --The post Justice Department says Russian disinformation campaign targeted Israel and US Jews appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/09/06/united-states/justice-department-says-russian-disinformation-campaign-targeted-israel-and-us-jews

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A Queens native who wrote an acclaimed memoir about her marriage to playwright LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka).--The post Jewish Life Stories: Hettie Jones, one half of a Beat generation power couple, dies at 90 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/08/28/obituaries/jewish-life-stories-hettie-jones-one-half-of-a-beat-generation-power-couple-dies-at-90

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The giant, Chabad-run Menorah Center anchors a community that is facing rolling blackouts, departures of essential figures and threats of forced military conscription.--The post Baking matzah and defying blackouts, Dnipro’s Jews press on despite the grind of Russia’s war on Ukraine appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/08/26/global/baking-matzah-and-defying-blackouts-dnipros-jews-press-on-despite-the-grind-of-russias-war-on-ukraine

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Plus, the Hughes brothers make more NHL history.--The post The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish preview of the 2024 Paris Paralympics appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/08/23/sports/the-jewish-sport-report-a-jewish-preview-of-the-2024-paris-paralympics

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The martial arts classes offer practical advice and a sense of community among those who fear for their safety.--The post NY Jews unnerved by spike in antisemitism and raucous protests take to krav maga for self-defense appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/07/04/ny/ny-jews-unnerved-by-spike-in-antisemitism-and-raucous-protests-take-to-krav-maga-for-self-defense

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More than 800 lectures were digitized by the 92NY through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.--The post Hundreds of historic lectures from famous Jewish thinkers are now available at the 92NY’s website appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/06/26/ny/hundreds-of-historic-lectures-from-famous-jewish-thinkers-are-now-available-at-the-92nys-website

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“It doesn’t matter how many children you have, you never, ever get over the experience,” the hotel's medical director said.--The post In Jerusalem, a unique hotel offers respite for women who have experienced stillbirth appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/06/25/health/in-jerusalem-a-unique-hotel-offers-respite-for-women-who-have-experienced-stillbirth

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Plus, disgraced former L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling is back in the spotlight.--The post The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish publicist is Hall of Fame-bound appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/06/07/sports/the-jewish-sport-report-this-jewish-publicist-is-hall-of-fame-bound

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The Moroccan-born politician never realized his dream of becoming prime minister, but remained a voice of moderation in the Likud.--The post David Levy, a voice for Mizrahi Israelis as politician and foreign minister, dies at 86 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/06/03/obituaries/david-levy-a-voice-for-mizrahi-israelis-as-politician-and-foreign-minister-dies-at-86

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June 1 is the beginning of Pride Month — here are nine ways the New York Jewish community is celebrating.--The post Mark your calendar: Jewish Pride Month events in New York City 2024 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/05/31/ny/mark-your-calendar-jewish-pride-month-events-in-new-york-city-2024

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Until recently, officials in Amichai Chikli's Likud party were discouraged from promoting alliances with Vox.

https://www.jta.org/2024/05/19/global/israeli-minister-addresses-convention-hosted-by-vox-spanish-far-right-party-criticized-for-neo-nazi-ties

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The upcoming vote is the latest ripple effect of Iran’s attack on Israel this weekend.--The post House will vote on foreign aid package for Israel and other U.S. allies, ending delay appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/04/15/politics/house-will-vote-on-foreign-aid-package-for-israel-and-other-u-s-allies-ending-delay

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Biden's comments in response to the killing of World Central Kitchen workers were his sharpest official rebuke of Israel so far in the Gaza war.--The post Biden: Israel ‘has not done enough’ to protect aid workers or civilians in Gaza appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/04/03/israel/biden-israel-has-not-done-enough-to-protect-aid-workers-or-civilians-in-gaza

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Federation leaders concluded that fossil fuel divestment aligned with their financial goals as well as their values. --The post In a first, Oregon’s Jewish federations pull investments from fossil fuels appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/03/28/united-states/in-a-first-oregons-jewish-federations-pull-investments-from-fossil-fuels

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The Jewish conservative media figure parted ways with his star pundit after she heavily criticized Israel.--The post Ben Shapiro’s split with Candace Owens reflects how Israel and antisemitism are also dividing the right appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/03/26/politics/ben-shapiros-split-with-candace-owens-reflects-how-israel-and-antisemitism-are-also-dividing-the-right

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Issa is alleged to have masterminded the Oct. 7 attack; Israel had said for more than a week that it had been examining whether it had killed him.--The post White House confirms death in Gaza of Hamas No. 3 Marwan Issa appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/03/18/israel/white-house-confirms-death-in-gaza-of-hamas-no-3-marwan-issa

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The British foreign minister who wrote the Balfour Declaration played a pivotal role in Israel’s establishment — and remains controversial today.--The post Why pro-Palestinian protesters are vandalizing images of Lord Balfour appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/03/15/israel/why-pro-palestinian-protesters-are-vandalizing-images-of-lord-balfour

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An Amsterdam museum aims to dispel the false notion that "we were a country of resisters." --The post The Netherlands, home to the Nazis’ most famous victim, has never had a Holocaust museum — until now appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/03/11/global/the-netherlands-home-to-the-nazis-most-famous-victim-has-never-had-a-holocaust-museum-until-now

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Super Tuesday showed Michigan's protest vote was not an anomaly.--The post ‘Uncommitted’ campaign opposing Biden’s support for Israel makes a mark in 5 more states appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/03/06/politics/uncommitted-campaign-opposing-bidens-support-for-israel-makes-a-mark-in-5-more-states

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The Jewish performer's most famous song is a peace anthem. He says he supports both Israelis and Palestinians.--The post 2 Matisyahu concerts in the Southwest are canceled after pro-Palestinian activists protest appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/02/15/israel/2-matisyahu-concerts-in-the-southwest-are-canceled-after-pro-palestinian-activists-protest

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“After Oct. 7th, I just want the whole world to know I am Israeli,” said the owner of Gazala's, who grew up in Israel but is not Jewish.--The post In the wake of anti-Israel vandalism, hundreds of Jewish New Yorkers turn out to support a Druze restaurant on the Upper West Side appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/02/09/ny/in-the-wake-of-anti-israel-vandalism-hundreds-of-jewish-new-yorkers-turn-out-to-support-a-druze-restaurant-on-the-upper-west-side

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has since the Oct. 7 raids repeatedly praised the terrorist organization, and anticipated with joy the demise of Israel and of Zionism.--The post Meta shuts down Iranian leader’s accounts for his posts on Hamas and Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/02/09/politics/meta-shuts-down-iranian-leaders-accounts-for-his-posts-on-hamas-and-israel

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The literature of Jewish prophecy and revelation has ample analogues to psychedelic experiences, writes a rabbi and author.--The post What Jewish mysticism can teach us about psychedelics appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/02/08/ideas/what-jewish-mysticism-can-teach-us-about-psychedelics

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Total number of anti-Jewish incidents last month is higher than the year's average, but far fewer than the 69 antisemitic crimes in October and 62 in November.--The post NYPD reports 31 antisemitic crimes in December, as Gaza war surge appears to subside appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2024/01/04/ny/nypd-reports-31-antisemitic-crimes-in-december-as-gaza-war-surge-appears-to-subside

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Trump's critics say his claim that immigrants are "poisoning the blood of our country" echoes language Hitler used in "Mein Kampf."--The post Trump denies plagiarizing Hitler with ‘poisoning blood’ phrase: ‘I never read ‘Mein Kampf” appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2023/12/20/politics/trump-denies-plagiarizing-hitler-with-poisoning-blood-phrase-i-never-read-mein-kampf

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The fallen hostages, according to reports, were waving a white cloth and yelling in Hebrew, and a photograph from the area shows a wall graffitied in Hebrew with the message "Help, 3 hostages."--The post Israel and Hamas set to resume indirect talks as fallout continues from IDF killing of 3 hostages appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

https://www.jta.org/2023/12/18/israel/israel-and-hamas-set-to-resume-indirect-talks-as-fallout-continues-from-idf-killing-of-3-hostages

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