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Trump administration releases $94 million in security grants for Jewish institutions

Remainder of funding is stalled, even as US Department of Homeland Security cites ‘deeply disturbing rise in antisemitic attacks’

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US senator from NY calls on Mamdani to repudiate the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’

US senator from NY calls on Mamdani to repudiate the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’

‘This is something I care deeply about,’ says Kirsten Gillibrand as she withholds endorsement of Democratic mayoral primary winner, noting NYC’s...

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Candace Owens accuses rabbi of bribing pastors to criticize her; Jewish group shoots back

Candace Owens accuses rabbi of bribing pastors to criticize her; Jewish group shoots back

Ohr Torah Stone responds that accusation by provocateur, who has embraced antisemitic rhetoric, is ‘entirely false, baseless, and defamatory’

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Irish rapper Mo Chara, an alleged Hezbollah supporter, may soon headline sold-out US tour

Irish rapper Mo Chara, an alleged Hezbollah supporter, may soon headline sold-out US tour

Venues scheduled to host 21 performances this fall are silent about Kneecap shows as the band denies accusations of terror support and alleges it is a...

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Hostage families hope Iran truce yields Gaza deal: ‘Hamas is at its weakest point’

Hostage families hope Iran truce yields Gaza deal: ‘Hamas is at its weakest point’

Viki Cohen, mother of captive soldier Nimrod, slams government for starting war in Iran without ending the one in Gaza: ‘Immense frustration at...

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German court overturns ban on antisemitic magazine, citing free speech laws

German court overturns ban on antisemitic magazine, citing free speech laws

Compact, which has ties to far-right part AfD, espouses unconstitutional views but is ‘not yet’ a threat to Germany, court rules, voiding ban by...

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Antisemitic law student at U of Florida awarded for paper defending white supremacy

Antisemitic law student at U of Florida awarded for paper defending white supremacy

Campus roiled by paper, whose author has called Jews ‘the common enemy of humanity’ who must be ‘abolished by any means...

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Suspect arrested for allegedly planning mass shooting at Texas Jewish community center

Director of San Antonio’s Temple Beth El says FBI told him alleged plot targeted the city’s entire Jewish community; mayor vows to take...

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Ohio man arrested for allegedly yelling ‘dirty Jew’ at lawmaker, running him off road

Ohio man arrested for allegedly yelling ‘dirty Jew’ at lawmaker, running him off road

Feras S. Hamdan turns himself in to police after staunchly pro-Israel Rep. Max Miller says ‘deranged’ driver wished death to him and his...

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams puffs cigars with antisemitic streamer Sneako, sparking outcry

NYC Mayor Eric Adams puffs cigars with antisemitic streamer Sneako, sparking outcry

Running for reelection on the ballot line ‘EndAntiSemitism,’ the mayor says he didn’t know and didn’t arrange to meet the...

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As skies shuttered, Birthright participants leave Israel on Cyprus-bound cruise ship

As skies shuttered, Birthright participants leave Israel on Cyprus-bound cruise ship

Some 1,500 young adults set sail on secret voyage after start of Israel-Iran war puts halt to all flights, requiring visitors to seek alternative ways...

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Their counselors stuck in Israel, US Jewish camps are putting out ‘Help Wanted’ signs

Their counselors stuck in Israel, US Jewish camps are putting out ‘Help Wanted’ signs

War with Iran has put the freeze on all travel to and from the Jewish state, leaving hundreds of Israeli would-be staffers stranded at home and many...

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Hezbollah and Iran-backed militias stay on sidelines as Israel strikes Tehran

Hezbollah and Iran-backed militias stay on sidelines as Israel strikes Tehran

Key members of the ‘Axis of Resistance’ have so far avoided direct involvement in the latest regional flare-up, due to domestic pressures and fear...

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Flights canceled. Parties scrapped. Bomb shelters full: Israelis reel in war’s first hours

Flights canceled. Parties scrapped. Bomb shelters full: Israelis reel in war’s first hours

Even as Iran’s missiles streaked across the sky, families, rabbis, and tourists clung to routine — and to each other

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Jews abroad told to remain vigilant after Israeli pounding of Iran

Jews abroad told to remain vigilant after Israeli pounding of Iran

While there is no ‘credible or specific threat against Jewish community,’ Islamic Republic has long track record of supporting attacks against Jews...

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RFK appoints anti-mRNA technology Israeli MIT professor to vaccine advisory panel

RFK appoints anti-mRNA technology Israeli MIT professor to vaccine advisory panel

Medical leaders decry new appointees to CDC immunization committee including Retsef Levi, who says most COVID-19 vaccines cause ‘unprecedented...

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Brooklyn Pride interfaith service nixed over shul’s ‘public alignment with pro-Israel positions’

Rabbi at Kane Street Synagogue says though official reason for cancellation was an inability to ‘garner sufficient involvement,’ one participating...

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Harvard Divinity School taps professor critical of Zionism for new Jewish studies role

Critics of university’s handling of campus antisemitism decry appointment of ‘counter-Zionist’ Shaul Magid, who pushes back by saying he...

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Global study of world religions offers lower estimate on number of American Jews

Pew report sets criteria as those who identify as Jewish due to ‘ethnicity, culture or family background,’ finds figure of 5.7 million, far below...

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Jewish groups pull out of San Diego Pride festival over anti-Israel singer’s performance

Letter from participating organizations cites ‘serious safety concerns’ due to Kehlani’s ‘repeated amplification of violent antisemitic rhetoric’

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‘I’m a Zionist,’ rapper Azealia Banks declares in latest tweet spree

In a two-day social media blast after being asked whether she supports Israel or Palestine, the musician makes her stance abundantly clear

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IAEA chief: Syria to give inspectors immediate access to suspected former nuclear sites

UN watchdog’s head Rafael Grossi says officials will look at 4 locations, including Deir Ezzor facility Israel bombed in 2007; says open to Damascus...

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Boulder’s ‘shocked and traumatized’ Jewish community takes stock of losses and strengths

After an antisemitic firebombing attack on Sunday injured 15 people including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, local Jews are finding some measure...

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Montreal dance studio joins Israel boycott, drops classes in Ohad Naharin’s Gaga technique

The decision by Studio 303 has triggered debate among its attendees, including Israelis, who question whether boycotting the pro-Palestinian Israeli...

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Michigan man who harassed parents, kids near synagogue pleads guilty to gun crime

Hassan Chokr, 37, of Dearborn allegedly hurled antisemitic abuse, including ‘You are all going to die!’ and ‘F— you, Israel,’ as...

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Pope Leo, invoking Gazan kids’ ‘lifeless bodies,’ calls for truce, hostage release

‘I renew my appeal to the leaders: Cease fire, release all hostages, fully respect humanitarian law,’ says new pontiff in weekly audience, echoing...

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Five arrested in London for trying to disrupt filming of movie starring Gal Gadot

British police say suspects were hauled in for blocking access to a place of work on both Wednesday and during ‘previous film set protests’

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Chicago cinema relents after canceling pro-Israel movie screening, then cancels it again

Theater operators claim second cancellation due to ‘harassment’ from filmmaker Kosha Dillz, who denies any improper conduct and says he is...

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US official who promoted antisemitic conspiracies appointed Pentagon press secretary

Kingsley Wilson last year shared neo-Nazi claim about Jewish lynching victim Leo Frank, also posted several times in support of ‘Great...

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Washington shooting suspect was anti-Israel activist, railed against Seattle’s ‘whitening’

Elias Rodriguez, 31, had ‘Tikkun Olam means FREE PALESTINE’ sign in home window, was linked to Party for Socialism and Liberation;...

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Yeshiva University faculty members sign letter decrying Elise Stefanik graduation honor

Nearly 50 signatories slam congresswoman’s record, including her support for claim that Trump won the 2020 election and endorsement of a conspiracy...

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Chicago mayoral pick resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster

Video shows Ishan Daya, who was tapped to sit on a sustainability advisory group, ripping down hostage sign he says used ‘racist and...

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Most Senate Democrats sponsor resolution calling for ‘urgent delivery’ of Gaza aid

Resolution is signed by 44 of 45 Dems in Senate, who debated the measure on Tuesday; ‘It’s not right for aid to be withheld as an instrument...

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Antisemitic fliers thrown from car in Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh

Papers found in neighborhood that endured 2018 Tree of Life Synagogue shooting include quotes cherry-picked from the Talmud that aim to show Jewish...

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Kathy Manning to lead Democratic Majority for Israel board of directors

Former US lawmaker will be joined by Brian Romick, who served as senior adviser to Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, and will now be DMFI’s president,...

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Politician whose party called Holocaust ‘minor topic’ loses Romania presidential bid

George Simion met with Israel’s envoy to Romania in 2022 amid criticism from Yad Vashem over far-right party’s antisemitism record, ending...

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Three Iranians charged with suspected espionage in UK

Counter-terror officials call probe ‘a very complex and fast-moving investigation,’ but have not detailed targets of plot

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Candace Owens says she was target of death threats by New Jersey Jewish man

Far-right US pundit identifies herself as victim of Haim Braverman, accused of seeking to carry out ‘death sentence’ against the Holocaust...

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Jewish mayor of Providence ‘disheartened’ by Palestinian flag flown at City Hall

Rhode Island city raises flag to mark anniversary of Nakba; pro-Israel group holds counter demonstration nearby

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Joe Rogan defends Kanye West’s ‘Heil Hitler,’ echoes antisemitic stereotypes in song

Podcaster claims banning track would ‘kind of support what [Ye] says, which is that there’s this concerted effort, if you talk about Jewish...

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Azealia Banks goes on social media rant defending Jewish cuisine

Grammy nominee expresses fondness for gefilte fish, chocolate babka and whitefish spread; Banks has made seemingly antisemitic remarks in the past

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NYC penalizes organizers of community garden that required members to oppose Zionism

City says Queens site can’t require members to affirm ‘political and ideological viewpoints’; group’s ‘statement of values’ also stands...

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Chicago theater cancels showing of Oct. 7 documentary, citing ‘safety and well-being’

Jewish group says Facets theater ‘shut down a perspective, denied shared humanity, and excluded Jews’ after it axed ‘Bring the Family Home,’ a...

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Half of US Jewish voters believe Trump is antisemitic, poll finds

Survey also finds share of Jewish voters who feel attached to Israel dropped from 82% to 69% after Oct. 7, and 61% have unfavorable views of Netanyahu

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US federal security grants to synagogues to resume after two-month Trump freeze

Congress to provide $274.5 million to religious institutions after bipartisan backlash against Trump’s decision to freeze funding

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Trump administration condemns destructive pro-Palestinian protest at Seattle’s UW campus

US secretary of education decries ‘horrifying display of the antisemitic harassment and lawlessness’ as school says group that praised Oct. 7...

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Group suspended at University of Haifa for unauthorized 10 minute anti-war sit-in

Standing Together says quiet protest by around a dozen students did not violate school regulations; opponents call action ‘incitement’ against IDF

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Argentina declassifies over 1,800 files on Nazi ‘ratline’ escape routes after WWII

Documents, whose release the Simon Wiesenthal Center pushed for, can now be viewed through the Argentine National Archive

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Singer insists she’s not antisemitic after Cornell concert scrapped: ‘I’m anti-genocide’

Kehlani appears to accuse Israel of ‘extermination of an entire people’ as she seeks to push back on criticism over messages that include ‘Long...

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US Senate panel amends bill to state that criticism of Israeli gov’t is not antisemitism

Republican chair of committee charges that amendment led by Bernie Sanders, which passes 12-11 with help of GOP’s Rand Paul, ‘is an effort to...

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