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Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Orthodox Union leader admired across Jewish world, dies at 60

Orthodox group says Hauer ‘took nothing more seriously than his role of sharing the joy of Jewish life with our community and beyond,’ as...

17.10.2025 50

Philissa Cramer

As hostages return, documentarian says his film about NYC poster wars remains sadly relevant

A year after the release of ‘Torn,’ Israeli-born, Brooklyn-based Nim Shapira laments how the intolerance that inspired it still plagues...

16.10.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

RFK Jr. accused of antisemitism over claim that ‘early’ circumcisions lead to autism

Nadler urges colleagues to ‘clearly denounce’ health secretary’s ‘antisemitic remark’ about child circumcision and...

11.10.2025 50

Philissa Cramer

NYC synagogue hosts archbishop, Sandy Koufax jersey to mark 60-year milestones for US Jews

Timothy Dolan speaks on Yom Kippur about 1965 Catholic doctrine declaring Jews innocent of deicide; rabbi recalls Jewish baseball legend famously...

06.10.2025 100

Philissa Cramer

Tucker Carlson appears to blame Jews for killing Charlie Kirk with story on Jesus’ death

Speaking at memorial service for slain conservative activist, Carlson amplifies the conspiracy theory Israel was behind the assassination, sparking...

22.09.2025 60

Philissa Cramer

Online conspiracy theorists blame the Jews for Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Popular podcast host accuses Mossad of shooting death of right-wing influencer, while some commentators warn that incident could serve as pretext for...

11.09.2025 30

Philissa Cramer

LA Holocaust museum deletes post saying ‘Never again can’t only mean never again for Jews’

Accused of equating Nazi genocide of Jews with current Gaza war, museum pledges to ‘do better’ with vetting social media statements in...

09.09.2025 50

Philissa Cramer

Sparks fly as Jewish comedian Adam Friedland challenges Ritchie Torres over Israel support

Thursday’s confrontational interview with the pro-Israel Democratic congressman stirs controversy as the comic blames Israeli...

29.08.2025 50

Philissa Cramer

80 Modern Orthodox rabbis urge ‘moral clarity’ in face of Gaza humanitarian crisis

Rabbis say ‘Hamas’s sins and crimes don’t relieve Israeli gov’t of its obligations to make whatever efforts are necessary to...

20.08.2025 50

Philissa Cramer

Progressive rabbis booed off stage at UK hostage rally after backing Palestinian state

Two Progressive Judaism leaders reject ‘violence, terror, and the suffering of civilians’ as method to build state, express sympathy for...

11.08.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

American Jewish Committee gifts $25,000 to Gaza church damaged by Israeli shelling

In rare donation to Gaza from a mainstream US Jewish group, AJC says ‘in wake of this tragedy, we want to be there for Catholic partners who...

02.08.2025 40

Philissa Cramer

Tom Lehrer, satirist who sang about ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica,’ dies at 97

Songwriter and professor also penned the line ‘The Protestants hate the Catholics, And the Catholics hate the Protestants, And the Hindus hate...

28.07.2025 50

Philissa Cramer

Connie Francis, 20th-century star, recorded album of Jewish songs in 60s

Francis, who dies this week, was not Jewish, but released ‘Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites’ in 1960, which included Yiddish, Hebrew songs

19.07.2025 60

Philissa Cramer

Trump call with Coca-Cola may turn kosher-for-Passover pop obsolete

Yellow bottle cap indicator for Jews looking to avoid corn syrup during holiday may no longer be necessary, as Trump says soda firm will use...

18.07.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

Reversing decades-old ban, US tax agency says clergy may endorse political candidates

IRS reverses policy while settling lawsuit brought by two churches, Christian broadcasting network, that sought to undo endorsement ban for all...

08.07.2025 20

Philissa Cramer

Maccabiah Games delayed from next month until 2026 due to Israel-Iran war

Chairman of Jewish sports tournament says ‘several alternatives’ were considered but ‘the most prudent step… is to postpone...

18.06.2025 50

Philissa Cramer

Brick reading ‘Free Palestine’ thrown through window of Boston-area kosher eatery

Police in Brookline investigating incident at the Butcherie as a hate crime; grocery store says it was ‘an attack on the Jewish community’

16.06.2025 70

Philissa Cramer

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rashida Tlaib vote ‘present’ on item condemning antisemitism

The two were the only representatives to not vote yes on bipartisan resolution condemning ‘rise in ideologically motivated attacks against Jews,’...

11.06.2025 20

Philissa Cramer

Zohran Mamdani says Israel wouldn’t let him visit if he came as New York mayor

Democratic socialist sets stage for long-time tradition to end, with every NY mayor since 1948 visiting Israel in nod to city’s large Jewish...

09.06.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke condemns ‘cynical’ Hamas, ‘extremist’ Netanyahu government

Artist writes that ‘intimidation and defamation’ by ‘opportunistic groups’ has hurt his mental health; ‘The Free Palestine refrain does not...

31.05.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

Murdered Israeli Embassy staffer remembered for ‘all she had done to further peace’

‘If you’re really interested in doing something for Gaza… you could have asked’ Sarah Milgrim, says rabbi at Kansas City funeral, in remarks...

28.05.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

Fatal DC shooting is grim validation for those who warned of ‘Free Palestine’ violence

23.05.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

Margot Friedlander, German Holocaust survivor who landed Vogue cover, dies at 103

An outspoken voice for Holocaust education in her 80s, Friedlander was known for her ‘Be Human’ mantra, with former president Biden calling her a ‘...

10.05.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

Could FDA changes cause observant US Jews to sour on uncertified milk?

Orthodox Union, most recognizable rabbinical certifier in the country, says phones won’t stop ringing since a halt to certain inspections called the...

26.04.2025 30

Philissa Cramer

Josh Shapiro recalls arson attack, declines to back Schumer’s call for hate probe

Pennsylvania governor quotes Priestly Blessing, emphasizes message of religious tolerance, but says New York senator’s demand for civil rights...

18.04.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

‘Why are they still there?’ asks Rachel Goldberg-Polin, on 2nd Passover with hostages in Gaza

‘This year there is one question and one question only,’ says mother of slain hostage Hersh, as Jews mark festival of freedom with 59 hostages...

12.04.2025 20

Philissa Cramer

Trump picks Miami-based rabbi and businessman as US envoy for combatting antisemitism

US president says Chabad-linked Yehuda Kaploun, who was a fundraiser and campaign surrogate for him, ‘will be the strongest Representative for...

11.04.2025 20

Philissa Cramer

Cory Booker’s 25-hour speech draws Yom Kippur jokes, and wins LA rabbi’s praise

Sharon Brous of IKAR, where the senator also spoke last Yom Kippur, says everyone should ‘find the fortitude’ to be like Booker, who fasted all day...

02.04.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

Cornell’s new Jewish president says he’s ‘very comfortable with where Cornell is currently’

Days after being permanently appointed to the interim position he’s held since July 2024, Mike Kotlikoff weighs in on campus Jewish life, visa...

30.03.2025 50

Philissa Cramer

Kitty Dukakis, the first Jewish spouse of a US presidential candidate, dies at 88

She joined 1st US presidential commission on Holocaust, urged creation of Holocaust museum; after going public with her struggles, advocated for those...

26.03.2025 20

Philissa Cramer

Trump, taking over Kennedy center, says ‘Fiddler’ one of his favs

US president fired staff of Washington’s performing arts center, declaring its programming was too ‘woke’ and claiming he has...

21.03.2025 40

Philissa Cramer

Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish US congresswoman and Mideast peace advocate, dies at 87

New York native who represented the state for over 30 years in Congress advocated for Israel and battled against eroding bipartisan support for Jewish...

17.03.2025 40

Philissa Cramer

US bagel shop comes back around after quitting Jewish food fest over Israel pressure

Isaac’s Bagels bites off more than it can chew; is roundly criticized for signing up for and then for backing out of event organized by Jewish...

14.03.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

Climber leaves Iran after competing without hijab at height of protests

Elnaz Rekabi largely vanished from public view after declining to cover her hair at 2022 event overseas as demonstrations raged against the Islamic...

13.03.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

Jewish kids in Israel and beyond dress up as Batman for Purim to honor the Bibas boys

Schoolchildren also don orange capes in tribute to slain brothers and their mother Shiri; thanking supporters, family says ‘you’ve shown us that...

13.03.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

Trump guts Department of Education, slashing office handling antisemitism complaints

Education Department’s civil rights office opened dozens of Israel-related civil rights investigations since Oct. 7, provided recourse for Jewish,...

13.03.2025 40

Philissa Cramer

Jewish editor in Florida says he was fired for cartoon panning Israel over Gaza war

Responding to critics, Tony Doris denies cartoon showing troops helping hostage flee Strip by walking on pile of bodies labeled ‘over 40 thousand...

04.03.2025 80

Philissa Cramer

Family of Jewish star Michelle Trachtenberg said to decline autopsy for religious reasons

Cause of death expected to be recorded as undetermined; 39-year-old actress was recent recipient of liver transplant

01.03.2025 50

Philissa Cramer

Most American Jews say they rarely or never pray, up 29% from a decade ago

Pew Research Study finds percentage of Jews who say they don’t pray (58%) is far higher than among those who self-ID as Muslims, Christians; 31% of...

28.02.2025 30

Philissa Cramer

New book: Kushner, Ivanka refused to back Trump after his post-Oct. 7 criticism of Israel

Michael Wolff’s ‘All or Nothing,’ which covers the 2024 campaign, says Trump complained megadonor Miriam Adelson ‘is so boring’ and that he...

27.02.2025 50

Philissa Cramer

Barnard College expels 2 students who disrupted Israel history class last month

Anti-Israel student coalition at US institution shares footage of activists interrupting class, saying course ‘legitimizes the zionist entity’;...

24.02.2025 40

Philissa Cramer

In act of defiance, Jews produce T-shirts responding to Kanye’s antisemitic merch

Rapper’s swastika shirt is no longer for sale online, but spin-offs from Jewish groups push back on hate with messages of ‘pride, philosemitism,...

14.02.2025 30

Philissa Cramer

In AI video, Jewish celebrities give Kanye West the middle finger

Israeli entrepreneur creates clip with prominent American Jews, none of who consented to participating, in rejection of rapper’s antisemitism

12.02.2025 80

Philissa Cramer

Super Bowl performer ejected after displaying Palestinian flag that said ‘Gaza’

During halftime show by Kendrick Lamar, member of rapper’s field cast unfurls banner and runs onto field for 20 seconds before being tackled by...

10.02.2025 20

Philissa Cramer

Adam Brody, Adrien Brody nab best actor Critics Choice awards for Jewish roles

Unrelated actors photographed together for 1st time as Adam takes prize for portraying a rabbi on ‘Nobody wants this,’ Adrien wins for playing...

10.02.2025 30

Philissa Cramer

4 decades before Trump, ‘Golden Girls’ mulled Greenland for Palestinians

Scene apparently solved Middle East crisis in 1987 by combining two of the US president’s most shocking foreign policy gambits on a call to a 2 a.m....

08.02.2025 30

Philissa Cramer

Kanye West praises Hitler, calls himself a Nazi in fresh antisemitic X rant

Rapper claims antisemitism is ‘just some bulls–t Jewish people made up’ and says he’s ‘going to normalize talking about’ the Nazi leader,...

08.02.2025 30

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‘Horrific’ or ‘major step’ to peace? US Jewish groups react to Trump’s Gaza proposal

American president’s call to relocate enclave’s residents elicits sharp revulsion from liberal Jewish groups, excitement from those on the right

05.02.2025 8

Philissa Cramer

Trump’s proposals for Gaza keep sounding ‘better and better’ to Israel’s far right

Otzma Yehudit leader Ben Gvir calls plant to relocate enclave’s residents ‘the only solution;’ Smotrich says it will ‘make the world great again...

05.02.2025 10

Philissa Cramer

Speechwriter fired over white nationalist ties tapped for senior State Department post

Darren Beattie, a self-described ‘proud Jew’ who Marco Rubio nominated to be undersecretary for public diplomacy and public affairs, criticized...

05.02.2025 40

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Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Orthodox Union leader admired across Jewish world, dies at 60

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As hostages return, documentarian says his film about NYC poster wars remains sadly relevant

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NYC synagogue hosts archbishop, Sandy Koufax jersey to mark 60-year milestones for US Jews

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Tucker Carlson appears to blame Jews for killing Charlie Kirk with story on Jesus’ death

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Online conspiracy theorists blame the Jews for Charlie Kirk’s assassination

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LA Holocaust museum deletes post saying ‘Never again can’t only mean never again for Jews’

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Sparks fly as Jewish comedian Adam Friedland challenges Ritchie Torres over Israel support

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80 Modern Orthodox rabbis urge ‘moral clarity’ in face of Gaza humanitarian crisis

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Progressive rabbis booed off stage at UK hostage rally after backing Palestinian state

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American Jewish Committee gifts $25,000 to Gaza church damaged by Israeli shelling

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Tom Lehrer, satirist who sang about ‘Hanukkah in Santa Monica,’ dies at 97

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Connie Francis, 20th-century star, recorded album of Jewish songs in 60s

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Trump call with Coca-Cola may turn kosher-for-Passover pop obsolete

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Reversing decades-old ban, US tax agency says clergy may endorse political candidates

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Maccabiah Games delayed from next month until 2026 due to Israel-Iran war

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Brick reading ‘Free Palestine’ thrown through window of Boston-area kosher eatery

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Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rashida Tlaib vote ‘present’ on item condemning antisemitism

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Zohran Mamdani says Israel wouldn’t let him visit if he came as New York mayor

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Radiohead’s Thom Yorke condemns ‘cynical’ Hamas, ‘extremist’ Netanyahu government

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Murdered Israeli Embassy staffer remembered for ‘all she had done to further peace’

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Josh Shapiro recalls arson attack, declines to back Schumer’s call for hate probe

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Trump picks Miami-based rabbi and businessman as US envoy for combatting antisemitism

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Cornell’s new Jewish president says he’s ‘very comfortable with where Cornell is currently’

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Kitty Dukakis, the first Jewish spouse of a US presidential candidate, dies at 88

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Trump, taking over Kennedy center, says ‘Fiddler’ one of his favs

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Nita Lowey, longtime Jewish US congresswoman and Mideast peace advocate, dies at 87

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US bagel shop comes back around after quitting Jewish food fest over Israel pressure

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Climber leaves Iran after competing without hijab at height of protests

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Jewish kids in Israel and beyond dress up as Batman for Purim to honor the Bibas boys

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Trump guts Department of Education, slashing office handling antisemitism complaints

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Jewish editor in Florida says he was fired for cartoon panning Israel over Gaza war

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Family of Jewish star Michelle Trachtenberg said to decline autopsy for religious reasons

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Most American Jews say they rarely or never pray, up 29% from a decade ago