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'Freshman fear': How Antisemitism tainted my first year at Columbia University

'I am deeply disappointed in my school’s failure to protect me, but I am even more disappointed in my peers for refusing to remove antisemitic rhetoric from their movement' says Sophie Kasson.

By SOPHIE KASSON
14/05/2024

After October 7, ‘never again’ has become an empty promise

According to the Chief Rabbi of South Africa Warren Goldstein, the Western world has abandoned Israel.

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a visit to Gateway Technical College in Sturtevant, W

Biden’s policy marks a dark turning point in US-Jewish relations

American Jews, traditionally Democratic supporters, criticized President Biden's decision to halt military aid to Israel, signaling a potential shift in political allegiance.

11/05/2024

Survey finds asymmetry in feelings of hatred between Jewish and Arab students, teachers

A survey of Jewish and Arab students and teachers' perceptions shows asymmetrical views, but interaction fosters positivity and empathy.

We will sing again: Eden Golan triumphs in Eurovision semi-final

Israel's Eurovision contestant Eden Golan soared to second place following her performance despite protests, reflecting a triumph amid controversy.

Colombia's diplomatic break from Israel impacts trade, security, and global relations

Director of Colombia’s Jewish community to TML: “Every Jewish community in the world that has no Israeli Embassy feels like an orphan.”

By DEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
10/05/2024
People stand still in Tel Aviv, as a two-minute siren is sounded across Israel to mark Holocaust Rem

Holocaust Survivors and families of Oct. 7 victims emphasize the urgency of remembering

Survivors, including a Holocaust survivor, visit Auschwitz, drawing parallels to recent Hamas attacks. TikTok influencers join to spread awareness.

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
07/05/2024

WATCH: 'Anti-Zionism is antisemitism, and we see it time after time on our college campuses'

Ilan Sinelnikov, founder and President of Students Supporting Israel (SSI), in conversation with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post

At least four New York City synagogues receive bomb threats

Bomb threats target New York City synagogues, including LGBTQ-oriented and Reform congregations. Mark Treyger denounces the timing on Holocaust Remembrance Day eve amid rising antisemitism.

By LISA KEYS/JTA
06/05/2024

At a Manhattan synagogue, ‘normie’ pro-Israel liberals stage a last stand

"Normie" evolves from alt-right insult to represent political centrism. Progressive Jews navigate shifting support for Israel amidst generational divides and ideological complexities.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
06/05/2024
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