Black Orthodox Jews Carve Out Their Own Space Amid a National Reckoning Over Race
June 3, 2021
Kamochah is likely the first ever group to cater to Black Jews who identify as Orthodox.
Josefin Dolsten, JTA
Jewish Actor Rick Moranis Assaulted in New York City
October 2, 2020
On Thursday, media outlets reported that someone punched an unnamed 67-year-old man in the head on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Miami Herald Apologizes for Running Anti-Semitic and Racist Ads for Months in Spanish-Language Publication
September 17, 2020
A column had accused Jews of supporting “thieves and arsonists” and compared the Black Lives Matter movement to the Nazis.
Jews Have Lived in Bahrain for 140 Years. The Country’s Peace Deal With Israel Changes Their Lives
September 16, 2020
“We can talk to our relatives and we can feel more comfortable now about going and coming,” the leader of Bahrain’s Jewish community said.
New Initiative Will Significantly Lower Price of Jewish Teen Trips to Israel
September 8, 2020
The initiative will subsidize trips from five Jewish youth groups.
Facebook Restricts Thousands of Groups and Pages Tied to QAnon Conspiracy Theory
August 19, 2020
Critics say the QAnon conspiracy theory is anti-Semitic.
They Thought a Jewish School in Oakland Would Be Able to Accommodate Their Gender-Fluid Child. It Wasn’t That Simple.
August 13, 2020
The school has since committed to making changes.
New Report Suggests Allegations Against Congressional Candidate Alex Morse Were Concocted to Benefit His Opponent
August 13, 2020
His opponent’s campaign denies any involvement on the matter.
In a Diplomatic Breakthrough, Israel Normalizes Ties With United Arab Emirates and Suspends West Bank Annexation
August 13, 2020
The statement, which referred to the two countries as “two of America’s most reliable and capable regional partners,” said that Israel and the UAE will sign agreements in the coming weeks related to investment, tourism, air travel, security, opening embassies and more.
Holocaust Museum in New York Plans to Reopen in September
August 11, 2020
“As people venture out again seeking educational experiences in safe public places, museums such as ours are uniquely qualified to welcome them back.”
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