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Darryl Cooper (left) is interviewed by Tucker Carlson on an episode of Carlson's show on X, Sept. 2, 2024. Cooper, a self-proclaimed "historian," argues that Hitler and the Nazis didn't intend for the Holocaust to happen. (Screenshot)

On X, Tucker Carlson hosts ‘historian’ who says the Nazis didn’t mean for the Holocaust to happen

Andrew Lapin, JTAPublished September 4, 2024

Right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson used the latest episode of his online talk show to interview a self-proclaimed “historian" and Holocaust denier Darryl Cooper, who promoted falsehoods about the Holocaust. The episode of Carlson’s eponymous show...

A listeria outbreak in Boar's Head deli meats led to a recall of millions of pounds of the brand's products. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Family of Holocaust survivor files first wrongful death lawsuit in Boar’s Head listeria outbreak

Jackie Hajdenberg, JTAPublished September 4, 2024

The family of an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor in Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Boar’s Head, claiming that listeria from the company's products caused his death. The lawsuit marks the first wrongful death case related to the Boar’s Head...

A student bikes across campus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Education Department resolves federal Jew-hatred complaint against University of Illinois

JNS StaffPublished September 3, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it resolved a complaint alleging “numerous incidents of antisemitism” at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, “including the recurring appearance of swastikas throughout campus, mezuzahs...

Why are Jews calling anyone who disagrees with them a kapo?

Why are Jews calling anyone who disagrees with them a kapo?

By Mira Fox, The ForwardPublished September 3, 2024

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Every journalist gets a smattering of unhinged hate mail from angry readers. But if you’re a Jewish journalist, I...

Why Ashkenazi Jews name babies after deceased relatives

Why Ashkenazi Jews name babies after deceased relatives

By Rabbi Daniel Cohen, The ForwardPublished September 2, 2024

In Jewish tradition, naming newborns after loved ones who have passed away is a profound way to honor and keep their legacy alive. Have you ever looked at a child and seen not only the soul in front of you but someone you loved and lost? When my mother...

Rachel Goldberg, mother of killed U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin whose body was recovered with five other hostages in Gaza, speaks during his funeral in Jerusalem, Sept. 2, 2024. (Gil Cohen-Magen/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Rachel Goldberg-Polin at son Hersh’s funeral: ‘Finally, you’re free’

Philissa Cramer, JTAPublished September 2, 2024

The mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin looked almost as the world has gotten to know her when she took the podium at her son’s funeral in Jerusalem. Rachel Goldberg-Polin had her hair pulled back neatly and was wearing a crisp white shirt, the trademark...

Israel is reeling from an unbearable tragedy. But does it change anything?

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished September 1, 2024

Minutes after the announcement that the bodies of six hostages had been found in the Gaza Strip, the main organization of hostage families announced that it would “stop” the country in protest.  On Sunday night, tens of thousands of people heeded...

Kirkwood social studies teacher Jason Kipp during Curriculm Night.

Rabbi and Kirkwood teacher discuss Palestinian flag controversy: Regrets and reflections

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished August 30, 2024

Just over a week after the Jewish Light first reported on an incident at Nipher Middle School in the Kirkwood School District —where a Palestinian flag in a classroom sparked allegations of Holocaust denial—social...

Ami Dadaon competes in the men's 100-meter freestyle S4 heat at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, Aug. 30, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Ami Dadaon wins Israel’s second Paralympics gold medal after setting new record in 100m freestyle

Jacob Gurvis, JTAPublished August 30, 2024

(JTA) — Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon won a gold medal Friday in the men’s 100-meter freestyle S4, his third career Paralympic gold medal and Israel’s second in as many days in Paris. Dadaon, 23, finished the race with a time of 1:20.25, finishing...

Asaf Yasur celebrates victory against Ali Can Ozcan of Turkey in the men's K44 - 58-kilogram gold medal contest at the 2024 Paris Summer Paralympic Games, Aug. 29, 2024, in Paris. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Asaf Yasur wins gold in taekwondo, Israel’s first Paris Paralympics medal

Jacob Gurvis, JTAPublished August 30, 2024

(JTA) — Israeli Asaf Yasur won a gold medal Thursday in taekwondo, Israel’s first medal at the Paris Paralympics. Yasur defeated Turkish opponent Ali Can Ozcan by a score of 19-12 in the gold medal match for the 58-kilogram weight class in the...

Appearing on CNN for a sit-down interview, Kamala Harris answered Dana Bash's questions about the Israel-Hamas war, Aug. 29, 2024. (Screenshot from CNN)

What Kamala Harris said about Israel and the war in Gaza in her CNN interview with Tim Walz

Philissa Cramer, JTAPublished August 30, 2024

Kamala Harris did not surprise during her first sit-down televised interview with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, on Thursday evening. On all topics, she reiterated comments she has made before and emphasized that she would extend the broad...

An aerial view of Michigan Stadium as the sun rises on the University of Michigan campus. (University of Michigan/Flickr)

College students are already protesting — and getting arrested — over Israel this semester

Andrew Lapin, JTAPublished August 29, 2024

University of Michigan security broke up a pro-Palestinian student “die-in” demonstration Wednesday and police arrested four people, in the latest sign that campus activism across the country is resuming as the fall semester begins. None of the...

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