A man has been arrested in France after a synagogue there was set ablaze early Saturday morning, in at least the second French synagogue arson in recent months.
And police in Germany said they had taken into custody a 26-year-old Syrian man in connection...
CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris, after accepting the Democrats' presidential nomination, pledged her commitment to ensuring Israel's ability to defend itself, bringing an end to the Gaza Strip conflict, and pursuing Palestinian self-determination.
Harris’...
CHICAGO — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that the continued attacks on him by Donald Trump are proof Trump can’t quit him. Or antisemitism.
Shapiro was asked Thursday about a social media post in which the former president and Republican nominee...
Around one-third of non-Jewish college students embraced patterns of ideas hostile to Jews or Israel during the 2023-24 academic year, according to a new study by Brandeis University researchers.
The study, published Thursday by the university’s...
CHICAGO — The Kamala Harris campaign said Donald Trump “consistently denigrates American Jews, elevates Neo-Nazis, and traffics in antisemitic tropes,” escalating the war of words between the two presidential campaigns over Jewish voters.
“Vice...
Ron Kampeas, Ben Sales, JTA
• Published August 21, 2024
The crowd erupted in chants of “Bring them home,” some shed tears, and for the entire time Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin spoke at the Democratic National Convention, tens of thousands of attendees stood on their feet and listened.
The couple,...
Doug Emhoff told attendees of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday that his non-Jewish wife U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris helps him connect with his Jewish faith.
“She comes to synagogue with me for High Holiday services, and...
(JTA) — NBA great Shaquille O’Neal recorded a message for Israeli children whose relatives were killed or taken hostage in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, telling them “I love you” and speaking in Hebrew.
Shaq recorded the video for children at Camp...
Viewership for Hollywood award shows has been on the decline in recent years, with many attributing the drop to factors such as politics, negativity and unfunny hosts. However, the announcement of the hosts for the 2024 Emmys may bring a refreshing change,...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published August 19, 2024
For over a century, Hollywood has been the stuff of dreams, synonymous with glitz and glamour. Yet beneath the surface lies a darker, largely untold history of antisemitism that has subtly but powerfully influenced the film industry. In his documentary...
CHICAGO — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said antisemitism played “no role” in Vice President Kamala Harris’ opting against him as a running mate, and blamed Donald Trump for spreading that allegation.
Shapiro, who is Jewish, made the remark...
By Kat Romanow, The Nosher
• Published August 19, 2024
This story originally appeared on Nosher.
There is a long history of Jews working in the alcohol industry, from running the majority of taverns in Poland in the mid-19th century to founding distilleries and wineries that are still in operation today....
