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Shaquille O'Neal ahead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Nov. 18, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Shaq recorded a video in Hebrew for Israeli kids whose relatives were killed or captured on Oct. 7

Jacob Gurvis, JTAPublished August 20, 2024

(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...

Jan 19, 2020; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Eugene Levy (left) and Dan Levy present the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture during the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY

Jewish father-and-son team Eugene and Dan Levy will be hosting the 2024 Emmys

Published August 19, 2024

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,...

The untold battle against antisemitism in Hollywood and how you can help finish the story

The untold battle against antisemitism in Hollywood and how you can help finish the story

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished 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...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a visit to the Erie West Senior Center to discuss property tax and rent rebate programs for seniors on May 4, 2023.

Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

Ron Kampeas, JTAPublished August 19, 2024

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...

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The Jewish History of Baileys

By Kat Romanow, The NosherPublished 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....

Pictures of Ku Klux Klan members in from ADL archives. (Luke Tress)

How hate and the fight against it have evolved

Luke Tress, JTAPublished August 18, 2024

(New York Jewish Week) — Rifling through stacks of dusty cardboard boxes, Sarah Hopley opened one and found a faded manilla folder that looked promising. Its label read “KKK, 1983 JUN-1989.” “Here we go. Klan from the ’80s,” she said. “We’ll...

Linda Stoch, left, and Michelle Terris, right, hold up Jews for Trump signs at the Republican National Convention, Milwaukee, July 16, 2024. (Ron Kampeas)

Trump warns US Jews in most danger since Holocaust

Joshua Marks (JNS)Published August 18, 2024

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Saturday that Jews in the United States are facing their greatest threat since World War II. “What’s happening with Israel and Jewish people, there has never been a more dangerous time since the...

Images of Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz at the United Center ahead of the DNC on Aug. 17, 2024.

Why Gaza remains a significant challenge for Democrats

By Jacob Kornbluh, The ForwardPublished August 18, 2024

As millions prepare to watch the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, tens of thousands of protesters are converging to rally against the ongoing war in Gaza. Inside the United Center arena, at least 30 party delegates are expected to...

Vice President Kamala Harris enters the stage with her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Harris holds a rally at Temple University in Philadelphia on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (CHRIS LACHALL/USA TODAY NETWORK ATLANTIC GROUP / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Jewish Democrats tout Harris-Walz commitment to Israel, fighting antisemitism ahead of convention

By Jacob Kornbluh, The ForwardPublished August 15, 2024

A major Jewish Democratic group is stepping up efforts to engage Jewish voters in crucial swing states ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago next week. In a 30-second digital ad, exclusively shared with the Forward and set to...

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl speaks during a rally in Central Park marking 150 days since hostages were taken by Hamas, March 10, 2024, in New York City. (Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Rabbis across the U.S. call on Netanyahu to ‘Bring Them Home Now!

Jacob Gurvis, JTAPublished August 14, 2024

A group of 99 Jewish clergy from across the United States signed a statement calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages held by Hamas. The signatories of the clergy statement...

Columbia University officials, including President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, Dean Emeritus David Schizer and Board of Trustees Co-Chair Claire Shipman, testify before the House Committee on Education & the Workforce at Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, April 17, 2024. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Columbia President Minouche Shafik resigns

JTA StaffPublished August 14, 2024

Minouche Shafik, the Columbia University president whose campus became an epicenter of unrest this year following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, has resigned weeks before the start of the school year. Shafik’s resignation, tendered Wednesday,...

Artist Tomer Peretz works on an installation planned for a Hostages Square replica near the Democratic National Convention. (Michael Cannon)

Tel Aviv’s ‘Hostage Square’ is coming to Chicago for the DNC — with or without a permit

Jackie Hajdenberg, JTAPublished August 14, 2024

Pro-Israel activists will mount a “Hostage Square” during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week, in a bid to spotlight the plight of Israeli captives at a time when the city is preparing for large pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The...

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