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Jewish celebrities like Billy Crystal, left, and Barbra Streisand, right, have taken to social media to remember Norman Lear, center.

[Photo] Tributes pour in from Jewish celebs as Hollywood remembers Norman Lear

Jacob Gurvis, JTA
Published December 6, 2023
A Hanukkah miracle: Boris Johnson breaks a menorah seconds after receiving it as a gift

[Photo] A Hanukkah miracle: Boris Johnson breaks a menorah seconds after receiving it as a gift

Published November 30, 2021
Stephen Sondheim, Jewish theater legend who reshaped the American musical, is dead at 91

[Photo] Stephen Sondheim, Jewish theater legend who reshaped the American musical, is dead at 91

Published November 26, 2021
Israel bars travelers from Africa as new COVID variant puts country ‘on the verge of a state of emergency’

[Photo] Israel bars travelers from Africa as new COVID variant puts country ‘on the verge of a state of emergency’

Published November 26, 2021
Jewish cake-designer-to-the-stars Sylvia Weinstock dead at 91

[Photo] Jewish cake-designer-to-the-stars Sylvia Weinstock dead at 91

Published November 24, 2021
In a victory for efforts to quash the violent far-right, jury docks Charlottesville rally organizers $25 million

[Photo] In a victory for efforts to quash the violent far-right, jury docks Charlottesville rally organizers $25 million

Published November 23, 2021
The Orthodox community rose up against accused abuser Chaim Walder. That needs to become the norm.

[Photo] The Orthodox community rose up against accused abuser Chaim Walder. That needs to become the norm.

Published November 23, 2021
Israeli squash team says it will sue if it can’t compete in world championships in Malaysia next month

[Photo] Israeli squash team says it will sue if it can’t compete in world championships in Malaysia next month

Published November 23, 2021
Greg Joseph, the NFL’s only Jewish kicker, is back to his game-winning ways

[Photo] Greg Joseph, the NFL’s only Jewish kicker, is back to his game-winning ways

Published November 22, 2021
Hanukkah 2021: 8 Festival of Lights events that celebrate NYC’s return

Gabe Kapler wins top baseball manager award after historic season

[Photo] Gabe Kapler wins top baseball manager award after historic season

Published November 17, 2021
How moving to Denmark, a country with few fellow Jews, strengthened my Jewish identity

[Photo] How moving to Denmark, a country with few fellow Jews, strengthened my Jewish identity

Published November 12, 2021
Anthony Firkser opens up on being one of the few Jewish players in the NFL

[Photo] Anthony Firkser opens up on being one of the few Jewish players in the NFL

Published November 11, 2021
In speech to Jewish group, NY Gov

[Photo] In speech to Jewish group, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul calls out Democrats who are ‘questioning our commitment to Israel’

Published November 10, 2021
Jewish actor Paul Rudd is ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ for 2021

[Photo] Jewish actor Paul Rudd is ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ for 2021

Published November 10, 2021
Royal Court Theatre changes character’s name following antisemitism charges

[Photo] Royal Court Theatre changes character’s name following antisemitism charges

Published November 7, 2021
Marjorie Taylor Greene blames ‘vaccine Nazis’ for ‘ruining our country’ months after Holocaust museum apology

[Photo] Marjorie Taylor Greene blames ‘vaccine Nazis’ for ‘ruining our country’ months after Holocaust museum apology

Published November 4, 2021
Israeli and American rabbis call on Bennet and Biden to take climate change seriously at UN conference

[Photo] Israeli and American rabbis call on Bennet and Biden to take climate change seriously at UN conference

Published October 31, 2021
New York’s pension fund halts investments in Ben & Jerry’s parent company over Israel stance

[Photo] New York’s pension fund halts investments in Ben & Jerry’s parent company over Israel stance

Published October 29, 2021
Tyler Herron, former Team Israel pitcher, dies at 35

[Photo] Tyler Herron, former Team Israel pitcher, Cardinals draft pick, dies at 35

Published October 28, 2021
A far-right Jew could make political history in France. Most French Jews say he’s dangerous.

[Photo] A far-right Jew could make political history in France. Most French Jews say he’s dangerous.

Published October 27, 2021
Antisemitism fears caused 4 in 10 American Jews to change their behavior last year: Survey

[Photo] Antisemitism fears caused 4 in 10 American Jews to change their behavior last year: Survey

Published October 25, 2021
When you’re a Mexican Jew, Halloween and Day of the Dead are complicated

[Photo] When you’re a Mexican Jew, Halloween and Day of the Dead are complicated

FRANCESCA REZNIK
Published October 25, 2021
Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani, is convicted on six counts related to campaign finance violations

[Photo] Lev Parnas, a former associate of Rudy Giuliani, is convicted on six counts related to campaign finance violations

Published October 24, 2021
Jewish skeptics of critical race theory say Texas Holocaust education incident does not deter them

[Photo] Jewish skeptics of critical race theory say Texas Holocaust education incident does not deter them

Published October 17, 2021
The last Jew of Afghanistan has reportedly divorced his wife and wants to go to Queens

[Photo] The last Jew of Afghanistan has reportedly divorced his wife and wants to go to Queens

Published September 26, 2021
A rally in DC with echoes of Jan

[Photo] A rally in DC with echoes of Jan. 6 has Jewish officials on high alert

Published September 17, 2021
My Jewish father volunteered at Ground Zero. Here’s how we’re honoring him now.

[Photo] My Jewish father volunteered at Ground Zero. Here’s how we’re honoring him now.

Published September 10, 2021
‘A rising baseline of fear’: How 9/11 changed the way American Jews keep themselves safe

[Photo] ‘A rising baseline of fear’: How 9/11 changed the way American Jews keep themselves safe

Published September 10, 2021
This is not a drill: The climate change emergency demands a Jewish response

[Photo] This is not a drill: The climate change emergency demands a Jewish response

Published September 6, 2021
‘It’s time to come home’: 7 American rabbis share reflections amid challenging High Holiday season

[Photo] ‘It’s time to come home’: 7 American rabbis share reflections amid challenging High Holiday season

Published September 5, 2021
National Museum of American Jewish History emerges from bankruptcy

[Photo] National Museum of American Jewish History emerges from bankruptcy

Published September 3, 2021
‘Seinfeld’ moves to Netflix on Oct

[Photo] ‘Seinfeld’ moves to Netflix on Oct. 1

Published September 2, 2021
Israeli swimmers win 2 more golds at Tokyo Paralympics, bringing total medal count to 9

[Photo] Israeli swimmers win 2 more golds at Tokyo Paralympics, bringing total medal count to 9

Published September 2, 2021
Parole board votes to release Sirhan Sirhan, who killed Robert Kennedy for his pro-Israel views

[Photo] Parole board votes to release Sirhan Sirhan, who killed Robert Kennedy for his pro-Israel views

Published August 29, 2021
Biden and Bennett focus on Iran in first meeting: ‘If diplomacy fails, we’re ready to turn to other options’

[Photo] Biden and Bennett focus on Iran in first meeting: ‘If diplomacy fails, we’re ready to turn to other options’

Published August 27, 2021
Jewish social services groups kick into high gear as Afghan refugees begin to arrive in US

[Photo] Jewish social services groups kick into high gear as Afghan refugees begin to arrive in US

Published August 25, 2021
‘Enthusiasm’ remains uncurbed: Larry David’s 11th season with HBO debuts in October

[Photo] ‘Enthusiasm’ remains uncurbed: Larry David’s 11th season with HBO debuts in October

Published August 24, 2021
Could Mayim Bialik wind up hosting “Jeopardy!” solo? The possibility is reportedly on the table.

[Photo] Could Mayim Bialik wind up hosting “Jeopardy!” solo? The possibility is reportedly on the table.

Published August 24, 2021
Is it safe to attend Rosh Hashanah services? Should kids? Your COVID-19 High Holiday questions, answered.

[Photo] Is it safe to attend Rosh Hashanah services? Should kids? Your COVID-19 High Holiday questions, answered.

Published August 24, 2021
Biden nominates Rahm Emanuel to be ambassador to Japan

[Photo] Biden nominates Rahm Emanuel to be ambassador to Japan

Published August 22, 2021
Larry David reportedly yelled at Alan Dershowitz over his ties to Trump and Republicans

[Photo] Larry David reportedly yelled at Alan Dershowitz over his ties to Trump and Republicans

Published August 20, 2021
What we know about Zebulun Simantov, Afghanistan’s last Jew who still won’t leave the country (or divorce his wife)

[Photo] What we know about Zebulun Simantov, Afghanistan’s last Jew who still won’t leave the country (or divorce his wife)

Published August 20, 2021
Orthodox areas are among the fastest growing in New York and New Jersey, census data shows

[Photo] Orthodox areas are among the fastest growing in New York and New Jersey, census data shows

Published August 18, 2021
Orthodox Jewish areas are among the fastest growing in New York and New Jersey, census data shows

[Photo] Orthodox Jewish areas are among the fastest growing in New York and New Jersey, census data shows

Published August 18, 2021
Film director Ken Loach says UK Labour Party expelled him for not ‘disowning’ those ejected over antisemitism

[Photo] Film director Ken Loach says UK Labour Party expelled him for not ‘disowning’ those ejected over antisemitism

Published August 15, 2021
Progressive Jewish leaders condemn AIPAC for ads slamming ‘Squad’ members

[Photo] Progressive Jewish leaders condemn AIPAC for ads slamming ‘Squad’ members

Published August 13, 2021
‘My Unorthodox Life’ joins a long history of depicting, and distorting, Orthodox Jews on stage and screen

[Photo] ‘My Unorthodox Life’ joins a long history of depicting, and distorting, Orthodox Jews on stage and screen

Published August 12, 2021
Prominent Jewish groups and senator rally behind a Muslim Biden nominee attacked by Republicans

[Photo] Prominent Jewish groups and senator rally behind a Muslim Biden nominee attacked by Republicans

Published August 12, 2021
20 years ago, a deadly suicide bombing shook Israel. Here’s how we covered it.

[Photo] 20 years ago, a deadly suicide bombing shook Israel. Here’s how we covered it.

Published August 9, 2021
Boy blowing a shofar for Rosh Hashana

[Photo] Rosh Hashanah Quiz

Published September 1, 2021
Nikki Fried, a former marijuana lobbyist with an office mezuzah, wants to be Florida’s first woman governor. She’s ready for a rough fight.

[Photo] Nikki Fried, a former marijuana lobbyist with an office mezuzah, wants to be Florida’s first woman governor. She’s ready for a rough fight.

Published August 6, 2021
American Jewish athlete Alix Klineman wins beach volleyball gold in Tokyo Olympics

[Photo] American Jewish athlete Alix Klineman wins beach volleyball gold in Tokyo Olympics

Published August 6, 2021
Artem Dolgopyat won a gold medal for Israel in Tokyo, but he can’t get married at home. His story reignites an old debate.

[Photo] Artem Dolgopyat won a gold medal for Israel in Tokyo, but he can’t get married at home. His story reignites an old debate.

Published August 5, 2021
Team Israel’s Olympic baseball run ends after 9th-inning loss to Dominican Republic

[Photo] Team Israel’s Olympic baseball run ends after 9th-inning loss to Dominican Republic

Published August 3, 2021
Artem Dolgopyat wins gymnastics gold for Israel, its second ever in an Olympics

[Photo] Israeli gymnast wins gold for Israel, its second ever!

Published August 1, 2021
Israel selected to host Miss Universe pageant for the first time

[Photo] Israel selected to host Miss Universe pageant for the first time

Published July 21, 2021
How US laws against Israel boycotts could hit Ben & Jerry’s

[Photo] How US laws against Israel boycotts could hit Ben & Jerry’s

JTA STAFF
Published July 20, 2021
Ivanka Trump’s in-laws tout Nikki Haley for president, a report says. But her dad may still run.

[Photo] Ivanka Trump’s in-laws tout Nikki Haley for president, a report says. But her dad may still run.

Published July 13, 2021
Jewish spaces should keep the resources offered during the pandemic — it’s a disability issue

[Photo] Jewish spaces should keep the resources offered during the pandemic — it’s a disability issue

Published July 13, 2021
Biden kneels before Orthodox adviser to Israel’s president after learning she has 12 children

[Photo] Biden kneels before Orthodox adviser to Israel’s president after learning she has 12 children

Published July 2, 2021
Yankees make Jewish woman batgirl 60 years after turning her down

[Photo] Yankees make Jewish woman batgirl 60 years after turning her down

Published June 30, 2021
Yale student council approves statement accusing Israel of ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid’

[Photo] Yale student council approves statement accusing Israel of ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid’

Published June 29, 2021
For Jewish burial societies, Surfside building collapse presents a grim and complex task

[Photo] For Jewish burial societies, Surfside building collapse presents a grim and complex task

Published June 25, 2021
Eva Schloss, who had fled Austria as a child and later befriended Anne Frank, reclaims citizenship at 92

[Photo] Eva Schloss, who had fled Austria as a child and later befriended Anne Frank, reclaims citizenship at 92

Published June 25, 2021
US and Germany join in Holocaust education push

[Photo] US and Germany join in Holocaust education push

Published June 24, 2021
Jewish philanthropist and former hedge fund exec gets 7 months in prison in NYC corruption case

[Photo] Jewish philanthropist and former hedge fund exec gets 7 months in prison in NYC corruption case

Published June 23, 2021
Americans disapprove of how Biden is handling Israeli-Palestinian conflict, poll finds

[Photo] Americans disapprove of how Biden is handling Israeli-Palestinian conflict, poll finds

Published June 23, 2021
Cicadas are edible

[Photo] Cicadas are edible. But are they kosher?

Published May 17, 2024
Eric Adams, who got some crucial Orthodox support, leads NYC mayoral primary. A progressive Jewish leader tops the comptroller race.

[Photo] Eric Adams, who got some crucial Orthodox support, leads NYC mayoral primary. A progressive Jewish leader tops the comptroller race.

Published June 23, 2021
German publishing boss tells workers to find new jobs if they oppose Israeli flag

[Photo] German publishing boss tells workers to find new jobs if they oppose Israeli flag

Published June 21, 2021
Israeli army ends home raids in Palestinian areas aimed at gathering intelligence

[Photo] Israeli army ends home raids in Palestinian areas aimed at gathering intelligence

Published June 15, 2021
Ilhan Omar clarifies remarks on Hamas, US and Israel, but not before condemning Jewish lawmakers’ demand for a clarification

[Photo] Ilhan Omar clarifies remarks on Hamas, US and Israel, but not before condemning Jewish lawmakers’ demand for a clarification

JTA STAFF
Published June 10, 2021
Mike Bloomberg vows to catch whoever leaked his tax records showing he paid 3.7% on $1

[Photo] Mike Bloomberg vows to catch whoever leaked his tax records showing he paid 3.7% on $1.9 billion in income in 2018

Published June 9, 2021
Biden’s support for Israel during Gaza conflict gets mixed results among voters, poll finds

[Photo] Biden’s support for Israel during Gaza conflict gets mixed results among voters, poll finds

Published June 8, 2021
Far-left French presidential candidate suggests Toulouse Jewish school murders were part of elections conspiracy

[Photo] Far-left French presidential candidate suggests Toulouse Jewish school murders were part of elections conspiracy

Published June 8, 2021
The New York Times called Isaac Bashevis Singer a Polish writer. Here’s how Wikipedia warriors made him Jewish again.

[Photo] The New York Times called Isaac Bashevis Singer a Polish writer. Here’s how Wikipedia warriors made him Jewish again.

Published June 4, 2021
Jon Scheyer, a Jewish star player at Duke who played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, will replace legendary Mike Krzyzewski as Duke coach

[Photo] Jon Scheyer, a Jewish star player at Duke who played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, will replace legendary Mike Krzyzewski as Duke coach

Published June 3, 2021
Jewish community still striving to make good on racial justice pledges year after George Floyd murder

[Photo] Jewish community still striving to make good on racial justice pledges year after George Floyd murder

Published June 2, 2021
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