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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 Staff
Published August 14, 2024
You’re invited to the online Jewish food event of the year

You’re invited to the online Jewish food event of the year

JTA Staff
Published June 5, 2024
Columbia University student protesters camped on campus to call for divestment from Israel, April 28, 2024.

Columbia says it ‘will not divest from Israel,’ moves to close encampment following failed negotiations

JTA Staff, JTA
Published April 29, 2024
Hersh Goldberg-Polin appears to acknowledge the advocacy of his family in a hostage video released by Hamas on April 24, 2024. (Screenshot)

American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin is seen alive in apparently recent video released by Hamas

JTA Staff, JTA
Published April 24, 2024
Where US Jews can donate to support Israel’s hospitals, troops, survivors and more

Where US Jews can donate to support Israel’s hospitals, troops, survivors and more

JTA Staff
Published October 10, 2023
Medical responders carry a body bag in Sderot, Israel, Oct. 8, 2023. (Saeed Qaq/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Was Hamas’ attack the bloodiest day for Jews since the Holocaust?

JTA Staff
Published October 8, 2023
mages of Israelis who were missing or were known to be abducted circulated widely a day after Hamas launched a sweeping attack on Israel. (Screenshot)

Death toll leaps to 600, some hostages freed while others remain as Hamas attack on Israel enters 2nd day

JTA Staff
Published October 8, 2023
Israeli security forces search from Hamas Militants in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, Oct. 7, 2023.

What happened in Israel? The Hamas attack, its grim toll and what’s next, explained

JTA Staff
Published October 8, 2023
Updated: Here’s how to help the Jews of Ukraine

Updated: Here’s how to help the Jews of Ukraine

JTA STAFF
Published March 6, 2022

Argentine court: ex-president did not cover up Iranian responsibility for Jewish center bombing

JTA Staff
Published October 8, 2021
Some of the vandalized graves at the Tablada Jewish cemetery near Buenos Aires. (Courtesy of AMIA)

Thieves caught trying to take over 200 Jewish headstones at Argentine Jewish cemetery

JTA Staff
Published September 20, 2021

To mark 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, Argentina turns to a Jewish cemetery tradition

JTA Staff
Published August 20, 2021
Weaving home hospitality into Birthright trips forges new bonds between young Israelis and Diaspora Jews

Weaving home hospitality into Birthright trips forges new bonds between young Israelis and Diaspora Jews

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Published August 2, 2021
The Jews of Key West: Making a home again in Margaritaville

The Jews of Key West: Making a home again in Margaritaville

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Published August 2, 2021
Sharon Kleinbaum, rabbi of New York City LGBTQ synagogue, picked to rejoin US religious freedom commission

Sharon Kleinbaum, rabbi of New York City LGBTQ synagogue, picked to rejoin US religious freedom commission

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Published August 2, 2021
Leading nonprofit Jewish funeral chapel is transforming approach to end-of-life issues

Leading nonprofit Jewish funeral chapel is transforming approach to end-of-life issues

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Published July 21, 2021
Harry Rosenfeld, key editor in exposing Watergate, dies at 91

Harry Rosenfeld, key editor in exposing Watergate, dies at 91

JTA STAFF
Published July 20, 2021
How US laws against Israel boycotts could hit Ben & Jerry’s

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

JTA STAFF
Published July 20, 2021
My ex-Orthodox life isn’t glamorous, but my story should be told

My ex-Orthodox life isn’t glamorous, but my story should be told

JTA STAFF
Published July 20, 2021
The ice-cold fallout to Ben & Jerry’s ending distribution in Israeli settlements

The ice-cold fallout to Ben & Jerry’s ending distribution in Israeli settlements

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Published July 19, 2021
Jewish memories haunt a novel about a father’s Alzheimer’s

Jewish memories haunt a novel about a father’s Alzheimer’s

JTA STAFF
Published July 9, 2021
Quentin Tarantino opens up about learning Hebrew, his life in Tel Aviv and being an ‘abba’

Quentin Tarantino opens up about learning Hebrew, his life in Tel Aviv and being an ‘abba’

JTA STAFF
Published June 24, 2021
Honduras opens embassy in Jerusalem, becoming 4th country to make the move

Honduras opens embassy in Jerusalem, becoming 4th country to make the move

JTA STAFF
Published June 24, 2021
In Slovakia, a retired non-Jewish educator teaches Roma teens about the Holocaust at Jewish cemeteries

In Slovakia, a retired non-Jewish educator teaches Roma teens about the Holocaust at Jewish cemeteries

JTA STAFF
Published June 24, 2021
BBC writer who tweeted ‘Hitler was right’ is no longer with the broadcaster

BBC writer who tweeted ‘Hitler was right’ is no longer with the broadcaster

JTA STAFF
Published June 15, 2021
Israeli and American Jews know little about each other, new study finds

Israeli and American Jews know little about each other, new study finds

JTA STAFF
Published June 15, 2021
A new Jewish news site makes a play in LA amid a difficult climate for its Jewish journalists

A new Jewish news site makes a play in LA amid a difficult climate for its Jewish journalists

JTA STAFF
Published June 14, 2021
Zionist movement umbrella ousts rabbi at the center of harassment dispute

Zionist movement umbrella ousts rabbi at the center of harassment dispute

JTA STAFF
Published June 14, 2021
A rabbi from Hungary will be the German army’s first rabbi chaplain since the Holocaust

A rabbi from Hungary will be the German army’s first rabbi chaplain since the Holocaust

JTA STAFF
Published June 11, 2021
Ilhan Omar clarifies remarks on Hamas, US and Israel, but not before condemning Jewish lawmakers’ demand for a clarification

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
Jewish groups press Biden to open a pathway to citizenship for undocumented migrants

Jewish groups press Biden to open a pathway to citizenship for undocumented migrants

JTA STAFF
Published June 10, 2021
Young Zionist Jews say they’re fighting antisemitism on social media. What are they accomplishing?

Young Zionist Jews say they’re fighting antisemitism on social media. What are they accomplishing?

JTA STAFF
Published June 10, 2021
This rabbi wants the Jewish community more involved in boardroom battles for social justice

This rabbi wants the Jewish community more involved in boardroom battles for social justice

JTA STAFF
Published June 10, 2021
Rep. Ted Deutch blames Democratic colleagues who oppose Israel for spike in antisemitism

Rep. Ted Deutch blames Democratic colleagues who oppose Israel for spike in antisemitism

JTA STAFF
Published June 4, 2021
In significant verdict, French court sentences Holocaust denier to 5 years for making death threats

In significant verdict, French court sentences Holocaust denier to 5 years for making death threats

JTA STAFF
Published June 4, 2021
A bake sale to combat antisemitism draws high-profile Jewish foodies, but few non-Jewish allies

A bake sale to combat antisemitism draws high-profile Jewish foodies, but few non-Jewish allies

JTA STAFF
Published June 4, 2021
Belfast City Council calls for Israeli ambassadors to be expelled from UK and Ireland

Belfast City Council calls for Israeli ambassadors to be expelled from UK and Ireland

JTA STAFF
Published June 4, 2021
A new museum in New Orleans puts the family histories of Southern Jews on display

A new museum in New Orleans puts the family histories of Southern Jews on display

JTA STAFF
Published June 4, 2021
With new at-home paramedic service, Israel’s national ambulance service becomes telemedicine pioneer

With new at-home paramedic service, Israel’s national ambulance service becomes telemedicine pioneer

JTA STAFF
Published June 3, 2021
Bella Granek, 89, Holocaust survivor who was great with kids

Bella Granek, 89, Holocaust survivor who was great with kids

JTA STAFF
Published June 3, 2021
Yiddish writers knew from pogroms. Here’s what they can teach us about Tulsa and beyond.

Yiddish writers knew from pogroms. Here’s what they can teach us about Tulsa and beyond.

JTA STAFF
Published June 3, 2021
Is pro-Israel advocacy in crisis? A war exposes fault lines.

Is pro-Israel advocacy in crisis? A war exposes fault lines.

JTA STAFF
Published June 3, 2021
Jewish football student in Ohio forced to eat to pork as punishment for missing practice

Jewish football student in Ohio forced to eat to pork as punishment for missing practice

JTA STAFF
Published June 2, 2021
Cory Booker starts new coalition of Black and Jewish senators to tackle antisemitism and racism

Cory Booker starts new coalition of Black and Jewish senators to tackle antisemitism and racism

JTA STAFF
Published June 2, 2021
White House science advisor Eric Lander sworn in on Pirkei Avot published in 1492

White House science advisor Eric Lander sworn in on Pirkei Avot published in 1492

JTA STAFF
Published June 2, 2021
These days David Hertz is a world leader in turning food into social change. He had to reconcile his Jewish identity first.

These days David Hertz is a world leader in turning food into social change. He had to reconcile his Jewish identity first.

JTA STAFF
Published June 1, 2021
Dutch university removes ‘from the river to the sea’ pro-Palestinian banner following protests by Jews

Dutch university removes ‘from the river to the sea’ pro-Palestinian banner following protests by Jews

JTA STAFF
Published June 1, 2021
In Ukraine, bullet holes are found in a synagogue and a mass grave of Holocaust victims is desecrated

In Ukraine, bullet holes are found in a synagogue and a mass grave of Holocaust victims is desecrated

JTA STAFF
Published June 1, 2021
Non-Jewish man wearing yarmulke in solidarity with Jews is assaulted in Sweden

Non-Jewish man wearing yarmulke in solidarity with Jews is assaulted in Sweden

JTA STAFF
Published May 30, 2021
Nashville hat shop apologizes for selling yellow Jewish stars that read ‘Not Vaccinated’

Nashville hat shop apologizes for selling yellow Jewish stars that read ‘Not Vaccinated’

JTA STAFF
Published May 30, 2021
Biden: Antisemitic attacks ‘terrorizing’ American Jews must stop

Biden: Antisemitic attacks ‘terrorizing’ American Jews must stop

JTA STAFF
Published May 28, 2021

Patti Smith and Julian Casablancas among over 600 musicians to call for boycott of Israel

JTA STAFF
Published May 27, 2021
Willie Zabar wants you to wake up and hear the coffee

Willie Zabar wants you to wake up and hear the coffee

JTA STAFF
Published May 27, 2021
Man punched on Austrian train for asking passengers to stop denying the Holocaust

Man punched on Austrian train for asking passengers to stop denying the Holocaust

JTA STAFF
Published May 27, 2021
Jewish history and Holocaust studies scholar murdered in Ukraine

Jewish history and Holocaust studies scholar murdered in Ukraine

JTA STAFF
Published May 26, 2021
A view of Mission High School from Dolores Park. (Don Barrett /Flickr)

San Francisco’s teachers union becomes first K-12 union to endorse BDS movement

JTA STAFF
Published May 26, 2021
Jewish man punched on Berlin street, one of 3 antisemitic incidents reported in German capital

Jewish man punched on Berlin street, one of 3 antisemitic incidents reported in German capital

JTA STAFF
Published May 26, 2021
After a plea to combat antisemitism, the White House convened a meeting with Jewish leaders

After a plea to combat antisemitism, the White House convened a meeting with Jewish leaders

JTA STAFF
Published May 25, 2021
In UK, Hamas-Israel ceasefire hasn’t slowed the spike in antisemitic incidents

In UK, Hamas-Israel ceasefire hasn’t slowed the spike in antisemitic incidents

JTA STAFF
Published May 25, 2021
Simon Cowell pulls out as judge on Israeli counterpart to ‘America’s Got Talent’

Simon Cowell pulls out as judge on Israeli counterpart to ‘America’s Got Talent’

JTA STAFF
Published May 25, 2021
New York City public school principal draws criticism after urging staff to support Palestinians

New York City public school principal draws criticism after urging staff to support Palestinians

JTA STAFF
Published May 25, 2021
Federal court strikes down Georgia’s anti-BDS law

Federal court strikes down Georgia’s anti-BDS law

JTA STAFF
Published May 25, 2021
Antony Blinken to Middle East to sustain ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

Antony Blinken to Middle East to sustain ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

JTA STAFF
Published May 24, 2021
NBA teams take social media stands against antisemitism

NBA teams take social media stands against antisemitism

JTA STAFF
Published May 24, 2021
British Jews fear antisemitism has risen to unprecedented heights after Gaza protests

British Jews fear antisemitism has risen to unprecedented heights after Gaza protests

JTA STAFF
Published May 24, 2021
Israel is ending its COVID restrictions and starting to allow tourists back

Israel is ending its COVID restrictions and starting to allow tourists back

JTA STAFF
Published May 24, 2021
NFL’s San Francisco 49ers pick a Jew of color to lead their diversity efforts

NFL’s San Francisco 49ers pick a Jew of color to lead their diversity efforts

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Published May 24, 2021
Holocaust survivor wishes Tik Tok a Shabbat Shalom and gets spammed with antisemitic hate

Holocaust survivor wishes Tik Tok a Shabbat Shalom and gets spammed with antisemitic hate

JTA STAFF
Published May 24, 2021
BBC Palestinian journalist shown to have tweeted #HitlerWasRight in 2014

BBC Palestinian journalist shown to have tweeted #HitlerWasRight in 2014

JTA STAFF
Published May 24, 2021
One person burned in NYC fight as protesters shout ‘F–king Zionist’

One person burned in NYC fight as protesters shout ‘F–king Zionist’

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Published May 20, 2021
Israeli soccer star Tomer Hemed celebrates goals with Israeli flag and kippah ‘for peace’

Israeli soccer star Tomer Hemed celebrates goals with Israeli flag and kippah ‘for peace’

JTA STAFF
Published May 20, 2021
Italian dockworkers walk back brief Israel boycott action

Italian dockworkers walk back brief Israel boycott action

JTA STAFF
Published May 20, 2021
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has torn apart Chicago’s biggest Facebook moms group

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has torn apart Chicago’s biggest Facebook moms group

JTA STAFF
Published May 20, 2021

Canadian academic to stand trial in France for deadly 1980 terrorist attack on Paris synagogue

JTA STAFF
Published May 20, 2021
Israel said it sent ground troops into Gaza. It may have been a trick.

Israel said it sent ground troops into Gaza. It may have been a trick.

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Published May 14, 2021
Arab citizens in a Jewish state: What to know about Arab-Israelis as protests sweep the country

Arab citizens in a Jewish state: What to know about Arab-Israelis as protests sweep the country

JTA STAFF
Published May 13, 2021

US airlines cancel Israel flights, but Israel’s El Al airline vows to keep flying

JTA STAFF
Published May 13, 2021
Rihanna posted a message of solidarity for both sides of the Israel-Gaza conflict

Rihanna posted a message of solidarity for both sides of the Israel-Gaza conflict

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Published May 13, 2021
I grew up in a mixed Jewish-Arab city. Violence there frightens me more than rockets from Gaza.

I grew up in a mixed Jewish-Arab city. Violence there frightens me more than rockets from Gaza.

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Published May 13, 2021
European Jews brace for antisemitic attacks spurred by Gaza conflagration

European Jews brace for antisemitic attacks spurred by Gaza conflagration

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Published May 13, 2021
Children of intermarriage are raised Jewish. Their parents hope Jewish institutions notice.

Children of intermarriage are raised Jewish. Their parents hope Jewish institutions notice.

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Published May 13, 2021
Gaza rocket kills Israeli child as Arab-Jewish violence rages in Israel

Gaza rocket kills Israeli child as Arab-Jewish violence rages in Israel

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Published May 13, 2021
Former congressman Lester Wolff, known for surviving assassination threats and supporting Israel, dies at 102

Former congressman Lester Wolff, known for surviving assassination threats and supporting Israel, dies at 102

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Published May 12, 2021
Amid crisis, New York Times posts job for Palestinian affairs reporter

Amid crisis, New York Times posts job for Palestinian affairs reporter

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Published May 12, 2021

From Gal Gadot to Trevor Noah, here’s what celebrities are saying about the Israel-Gaza violence

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Published May 12, 2021
‘We’re watching a lynching’: Jewish crowd in Israel beats Arab man as country erupts in unrest

‘We’re watching a lynching’: Jewish crowd in Israel beats Arab man as country erupts in unrest

JTA STAFF
Published May 12, 2021
Actor Lakeith Stanfield apologizes for moderating a Clubhouse room full of antisemitism

Actor Lakeith Stanfield apologizes for moderating a Clubhouse room full of antisemitism

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Published May 10, 2021
Yitzhak Arad, partisan who led Israel’s Holocaust museum for decades, dies at 95

Yitzhak Arad, partisan who led Israel’s Holocaust museum for decades, dies at 95

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Published May 7, 2021
Agency working with US military posts sermon advising ‘men of Israel’ to apologize for killing of Jesus

Agency working with US military posts sermon advising ‘men of Israel’ to apologize for killing of Jesus

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Published May 6, 2021
Amid pandemic misery, India’s Jews try to stay safe while offering relief to the hardest hit

Amid pandemic misery, India’s Jews try to stay safe while offering relief to the hardest hit

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Published May 6, 2021
Jared Moskowitz, Florida’s Democratic ‘master of disaster,’ has stepped down. But he may not be gone for long.

Jared Moskowitz, Florida’s Democratic ‘master of disaster,’ has stepped down. But he may not be gone for long.

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Published May 6, 2021
Jewish Biden backers and lawmakers make a push for Robert Wexler to be the ambassador to Israel

Jewish Biden backers and lawmakers make a push for Robert Wexler to be the ambassador to Israel

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Published May 5, 2021
I buried hundreds of old Jewish books. Inside each was a Jewish heart.

I buried hundreds of old Jewish books. Inside each was a Jewish heart.

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Published May 5, 2021
Leading Jewish Republicans differ sharply over a Biden human rights nominee

Leading Jewish Republicans differ sharply over a Biden human rights nominee

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Published May 5, 2021
Yosef Kleinman, the youngest survivor to testify at Eichmann trial, dies at 92

Yosef Kleinman, the youngest survivor to testify at Eichmann trial, dies at 92

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Published May 4, 2021
Israeli man visiting Baltimore for a wedding is shot dead in apparent robbery

Israeli man visiting Baltimore for a wedding is shot dead in apparent robbery

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Published May 4, 2021
Oregon Holocaust memorial defaced with swastikas and antisemitic slurs

Oregon Holocaust memorial defaced with swastikas and antisemitic slurs

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Published May 4, 2021
Top Army chaplain dedicates Torah at Fort Bliss after synagogue renovation

Top Army chaplain dedicates Torah at Fort Bliss after synagogue renovation

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Published May 3, 2021
Opening inquiry into Mount Meron catastrophe, Israeli state comptroller cites earlier warnings about site’s safety

Opening inquiry into Mount Meron catastrophe, Israeli state comptroller cites earlier warnings about site’s safety

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Published May 3, 2021
Biden’s first meeting as president with an Israeli leader is with Mossad chief

Biden’s first meeting as president with an Israeli leader is with Mossad chief

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Published May 3, 2021
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