Illinois U, Jewish Groups, Issue Joint Statement on Combating Anti-Semitism

"Anti-Semitic acts and expressions are all too common in our country and in our world, and examples of that intolerance have occurred at this university as well."

Jewish Agency Launches Emergency Network to Assist Jewish Communities in Crisis

Alongside JReady, The Jewish Agency will continue to operate its Security Assistance Fund, which helps strengthen the security measures of Jewish institutions around the world.

Democratic Socialists of America Run 6 Candidates for NYC Council with BDS on their...

Republicans made incremental gains with voters of color in a campaign in which Joe Biden's two main agenda items were: I am not Trump, and I am against systemic racial injustice.

Israel Accuses Amanpour of Belittling the Holocaust by Comparing Kristallnacht to Trump

Does anyone really require an apology from a crazy person who can't tell the difference between the Holocaust and the Trump administration?

Christiane Amanpour Compares the Trump Administration to the Nazis

"Amanpour took pains to erase the word Jews while speaking three times about Nazi attacks and genocide."

WATCH Live: International Conference of Chabad Lubavitch Emissaries – Kinus Hashluchim

This year's event will feature inspiring messages of overcoming the pandemic's challenges. Keynotes will be attorney Nat Lewin and Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson, of Central London and the author of Positivity Bias.

Report: Pompeo Expected to Announce Process for Labeling Groups Anti-Semitic

The possibility of doing so caused some pushback from some State Department officials, lawmakers and the Anti-Defamation League.

Knesset Contends with Alarming Rate of Assimilation Among Jews in Europe

The percentage of assimilation among Polish Jews is 70%, in Hungary, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden it is 50% and in France 31%.

Jordanian-Backed Israeli NGO Accused of Illegally Promoting Druze Draft Dodging

"The Druze are our brothers and are a cornerstone of the State of Israel. We cannot allow radical groups with foreign interests to erode our brotherhood."

NY State Dem Chairman Jacobs Angry with AOC, Blames Progressive Agenda for Disappointing Vote

Jacobs blames the "defund the police" agenda, combined with violence and looting, for Democratic losses in purple districts.

Campus Chabad in Kentucky Again Discovers Vandalism to its Sign, Menorah

Rabbi Shlomo Litvin said “people have knocked on our door to say they are sorry this happened. I’ve also gotten texts, emails and calls of support from all over the country; it’s been very meaningful.”

JCT Hosts First-Ever Conference Examining if Lab-Grown Meat is Kosher

In light of the technological advances in producing lab-grown meat by in vitro cell culture, Jerusalem College of Technology in partnership with the Sulamot Organization hosts virtual gathering to examine the Halachic implications of this and other cutting-edge technologies.
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Video: Hey Georgia, This is the Real Rev. Raphael Warnock

Which Warnock are we supposed to believe? The one who made horrible anti-Israel statements and accusations before he was a front-runner candidate for US Senate, or the ones he made after he was exposed?

SI Registered Sex‌ Offender Arrested for Threatening Schumer, Vowing to ‘Blow Up’ the FBI

According to prosecutors, Maiorana also used the pseudonym “Proud Patriot Sailor” to post violent messages on mymilitia.com, where neo-Nazis go to meet and greet.
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WATCH: Debunking Ilhan Omar’s Lies on Israel

Ilhan Omar lied and claimed Israel ethnically cleansed an Arab village. She lied....

Pro-BDS US Rep. Ilhan Omar Condemns Israel for ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

"The United States of America should not be bankrolling ethnic cleansing. Anywhere."

High Court Rules CAA Within Rights to Call Palestine Solidarity Campaign Founder a ‘Notorious...

“The claimant’s tweet compares the people of Israel to the Nazis and, on any objective assessment . . . that was an antisemitic statement from the claimant.”

Univ. Cambridge Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

“The adoption of the IHRA definition will go a long way in ensuring Jewish students are safeguarded from antisemitism on their campus.”

Over 40,000 Send Flowers for Shabbat to ‘COVID-19 Heroes’ as Part of Shabbat Project

The “Flowers for Shabbat” initiative was part of this year’s annual international Shabbat Project, which took place in over 1,600 cities and 106 countries around the world.

Small Jar with Four 1000-Year-Old Gold Coins Unearthed in Jerusalem

According to Dr. Kool, “This is the first time in fifty years that a gold cache from the Fatimid period has been discovered in Jerusalem's Old City.

Jewish, Israel-Related Groups React to Biden Win in Presidential Election

“AIPAC congratulates President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their election victory,” said the pro-Israel lobby in a statement.

First ‘Second Gentleman’ Emhoff Demonstrates Rampant Normalcy of Jewish Intermarriage in US

"To be sure, we'll get over our initial annoyance with the fact that the VP is married to a Jewish man."

Rabbi Dovid Feinstein, Posek Ha’Dor Passes Away at 91

The rabbi's brother is Rabbi Reuven Feinstein, the spiritual leader of the Staten Island branch of Mesivta Tifereth Yerushalayim.

Tefillin Stands Set Up in MDA Stations throughout Israel

The initial stands were placed at the MDA stations in Kiryat Ono, Jerusalem, Afula, Tiberias, Rishon Lezion, Netanya, Acre, Ashdod, and Beer-Sheva.

Strong Jewish Presence Likely to Continue in Next Congress

Several Jewish congressional members are expected to retain prominent leadership roles in the 117th Congress

With Biden Closing in on Presidency, Polls Show More Jews than Usual Favored Trump

"If Trump loses to Biden he should convert, make Aliyah, and take over from Bibi."

UTJ MKs Condemn Arad Mayor’s ‘Incitement’ Against Haredim

Mayor Ben Hamo made curbing the Haredi settlement in Arad, particularly the Gur Chassidim, a top priority since he took office in 2015.

High Court Kills IDF Draft Law Starting in February

“Given the lessons of the past ... the expectation that the new draft arrangement would bring about a real change ... is nothing more than wishful thinking at best."

The ‘Squad’ Wins Reelection, Adds New Anti-Israel Congresswoman

The Squad has presented House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a near-existential challenge.

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