Tuesday’s election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor prompted immediate sharp reactions from the Anti-Defamation League and from the Republican Jewish Coalition. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts ignited a major firestorm by essentially backing Tucker Carlson’s interview of Nick Fuentes. Many have considered Carlson anti-Semitic for years. [Joe Gandelman]
The BRIDGE Initiative—Building Resilient Identity & Deep Global Engagement—honors that [Chortek family] legacy by investing in the next generation. Over the next five years, the initiative will house a portfolio of high-impact programs at Federation … (Heidi Gantwerk)
Federation Extols 5-Year ‘Bridge’ Program for Jewish Teens Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
One of the major holidays in Hinduism is Krishna Janmashtami, which Israeli Hindus will celebrate next year on September 3 and 4, including the offering of 108 vegetarian meals in honor of the birth of Lord Krishna. What are people who follow both Jewish and Hindu traditions called? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Hindus in Israel Read More »
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The Kerem Shalom Lion, at the well-publicized Southern Gaza border crossing, was sited recently. Hundreds of trucks per day, an unknown number of people, and “officialdom” pass within touching distance of the Lion as they enter and leave Gaza. [Jerry Klinger]
Lion Sculpture Sited at Common Border of Israel, Gaza and Egypt Read More »
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One of the most moving stories we heard at our Global Conference for Israel was from the Shem Tov family. Omer Shem Tov, who had been held hostage by Hamas for 505 days, explained the harrowing conditions and sadistic methodologies used by the terrorist group. Yet, he also shared how being there with the other hostages, all of whom came from different backgrounds—religious, secular, right-wing, left-wing, and everything in between—made him realize a profound truth: they were 95% the same. Their shared love for Israel and their courage in the face of adversity brought them together in ways they never imagined possible. [Russell F. Robinson]
3,000 Attend JNF-USA Global Conference Read More »
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He does not support Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state. He’s repeatedly accused Israel of “genocide,” and failed to unequivocally condemn Hamas for its horrific campaign of terror on October 7. He has threatened to arrest the Israeli Prime Minister should he visit New York, and he supports the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement… (Halie Soifer]
Jews Especially are Weighing Mamdani’s Rhetoric Read More »
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With the launch of the ADL Legal Action Network, ADL is going on the offensive with an unmatched army of some of the top litigators and legal minds in America. [Press Release]
ADL Forms Legal Action Network to Combat Antisemitism Read More »
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What are visiting world leaders asked to do when they pay a visit to Beit HaNassi? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Presidential Residences Read More »
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More than 100,000 survivors, with an average age of 88, receive this assistance through the Claims Conference, funded by Germany, and provided by Jewish social service agencies in the United States and around the world and the National Health Service in Israel. [Press Release]
Germany, Claims Conference Budget Nearly $1B for Holocaust Survivors Read More »
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Bar-Ilan University has become Israel’s second-largest research university, according to new data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics 2025 Higher Education Report. The university has surpassed the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and now ranks after Tel Aviv University. [Press Release]
Bar-Ilan University Climbs to 2nd Ranked Israeli Research Center Read More »
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It is also important to learn where teen-agers this young get these ideas about Jews and decide to punish the Jewish children for Israel’s perceived policies. [Bruce S. Ticker]
How Would Candidates Respond to Teens Attacking Jewish Children? Read More »
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“…hearing loss is the most common sensory impairment worldwide, with over half of congenital cases caused by genetic factors. In this study, we aimed to investigate an effective gene therapy for these cases using an approach that has not been applied in this context before.” [Press Release]
Gene Therapy Devised for Inner Ear Disorders Read More »
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