We are descendants of Abraham and Sarah’s son, Isaac. Arabs are descendants of Abraham and Hagar’s son, Ishmael. Abraham, as we know is a man of unconditional faith, and passes on his unquestioned faith and dedication to Hashem to his children, Ishmael and Isaac. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.}
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Israel, Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) clashed Wednesday in the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s election on Tuesday as the next mayor of New York City. [SDJW staff]
Mamdani Election Leads to Clash Between Jewish and Islamic Defense Organizations Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Ulla Hadar has researched, among other things, the biographies of the child victims from the Vilnius Ghetto. Ulla and Nicole, too, have developed a close partnership. In June 2025, the pair were invited to Vilnius, Lithuania, to present The Butterfly Project to Lithuanian teachers at a seminar hosted by The Olga Lengyel Institute (TOli). [Press Release]
With a name like Kavod, which translates to “honor” or “respect” I expected that it would be a Jewish day school. It is not. According to Jordyn Theroux, Community Engagement Coordinator, it is a tuition-free public school intent on “developing socially responsible, respectful global citizens.” [Eva Trieger]
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Eva Trieger, Israel, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
“Never Again” is vital- we can all agree on that. However, if we stop there, we risk defining our Jewish identity only through tragedy and always needing to be on the defensive. Where is the message that moves us forward? [Ilanit Zakowski]
Finding our Fire from their Ashes Read More »
Holocaust, Ilanit Zakowski, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
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]
Reactions to Mamdani’s Victory in New York City’s Mayoral Contest Read More »
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 »
Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
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 »
International, Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
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 »
Israel, Lifestyles, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
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 »
Antisemitism, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsWith 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 »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, USA