Judge Calls On Ocasio-Cortez to Testify As To Why She Blocked Dov Hikind on Twitter
“It’s a great development as she will have to answer very specifically what about my critical tweets crossed a line,” said Hikind
During the two-hour hearing held in federal co...
Jewish Day School Lowers Tuition To Increase Enrollments
SAN DIEGO (JNS) - When students returned to the San Diego Jewish Academy just a few weeks ago, they were greeted not only by new teachers, but new classmates as well.
“For the c...
Jewish Groups Demand Italy Take Action Against Wine Bottles Saluting Nazis
VENICE (JNS) - Italy is facing renewed backlash for allowing the continued sale of wine bottles that feature Adolf Hitler’s face and Nazi slogans on its labels.
The controversia...
Wisconsin Speaker Demands Governor Move Primary That Conflicts With Hanukkah
WASHINGTON (JTA) — The speaker of Wisconsin’s Assembly wants the governor to cancel a special election primary that falls on Dec. 30, the last day of Hanukkah.
Speaker Robin Vos...
Poignant New Year For Jewish Community Scarred By Massacre
PITTSBURGH (AP) There will be some differences — and some constants — over the coming days as the New Light congregation observes Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, for the first ...
Yeshiva University Student Councils Reinstate Group That Protested For Gay Rights
(JTA) — The Yeshiva University student councils reinstated a group that had lost its official status on campus after organizing a protest march connected to gay rights.
The coun...
Listen to the ‘High Holidays’ Teleconference with President Donald Trump
The Orthodox Union, the Coalition for Jewish Values, Chabad-Lubavitch, the Union for Reform Judaism and the National Council of Young Israel had representatives on the call.
Ami...
Jewish Population Worldwide Hits 14.8 Million Ahead Of Rosh Hashanah
Jerusalem - The global Jewish population hovers around 14.8 million ahead of Rosh Hashanah, which marks the start of the Jewish new year 5780, according to estimates published by P...
Despite Tensions, Liberal Jewish Groups To Join Pre-5780 Phone Call With Trump
Amid the divide between the Trump administration and left-wing Jewish religious organizations, at least a few major ones will participate in the annual call ahead of Rosh Hashanah ...
Anti-Defamation League Adds New Hate Symbols to ‘Hate on Display’ Database
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The "OK" hand gesture, a mass killer's bowl-style haircut and an anthropomorphic moon wearing sunglasses are among 36 new entries in a Jewish civil rights ...
Most Israelis Want Orthodox Parties out of Government, Survey Says
ISRAEL - (JTA) — Israeli voters delivered an inconclusive result in last week’s election. More than a week after the vote, it’s still unclear what shape Israel’s government will ta...
Hundreds Come out to Fight for Protection of Jews in New York, Citing Politics as a Problem
NEW YORK (JNS) Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in front of City Hall in New York on Sunday, calling on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other municipal leaders, as well as ...
Jewish Leaders Condemn Columbia University’s Hosting of Malaysian Prime Minister
NEW YORK - Arthur Stark, Chairman, and Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued the following st...
Haredi Rabbi Refuses to Officiate at Wedding of Avigdor Liberman’s Son
JERUSALEM (JTA) — A Bnei Brak rabbi has refused to officiate at the marriage of the son of Avigdor Liberman, the head of the Yisrael Beiteinu party.
Rabbi Baruch Dov Diskin,...
After Stunning Discovery, Remains of Holocaust Victims to be Buried in Monsey on Thursday
MONSEY - Nearly 75 years after the destruction of the Chelmno death camp, the remains of an unknown number of Holocaust victims will be brought to kever yisroel at a Monsey cemeter...
Holocaust Survivors Reunited In Israel After 75 Years – [VIDEO]
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Two Holocaust survivors who were separated as children reunited in Israel after 75 years.
Morris Sana, 87, and his cousin and friend Simon Mairowitz, 85, were ...
‘Why Is It That I Can’t Say Something Against The Jews?’ Malaysia’s Leader Asks At Columbia University
NEW YORK (JTA) — The prime minister of Malaysia defended his past anti-Semitic statements and questioned the number of Jews killed during the Holocaust in a speech at Columbia Univ...
Yeshiva University Student Club Loses Official Status After LGBTQ Advocacy
NEW YORK (JTA) — A student organization at Yeshiva University lost its official status after organizing a protest march calling for the establishment of a Gay-Straight Alliance Clu...
Roll Call: Where The Jewish Congressional Caucus Stands On Impeaching President Trump
Of the 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, 185 have said that they are for an impeachment inquiry or impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump as they accuse him, ba...
Homeless Man Pleads Guilty To Burning Down Minnesota Synagogue
(JTA) — A homeless man pleaded guilty to burning down a historic Minnesota synagogue earlier this month.
Prosecutors have indicated that they intend to ask for probation for Mat...