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“This bill could and should have been stopped at the legislative level and must not be forced on the Jewish community to fight in each of California’s 1,300 school districts.
By Sean Savage
Charles Jacobs, president of Americans for Peace and Tolerance, told JNS that ethnic studies and racial-justice curricula as now constructed are "poisonous to American society, as they promote tribalism and racism."
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Senate Bill 693 was favorably received in the state legislature and is supported by the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Former Vice President Mike Pence addressed hundreds of Christian supporters at the Israel Allies Foundation Gala Awards in Texas, where he criticized the Biden administration and progressive Democrats in Congress for eroding bipartisan support for Israel.
By Marc Gronich
To show she can relate to the average candidate and committee member, Hochul continued with her resume. I’ve been fighting since 1974, fighting for candidates. I know how hard it is...
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Before authorizing a third COVID-19 vaccine shot for all, the U.S. is looking to clarify the risk of myocarditis mRNA vaccines pose to young people.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Israel Defense Forces employed the technology to shoot down incendiary devices sent over the border by terrorist operatives in Gaza.
By Israel Hayom
If the U.S. is serious about rejoining the 2015 nuclear accord, “then a serious indication is needed,” says Iran’s foreign minister.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The California legislature recently voted to advance the controversial AB 101; the governor has until Oct. 10 to take action regarding it.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
In the plea deal, 22-year-old John Earnest admitted to hate-crime allegations.
By Marc Gronich
“Resignation does not equal accountability,” Assemblyman Ron Kim (D-Flushing, Queens) wrote. “Dr. Zucker’s departure is the absolute minimum needed to restore faith and accountability in government..."
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, executive vice president of Agudath Israel of America, said “excluding religious-school students from a state aid program that benefits other private-school students is discriminatory and unconstitutional.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
People outside of Congregation Shaarei Tefilah, where a Sukkot event was being held, reported seeing a man in a black Toyota Corolla who yelled, “I’m a real Muslim. I’ll show you what real terrorism looks like.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Under Chapter 808, state law prohibits companies from refusing, terminating business or taking “any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on or limit commercial relations” with Israel.
Nearly all the votes against Israel were from the Democrat's progressive wing.
By Sean Savage
“Despite its seemingly innocuous name, this legislation is just another assault on Israel from the fringe left. The American people are pro-Israel, and as a result, this legislation is destined to fail,” chairwoman of the CUFI Action Fund Sandra Parker told JNS.
The merged bank will be the 29th largest bank traded on the U.S. stock exchange.
Man plans, God laughs.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Jim Fleischer, CEO of AEPi, called the results “staggering and alarming,” saying that more needs to be done to “not only push back against the rise of anti-Semitism on campuses.”
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Israel’s Ambassador accused Democratic New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of legitimizing Hamas’ “attacks against innocent civilians, as well as anti-Semitic lies.”
By Marc Gronich
In Crown Heights where were all the people who condemned me? The Chanukah attacks, where were they?
“The BDS movement goes beyond protection for Palestinians; it calls for death to Israel. I don’t know if you can have a conversation with someone when the opening salvo is you need to die,” said one of the Jewish speakers.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The report comes a day after Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Sharm El-Sheikh.
By Marc Gronich
"The goal isn’t necessarily to prevent big business from coming into the industry in New York but definitely from allowing them to be the only operators in this space,” Alexander said.
The killer was wearing a long coat, a hat, and payos.
“Just because it’s 20 years later, it doesn’t become relegated to the dustbin of history.”
Arizona's state Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced on Tuesday that the state of Arizona is completely divesting from Ben & Jerry's.
"On Rosh Hashanah, Jewish communities around the world celebrate the world’s birth and commemorate the creation of humankind."
By Marc Gronich
“The failure on the part of our state to deliver that much needed assistance is something that truly is shameful,” said Assemblyman Michael Lawler (R – Pearl River, Rockland County) during the debate.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The Democratic senators met with Herzog, Bennett and Lapid to push their message.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
According to the release, the organization was investigated by the Israel-based Alma Research and Education Center, which indicated that some of the money donated to Baitulmaal goes to the Gaza-based charity organizations United Friends Association for Social Development (UFA).
"We believe it is impossible to contain the anti-Semitism emerging from CSJ without rejecting the imposition of CSJ."
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The US warned that it would no longer be able to dock in the Haifa port if the Chinese took over managing it.
By Marc Gronich
The eviction moratorium that’s expiring shortly will have no bearing on these individuals. We’re talking about literally sending people to their doors.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Politico was the first to report in February that Fritz Berggren, a U.S. foreign service officer, has been publishing on his website Bloodandfaith.com material that attacks Jews and the LGBTQ community, and calls for the creation of Christian nation-states.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Lapid has options to block President Biden's move... if he wants to.
Biden's previous claims of unanimity among his military advisors unravel and a new chart showing the vast weaponry left to the Taliban goes viral.
Source: Prime Minister Bennett wanted to demonstrate he can be “prime ministerial” like his predecessor, while President Biden needed to show that despite the Afghanistan crisis, he is able to conduct foreign diplomacy and that the U.S. is still important in the Middle East.
“Despite our relatively small population, these attacks show no signs of slowing down as our community was targeted the most among religiously motivated crimes,” said Michael Master, national director and CEO of the Secure Community Network.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The decision was mentioned in a court filing in federal court and comes soon after U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland stopped federal executions while the Justice Department conducts a review.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Shapiro served as ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration from 2011 to 2017. Shapiro will split his time working from the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and the U.S. State Department.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Samuel Fussell, 19, was arrested in Greeley, Colo., about 60 miles northeast of Denver, for the murder of 18-year-old Shmuel Silverberg.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“I extend my condolences for the lives lost and pray for the rapid recovery of the injured,” said Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Tanya Cohen said “the guy was definitely trying to pick a fight with a Jew. We are in 2021. This shouldn’t be happening anymore. In 2021, there is no room for anti-Semitism.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Long Island community joined area municipalities that have also decided to actively confront the issue.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
According to the Pentagon, at least 12 U.S. military members and dozens of Afghan civilians were killed near the Hamid Karzai International Airport’s Abbey Gate. Another explosion happened at the nearby Baron Hotel, where British forces were helping to facilitate the evacuation.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
According to a readout of the meeting from State Department Spokesperson Ned Price, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated the United States’ commitment to Israel’s security and emphasized the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries.
By Marc Gronich
As if to leave New Yorkers with a positive message Cuomo in essence signed off by saying don’t forget about me. Remember the good things I did.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Hunter McElrath, 23, has a criminal record across the United States; authorities said the burglary did not appear to be a hate crime or an anti-Semitic attack.
By Marc Gronich
One of Cuomo’s last acts as governor was signing two bills into law allowing two Jewish institutions to receive back taxes that had to be paid to the town.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Kerry invited Netanyahu to take a secret visit to Afghanistan to see how the US had set up a local military force that could stand up alone against terrorism.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“It is time for the citizens of Israel to feel the close relationship with our most important ally when they want to visit,” said Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Professor Andrew Porwancher said he believes Hamilton’s mother, Rachel Faucette, who was born a Christian in the British Caribbean, converted to Judaism to marry a Jewish merchant named Johan Levine.
By Marc Gronich
The governor has a huge campaign fund and he could intervene in New York politics through that campaign fund, and that might be reason to continue the proceedings.
By Marc Gronich
One person who is clearly not a Hochul fan is the state Conservative Party chairman.
By Marc Gronich
Even though it was a friendly audience, Adams did not take questions. He had another fundraiser to attend. If Adams had taken questions Sherman would have requested he oppose upzoning.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
New York City Educators for Palestine wrote “it is vital that we continue to show our support for a free Palestine—and the more of us who can actively show our solidarity, the better protected we will all be from attacks by employers and union bosses.”
By Marc Gronich
‘Albany corruption is systemic, fundamental and real. One-party Democrat rule enables this type of malign behavior. It’s not just about Cuomo, it’s about those who continue to preserve the status quo and have failed to learn from the mistakes of the past.’
By Adam Kredo
Ben & Jerry’s brought in anti-Israel and anti-Zionist author Peter Beinart, who infamously called for the 'elimination' of Israel, to present the company's perspective to its store owners and franchisees.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Communal leaders Avi and Becky Katz have established a multi-year, multi-million national initiative with NCSY, the flagship youth movement of the Orthodox Union.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Activists and community leaders will hand out educational materials about the BDS movement against Israel, in addition to free ice-cream.
Herzog is “actively striving to promote the dangerous idea of the two-state solution.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
He was chosen because of “his rich and long experience in the security and political arenas, along with his in-depth knowledge of the strategic issues facing Israel, especially the Iranian nuclear program.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Chanan Weissman, 37, currently director of technology and democracy at the National Security Council, has held the job before.
By Aaron Bandler / Jewish Journal
Franchisees operating 30 stores across the country, generating $23.3 million in combined annual revenue, say the company’s stance on Israel has damaged their bottom line.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The charges against Alix Dure, 18, include second-degree robbery, criminal possession of stolen property, attempted assault, menacing and harassment.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Protesters waved PLO flags while chanting “There is only one solution: Intifada revolution” and “We don’t want no two states, we want all of it.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
George Washington University has more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students who identify as Jewish.
“The second Ben & Jerry’s decided to discriminate against Israel, it affected Florida’s ability to make investments with its parent company,” said Jimmy Patronis, CFO of the State Board of Administration.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“Please continue to be assured that Maryland is committed to diversity and inclusion, and ardently opposes any form of discrimination based on religion, national origin, place of residence or ethnicity,” stated a letter by Maryland Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith.
By Marc Gronich
Getting vaccinated is the key to our success defeating Covid-19 and restoring the economy. This extraordinary incentive for the state's young people has helped us put shots in arms across New York,” Cuomo said.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Health Ministry data show that 141 Israelis infected with coronavirus returned from the US from end of June to end of July, constituting 0.24% of all returnees.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Outgoing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says that the 2018 Mossad seizure of nuclear documents from Tehran caused the former U.S. president to withdraw from the JCPOA.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Iran attacked a ship, killing two crew members.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
If Unilever is found non-compliant, the state would have to divest from it and any of its subsidiaries.
By contrast, roughly half or more of agnostics (49%) say that UFOs reported by people in the military are definitely or probably evidence that intelligent life exists beyond Earth.
“Left-wing activists abuse country-of-origin labels in order to stigmatize products made in Israel.”
Lipstadt’s nomination was hailed by numerous Jewish organizations, which over the past months had been lobbying the White House to appoint a candidate as violent acts of anti-Semitism have surged.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Luke Hughes, 17, became the third brother in his family to be drafted by the NHL when it was announced last Friday that he would play for the New Jersey Devils.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“Left-wing activists abuse county-of-origin labels in order to stigmatize products made in Israel,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said in a release. “Our bill will defend the integrity of the Jewish state by ensuring that Israeli products may proudly bear the label ‘Made in Israel.’”
AIPAC celebrated the bill’s passage, pointing out that the Israel aid was passed without conditions, which have in recent months been called for by progressive Democrats.
Two leading candidates—Nina Turner and Shontel Brown—have staked out vastly differing views on Israel, with pro-Israel groups throwing their weight behind Brown while deriding Turner’s hostility towards Israel and support from “The Squad.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Petach Tikvah-based company supplies satellite-based broadband communications to clients internationally.
By Marc Gronich
‘Summer camps now have the freedom to hire, employ or to contract with mental health professionals in any way they see fit.’
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Unilever’s North American headquarters are in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., and employs 1,600 people.
Look out: PayPal and ADL have launched a research effort to understand how extremist and hate movements throughout the US leverage financial platforms to fund criminal activity.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he will direct the state’s Hate Crimes Task Force to help investigate the incident.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
District Attorney Eric Gonzalez named the defendants: Daniel Shaukat, 20, of Bensonhurst; Haider Anjam, 21, of Midwood; and Ashan Azad 19, also of Midwood
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Town Supervisor Donald Clavin said the ice-cream maker’s statement “showcases the company’s anti-Israeli stance” and is supported by the “BDS movement—a movement I consider anti-Semitic.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The U.S. is delaying the move to avoid destabilizing Bennett's government.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Erdan led a campaign with the governors to pressure Airbnb to reverse its BDS decision - a decision Airbnb quickly reversed.
By Marc Gronich
‘Most Americans don’t realize what a critical juncture we are at and the fact that if our supply chain for microelectronics is cut off we will not be able to function as we do now.’
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“To our Jewish community—I know this is exhausting. No one should have to worry about being attacked for their religious beliefs, ever,” said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“We once again have an ongoing partner in the United States,” says UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini.
Hady Amr is worried about the poor state the PA is in, and it might even cease to exist.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Jeffrey Abrams, Los Angeles regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, said it will “help create a productive and safe environment for Jewish students, and all students and families.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The short bill targets Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President-elect Ebrahim Raisi.
Every Jewish Caucus member supported the bill in the Assembly vote.
July 17, 2026 
