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US / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

Columbia University Suspends Jewish Voice for Peace & SJP

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The two groups repeatedly violated university policies,” said Gerald Rosberg, a senior executive vice president at the New York academic institution.

US / Hamas / News Briefs / Assimilation

Canary Mission Links Rashida Tlaib to 3 More Fundraisers with Ties to Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The news comes on the heels of her being censured by the U.S. House of Representatives for inciting violence against Israel.

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US

Arizona Man Arrested for Threatening to Execute Rabbi, All Other Jews He Could Find

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

The 50-year-old allegedly referenced the war between Israel and Hamas as well as antisemitic conspiracy theories.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas

‘Use Smaller Bombs’: US Pressures Israel to Minimize Civilian Casualties

By David Isaac

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about "concrete steps" to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism

Obama Equates ‘What Hamas Did’ to ‘Unbearable Occupation’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

When Israel faces "a barbaric attack from Hamas, Obama blames Israel," says RJC CEO Matt Brooks.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Gaza / Hamas

Biden to Netanyahu: ’Immediately’ Increase Gaza Aid

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. president pressed Israel to act "consistent with international humanitarian law that prioritizes the protection of civilians, the White House said.

Featured / US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Ethiopian-Born Former-‘Miss Israel’ calls BLM ‘Jew-Haters’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

ZOA president demands that Jewish leaders in America denounce BLM’s “anti-Israel and anti-Jew positions.”

NY / Police and Crime / The Courts / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Guilty Pleas: Attackers of Jewish Man in New York Face Years Behind Bars

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Mahmoud Musa, Mohammed Othman and Mohammed Said Othman will be sentenced later this month for their assault on Joseph Borgen in May 2021.

US

House Votes to Cut Salary of Suspended Iran Envoy, Continue to Fund UNRWA

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Congress also voted overwhelmingly to keep the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem and maintain the terror designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

US / Elections

In Second Republican Debate, Candidates Talk Crime, Education, Immigration, Drugs

By David Swindle

There were no fiery exchanges on Israel, as there were in the first debate, though two candidates mentioned Iran.

NY / News Briefs

Meng Announces $1.65m in Security Funding for Jewish Entities in New York

By Menachem Wecker

Eleven facilities got the maximum amount, $150,000, under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

Israel / US / Travel

Israel Says it’s in Visa Waiver Program, but US Issues Denial

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Within a few weeks Israelis will be able to visit the United States without having to wait a long time for a visa from the American Embassy," said Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.

Israel / US / Politics / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu Returns Home after Successful US/UN Trip

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu met with some 20 leaders from five different continents during the 6-day visit.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Netanyahu Meets with Kissinger in NYC

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The former U.S. secretary of state, who is 100, is “a long-time friend of Israel and a true statesman," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote.

US / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Israel, US Deny Saudi Arabia Suspended Normalization Talks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Riyadh reportedly asked Washington to freeze negotiations over the Netanyahu government's stance on concessions to the Palestinian Authority.

US / Politics / Elections

DeSantis ‘Hit Right Notes’ in New York Meeting with Orthodox Leaders

By David Swindle

“He clearly sought our input in order to best serve us, along with all Americans, in a future administration,” said Rabbi Yaakov Menken, who was a part of the meeting.

US / Politics / Elections / Antisemitism

Ramaswamy Defends New Hampshire Co-Chair’s Right to Call Israel ‘Apartheid’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“I’m not going to toss someone to the wolves and cancel them,” the presidential candidate said.

US / Eye on "Palestine" / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Blinken: Israel-Saudi Deal ‘Cannot be a Substitute’ for Two-State Solution

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

he top U.S. diplomat said that for Riyadh, too, progress on the "Palestinian" issue was necessary for the normalization process to move forward.

Headline / Israel / Middle East / Levant / US / Business and Economy / India

Washington, Jerusalem Divided on Latter’s Role in New ‘Economic Corridor’

By Menachem Wecker

“Biden’s team holds grudges. It will never appreciate Israel for the ally it is,” said Michael Rubin of the American Enterprise Institute.

US / Government / Jerusalem

US, EU Condemn Israeli Plans for Jewish Neighborhood in Abu Dis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The district planning committee met to advance the project into the final stages.

Terrorism / US / Palestinian Authority

Abbas Blames US for Israeli Counterterror Raids

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Abbas's spokesman called for "immediate intervention" by the United States to stop IDF incursions into PA-occupied towns.

Israel / US

Biden Nominates Jack Lew as Ambassador to Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Lew is an Orthodox Jew and a native New Yorker.

Headline / NY / Antisemitism

Surprise, Surprise: New York Times' Anti-Hebrew Antisemitism

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

"For some, the language symbolizes far-right Israeli militarism.”

IDF & Security / US / Business and Economy

Israel to Procure 25 More F-35 Fighter Jets for $3 Billion

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Delivery of the aircraft would begin in 2027 at a rate of three planes each year.

Jewish / US / The Courts / Diaspora

Rhode Island Judge Approves Eviction of Touro Synagogue Tenants

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

New York's Congregation Shearith Israel says the congregation has failed to be a good steward of the site.

Israel / US / Business and Economy

Israel Completes Purchase of Washington DC Home for Israeli Ambassador

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Michael Herzog will be moving into an 11-bedroom, 12-bathroom home with a listing price of $10 million, 

IDF & Security / NY / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Boycott of Bibi Continues, Gallant Meets Biden Admin Officials in NY

By Jewish Press News Desk

US energy envoy Amos Hochstein is in Lebanon to try to de-escalate tensions at the Israeli border.

Headline / NY / Islamists / Religion

New York City Mosques Can Now Publicly Call to Prayer on Fridays and Ramadan

By Jewish Press News Desk

NYC mosques will be allowed to use external loudspeakers on Friday afternoons and every evening of Ramadan to call for prayers.

IDF & Security / US

Smotrich Calls Out US Hypocrisy Against Israel's War Against Terror

By Jewish Press News Desk

"I am not even talking about the Americans and how they acted in Afghanistan and Iraq," Smotrich said.

US / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Blinken: Saudi Deal Will Require Major Israeli Concessions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. secretary of state said Saudi Arabia will need to show Muslims it extracted major achievements for the "Palestinians" in any normalization deal.

NY / Antisemitism

Attorney Seeks 6 Months Advance Notice Before Chassidic Funerals in Upstate New York

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A lawyer for Chestnut Ridge, N.Y., sent the letter after traffic was held up by proceedings for the late Rabbi Chai Yitzhak Twersky.

US / Elections / News Briefs

At First Republican Debate, White House Hopefuls Spar, Largely on Domestic Policy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In one rather dramatic moment, Nikki Haley accused Vivek Ramaswamy of not being a supporter of Israel.

US / Gaza / Travel

US Citizens in Gaza Still to Need Visas to Cross Border at Erez, per Foggy Bottom

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. State Department released a fact sheet about the memorandum of understanding that Washington and Jerusalem signed on July 19.

US / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Israel-Saudi Deal Not Imminent, Says US National Security Advisor

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Jake Sullivan has traveled to Riyadh numerous times over the last six months in a bid to broker an agreement.

NY / Jerusalem / Interfaith Relations

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls for an Action Plan Against Hate at Jerusalem Interfaith Reception

By Jewish Press News Desk

Adams met a group of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian religious leaders representing a diverse range of communities that comprise Israel's vibrant social fabric.

IDF & Security / US / Elections

Ramaswamy Tells Reporters he Hopes US aid to Israel Reduced by 2028

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ramaswamy also wants to go further than Trump with the Abraham Accords 2.0.

Israel / US

Dermer Meeting with Blinken in Washington Anything but Routine

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli minister spoke with the U.S. secretary of state amid Washington’s efforts to serve as a normalization broker between Riyadh and Jerusalem.

Terrorism / US / Islamists

Islamist Philadelphia Teen, Who Planned ‘Catastrophic’ Attack, Arrested

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The 17-year-old reportedly had been in touch with an Al Qaeda-linked group.

US / Hamas / Palestinian Authority

White House Pushed PA Aid Despite Fears It Would Go to Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. State Department officials expressed those concerns privately, asking the Treasury Department to exempt them from laws barring the United States from sending funds into areas run by "Palestinian" terror groups.

US / Iran

Blinken Claims: ‘Significant Oversight’ on Funds Transferred to Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The secretary of state claims the monies will be used only for humanitarian purposes; Tehran says otherwise.

US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Robert Malley Secures Teaching Gig at Princeton

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspended Iran envoy, under investigation for mishandling classified information, is to teach a graduate level course in foreign policy decision making.

Travel / Florida

El Al Announces New Flights between Fort Lauderdale and Tel Aviv

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Another milestone in El Al’s continued growth in Florida,” a company executive stated.

US / The Courts / On Campus / Education / Religion

New Jersey Supreme Court: Religious Schools Have Right to ‘Teachers Who Follow Their Faith’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This decision is a victory for all religious schools in the state of New Jersey, but it is especially important for Orthodox Jews,” stated Eric Rassbach of the nonprofit firm Becket.

US / Elections

Three US Presidential Campaigns Respond to Biden’s Netanyahu Snub

By Menachem Wecker

The lack of an invitation to the Oval Office for the Israeli prime minister reflects the “bankruptcy" of the administration’s Israel policy, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., told JNS.

Headline / US

Biden Mulls Appointment of Jack Lew as Next Ambassador to Israel

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

Lew—an observant Jew who served under presidents Clinton and Obama—is the only candidate undergoing a background check.

US / Iran

$6b Ransom to Iran Will Lead to More Terrorism, Hostages

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, praised the Biden administration's handling of negotiations with Iran over five U.S. prisoners.

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Remains Identified of Suspect in 2022 Murder of Orthodox Baltimore Father

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Aryeh Wolf, a 25-year-old Orthodox Jewish father from Baltimore was shot and killed on Aug. 10, 2022.

US / Antisemitism

Michigan State Senator Apologizes for Visiting Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Santana’s visit [to Israel] constitutes a slap in the face to the Arab American community who has been supportive and respectful to the Senator.”

Antisemitism / Florida

Orthodox Jewish Mayor of Surfside, Florida Receives Neo-Nazi Death Threat

By Menachem Wecker

Shlomo Danzinger, the mayor of Surfside, Fla., reportedly received a threatening email, after which he and his family went under police protection.

US

Rashida Tlaib Spoke at Art Show in Detroit Advocating Israel’s Destruction

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Michigan congresswoman has continued to come under fire for antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric and actions.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Aide to Brooklyn District Attorney Accused of Antisemitic Remarks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Maritza Ming allegedly called Jews “privileged,” claiming that there were too many Jewish bosses at the office.

US / Police and Crime

Proposed Slashes to US Security-Grant Program Cause Concern Across Aisle

By Bradley Martin

“We’re going to be fighting over the next few weeks to make sure there isn’t a cut,” said Nathan Diament, executive director of the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center.

US / News Briefs / The Knesset

McCarthy Names Members of House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

For the first time in history, House and Knesset members will have “a forum to engage directly,” said the House speaker.

US / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Mossad Chief Secretly Visited DC to Discuss Saudi Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

David Barnea met with the U.S. national security advisor at the White House ahead of his trip to Jeddah.

US / Politics / Elections / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism

George Soros and Son Donate to Representative Jayapal Who Called Israel ‘Racist’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The billionaire family sent $13,200 to a progressive representative criticized for statements called “dangerous and antisemitic.”

US / Elections / Antisemitism / News Briefs

DeSantis Campaign Fires Staffer for Video Featuring Nazi Symbol

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Once used by Old Norse and Celtic cultures, white supremacists now tend to wield the Sonnenrad.

US / Iran / News Briefs

US State Department to Brief Lawmakers on Suspension of Iran Envoy Malley

By Bradley Martin

“A conviction would not necessarily sideline any nuclear deal,” said analyst Matthew Brodsky. “But it would provide a basis for more congressional oversight.”

Israel / NY / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israeli Hi-Tech CEOs Bring Anti-Democracy Protests to NYSE

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Israeli CEOs put on protest t-shirts after ringing the bell at the Big Board.

NY / Police and Crime

Orthodox Valedictorian Garners Awards at NYPD Academy Graduation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Samuel Winsbacher, 25, urged his fellow future officers to work with “integrity and professionalism.”

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Rabbi Attacked, Tzitzit Torn in Southern California

By David Swindle

The San Diego Police Department is actively investigating the “disturbing incident” as a hate crime.

NY / Chessed and Tzedaka

Met Council Receives $1 Million in Federal Funding

By David Swindle

The nonprofit feeds more than 250,000 people annually with kosher and halal meals.

US / Government / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

Netanyahu’s Brother Casts Doubt on Biden’s Mental Fitness

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Dr. Iddo Netanyahu also said he doesn't believe President Biden is familiar with the details of Israel's judicial reform.

US / Politics / Elections

Haley Slams Biden: ‘Acting Just Like Obama Did When it Comes to Netanyahu’

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

At the CUFI Summit in Washington, the former governor and ambassador said that the president, the United Nations and congressional Democrats fail on Israel and American Jewish issues.

Israel / US / Antisemitism

Jean-Pierre Won’t Condemn Jayapal Remark or Verify White House Invite

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was given several chances to clarify whether the congresswoman's remarks were antisemitic and if Netanyahu was invited to the White House.

Israel / Archaeology / Florida

Report: Israeli Antiquities Among Items Found at Mar-a-Lago

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

The Antiquities Authority loaned the lamps to the White House in 2019 ahead of a Hanukkah party.

US / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism

After Calling Israel ‘Racist State,’ Rep Jayapal says ‘Idea of Israel’ Not Racist

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In an attempt to quiet protesters the prior day, the Washington Democrat had said, "I want you to know that we have been fighting to make it clear that Israel is a racist state!"

US / The Courts / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Boycott-Israel Proponents Suffer Third Consecutive Loss in Court

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

With the dismissal of a challenge to Texas’ anti-BDS law, the BDS movement doesn’t appear to have any judicial cards left to play.

Israel / US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Iran

US Lawmakers: Iran Disagreement at Root of Biden Snub of Netanyahu

By Menachem Wecker

“The first step the Biden administration must take to repair this critical relationship is to end its pursuit of any new deal with Iran,” Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) told JNS. “Only then can tensions thaw.”

Featured / Israel / US / Antisemitism / Azerbaijan

Israeli Journalist Urges Advocating for Azerbaijan, America’s Other Loyal Ally

By Rachel Avraham

Azerbaijan plays a crucial role in helping Europe reduce its reliance on Russian gas and oil.

US / Politics / Elections / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

DeSantis Blasts Biden Over Netanyahu Snub

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Biden meets with dictators... but snubs the democratically elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu," said DeSantis.

US / Politics / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS

Senators Demand Biden Administration Reverse ‘Antisemitic Israel Boycott’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Republican lawmakers called to rescind the "discriminatory" guidance halting scientific and technological cooperation with Israeli entities in Judea and Samaria.

IDF & Security / US / Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

US Proposes Israeli Concession for Removal of Illegal Hezbollah Outpost in Israeli Territory

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.S. has conveyed to Israel a Lebanese demand that Israel halt construction of a security barrier in a village on the border.

US / News Briefs / Ukraine / Russia

Biden's Got a Cluster Bomb-Sized Headache

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Years ago, Biden said that Washington should defund Israel if Jerusalem used cluster bombs, is now sending the same weapons to Kyiv.

NY / Antisemitism / Media

‘New York Times’: Orthodox Jews Not ‘Archetypical’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Seth Mandel, executive editor of the “Washington Examiner,” wrote that something is “deeply wrong” with the paper of record.

US / News Briefs / LGBTQ+ / Non-Orthodox

NJ Kosher Bakery Faces Boycotts for Declining Pride Rainbow Orders from Conservative Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The local Federation actually stated the bakery’s decision was not aligned with Jewish values.

US / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS

New Hampshire Issues Executive Order Against Anti-Israel Boycotts

By Jewish Press Staff

A letter has been released, urging Congressional delegations to terminate all U.S. funding to the UN's COI and its related cohorts.

US / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS

Morningstar Whittles Israel Company Blacklist from 26 to Seven

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Under pressure, the investment giant and its ratings firm Sustainalytics flag fewer companies for doing business in what it considers occupied territory.

Featured / US / History / Holidays & Observances / Diaspora / Religion

When Lincoln Borrowed a Philadelphia Rabbi's Tammuz 17 Reference for the Gettysburg Address

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

In 1863, the day of Shabbat, July 4, Independence Day, fell on the first day of the three weeks, Tammuz 17, but because it was Shabbat, as is the case this year, 2019, the fast was pushed off to Sunday.

NY / Antisemitism / Media

‘New York Times’ Pushed ‘Anti-Yeshiva Narrative,’ Revealed Email Shows

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The paper should apologize to the yeshiva community, said a member of the board of Parents for Educational and Religious Liberty in Schools.

US / Kosher Food News

First-Ever Kosherpalooza Featured Industry Stars, Symbolizing a Changing Business

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Thousands flocked from across the country and the world to northern New Jersey for a taste—many tastes, actually—of kosher food and all that goes with it.

US

PM Netanyahu's 4th of July Speech

By Jewish Press Staff

Netanyahu spoke at the US Embassy's event at the Israel Museum.

US / The Courts / Left vs. Right / On Campus / Education

Biden Administration Threatens US Judicial Independence and Rule of Law

By Jewish Press News Desk

Biden wants the Israeli Supreme Court to have the last word in Israel, but not the US Supreme Court in the US.

US / The Courts / Religion

Orthodox Union: In ‘Groff v DeJoy,’ Supreme Court ‘Finally’ Righted a Wrong in Sabbath Ruling

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The high court unanimously ruled in favor of a religious postman who sought to arrange his schedule so he didn’t have to work on his Sabbath.

IDF & Security / US / Iran / News Briefs

White House Claims Jerusalem Leaking Info on Iran Talks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan reportedly voiced this concern to his Israeli counterpart.

Headline / Israel / US / Politics

Herzog (Not Bibi) to Address Joint Session of Congress in July

By Jewish Press News Desk

The White House is still snubbing the Prime Minister of Israel.

US / Boycott / BDS

David Friedman: Biden Administration ’Embracing BDS’

By Josh Hasten

Washington's decision to freeze scientific cooperation with organizations over the Green Line creates a "lose-lose dynamic," says former U.S. envoy.

US / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria

Ted Cruz: Biden Administration ‘Pathologically Obsessed with Undermining Israel’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Texas senator criticized the White House for boycotting scientific and technological cooperation with Jews in Judea and Samaria.

US / Media / On Campus / Education / Non-Orthodox

Brandeis Under Fire for ‘Anything but Orthodox’ Ad

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"In this ad, 'Orthodox' clearly means rigid, antiquated, monolithic and unevolving. Since Orthodox Jews would reject these adjectives in their self-definition, this line is problematic," said scholar Malka Simkovich.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Russia

US Air Force Commander: Iran-Russia Relationship ‘Certainly a Concern’

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

Not only is it a concern to the Pentagon, but it threatens Israel, said Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, the top U.S. Air Force commander in the Middle East.

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