Brewing Solidarity One Cup at a Time on US Campuses
Earlier this year Passages alumni and donors brought a donation of $500,000 to Israeli communities bordering Gaza.
Jewish Woman Murdered in Turkey
A Turkish Jewish woman married to a non-Jewish Turkish man was killed in Istanbul in unclear circumstances.
European Jewry Congratulates Sebastian Kurz on Austrian Election Win, Warns Against Far-Right Pressures
"We strongly urge Mr. Kurz to form a coalition of centrist parties and not be beholden to a party of the far-right in his new coalition government."
Report: Sweden’s Muslim-Jewish Alliance Helped Prevent Planned Torah Burning Protest in Stockholm
Rabbi Moshe David HaCohen said he does not believe the Israeli government had anything to do with stopping the Egyptian writer from carrying out his threat to burn a Torah outside the embassy.
European Jewry Cautiously Welcomes Austrian Govt’s Rejection of Anti-Semitism
Nevertheless, “We cannot ignore the fear that in other countries extreme parties will join the government based on the Austrian model,” the rabbi warned.
NC Gay Pride Event Pushed on Account of Yom Kippur
You could finish Ma'ariv with the minyan, then even do Kiddush Levanah, if the sky isn't overcast, change into your leather shorts and hit the festival.
Security Guard Shot, Critically Wounded in Attack on Moscow Choral Synagogue
On the eve of the Jewish new year, a man shoots and critically wounds a security guard at a famed Moscow synagogue.
Bulgaria Adopts Working Definition of Anti-Semitism
EJC expressed hope for "a continental standard so anti-Semites will know which lines they dare not cross.”
Security Presence to be Raised in Integrated Cities
Israel Police Dept. raises the security presence in the nation's integrated Muslim-Jewish cities, such as Ramle.
Hundreds of Greek Orthodox Protest ‘Judaization’ of Western Jerusalem
It is disturbing that the Arab protesters, many of whom are Israeli citizens, call the sale of church land to Jews in "green line" Israel an attempt to "Jewify" this territory.
Historically Jewish Country Club May Revoke Complimentary Membership for Obama Over UNSC Resolution
The Woodmont Country Club is extremely expensive and has the best golf courses in the Washington DC area.
On Hot Mic, Biden says Netanyahu Needs a Come to J**** Moment
"I’m on a hot mic here,’ Biden replied. ‘Good. That’s good."
Prince Charles Backpedals from Letter Blaming Jews for Mideast Tensions
"I now appreciate ... it is the influx of foreign, European Jews ... which has helped to cause great problems."
President Rivlin’s Message to American Jewry After Charlottesville
"In the face of such evil, we stand now as we did then. With faith... As we say, 'be strong.'
40 Columbia University Faculty Sign Anti-Israel BDS Petition
Forty faculty members at Columbia University have urged the school to divest from eight companies linked to Israel.
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Spray-Painted on Historic Synagogue in Barbados
Synagogue spokesperson Martin Steinbok said he "believed the culprit or culprits were deranged."
Israel Ambassador to UK Mark Regev Speaks Out on Labour’s Rising Anti-Semitism
Israel's new ambassador to the UK takes a stand on the rising anti-Semitism expressed by some members of Britain's Labour Party.
US Ambassador Friedman Praises ‘Religions Coming Together’ in Jerusalem
The ambassador visited the Church of the Holy Sepulcher ahead of the Roman Catholic holiday of Good Friday, which is immediately followed by Easter Sunday.
Fordham University Bans ‘Students for Justice in Palestine’ Hate Group
Fordham University has stepped up to fight hate, denying the hate group "Students for Justice in Palestine" a foothold at its New York City institution, unlike CUNY.
Canada Formally Condemns Anti- Israel BDS Movement
The historic motion was a wall-to-wall rejection of BDS by the lawmakers of the Canadian people.
Pompeo Tops List of Israel’s Christian Allies
The Washington-based advocacy group Israel Allies Foundation releases the list annually.
EJC: European Parliament Report on Relations With Iran ‘A Massive Missed Opportunity’
The EJC expected the European Parliament to draw a red line for Iran at its call to annihilate Israel.
ADL: Anti-Semitic Incidents Jump 86 Percent Since Jan 2017
American elementary school are seeing a whopping increase in anti-Semitic incidents.
Columbia U Rates ‘Worst US College for Campus Anti-Semitism’
In a poll on anti-Semitic incidents on campus, Columbia University has rated as the worst for US Jewish students in 2016.
Vatican Celebrates 55th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate on Catholic-Jewish Relations
The Church ... acknowledges with a heart full of gratitude that ... the beginnings of her faith ... go to the Israel of the Patriarchs and Prophets.
European Parliament President Martin Schultz to Receive 2016 Medal of Tolerance
European Parliament President Martin Schultz is one of two recipients of the 2016 Medal of Tolerance for his commitment to preserve the memory of the Shoah.
Jews Help Alberta, Canada Residents Fleeing from Fort McMurray Wildfire
Canadian and Israeli Jews are organizing to help residents fleeing a wildfire in Fort McMurray.
Brooklyn Jewish Leaders Meet With DA on Opioid Epidemic
The discussion focused on the opioid epidemic and the DA’s initiative to combat youth substance abuse.
Jewish Labour Donor: ‘Not One Pound to Central Party’
"There are many Anglo Jews like me; of course we worry. History tells us we're not wrong."
Netanyahu Phones Austria’s Chancellor-elect Kurz With Invitation to Israel
Austria's Chancellor-elect said he is interested in “developing the friendship and links” with Israel, and is happy to visit soon.