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Virginia festival cancels Menorah lighting due to Israel-Hamas war

University Hall on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio (United States).

Campus antisemitism is at a generational crossroads - opinion

By Sabrina Soffer , Jeremy Davis

Demonstrators protest against antisemitism and in support of Israel, in London last week. In some countries, statistics show unprecedented rates of antisemitism, including a 540% uptick in the UK.

Five conclusions regarding the Diaspora - opinion

By LEON SALTIEL

Members of the 118th Congress raise their right hands as they are sworn into office to serve in the US House of Representatives on the fourth day of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, US, January 7, 2023.

There’s a new Jewish Caucus in US Congress - its mission is still unclear

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA

American cowboys helping with construction in the West Bank.

Israel loved the Zionist cowboys because Jews won't come here

By AHARON E. WEXLER

British Jews march against antisemitism, 26 November, 2023.

Nearly half of British Jews considering leaving amid surge in antisemitism

Star of David

Why a Maine town swapped out a Star of David from its holiday display

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA

NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana arrives to take part in the European Air Defence Conference gathering 18 Defence ministers, at Les Invalides in Paris on June 19, 2023.

Pro-Israel NATO official is Romania's leading presidential candidate

Pro-Palestinian supporters carrying placards take part in a rally, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, outside the U.S. embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 20, 2023.

Despite unrest in Indonesia, a Jewish community finds peace among other faith groups

By Jordyn Haime/JTA

New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks, center, speaks on Monday at Hillcrest High School, where students rioted against a Jewish teacher who showed support for Israel.

Officials defend students who targeted pro-Israel teacher at Queens high school

By Luke Tress/JTA

A German police officer stands guard in front of an apartment building during a raid against people supporting the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in Berlin, Germany, November 23, 2023.

Antisemitic incidents have surged 320% in Germany since Oct. 7

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA

People wearing antisemitism and nazi symbols argue with conservatives during a protest outside the Tampa Convention Center where the Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) Student Action Summit (SAS) is held, in Tampa, Florida, U.S. July 23, 2022.

73% of Jewish college students face antisemitism

A delegation comprising Jewish school administrators from Latin America is currently in Israel on a mission of solidarity. During their visit, they explored the Gaza envelope area and held a meeting with the President of Israel Isaac Herzog.

Jewish School administrators from Latin America visit Israel in solidarity mission

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A newspaper spread taken out to support Israel and stand against antisemitism

Over 600 Australian leaders unite against 482% rise in antisemitism

Sheila (Shelley) Akabas, a retired professor of social work at Columbia University, pioneered research into how labor and management could expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities and other challenges.

Shelley Akabas, Columbia U social work pioneer who transformed the world of work, dies at 92

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA

Malmo, Sweden

Malmö school students make death threats against Jews, perform Nazi salutes

JEWS FROM all backgrounds and many others rally in support of Israel at the Colorado State Capitol building, last month. The speakers included the Colorado governor and the two US senators representing the state.

Diaspora Jews raise NIS 2.7 billion for Israel

A CHALKING at a Students for Justice in Palestine event at the University of Maryland includes a Palestinian flag along with ‘From the river to the sea.’

Right now, I'm praying for America - opinion

By IRWIN J. MANSDORF