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From Queen Esther to a Tallit from the Netherlands: traditional Jewish clothing from Diaspora communities - as well as Palestinian and Bedouin pieces - are reimagined in artist Vangelis Kyris' new exhibition at the Eretz Israel Museum

After more than a decade of quiet outreach to populist parties in Eastern Europe, Israel is forging formal ties with their Western counterparts. Jewish leaders across the continent warn this could deepen antisemitic backlash and erode longstanding norms of communal safety and political neutrality

President Herzog said: “Jewish unity is not just an idea—it is a living, breathing force. We feel it most deeply when we stand together and demand the immediate release of our hostages.

“In our great city, with a large population of Jewish residents, one of the candidates running for mayor is spewing antisemitism," Adams reportedly said.

Mixing slasher films, haunted house and ancient Jewish myths, the Hebrew Boo! magazine explores how horror can help Israelis understand violence, grief and the boundaries between fiction and reality

Jewish students worldwide faced an unprecedented rise in antisemitism on campuses since the October 7th attacks, which prompted Israel’s $1m. Initiative.

The executive order to dismantle the Education Department could weaken protections for Jewish students, critics say, with the closure of the Office for Civil Rights

'Harming universities, cutting research funding, and punishing scholars does not protect Jews. It fuels conspiracy theories and increases real antisemitism,' a letter signed by over 350 of U.S. Jewish academics states

'A public servant in the truest sense, she was guided by the Jewish core value of "Tikkun Olam," repairing the world,' the family of Nita Lowey who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 32 years, said in a statement

“This kind of hate-driven vandalism should never happen,” said Juraj Levický, a Jewish community member and a caretaker of the Humenné cemetery.

Jack Fairweather, author of a new book on Fritz Bauer – the Jewish prosecutor instrumental in raising German awareness of Auschwitz in the 1960s – believes Holocaust denial has taken on a disturbing new form in today's Germany

A Hamburg woman is facing trial for reportedly assaulting a Jewish woman after a university lecture on antisemitism.

Canadian ministers and Attorney-General met and discussed with provincial and municipal officials, law enforcement and prosecutorial representatives, and Jewish community leaders.

Radice’s incident only brought to light additional examples of Jerusalem Coffee House celebrating the murder of Jewish people.

The suspect reportedly targeted the Moscow metro and a Jewish institution in the city. Russia's Federal Security Service said that the suspect was an Islamist who planned to join a terrorist organization in Afghanistan after executing the attacks

Organizers of the petition say they felt compelled to publish it due to the silence of Jewish institutions over Trump's Gaza plan. But some high-profile Jews say they are put 'in the position where they have to justify why they didn't sign' and are subject to antisemitic attacks

Trachtenberg was one of a trio of Jewish actresses to star in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan. Her body was reportedly discovered Wednesday in a Manhattan apartment complex

WashU is one of a small number of colleges that have tried to appeal to Jewish students looking for friendlier pastures since Oct. 7.

  With the decline of pro-Palestinian demonstrations across US campuses, Jewish students report that Donald Trump's return to the White House has created a more secure environment and an increased sense of personal safety. They also note a marked decrease in pro-Palestinian protesters' willingness to engage in extreme actions. "Today, students think twice before wearing […]

  A comprehensive Anti-Defamation League survey reveals that an overwhelming majority of Jewish students on US campuses – 83% – have directly experienced or witnessed antisemitism since Oct. 7, 2023. The study found that 41% of Jewish students felt the need to conceal their Jewish identity, while a quarter of Jewish students reported having to […]