Jewish Biden supporters back Robert Wexler for ambassador to Israel
(JTA) — At least three top Jewish Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have made representations to the White…
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Senator Schumer at Shiva for Meron Victim, Pinchos Menachem Knoblowitz Z”L
Senator Chuck Schumer paid an unannounced shiva call to the home of Reb Dovid and Tova Knoblowitz whose son Pinchos…
US takes ‘principled decision‘ in skipping antisemitic Durban conference
(JNS) Jewish leaders on Wednesday, May 5, praised the Biden administration for announcing that the United States will not participate…
German Jewish leaders alarmed by rise in politically motivated antisemitic crimes
(JTA) – The number of politically motivated crimes rose sharply in Germany last year, including a 15% rise in antisemitic…
Barak Swarttz’s team wins EuroCup
Barak Swarttz of Westborough, son of Rabbi Michael Swarttz and Rabbi Carol Glass, celebrated with Israel as his Ness Tziona…
Project R.I.D.E. Tune-Ups
SPRINGFIELD — The Kehillah (Special Needs) Department at the Springfield Jewish Community Center hosted its annual Project R.I.D.E. bike tune-up…
THE JEWS OF MOROCCO
Moroccan Jews reflect on their heritage and tradition post-normalization with Israel By Eliana Rudee Introducing a new JNS series highlighting…
Going a capella for the period of Jewish mourning
For artist Chanale Fellig-Harrel, music during this time on the calendar is akin to “a treat that we get once…
Yiddish Book Center programs offer a rich tapestry of culture and history
The Yiddish Book Center has announced its virtual public programming lineup for spring 2021. A rich tapestry of art, history,…
Walter Mondale was a liberal icon who championed Israel
By Ron Kampeas (JTA) – Walter Mondale, the former vice president who represented a time in American history when being…