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London
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1 week ago

Another attempted arson attack on synagogue reported

Another attempted arson attack occurred at a north-west London synagogue amid a series of similar incidents targeting the Jewish community.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Seven more arrested after arson attacks on London Jewish sites

Seven arrests made in connection with arson attacks on Jewish sites in London, with ongoing investigations into further conspiracies.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Another attempted arson attack on synagogue reported

Another attempted arson attack occurred at a north-west London synagogue amid a series of similar incidents targeting the Jewish community.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Seven more arrested after arson attacks on London Jewish sites

Seven arrests made in connection with arson attacks on Jewish sites in London, with ongoing investigations into further conspiracies.
Left-wing politics
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Scuffle erupts during Miss Israel's visit to Stanford

An alleged IDF soldier physically confronted a student at Stanford after a sign was taken during an event with Miss Israel.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Profound Failure': NYC Jewish Groups Blast Mamdani for Vetoing School Safety Measure

Mayor Mamdani vetoed a safety measure for Jewish institutions, prompting disappointment from Jewish groups concerned about community safety amid rising threats.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Man admits racial assault after accusing Orthodox Jew of killing babies'

A man pleaded guilty to racially aggravated assault against an Orthodox Jewish man, verbally abusing him and threatening violence during the incident.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

2 young people arrested in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue

Two young people were arrested for plotting an attack on a Texas synagogue, aiming to kill as many Jews as possible.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 days ago

Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families - and they're struggling to respond to rising singles

The rise of single adults is reshaping religious institutions and their community dynamics.
NYC parents
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Are New York Yeshivas Teaching Students What They Need?

A class-action lawsuit challenges the adequacy of secular education in ultra-Orthodox yeshivas, claiming recent budget changes weaken enforcement of educational standards.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Iran terror threat to London: Starmer slams 'malign state actors' after arson attacks on Jewish sites in city

Countries are using proxies to target the UK, prompting urgent legislative action against malign state actors.
#israel
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Israel's death penalty law could spell suspension from rights body role, says chief

Israel's observer status at the Council of Europe may be suspended due to a new law mandating the death penalty for Palestinians.
fromTruthout
6 days ago
France politics

Netanyahu Says Israel Is Refuge for Christians After Soldier Hammers Jesus Statue in the Face

Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Rabbi who boasts of bulldozing Palestinian homes will light torch for Israel's national day

Avraham Zarbiv, known for demolishing Palestinian homes, will light a torch at Israel's independence day, symbolizing official endorsement of violence against Palestinians.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

What went wrong in Israel? A genocide scholar examines what Zionism became'

Perspective shifts can lead to different interpretations of events, as seen in the views on Israel's actions in Gaza.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel is trying to change Jerusalem's religious identity

Israel is undermining the Status Quo to exert control over Muslim and Christian religious practices at holy sites in Jerusalem.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Israel's death penalty law could spell suspension from rights body role, says chief

Israel's observer status at the Council of Europe may be suspended due to a new law mandating the death penalty for Palestinians.
fromTruthout
6 days ago
France politics

Netanyahu Says Israel Is Refuge for Christians After Soldier Hammers Jesus Statue in the Face

Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Rabbi who boasts of bulldozing Palestinian homes will light torch for Israel's national day

Avraham Zarbiv, known for demolishing Palestinian homes, will light a torch at Israel's independence day, symbolizing official endorsement of violence against Palestinians.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

What went wrong in Israel? A genocide scholar examines what Zionism became'

Perspective shifts can lead to different interpretations of events, as seen in the views on Israel's actions in Gaza.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Israel is trying to change Jerusalem's religious identity

Israel is undermining the Status Quo to exert control over Muslim and Christian religious practices at holy sites in Jerusalem.
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Holocaust archive in central London gets green light for major expansion

The Wiener Holocaust Library is one of the world's leading and most extensive archives on the Holocaust and Nazi era, dedicated to supporting research, learning, teaching and advocacy about the Holocaust and genocide.
Berlin
#antisemitism
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC politics

City Council presses Mayor's Antisemitism Office over definition, access and strategy | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

City Council presses Mayor's Antisemitism Office over definition, access and strategy | amNewYork

City Council scrutinizes the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism regarding its definition of anti-Jewish hate and public communication.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Antisemitic violence at record high for Jews outside Israel

Antisemitic violence in Western countries reached a record high in 2025, with 20 Jews murdered in four attacks, the highest in over 30 years.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I have seen how afraid Jews in Britain have become. We need our allies now more than ever | David Davidi-Brown

Arson attacks on Jewish communities in the UK have heightened fear and isolation among Jews, reflecting a global rise in antisemitism.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

What is Hatzola? The Jewish volunteer ambulance service targeted in 'cowardly' arson attack

Four ambulances belonging to the Jewish community were set on fire in North London, prompting a police investigation into an antisemitic hate crime.
Social justice
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 month ago

Progressive Jewish group unveils plan to combat hate in NYC - without policing - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

JFREJ proposes addressing antisemitism by tackling root causes and building community ties instead of relying on law enforcement.
#ucla
Left-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

UC Regent Jay Sures condemns UCLA student government for criticizing Israeli hostage event

UC Regent Jay Sures criticized UCLA student government for opposing an event featuring Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov, calling their stance dangerous.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

UC Regent Blasts UCLA Student Government Over Dangerous' Rebuke of Israeli Hostage Event

UC Regent Jay Sures condemned UCLA student leaders for criticizing a Holocaust remembrance event featuring a former Israeli hostage, calling it hypocritical.
Left-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

UC Regent Jay Sures condemns UCLA student government for criticizing Israeli hostage event

UC Regent Jay Sures criticized UCLA student government for opposing an event featuring Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov, calling their stance dangerous.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

UC Regent Blasts UCLA Student Government Over Dangerous' Rebuke of Israeli Hostage Event

UC Regent Jay Sures condemned UCLA student leaders for criticizing a Holocaust remembrance event featuring a former Israeli hostage, calling it hypocritical.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Tehran's embattled Jewish community endures despite Israeli bombing of synagogue

Tehran's Jewish community celebrated Passover despite conflict, but their synagogue was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike the next day.
#counter-terrorism
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

More arrests over alleged Jewish site arson plot

Counter-terrorism police have arrested two more suspects in connection with planned arson attacks targeting the Jewish community.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

More arrests over alleged Jewish site arson plot

Counter-terrorism police have arrested two more suspects in connection with planned arson attacks targeting the Jewish community.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Bristol school cleared of antisemitism after postponing visit from Jewish MP

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and reports on critical issues like reproductive rights and antisemitism investigations.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Israeli settlers block Palestinian children from school in the West Bank

Palestinian children in Umm al-Khair are blocked from school due to a barbed-wire fence erected by Israeli settlers, prompting daily peaceful protests.
fromTruthout
4 days ago

New Flotilla Shows Palestinians in Gaza That the World Has Not Abandoned Us

The first attempts to send a humanitarian maritime flotilla during the genocide emerged in the spring of 2024, when an international civil coalition announced it was sending ships loaded with aid toward Gaza in an attempt to break Israel's naval blockade.
World politics
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

Attending multiple places of worship is the norm for many Americans

Many U.S. adults attend multiple congregations, with 12% doing so regularly and 45% occasionally, influenced by political and religious affiliations.
#holocaust-remembrance
NYC LGBT
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

At Holocaust remembrance, Council Speaker pushes for educating youth

Holocaust survivors and descendants gathered to honor memories and address rising antisemitism in New York.
NYC LGBT
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

At Holocaust remembrance, Council Speaker pushes for educating youth

Holocaust survivors and descendants gathered to honor memories and address rising antisemitism in New York.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel's national celebration

Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv has gained notoriety for demolishing Palestinian buildings while reciting religious verses, symbolizing a controversial aspect of Israeli nationalism.
NYC LGBT
fromAlgemeiner.com
1 week ago

No Kings But God: What I Learned as Miss Israel in Times Square

Visibility and pride in Jewish identity are essential, even amidst rising antisemitism.
#british-jews
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
London politics

British Jews feel under siege' and worry about kids wearing religious symbols in public

British Jews are increasingly concerned about safety and displaying religious symbols due to rising antisemitism and recent attacks.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

British Jews frightened and isolated' after London ambulance arson

British Jews are experiencing increased vulnerability and fear following an arson attack, leading to heightened safety precautions and concerns about antisemitism.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

British Jews feel under siege' and worry about kids wearing religious symbols in public

British Jews are increasingly concerned about safety and displaying religious symbols due to rising antisemitism and recent attacks.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

British Jews frightened and isolated' after London ambulance arson

British Jews are experiencing increased vulnerability and fear following an arson attack, leading to heightened safety precautions and concerns about antisemitism.
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Zionist Doxxing Campaigns Upended Their Lives. Now They're Suing for Damages.

"This case represents addressing a broader harm caused by organized doxxing and harassment campaigns," said Laila Ali, a plaintiff in the lawsuit, emphasizing the need for accountability.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Palestinians not welcome as Israel marks Memorial Day

With the sounding of a siren at 8pm on Monday, Israel begins the commemoration of Memorial Day, remembering soldiers killed since the establishment of the first Jewish settlements in Palestine in 1860, through Israel's many wars with its neighbours and attacks on Palestinians, up to those who died enacting its genocide in Gaza.
World news
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

Timeline of all the recent arson attacks on Jewish sites in London

Multiple arson attacks targeting Jewish community premises in north-west London are under investigation by counter-terror police, possibly linked to Iranian proxies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report

The evidence shows how sexualised violence is used to pressure communities, shape decisions about remaining or leaving their homes and land, and alter patterns of daily life.
Social justice
Left-wing politics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Activists Unfurl Anti-Israel Banner on Twin Peaks

Activists displayed a banner on Twin Peaks demanding an end to US aid to Israel, blaming Israel for escalating conflicts in the Middle East.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Whatever life throws at us, we don't walk alone': how a London synagogue attack birthed an act of solidarity

Community solidarity is strengthened through shared experiences and support during difficult times.
#new-york-city
fromThe Forward
1 month ago
New York City

Analysis: NYC synagogue protest protection vote gives Mamdani cover

New York City Council passed protest restrictions near synagogues and schools, leaving future actions uncertain for Mayor Mamdani.
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 month ago
New York City

NYC Council members host Mahmoud Khalil at Islamophobia briefing, sparking backlash from colleagues - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

New York City Council passed 'buffer zone' legislation to protect houses of worship from protests, a significant win for Jewish leaders.
New York City
fromThe Forward
1 month ago

Analysis: NYC synagogue protest protection vote gives Mamdani cover

New York City Council passed protest restrictions near synagogues and schools, leaving future actions uncertain for Mayor Mamdani.
New York City
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 month ago

NYC Council members host Mahmoud Khalil at Islamophobia briefing, sparking backlash from colleagues - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

New York City Council passed 'buffer zone' legislation to protect houses of worship from protests, a significant win for Jewish leaders.
NYC parents
fromThe Forward
1 month ago

NYC synagogues boost security as DHS shutdown stalls federal funding

Jewish institutions across the United States are rapidly increasing security measures in response to elevated threats, with smaller congregations struggling to afford protection that larger organizations can provide.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

With years of planning and a 'bit of luck,' Michigan temple averted tragedy

A Lebanese-American driver attacked a Michigan synagogue with his truck, but security personnel killed him before he reached classrooms with children, preventing mass casualties.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

A Terrorist Attack on Thursday. A Bat Mitzvah on Friday.

At 12:15 p.m., an armed man named Ayman Mohamad Ghazali barreled a vehicle loaded with gasoline and fireworks into one of the temple's entrances and down a hallway, striking the director of security, Danny Phillips. Another security guard on duty acted quickly and stopped the attacker, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
NYC parents
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CBS Correspondent Says Jewish Institutions' Have Been Preparing' for Attacks: Not Surprising'

A gunman attacked Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan; no injuries occurred due to security measures, while Jewish institutions nationwide intensify preparations against anti-Semitic violence.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Brooklyn program helps Holocaust survivors confront trauma and loneliness

Marat Rivkin, 88, has only one photograph of himself with his mother from World War II. It was taken in 1941 at a Soviet train station, so he could get help finding her if they were separated. "My mother ran in and said, 'The war has begun.' I didn't know what she meant, but she was crying and told me and my grandmother to begin packing," Rivkin told Brooklyn reporter Hannah Kliger in Russian.
Mental health
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US civil rights group documents broad attack on Muslim life' in 2025

CAIR's annual report documents rising Islamophobia in the US government and society, warning that discriminatory policies and hate speech threaten constitutional rights for all Americans.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

On Scene in a Heartbeat': Officials Credit Thorough Planning for Thwarted Synagogue Attack

A security guard at Temple Israel in Michigan stopped an armed suspect who drove through the synagogue doors, preventing potential harm to a preschool with children inside.
NYC politics
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
1 month ago

NYC Jewish groups raise concern about Mamdani's gatherings with pro-Palestinian activists - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Jewish organizations condemn Mayor Zohran Mamdani for socializing with pro-Palestinian activists who have opposed Israel and justified or celebrated violence against it.
New York City
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
2 months ago

Mamdani's NYC community safety office, part of plan to fight antisemitism, remains in limbo - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Mayor Mamdani's proposed Department of Community Safety, promised to expand antisemitism prevention funding, is missing from the preliminary budget and remains uncertain.
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