U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., met with one of New York City’s leading Jewish groups last week for the first time since taking office in 2019 -- after what some called a snub of the … [Read more...] about AOC meets with NYC Jewish group for first time — ending what some called a snub
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AOC meets with NYC Jewish group for first time, ending what some called a snub
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., met with one of New York City’s leading Jewish groups last week for the first time since taking office in 2019 — putting an end to what some had called a … [Read more...] about AOC meets with NYC Jewish group for first time, ending what some called a snub
Churches, synagogues to mark Easter, Passover in innovative ways amid coronavirus pandemic
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.As Holy Week began, Christians around the world marked Palm Sunday without palm branches and massive church … [Read more...] about Churches, synagogues to mark Easter, Passover in innovative ways amid coronavirus pandemic
Faith leaders share message of hope amid coronavirus outbreak, uncertain times
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.With fear and anxiety at seeming all-time highs for many amid the coronavirus pandemic, more people are … [Read more...] about Faith leaders share message of hope amid coronavirus outbreak, uncertain times
Jews told not to kiss Western Wall amid coronavirus fears
Adding to measures religious authorities are taking to stop the spread of coronavirus, the chief rabbi of Jerusalem said Jewish believers should refrain from kissing the Western Wall in Israel."Do not … [Read more...] about Jews told not to kiss Western Wall amid coronavirus fears
Matt Brooks: Bernie victory would move US from ‘most pro-Israel president’ to ‘first enemy of Israel’
Matt Brooks, the executive director of the Republican Jewish Coalition, reacted on Tuesday to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ decision to skip the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference next … [Read more...] about Matt Brooks: Bernie victory would move US from ‘most pro-Israel president’ to ‘first enemy of Israel’
Rabbi Abraham Cooper: Auschwitz mass murders must teach world to reject anti-Semitism and other hatred
I write from Jerusalem, where I attended a ceremony Thursday at which Vice President Mike Pence and other international leaders spoke to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the … [Read more...] about Rabbi Abraham Cooper: Auschwitz mass murders must teach world to reject anti-Semitism and other hatred
New York Times’ Bret Stephens faces racism accusations after penning ‘Jewish genius’ column
New York Times columnist Bret Stephens received a wave of criticism on Saturday after publishing a column in which he asserted that Ashkenazi Jews had higher IQ's than any other ethnic group.Titled … [Read more...] about New York Times’ Bret Stephens faces racism accusations after penning ‘Jewish genius’ column
Jewish-Israeli student files complaint alleging anti-Semitism at Columbia University
A Jewish-Israeli student at Columbia University has filed “the first legal action since [President] Trump's Executive Order that asserts a university is in violation of Title VI for discrimination … [Read more...] about Jewish-Israeli student files complaint alleging anti-Semitism at Columbia University
Israeli student subjected to foul-mouthed anti-Semitic tirade on New York subway
An Israeli college student says she was subjected to a “disturbing,” foul-mouthed anti-Semitic tirade and was physically attacked on a New York City subway last week by a passenger who got annoyed … [Read more...] about Israeli student subjected to foul-mouthed anti-Semitic tirade on New York subway