Wednesday, October 14th 2026   |

On Columbus Day, remember Abraham Zacuto, the Jewish astronomer history forgot

By RABBI SHLOMO PEREIRA

(JTA) — Every October, Christopher Columbus returns not only as history but as controversy. The voyages associated with his name transformed the world, but their legacy is...

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Protesters in Toronto: ‘We will honor all our martyrs’ after 3 years of Gaza war

By EMMA PAIDRA

(JTA) — TORONTO – Hundreds of protesters marched through Toronto’s downtown core via Yonge Street Saturday afternoon, chanting more loudly as additional people joined the demonstration. “We will...

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Colombia becomes 10th country with embassy in Jerusalem

By JOSHUA MARKS

(JNS.org) – Colombia on Wednesday morning opened its embassy in Jerusalem, the 10th foreign diplomatic mission in the Israeli capital.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, joined by Colombian...

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OP-ED: A satire about Anne Frank explains woke antisemitism

By JONATHAN S. TOBIN

(JNS.org) – This is a moment in Jewish history when scholars, journalists, historians, community leaders and ordinary Jews are all seeking to understand what has been happening...

Today in Israeli History - October 14th

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Rabin Warns Against Jordan Diversion

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