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Jewish moderate Julie Menin claims victory as next NYC Council speaker, positioning herself as a counterweight to Mamdani

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — Julie Menin, a Jewish New York City Councilwoman in Manhattan, declared victory on Wednesday in the race for council speaker, positioning herself as a potential moderating influence on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s progressive agenda.

The election...

IDF launches search after terrorist attack on Samaria highway

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – The Israel Defense Forces launched searches on Saturday evening after a terrorist reportedly hurled an iron rod at civilian vehicles on Route 5, the Trans-Samaria Highway, shattering a windshield.

“IDF forces were deployed to the...

After drawing BDS backlash, progressive Jewish writer Peter Beinart apologizes for speaking at Tel Aviv U

By PHILISSA CRAMER

(JTA) — Peter Beinart began his first social media post after his latest speaking engagement with an apology.

“By speaking earlier this week at Tel Aviv University, I made a serious mistake,” the progressive Jewish writer posted...

Palestinian restaurant Ayat, opening near Columbia, names location ‘Hind’s Hall’ to honor campus protesters

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — A Palestinian restaurant in New York City has named its new location “Hinds Hall” after the moniker pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University gave to a campus building they occupied last spring.

In a post on...

Manchester police arrest suspect in Yom Kippur synagogue attack

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – British detectives investigating the Yom Kippur terrorist attack on Oct. 2 at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Manchester have arrested an additional suspect, Greater Manchester Police said on Thursday.

A 31-year-old man was arrested at Manchester Airport “on...

Federation Annual Celebration to honor Elene ‘Lee’ Blotner

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans will hold its Annual Celebration on Wednesday, December 10, as a way of acknowledging the successful annual campaign conducted this year.

All those who gave to the campaign are invited to give an...

Remains of Dror Or, Kibbutz Be’eri father and cheesemaker killed on Oct. 7, returned to Israel

By GRACE GILSON

(JTA) — The remains of Dror Or, who was killed on Oct. 7, 2023 in the Hamas-led terror attacks and taken into Gaza, were returned to Israel Tuesday evening,

Or, 48, was killed on Oct. 7 by...

Hamas followed 100,000 IDF soldiers online before Oct. 7 attacks

By JNS STAFF

(JNS.org) – Hamas had closely followed 100,000 Israeli troops on social media and other networks for years before executing the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, meticulously collecting information about Israel Defense Forces posts along the border, including how...

After outrage, Coast Guard says it will continue to define swastikas as hate symbols

By PHILISSA CRAMER

(JTA) — The Coast Guard says it will continue to bar the display of swastikas and nooses after drawing fierce criticism following the revelation of new rules that would redefine the symbols as “potentially divisive” rather than...

Trump says he and Mamdani ‘didn’t discuss’ NYC mayor-elect’s vow to arrest Netanyahu during congenial meeting

By JOSEPH STRAUSS

(JTA) — Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani covered a lot of ground in their highly anticipated meeting at the White House Friday afternoon, discussing agenda items such as housing and affordability. 

One topic that apparently did not...