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Haverford professor accused of threatening, stalking Jewish person online

By SHIRA LI BARTOV

(JTA) — A Haverford College professor was arrested on Tuesday and charged with cyberstalking a Jewish person over several months, allegedly sending messages that included “Jew, get the f–k out of my country.”  

Guangtian Ha, a religion...

Mamdani angers Jewish groups by calling Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘genocide’ in Oct. 7 comments

By JOSEPH STRAUSS

(New York Jewish Week via JTA) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani angered some in the mainstream Jewish community with his tribute both to Israelis killed by Hamas attackers in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023,...

In Britain, ‘Jewish Greens’ chief mulls quitting party after ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion passes

By SHIRA LI BARTOV

(JTA) — The head of the Jewish Greens said she may leave the Green Party of England and Wales after it adopted a policy that defines Zionism as racism and calls for a single democratic state “in...

Maine Senate candidates spar over military aid to Israel

(JTA) — Troy Jackson, Maine’s Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, said he opposed “giving a blank check” to Israel at a debate on Tuesday, while also linking American military assistance to the killings of Palestinians.

“I didn’t want any more...

Two North Shore brothers charged with supporting Hamas by feds

Two St. Tammany Parish brothers, Omar and Abdel Adhami, are in jail, facing federal charges after investigators alleged they helped raise and move more than $83,000 in support of Hamas.

Although the pair was arrested in September, federal court records...

Volunteers Needed for JCRS Hanukkah Wrap-a-thon on Sunday, October 18

Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) is seeking volunteers for its Oscar J. Tolmas Hanukkah Gift Program Wrap-a-thon on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Metairie JCC in the gymnasium, located at 3747...

Jewish communities worldwide under heightened threat after flydubai attack

By TOMER ALMAGOR

(JTA) — TEL AVIV – More than 48 hours after an apparent attempt to take over a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, the incident is raising fresh security concerns for Israelis and Jewish communities abroad, while leaving...

Zara removes Halloween costume likened to concentration camp uniform 

By GABE KAHN

(JTA) — Spanish fashion retailer Zara removed a children’s Halloween costume from its website on Wednesday after social media users noted that the gray-and-blue striped outfit resembled prison garb worn by inmates in Nazi concentration camps. 

Zara described...

Israel President Herzog nominates four Israeli flydubai heroes for Presidential Award for Civil Heroism

By ALAN SMASON

President Issac Herzog announced on Wednesday that he was nominating four Israelis whose actions yesterday resulted in saving the lives of everyone on board.

According to witness accounts, when the flydubai flight was at cruising altitude at...

At LA mayoral forum, candidates weigh in on Israeli genocide charges and antisemitism

By RYAN TOROK

(JTA) — LOS ANGELES —  Mayoral candidates grappled with the use of the word “genocide” to describe the Gaza war and how Israel’s foreign policy intersects with domestic issues as they vied Tuesday night for votes at at...