Category Archives: World
Book Review | Meet the Sherlock of the Shtetl
Adventures of Max Spitzkopf: The Yiddish Sherlock Holmes By Jonas Kreppel Translated by Mikhl Yashinsky White Goat Press, 575 pp. Imagine Isaac Bashevis Singer as a boy, huddled over a detective story, delighting in the adventures of a fictional Jewish sleuth who conquers evil and defends the innocent, most of them Jews. Read more » »
Left in Limbo at the Kennedy Center: The Future of the Israeli Lounge
Many Jewish Washingtonians are unaware of two breathtakingly beautiful Israeli art installations in their city that could soon be replaced. But it may not be too late to see them. Read more » »
Almost Three-Quarters of Religion-Based Hate Crimes in California in 2025 Targeted Jews, State Says
Menachem Wecker | JNSJews were the targets of 289 hate crimes in California in 2025, which was about 73.7% of the 392 religion-based hate crimes recorded in the state that year, according to a new state report released on Wednesday.“There is absolutely no place for hate in California,” stated Rob Bonta, the California attorney general. Read more » »
NSW Parliament House hosts Harmony awards
NSW Parliament House hosted an inspiring celebration on June 23, welcoming the winners and runners-up of the nationwide Harmony Day competition, in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contributions to promoting inclusion, respect and cultural diversity. Read more » »
After 27 years, Mariaschin retires as CEO of B’nai B’rith International – San Diego Jewish World
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) -—B’nai B’rith International expresses its deepest gratitude to CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin as he concludes 27 years of extraordinary leadership at the helm of the organization and begins a new chapter as Honorary CEO and Senior Advisor. Mariaschin has been with B’nai B’rith for nearly 40 years. Read more » »
NYC 2027 budget to include $175 million rental voucher program expected to benefit Jews, others
New York City’s top elected officials on Tuesday approved a $125.8 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year, which includes creating a $300 million housing voucher program that experts say is likely to benefit the Jewish community. Read more » »
EXCLUSIVE: Washington state Democratic Party spoke ‘for us without including us’ in anti-Israel platform, Jewish caucus co-chair says
Leaders of the Washington State Democratic Party added anti-Israel statements, including blaming the Jewish state for rising antisemitism, in the party’s newly adopted platform without consulting with the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, Democratic state senator Jesse Salomon, co-chair of the caucus, told JNS. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith honors Poles preserving Jewish heritage, combating antisemitism
B’nai B’rith International honored three Polish individuals and one grassroots organization on Sunday for their contributions to preserving Jewish heritage, commemorating Holocaust victims and strengthening relations between Jews and Poles. Read more » »
Central Pennsylvania cooling stations open amid extreme heat
(WHTM) — With the temperatures expected to hit around 100 degrees this week, public cooling stations will be opening their doors in central Pennsylvania.In York City, officials announced Monday that multiple places will be open and provide air conditioning for residents looking to escape the heat. Read more » »
