Category Archives: World
DMV Photographer Seeks to Make Klezmer Visible
With every click of the shutter, Lloyd Wolf captures musicians maintaining a Jewish tradition that nearly died out in the wake of the Holocaust. He could be the first to do so — Wolf’s exhibition is the only known photographic archive of the klezmer world. Read more » »
Kisharon Langdon member wins prestigious youth volunteer award – The Jewish Chronicle
Natasha Lush was one of a number of people who were honoured for volunteering, at the annual JVN Awards ceremonyJanuary 13, 2026 09: 54A member of Kisharon Langdon has been recognised for “sparking real change” at the charity at the Jewish Volunteering Network (JVN) annual awards. Read more » »
Winnipeg man arrested for spray painting swastikas on synagogue, mosque, school
After a Winnipeg synagogue and mosque were spray painted with swastikas, a man was arrested and charged on Thursday by the Winnipeg Police Service. Read more » »
It’s time for Jewish orgs to put up or shut up.
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Remember When: Philadelphia Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Philadelphia Jewish Exponent archives The assassination of historic civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 led to a 15-year battle to get a federal holiday honoring King signed into law. Now, the third Monday in January serves as a perpetual reminder of his work and desire for a better world. Read more » »
Eva Schloss (1929–2026): Sydney visit remembered
Eva Schloss (1929–2026): Sydney visit rememberedAnne Frank’s stepsister’s visit to SydneyEva Schloss, Auschwitz survivor and Anne Frank’s stepsister, died in London on January 3, aged 96. Among the many tributes, King Charles III praised her lifelong commitment to remembrance, understanding, and peace. Read more » »
Dennis Prager calls Candace Owens out for spreading antisemitism with old tropes
Candace Owens, a right-wing political commentator and author, has been espousing inflammatory positions on numerous topics about Jews and Israel. I sat with Dennis Prager to hear his response to the recent wave of malicious statements. Owens worked for PragerU for one year, in 2021. Read more » »
Obituary: Herbert Edward Wollner
Obituary: Herbert Edward WollnerHerbert Edward Wollner, a loving husband and father, proud grandfather, and dedicated community member, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at the age of 77.Herbert Edward Wollner, a loving husband and father, proud grandfather, and dedicated community member, passed away on Sunday, Dec. Read more » »
International BBYO Convention Is Close to Home in 2026
In February, some 3,500 Jewish teens from 52 countries will gather in Philadelphia for the BBYO International Convention, the organization’s “Super Bowl,” so to speak. Read more » »
Israel is first to recognize Somaliland, Accords ‘spirit,’ says Netanyahu
“If recognition and the development of relations leads to amplifying the Abraham Accords, today’s move can only be seen as a step toward building stability in the region and beyond,” Daniel Mariaschin, of B’nai B’rith, told JNS. Read more » »
