Tag Archives: Jewish Times
Ritchie Torres’s primary challengers criticize his pro-Israel views, take aim at ‘rich Zios’
Ritchie Torres’s primary challengers criticize his pro-Israel views, take aim at ‘rich Zios’15th Congressional District candidate Jose Vega has made Riverdale, which is packed with synagogues, a focus of his campaign, as other progressive challengers Read more » »
82 years after death in China, Jewish WWII pilot returned to US for burial
82 years after death in China, Jewish WWII pilot returned to US for burialDNA testing helped identify the body of Lt. Morton Sher, a member of the Flying Tigers, killed in action in 1943 during a combat mission over ChinaZev Stub is the Times of Israel’s Diaspora Affairs correspondent. Read more » »
Lone Star of David: How a short-lived plan saw persecuted European Jews reroot in Texas
Lone Star of David: How a short-lived plan saw persecuted European Jews reroot in TexasIn her new book ‘Melting Point,’ Rachel Cockerell chronicles her ancestors’ involvement in an obscure movement – exclusively in their own wordsWhen author Rachel Read more » »
As antisemitism rises on European campuses, Jewish students are pushing back
As antisemitism rises on European campuses, Jewish students are pushing backWith harassment and intimidation spreading across the continent, young leaders are working to help Jewish students reclaim their own narrativesGrowing up as the only Jewish Read more » »
Report finds drastic increase in antisemitism at European universities since Oct. 7
Report finds drastic increase in antisemitism at European universities since Oct. 7B’nai B’rith examined schools in 9 countries; recommends they bolster security, appoint taskforces, adopt IHRA antisemitism definition and enforce protest Read more » »
Meeting Jewish leaders, Pope Leo acknowledges challenges, reaffirms dialogue
Meeting Jewish leaders, Pope Leo acknowledges challenges, reaffirms dialogue‘Because of the Jewish roots of Christianity, all Christians have a special relationship with Judaism,’ the pope says, addressing religious leaders at the VaticanRossella Tercatin is The Times of Israel’s archaeology and religions reporter. Read more » »
Where Diaspora Jews can donate to Israel’s hospitals, troops, survivors and more
The scenes of horrifying violence and trauma coming from Israel have galvanized Jewish communities worldwide to join aid efforts underway there. Read more » »
ADL chief: Musk a great innovator, but he engages with users espousing antisemitism
JTA — Days after Elon Musk threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League for billions of dollars and amplified a hashtag spread by white supremacists, the ADL’s CEO praised Musk’s business acumen but called his behavior “frustrating” and said he was spreading “age-old tropes” around blaming Jews for antisemitism. Read more » »
Reporters recognized in annual awards ceremony for Diaspora journalism
B’nai Brith-organized ceremony honors Judah Ari Gross for his work at The Times of Israel; Yedioth Ahronoth’s Itamar Eichner receives top prize The B’nai B’rith World Center handed down awards to four journalists Tuesday at its annual ceremony recognizing excellence in Diaspora reporting, held in Jerusalem. Read more » »
‘School Ties’ at 30: How a film about antisemitism launched Brendan Fraser’s career
JTA — After a long career pause brought on by an assault-induced depression and injuries, actor Brendan Fraser is back in headlines, earning early Oscar buzz for his performance in the upcoming movie “The Whale. Read more » »
