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Feds open antisemitism investigation into National Education Association
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (518+ words) An employment discrimination case alleges harassment of Jewish members at the country's largest teachers union. The probe is based on allegations that Jewish members of the NEA were harassed and "physically intimidated" during the organization's 2025 annual convention, including a reported…...
As a straight ally for LGBTQ Jews, I've learned that support has to be seen
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (847+ words) Jews grateful for allies should be allies to LGBTQ Jews, writes an advocate for queer youth. Every June, rainbow flags appear, organizations post messages celebrating Pride Month and communities reaffirm their commitment to inclusion and celebration of LGBTQ identity. Those…...
NY cafe deactivates account after backlash over treatment of Rep. Goldman
19+ hour, 55+ min ago (345+ words) Brooklyn's Poetica Coffee had posted that Goldman's money was refunded because the store doesn't serve "genocide enablers." "Do you see how it doesn't taste like genocide juice?" the post by Poetica Coffee read. "Or are you still having a hard…...
Years after a boycott fight, Ben & Jerry's Israel debuts a flavor celebrating Israeli resilience
4+ day, 15+ min ago (943+ words) Milk and Honey" is made with dairy from a kibbutz that was attacked on Oct. 7. Ben & Jerry's Israel operation has come up with a flavor that does not leave much to interpretation. Called Milk and Honey," a nod to the…...
Museums should return art created under coercion " whether in slavery or Auschwitz
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (948+ words) The families of Dina Babbitt and Dave the Potter have each sought the return of their work. Descendants of an enslaved Black artist are fighting to regain works of his that are being held by a number of museums. Among…...
Antisemitic incidents in Germany remained elevated in 2025, fueled by rise-in far-right cases: Report
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (528+ words) The president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany said the new data reflected a "grim reality." BERLIN " The number of annual antisemitic incidents in Germany remains at a high, with right-wing extremism surging, according to a report issued…...
North Americans are most likely to move to Israel in the summer. Here's why.
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (928+ words) A recent aliyah party in New Jersey sends off some 450 new immigrants in style. At first glance, the recent celebration outside a northern New Jersey synagogue looked a lot like a bar or bat mitzvah party. Dance music blared from…...
Feds investigating antisemitism allegations at American Psychological Association
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (395+ words) The Department of Health and Human Services will examine whether the APA has encouraged antisemitic practices. The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services is opening an antisemitism investigation into the American Psychological Association, the largest professional organization for mental health…...
The Knicks won on 6/13. Some Jewish fans think that's more than a coincidence.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (670+ words) The notable number in Jewish tradition already had a Knicks connection. For some Jewish fans of the New York Knicks, the most salient number related to the team's NBA championship win on Saturday was not 94, the team's final score, or…...
Long before he built the Knicks" roster, Leon Rose coached at a JCC in South Jersey
1+ week, 3+ day ago (856+ words) Rose, the Knicks" Jewish team president, has been honored by a number of Jewish organizations. Leon Rose, the Jewish team president who built the New York Knicks" roster, is one win away from his first NBA title " but it wouldn…...