Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: The keys to understanding American anti-Semitism — and fighting back
by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks LONDON (JTA) — The last two festivals to be added to the Jewish calendar prior to modern times — Purim…
Anti-Semitism
Orthodox Jews tried to build a home in Jersey City. Then a shooting terrorized their community.
by Ben Sales, Laura E. Adkins JERSEY CITY, N.J. (JTA) — Every Friday afternoon, Leah Mindel Ferencz would cook hot kugel and cholent and serve…
Angela Merkel announces Germany will donate $66 million to Auschwitz museum
by Toby Axelrod BERLIN (JTA) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel, making her first visit to Auschwitz, pledged an added 60 million euros — or $66…
McGill board rejects discriminatory motion targeting Jewish student
Montreal, QC— On December 4, the Student’s Society of McGill University’s (SSMU) Board of Directors rejected a discriminatory motion by the SSMU’s Legislative Council that…
Supreme Court denies former Nazi’s appeal
TORONTO – The Supreme Court of Canada has denied a former Nazi’s request to appeal the revocation of his citizenship. Helmut Oberlander was a member…