Here’s how Jewish life changed (for now) after Oct. 7
by Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — “Everything changed after Oct. 7.” It’s an axiom being heard around Shabbat tables, in rabbis’ sermons and in countless opinion…
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An IDF soldier killed a civilian who shot at terrorists, raising hard questions about vigilante culture in Israel
by Eliyahu Freedman TEL AVIV (JTA) — When he spoke with a news anchor on Thursday night, Israeli reservist Aviad Frija was hailed by right-wing…
‘Ultimately, we are alone’: Schumer calls out antisemitism on the left in a speech to the Senate
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — In a 45-minute speech on the Senate floor, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Jewish Americans are “alone” and took…
Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, a centrist rival, form emergency wartime government
by Luke Tress (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, a centrist opposition party leader, have formed an emergency unity government to…
U of A closes endowment in Waffen-SS veteran’s name
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – The University of Alberta is closing down and refunding a $30,000 endowment donated in the name of Yaroslav Hunka —…