All the Jewish moments from the 2019 Emmys
by Emily Burack (JTA) — After winning an Emmy Award for the second straight year, Alex Borstein of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” movingly dedicated this…
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Disney’s ‘Elena of Avalor’ is introducing a Latina Jewish princess who celebrates Hanukkah
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Disney is introducing a Latina Jewish princess who celebrates Hanukkah. The princess, still to be named, will appear on the…
Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Pittsburgh synagogue shooter
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Federal prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty for the Pittsburgh synagogue gunman. In a court filing late Monday…
Jewish groups condemn Trump’s disloyalty remarks
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Centrist and left-wing Jewish groups panned President Donald Trump for accusing Jews who vote for Democrats of disloyalty, with some…
AIPAC and other Jewish groups join prominent lawmakers in criticizing Israel’s decision to ban Tlaib and Omar
by Josefin Dolsten This is a developing story. (JTA) — Israel’s decision on Thursday to ban Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the…