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Providence voters approve ballot initiative that could lead to divestment from Israel
The vote makes Providence the largest municipality yet to vote in favor of some form of Israel divestment, following the lead of Somerville, Massachusetts.
Germany sees sharp rise in Islamist-motivated antisemitic crimes since October 7
Forest in Argentina inaugurated to honor memory of Nova Festival victims
Jewish safety isn’t partisan: No party’s victory can substitute for that obligation - editorial
In Michigan, a Black conservative group pushes Jewish and pro-Israel messaging
CURE, a Washington DC-based nonprofit, has paid for a series of yard signs reading “Blacks and Jews Standing Together” throughout cities with high Black populations
'Jew-free zone' sticker on Stockholm storefront sparks outrage
The person who affixed the second sticker is provocative Swedish street artist Dan Park, who posted the incident online.
New York Jewish leaders defend Democratic AG Letitia James from GOP challenger’s attacks
The GOP challenger has frequently attacked James during the campaign over her handling of antisemitic crimes, but prominent Jewish leaders are rallying to defend the Democratic incumbent.
Vandals spray-paint Jewish school buses with antisemitic, anti-Zionist graffiti in Williamsburg, NY
According to local media outlet Williamsburg 365, the buses belonged to the Satmar and Klausenburg hassidic sects, as well as Tiferes Yisroel.
Berlin’s Left faces coalition crisis after candidate admits fear of pro-Hamas figures in own party
The controversy has placed additional pressure on plans for a coalition between Die Linke, the SPD, and the Greens, which together are seeking to form Berlin’s next government.
Canadian university leaders pledge coordinated action following damning campus antisemitism report
The findings of the Government of Canada's CASE report make clear that hate and antisemitism on university campuses demand urgent action, the CIJA and Jewish Federations across Canada stated.
Haley Stevens cheered at Jewish day school after endorsing GOP Senate candidate
Representatives of Agudath Israel of America, a major Orthodox advocacy group, shared footage of Stevens' minute-long standing ovation on social media.
Former Mossad chief calls Saudi Crown Prince 'not a mature enough person' at Taglit conference
Cohen also praised the cooperation between Israel and the United States in confronting Iran, describing it as something he and others "always wanted to see."
Ohio Senate race between Israel supporters becomes proxy battle for AIPAC versus J Street
While Republican Sen. Jon Husted is technically the incumbent, many voters see Democrat Sherrod Brown as the incumbent.
What happened when Isaac Herzog asked 150 Jews to solve their people’s problems
That so many stayed for the obligatory let-your-hair-down activity, so often a cringe-inducing, sparsely attended affair at gatherings like these, was an encouraging sign.
