Education Feb 24 Justice Department sues UCLA, alleging school failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility By Collin Binkley, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press
World Dec 29 Families of Bondi Beach victims demand major federal inquiry on antisemitism and security failures In an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, 17 families of the dead and wounded called for a federal inquiry known as a royal commission to investigate a rise in antisemitism in Australia since the Israel-Hamas war began in… By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press
World Dec 14 Gunmen kill at least 16 people during a Jewish celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach Hundreds of people had gathered Sunday at the beach for an event to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, when gunmen opened fire. At least 38 others were injured in the attack. By Kristen Gelineau, Charlotte Graham-McLay, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press
Nation Dec 12 When is Hanukkah? What to know about how it's celebrated On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah. By Peter Smith, Associated Press
World Aug 15 Macron vows justice after unknown attackers chop down tree honoring murdered French Jewish man The tree, located in Épinay-sur-Seine, was chopped down Wednesday night, seemingly with a chainsaw. By Associated Press
Jun 05 Victims of Boulder firebombing attack honored with vigil as suspect's family fights deportation By Colleen Slevin, Rebecca Santana, Hallie Golden, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America Hundreds of people squeezed into the Jewish Community Center in Boulder, Colorado, for prayer, singing and emotional testimony. Continue reading
Apr 09 For many Jews, Passover celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions By David Crary, Associated Press Passover celebrations this year will again occur amid anxieties and divisions among many Jews related to the unresolved Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and the specter of widespread antisemitism. Continue reading
Jan 27 Auschwitz memorial holds observances on 80th anniversary of death camp's liberation by Soviet troops By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press Auschwitz survivors have warned of the rising antisemitism and hatred in the modern world as they gathered with world leaders and European royalty on the 80th anniversary of the death camp’s liberation. Continue reading
Dec 25 WATCH: National Menorah lights up for the first night of Hanukkah By Associated Press This year, Hanukkah will be celebrated from Dec. 25, 2024, through Jan. 2, 2025. Continue reading
Oct 12 Watch 3:49 'The grief is ongoing': American Jews reflect on the High Holy Days a year after Oct. 7 By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Zoie Lambert Sundown tonight marks the end of Yom Kippur, the solemn day of atonement and reflection for Jews everywhere. On the Jewish calendar, the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the Ten Days of Repentance. We hear… Continue watching