World Aug 15 Macron vows justice after unknown attackers chop down tree honoring murdered French Jewish man By Associated Press
Nation Jun 05 Victims of Boulder firebombing attack honored with vigil as suspect’s family fights deportation Hundreds of people squeezed into the Jewish Community Center in Boulder, Colorado, for prayer, singing and emotional testimony. By Colleen Slevin, Rebecca Santana, Hallie Golden, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America
World Apr 09 For many Jews, Passover celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions 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. By David Crary, Associated Press
World Jan 27 Auschwitz memorial holds observances on 80th anniversary of death camp’s liberation by Soviet troops 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. By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press
Nation Dec 25 WATCH: National Menorah lights up for the first night of Hanukkah This year, Hanukkah will be celebrated from Dec. 25, 2024, through Jan. 2, 2025. By Associated Press
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
Jul 30 Trump claims Harris, who’s married to a Jewish man, ‘doesn’t like Jewish people’ By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has tried to capitalize on divisions in the Democratic Party over the Israel-Hamas war and sought to paint his political opponents as antisemitic while overlooking some of his own past comments and behavior. Continue reading
Apr 21 The evolution of Passover Haggadahs and their art By Rebecca J.W. Jefferson, The Conversation A scholar highlights some of the most interesting versions of the Passover text, from sumptuous engravings to stick-figure sketches, and how they’ve met communities’ changing needs around the world. Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 7:30 ‘To Be A Jew Today’ examines modern, multifaceted faith and struggle By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Sy, Alexa Gold In Noah Feldman’s latest book, “To Be A Jew Today,” the Harvard Law professor turns his focus to his own faith in order to understand identity, politics and culture. Feldman sits down with Amna Nawaz to discuss Jews’ relationship to… Continue watching
Nov 30 When is Hanukkah, and how is it celebrated around the world? By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press In Hebrew, Hanukkah means “dedication."… Continue reading