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Attendees at the Big Jewish Gathering sit on meditation cushions during a session. Photo by Santiago Felipe for the Big Jewish Gathering
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There’s a new Judaism in town — or maybe it’s very, very old
By Mira Fox
Participants in the newly-named Ivri movement create their innovative rituals out of ancient practices
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News media‘New York Magazine’ faces backlash over edition critics say marginalizes Jewish, Israeli identities
By Mike Wagenheim
Andrew Silow-Carroll
AntisemitismJews have long fought antisemitism in court. Is the law built for the fight?
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Central Synagogue in Manhattan. (Michael Horowitz)
Synagogue attackJewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack
By Joseph Strauss
USA, Washington State, Bellevue, Interlake High School. Jetta Productions
August 19, 2026, 10:01 pm
Pennsylvania removes school guide amid complaints over Jew-hatred definition
The state guidance, which replaced the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism with the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism, was removed after parents contacted Jewish advocacy groups.
By Jessica Russak-Hoffman
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) speaks with voter Sandra Woodburn as she campaigns outside of the Kings Point Clubhouse polling station on August 18, 2026, in Tamarac, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
August 19, 2026, 9:47 pm
Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins Florida congressional primary
She becomes the first white candidate in a district that has sent Black representatives to Congress for more than 30 years.
By Sharon Udasin
Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
August 19, 2026, 2:59 pm
Rep. Randy Fine beats Dan Bilzerian, who said he wants to ‘kill Israelis’
The GOP representative won his party’s primary in a race marked by barbs against Jews and Muslims.
By Sharon Udasin
Attendees at the Big Jewish Gathering sit on meditation cushions during a session. Photo by Santiago Felipe for the Big Jewish Gathering
August 18, 2026, 9:12 pm
There’s a new Judaism in town — or maybe it’s very, very old
Participants in the newly-named Ivri movement create their innovative rituals out of ancient practices
By Mira Fox
Former celebrity poker player and Instagram influencer Dan Bilzerian has referred to his opponent as a "fat Jew" and referenced Adolf Hitler in a positive light in a recent campaign video. (Prodip Guha/Getty Images)
August 18, 2026, 7:20 pm
Antisemitism takes center stage in Florida races featuring anti-Israel Republicans
Fishback is eyeing the governor’s seat and Bilzerian hopes to head to Congress.
By Joseph Strauss
Neo-Nazis and white supremacists take part in a march the night before the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va., Aug. 11, 2017. (Zach D Roberts/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
August 18, 2026, 7:05 pm
Jews have long fought antisemitism in court. Is the law built for the fight?
Historian James Loeffler’s new book, “Exceptional Hatred,” traces how America came to treat antisemitism and its Jewish victims as special cases.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Heights Jewish Center Synagogue in University Heights, Ohio. Credit: Ed Wittenberg via Cleveland Jewish News.
August 17, 2026, 9:35 pm
SCOOP: Israeli consulate planning on pop-up consular services in Cleveland, diplomatic source tells JNS
The trial stop in the Buckeye State would help those who require consular help but don’t want to or can’t travel to New York.
By Mike Wagenheim
Admissions office at Swarthmore College (iStock)
August 17, 2026, 9:26 pm
It’s not just Harvard and Columbia. Small liberal arts colleges are quietly settling antisemitism complaints
Reed College and Haverford College most recently settled complaints; nine others remain unresolved
By Sage Lattman
Central Synagogue in Manhattan. (Michael Horowitz)
August 16, 2026, 9:47 pm
Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack
Community training helped guards respond quickly to apprehend assailant, group says.
By Joseph Strauss
Central Synagogue in Manhattan. (Michael Horowitz)
August 16, 2026, 9:38 pm
Assailant who attacked congregant, guard at NYC Shabbat services charged with hate crimes
The assault took place at the iconic Central Synagogue in Manhattan.
By Sharon Udasin
Central Synagogue in Manhattan. (Michael Horowitz)
August 15, 2026, 8:07 pm
Assailant attacks congregant, guard at NYC Shabbat services
The assault took place at the iconic Central Synagogue in Manhattan.
By Sharon Udasin
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August 14, 2026, 10:00 pm
‘New York Magazine’ faces backlash over edition critics say marginalizes Jewish, Israeli identities
The publication “couldn’t find a way to celebrate one part of the city without also denigrating and erasing another,” a former New York Magazine editor wrote.
By Mike Wagenheim
The Lakers logo is displayed outside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Aug. 12, 2026. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
August 12, 2026, 8:50 pm
Jewish businessmen Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger buy Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5b
Jared Kushner’s brother and the longtime Disney CEO kvell at the prospect of owning an “iconic” team.
By Jacob Gurvis
In a five decade career, Jack Ukeles offered policy research, planning and management for a range of secular and Jewish non-profits. (Courtesy)
August 12, 2026, 8:42 pm
Jack Ukeles, who used data and idealism to shape Jewish communal life, dies at 89
The longtime Jewish communal researcher and consultant conducted influential population studies, advised major organizations and mentored generations of Jewish professionals.
By Gary Rosenblatt
Director Rachel Israel, right, and producer Shai Korman arrive at the premiere of "The Floaters" during the 2025 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, Aug. 3, 2025. (Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images)
August 11, 2026, 12:46 pm
With 2 current films, director Rachel Israel offers comic relief for Jewish trauma
In 'The Floaters' and 'Influenced,' the New York filmmaker shows Jewish identity as the backdrop for friendship, family and ambition rather than antisemitism or crisis.
By Stephen Silver
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