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April 23, 2025

Right Now

David Knoll points out the red inverted triangle spray painted on Chabad of Squirrel Hill’s building in July 2024 (Photo by David Rullo)

Terrorism

Pittsburgh trio lied to US Air Force, conspired to attack synagogue, per new federal indictment

By JNS

The Justice Department is committed “to working alongside federal, state and local law enforcement partners to investigate crimes like these and to safeguard both the Jewish community and the public at large.”

Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh (Photo by Lauren Rosenblatt)

Decoupling and delisting

Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh, Chabad of Western Pennsylvania split

By David Rullo

The school has been delisted from the Merkos L’Inyonie Chinuch database.

Rabbi Sam Weinberg (middle) has announced his resignation from Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)

Transition

Longtime principal of Hillel Academy resigns

By David Rullo

“I’m ready for a change but I’m going to miss it every day. It’s such a wonderful place.”

Israeli flag. (Photo by cottonbro via Pexels)

Yom Ha'Atzmaut

Pittsburghers asked to celebrate Israel’s independence ‘now more than ever’

By Adam Reinherz

‘It’s important for the community to come together to make their voices loud and clear that they stand with Israel’

Sports

Laughs, legacy and Jewish pride: Eitan Levine to headline Jewish Sports Hall of Fame dinner

By Adam Reinherz

Comedian ready to remind Pittsburghers about ‘Jewish joy’

Pro-Palestinian students and activists protest at an encampment in the campus of California State University, Los Angeles, in Los Angeles, California, May 6, 2024. (Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images)

Antisemitism

ADL says antisemitic incidents rose over 80% on college campuses last year

By Grace Gilson

This is the fourth year in a row that antisemitic incidents have broken all previous annual records, the ADL reports.

A member of the band Kneecap displays a Palestinian flag before a Coachella performance that included an anti-Israel display. (Screenshot from Hasan Piker's livestream)

Antisemitism‘F–k Israel’ message displayed at Coachella music festival and streamed to millions

By JTA Staff

AntisemitismNew evidence revealed against defendant in Chabad and Jewish Federation vandalism case

By Toby Tabachnick

Varsity Walk at the University of Pittsburgh (Photo by Christopher Lancaster via Wikimedia Commons)

LitigationACLU files suit against Pitt for SJP

By David Rullo

Cardinals look on as the body of Pope Francis is transferred into the Basilica at St Peter’s Square on April 23, 2025 in Vatican City. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Religion

A Jewish guide to the cardinals who could succeed Francis

By Ben Sales

Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, is in the running to be the next pope.

Pope Francis meets with Hispanic Jewish leaders from Argentina, Spain and the United States at the Vatican on Aug. 22 2019. (Courtesy of Hispanic Jewish Foundation)

News obituaryPope Francis, who advanced church’s relationships with Jews, dies at 88

By Andrew Silow-Carroll

Pope Francis appears at the central loggia of in St. Peter's Square to deliver the Urbi et Orbi message at the end of the Easter Mass in Vatican City on April 20, 2025. (Isabella Bonotto/Anadolu via Getty Images)

ReligionPope Francis’ final speech called for ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza war

By Philissa Cramer

U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

US/Israel relations

Trump says he and Netanyahu are ‘on the same side of every issue’ following talks on Iran, tariffs

By Grace Gilson

The call also covered negotiations over another potential ceasefire in Gaza, according to Axios.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 20, 2017. (Photo by Cia Pak / U.N. Photo)

Israel at war

Abbas tells ‘sons of dogs’ Hamas to free hostages, remove Israel’s ‘excuses’ for Gaza war

By By Nurit Yohanan, Agencies and ToI Staff

Palestinian Authority president calls on terror group to cede control of Gaza, give up its weapons, and become a political party

Sharon Osbourne attends the Los Angeles premiere of Focus Features 'The Bikeriders' at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 17, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Emma McIntyre/WireImage)

Antisemitism

Sharon Osbourne calls for Kneecap to lose US visas after anti-Israel Coachella performance

By Grace Gilson

Other Jewish stars — and Nova festival survivors — are also criticizing the Irish band.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks outside a Harrisburg firehouse, April 17, 2025. (Screenshot)

Terrorism

Josh Shapiro recounts arson terror but does not back Schumer’s call for federal hate crime investigation

By Philissa Cramer

Shapiro said a local firefighter had recited the Jewish Priestly Blessing for his family.

A Passover songbook burned during an attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence on April 13, 2025. (Commonwealth Media Services)

TerrorismAlleged Josh Shapiro arsonist believed he was fighting for Palestinians, police say

By Andrew Lapin

Demonstrators in support of Israel gather to denounce antisemitism and call for the release of Israeli hostages, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on November 14, 2023. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images)

OpinionDayenu in a time of rising antisemitism

By Jordan Golin

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called himself a proud member of the Jewish community at the Tree of Life groundbreaking. (Photo by Dale Lazar)

ProfileGov. Josh Shapiro: Proud of his faith and ‘getting stuff done’

By Aaron Troodler

Eric Fingerhut speaks during The Jerusalem Post New York conference on June 03, 2024 in New York City. (Noam Galai/Getty Images)

Antisemitism

Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus actions

By Andrew Lapin

Eric Fingerhut opposed a letter signed by major denominations that urged due process for pro-Palestinian protesters.

Anti-Israel activists protest outside Columbia University, January 21, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

Antisemitism10 leading US Jewish groups denounce Trump administration’s campus crackdown

By Luke Tress

OpinionThey have a manual. We need a movement.

By Michael Masters

An Israel-based think tank analyzed the sermons given by American rabbis and how they changed after Oct. 7, 2023. (Wikimedia Commons)

Religion

An Israeli think tank used AI to analyze 4,400 American synagogue sermons. Here’s what it found.

By Ben Sales

American rabbis talk about politics more than the Israelis expected.

Berysz Aurbach, center, at his 104th birthday party in Melbourne, Australia. (Courtesy of Moshe Aurbach)

Holocaust

104-year-old Warsaw Ghetto survivor in Australia gives vivid testimony of uprising

By Nomi Kaltmann

Some 35,000 survivors made their way down under post-WWII. Berysz Aurbach is a rare firsthand witness of the Jews’ revolt against their Nazi oppressors on Passover of 1943

Books

Join the Chronicle Book Club!

“Jews Don’t Count,” by David Baddiel

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By Toby Tabachnick

Food

Savoring stories: Tjuv poikar

By Rachel Fauber

Do you have a tried-and-true dish that comes with an interesting origin story? If so, we want to hear from you!

Savoring stories: Tzimmes chicken

By Charles Zvirman

Calling all chefs!

Potato and leek soup (Photo by Jessica Grann)

Food

Potato leek soup

By Jessica Grann

Excellent served with quiche or a fish meal

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Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

March 31 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Art as Midrash

March 31 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Art as Midrash

Join Tree of Life Congregation and Rabbi Jeffrey Myers for Art as Midrash. Participants will view and discuss various artistic renderings of the Song of the Sea from printed Haggadot […]

2 events, 1

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

April 1 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

PJ Library Passover

April 1 , 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

PJ Library Passover

Join Rodef Shalom librarian Sam Siskind and Family Center Director Ellie Feibus for PJ Library Passover, an evening of fun and food for young children and families, including Passover crafts […]

3 events, 2

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Ladies’ Lunch and Learn

April 2 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Ladies’ Lunch and Learn

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for Ladies' Lunch and Learn and enjoy an hour of nourishment for the mind, body, and soul and explore words of the heart for the […]

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

April 2 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Passover Class

April 2 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Passover Class

Join Chabad of Squirrel Hill for a Passover class and learn the Talmud of the Seder. 7:30 p.m. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com

0 events, 3

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1 event, 5

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Shabbat with You

April 5 , 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Shabbat with You

Families with young children are invited to spend Shabbat morning with Rodef Shalom at Shabbat with You. Drop in for a light breakfast, play date, sing-along with Cantor Toby and […]

3 events, 6

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

“Help! I got my DNA Results, and I’m Confused!”

April 6 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

“Help! I got my DNA Results, and I’m Confused!”

The Jewish Genealogy Society of Pittsburgh presents "Help! I got my DNA Results, and I’m Confused!" with Gil Bardige. Did you get your autosomal DNA results from any or all […]

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The Great Matzah Bake-Off

April 6 , 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The Great Matzah Bake-Off

Join Chabad of the South Hills for the Great Matzah Bake-off. 3 p.m. $12/child before March 27. 1700 Bower Hill Road. chabadsh.com/matzah

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

April 6 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

2 events, 7

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Writing Letters of Gratitude

April 7 , 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Writing Letters of Gratitude

Join us at the 10.27 Healing Partnership for a dedicated hour of guided creative letter writing to someone who has made a positive difference in your life. Writing and art […]

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

April 7 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed […]

2 events, 8

8:00 am - 9:00 am

From Illness to Exodus: A Passover Meditation on Empathy, Health, Healing

April 8 , 8:00 am - 9:00 am

From Illness to Exodus: A Passover Meditation on Empathy, Health, Healing

Join Dr. Jonathan Weinkle in a discussion of his new book on Passover and healing. The story of the Exodus is the foundation of Jewish religion and identity because it […]

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

April 8 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

4 events, 9

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

April 9 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Pre-Passover seniors lunch

April 9 , 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Pre-Passover seniors lunch

Join Chabad of the South Hills for lunch, holiday program and presentation on dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Wheelchair accesible. 1 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Call 412-278-2658 to preregister. 1701 McFarland […]

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The History and Memory of Nazi Killing Sites

April 9 , 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The History and Memory of Nazi Killing Sites

Join Pitt's Jewish Studies program and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh for the US book launch of From Centre to Periphery and Beyond: The History and Memory of National Socialist […]

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Generations Speaker Series: Hedda Sharapan

April 9 , 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Generations Speaker Series: Hedda Sharapan

Join the Holocaust Center for a Generations Speaker Series talk by Hedda Sharapan, a descendant of survivors originally from Lithuania. Hedda will share a heartwarming Holocaust story about a father […]

0 events, 10

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1 event, 12

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Community Passover Seder

April 12 , 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Community Passover Seder

Chabad of Squirrel Hill invites you to celebrate Passover with a gourmet community Passover meal, meaningful traditions, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. 7:30 p.m. $25/Adult; $15/Child. 1700 Beechwood Blvd. chabadpgh.com

1 event, 13

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

April 13 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

1 event, 14

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

April 14 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed […]

1 event, 15

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

April 15 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

2 events, 16

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

April 16 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

April 16 , 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group

Join AgeWell for the Intergenerational Family Dynamics Discussion Group at JCC South Hills every third Wednesday of each month. Led by intergenerational specialist/presenter and educator Audree Schall. The group is […]

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1 event, 20

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

April 20 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

1 event, 21

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

April 21 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed […]

4 events, 22

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Online Safety and Digital Responsibility

April 22 , 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Online Safety and Digital Responsibility

Join the Jewish community at an Online Safety and Digital Responsibility workshop. Learn key skills such as online safety and cyberbullying awareness; your digital footprint and how to seek help; […]

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

April 22 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

REACHing Out: a conversation with October 27th families and survivors

April 22 , 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

REACHing Out: a conversation with October 27th families and survivors

The Tree of Life, Rauh Jewish Archives and the 10.27 Healing Partnership present REACHing Out: a conversation with October 27th families and survivors. After the October 27, 2018 synagogue shooting, […]

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In Search of My Brothers

April 22 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In Search of My Brothers

Chabad of Squirrel Hill is pleased to welcome Menahem Kalmanson, recipient of the 2024 Israel Prize for civilian heroism. Kalmanson will present In Search of My Brothers. 7 p.m. $10. […]

1 event, 23

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

April 23 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

1 event, 24

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

2025 Yom HaShoah Commemoration

April 24 , 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

2025 Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day, is the day set aside to remember the approximately six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh invites you to […]

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2 events, 27

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Creating Hope

April 27 , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Creating Hope

Join Shaare Torah for Creating Hope, a day of creativity, connection and community featuring Israeli themed activity stations, handmade gifts, jewelry, art bags, Judaica gifts for kids and a chance […]

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

April 27 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

2 events, 28

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Community Zumba for Reclaiming Your Inner Power

April 28 , 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Community Zumba for Reclaiming Your Inner Power

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Community Zumba for Reclaiming Your Inner Power. Use motion to connect with each other, release stress and tension, and exercise your agency and body. […]

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

April 28 , 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games

Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership for Roll for Insight: Community-Building Roleplaying Games. Meet every other week to connect and grow with new friends through playing tabletop role playing games designed […]

1 event, 29

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

April 29 , 9:15 am - 10:00 am

Monday Talmud Study

Join Rabbi Mark Asher Goodman in learning Masechet Rosh Hashanah, a tractate of the Talmud about the many new years that fill out the Jewish calendar at Congregation Beth Shalom's […]

1 event, 30

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

April 30 , 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Parashah Discussion: Life & Text

Bring the parashah alive and make it personally relevant and meaningful with Rabbi Mark Goodman in this weekly Parashah Discussion: Life & Text. 12:15 p.m. For more information, visit bethshalompgh.org/life-text.

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Shabbat With You

May 3 , 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Shabbat With You

Families with young children are invited to spend Shabbat morning with Rodef Shalom at Shabbat with You. Drop in for a light breakfast, play date, sing-along with Cantor Toby Glaser […]

1 event, 4

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

May 4 , 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Online Parashah Study Groups

Join a lay-led Online Parashah Study Group to discuss the week's Torah portion. All classes meet online. No Hebrew knowledge is needed. The goal is to build community while deepening […]

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By Nomi Kaltmann
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Potato leek soup

By Jessica Grann
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Holiday history
It would have been enough

By Tim Miller
Streaming
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By Grace Gilson
All about wine
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Food
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Passover
Dara Horn’s gonzo, time-traveling children’s Passover book wants people to love living Jews

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Comedy
Alex Edelman brings his new comedy show to Pittsburgh: Expect Pesach jokes and big laughs

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Sports
The NCAA men’s Final Four has 3 Jewish coaches

By Ben Sales
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Matzah grilled cheese

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Passover planning made easy

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‘Peter Pan’ explores family, nostalgia and the magic of theater

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Sports
Jewish coaches lead 4 of 8 top seeds in the NCAA’s March Madness tournaments

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Chronicle poll results: Ending relationships due to antisemitism

By Toby Tabachnick
Opinion
The relentless protests against Netanyahu’s policies

By Fiamma Nirenstein

National

Antisemitism
Sharon Osbourne calls for Kneecap to lose US visas after anti-Israel Coachella performance

By Grace Gilson
Culture
Larry David’s ‘My Dinner with Adolf’ essay skewers Bill Maher’s meeting with Trump

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Antisemitism
Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus actions

By Andrew Lapin
Religion
An Israeli think tank used AI to analyze 4,400 American synagogue sermons. Here’s what it found.

By Ben Sales
Antisemitism
ADL says antisemitic incidents rose over 80% on college campuses last year

By Grace Gilson
Antisemitism
‘F–k Israel’ message displayed at Coachella music festival and streamed to millions

By JTA Staff
Legal analysis
‘Distraction’ to say Khalil deportation case a free-speech issue, experts say

By Vita Fellig
Israeli politics
Itamar Ben-Gvir is coming to America, with stops at Yale and in New York already set

By Andrew Lapin
Antisemitism
10 leading US Jewish groups denounce Trump administration’s campus crackdown

By Luke Tress
Terrorism
Alleged Josh Shapiro arsonist believed he was fighting for Palestinians, police say

By Andrew Lapin
Aircraft tragedy
Jewish family on way to Passover seder killed in NY plane crash

By Grace Gilson
Profile
Gov. Josh Shapiro: Proud of his faith and ‘getting stuff done’

By Aaron Troodler
Antisemitism
Northwestern University defaced by anti-Israel graffiti during Passover

By Grace Gilson
Antisemitism
Mahmoud Khalil can be deported over antisemitism concerns, judge rules

By Grace Gilson
Terrorism
Man arrested after Penn. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home is firebombed hours after seder

By JTA Staff
Opinions on Israel
Most Americans don’t want the US to conquer Gaza, Pew survey finds

By Ben Sales
Politics
Senate confirms Mike Huckabee as Israel ambassador

By Grace Gilson
Culture
Jewish cultural institutions reeling as Trump defunds arts and humanities

By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Higher education
Cornell and Northwestern to see nearly $2B frozen in Trump’s antisemitism crackdown

By Philissa Cramer
Antisemitism
In new letter, Mahmoud Khalil downplays campus antisemitism

By Grace Gilson

World

US/Israel relations
Trump says he and Netanyahu are ‘on the same side of every issue’ following talks on Iran, tariffs

By Grace Gilson
Religion
A Jewish guide to the cardinals who could succeed Francis

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
Abbas tells ‘sons of dogs’ Hamas to free hostages, remove Israel’s ‘excuses’ for Gaza war

By By Nurit Yohanan, Agencies and ToI Staff
Religion
Pope Francis’ final speech called for ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza war

By Philissa Cramer
News obituary
Pope Francis, who advanced church’s relationships with Jews, dies at 88

By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Recognition
Noa Argamani, ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt among over a dozen Jews on TIME 100 list

By Grace Gilson
Foreign relations
Report: Trump scuttled Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities

By Philissa Cramer
Israel at war
IDF rescues dog taken to Gaza on Oct. 7

By JNS Staff
Israel at war
Maldives bans Israeli passport holders amid Gaza conflict

By Joshua Marks
Global politics
France will move to recognize a Palestinian state this year, Macron says

By Grace Gilson
US/Israel relations
Asked if he plans to drop 17% tariff on Israeli goods, Trump says, ‘Maybe not’

By Philissa Cramer
Israel at war
Palestinian-American adviser to Trump admin sued for aiding and abetting Oct. 7

By Andrew Bernard
Israel at war
Netanyahu heads from Hungary to DC for talks with Trump

By JNS
Israel at war
Ahead of Passover, Israelis warned Hamas, Iran may target travelers and Jews abroad

By Lazar Berman
Israel at war
Silence on anti-Hamas Gaza protests shows many are anti-Israel not pro-Palestinian, experts say

By Izzy Salant
Israel at war
Freed hostage reveals glee Hamas took in murder, starvation, cruelty

By JNS Staff
Fighting antisemitism
Digital breadcrumbs lead to the team behind Jewish Onliner, the AI-powered website that got a Yale scholar suspended

By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Israel at war
Yarden Bibas says ‘I am here because of Trump’ and pleads with him to stop the Gaza war

By Ben Sales
Israel at war
A new IDF combat platoon lets religious women join the fight while keeping the faith

By Mati Wagner
Israel at war
Hundreds in Gaza join rare protests against Hamas rule, call for an end to the war

By Nurit Yohanan