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Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban

The announcement marks a significant shift for the Modern Orthodox flagship university in Manhattan.

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‘Resounding no’ to ‘strongly support’: JTA readers weigh in on Trump’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil

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American Jews must not give an inch on free speech — even when words hurt us

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Love Trump or hate him, all Jews should object to his appropriation of ‘Shalom’

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NYC’s Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has a plan to protest Trump 2.0

By Andrew Silow-Carroll March 19, 2025 4:00 pm

New York Bagel Bakery in Philadelphia has served kosher-keeping customers for decades. Its longtime owner was recently accused of antisemitism, a charge he denies. (Screenshot from Google Maps)

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A Palestinian man in Philadelphia served kosher bagels for decades. Then customers found his Facebook profile.

By Ben Sales March 19, 2025 3:06 pm

Israel

Former hostages decry return to war as Netanyahu says further talks will happen only ‘under fire’

By Philissa Cramer March 19, 2025 9:06 am

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Hamas fires 3 rockets at Tel Aviv area for the first time in months

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Netanyahu: The ‘leftist Deep State’ in US and Israel is working to ‘thwart the people’s will’

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Benjamin Netanyahu gives silver-plated beeper to John Fetterman, who praised Lebanon pager operation

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia who was arrested by ICE in March 2025, speaking to media. (Screenshot)

United States

In jailhouse letter, Mahmoud Khalil urges renewed student pro-Palestinian protests

By Ben Sales March 19, 2025 12:27 am

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks onstage at ADL's Never Is Now conference on March 3, 2025 in New York City. (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Israel

ADL confirms that CEO Jonathan Greenblatt backed out of Israeli antisemitism conference

By Philissa Cramer March 18, 2025 9:48 pm

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Gal Gadot unveils star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming first Israeli actor honored there

By Philissa Cramer March 18, 2025 8:39 pm

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Before Nita Lowey died, Trump’s DOGE eviscerated the $250M Middle East peace fund named for her

By Deborah Danan March 18, 2025 6:06 pm

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University of Amsterdam ends student exchange with Hebrew U, saying it’s complicit with Israeli military

By Shira Li Bartov March 18, 2025 9:18 am

Israel

Ceasefire ends as Israeli bombs strike Gaza

By Ben Sales March 17, 2025 9:39 pm

United States

US Justice Department announces ‘JTF 10-7,’ a task force dedicated to prosecuting Oct. 7 terrorists

By Philissa Cramer March 17, 2025 6:48 pm

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Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban

7 standout treasures from YIVO’s vast collection in New York

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‘Resounding no’ to ‘strongly support’: JTA readers weigh in on Trump’s bid to deport Mahmoud Khalil

American Jews must not give an inch on free speech — even when words hurt us

Love Trump or hate him, all Jews should object to his appropriation of ‘Shalom’

NYC’s Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has a plan to protest Trump 2.0

A Palestinian man in Philadelphia served kosher bagels for decades. Then customers found his Facebook profile.

Former hostages decry return to war as Netanyahu says further talks will happen only ‘under fire’

ISRAEL

Hamas fires 3 rockets at Tel Aviv area for the first time in months

Netanyahu: The ‘leftist Deep State’ in US and Israel is working to ‘thwart the people’s will’

Benjamin Netanyahu gives silver-plated beeper to John Fetterman, who praised Lebanon pager operation

In jailhouse letter, Mahmoud Khalil urges renewed student pro-Palestinian protests

ADL confirms that CEO Jonathan Greenblatt backed out of Israeli antisemitism conference

Gal Gadot unveils star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming first Israeli actor honored there

Before Nita Lowey died, Trump’s DOGE eviscerated the $250M Middle East peace fund named for her

University of Amsterdam ends student exchange with Hebrew U, saying it’s complicit with Israeli military

Ceasefire ends as Israeli bombs strike Gaza

US Justice Department announces ‘JTF 10-7,’ a task force dedicated to prosecuting Oct. 7 terrorists

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