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SCOOP: Costa Rica plans to apply for IHRA membership
The move is part of a growing effort by the Trump administration to root out Jew-hatred in Latin America, which flourished among leftist governments after Oct.…
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Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon
Back to the basics: Savoring oldies but goodies during Sukkot
During cooler days and starry night skies, share some meals with family and friends while harkening back to the booths of yore.
Hundreds of Jewish residents protest outside of NYC Mayor Mamdani's home
Jewish protesters gather outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home after a spike in antisemitism in the city over the Summer.
An Israeli documentary about Gaza is sweeping the world — and Israelis are furious
Thousands of Christians rally for Israel in Amsterdam; dozens of counter-protesters arrested
Dutch media reports 13 people remain in custody; public prosecutors deciding whether to press charges against them for defying ban on staging counter-demonstrations
California court sentences Syrian general to 60 years for torturing inmates
Prosecutors say warden Samir Ousman Alsheikh "inflicted and ordered subordinates to inflict severe physical and mental pain and suffering on prisoners."
Jewish economist retakes lead in race for next U.N. secretary-general, no clear front-runner
“We have still not seen a single candidate present a detailed plan to combat institutional antisemitism at the United Nations,” Danny Danon, Israel’s U.N. ambassador, said.
Britain’s MI5 security agency admits officers gave false evidence to protect neo-Nazi informant
A government-ordered investigation found “serious and systemic failures” in the British security agency’s handling of the violent informant known as Agent X.
Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws interfaith harmony award for Muslim cleric who praised bin Laden
Imam Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi reportedly said in 2007 that the al-Qaeda leader had been “serving Muslims by waging jihad against infidels.”
‘Can’t shut kids out,’ students tell Mamdani at prayer vigil outside Gracie Mansion
‘I’m never going to forget this davening, two days or three days before Yom Kippur, where we’re again saying, ‘We’re here,’” Rabbi Haskel Lookstein told JNS.